Tributes
The following members of the Augustinian family wanted to show their support through donations to the Gala. These gifts are tributes for specific Friars or individuals who have had an influence on their lives or for all the Augustinian Friars for their good works, ministries, and impact on their communities.
Diamond
In honor of Don Berschback ~ Anne Berschback
In honor of the 2025 honorees and Fr. Tony Pizzo, O.S.A. ~ Italian American Executives of Transportation
In honor of Fr. Ed Chapman and the Augustinians of the Midwest Province ~ Richard Kornowski
In honor of Fr. Bill Sullivan, O.S.A. ~ Edward C. Kosteck
In honor of Fr. Jim Halstead, O.S.A. ~ Howard Ludwig
In honor of Fr. Ed Chapman, O.S.A. ~ Dr. Francis Mohan
In honor of Fr. Bernie Scianna, O.S.A. ~ John and Lori Paris
Gold
In gratitude for the great mission carried out at Providence Catholic High School by the Augustinians. ~ Jeff and Debbie Arseneau
In honor of Br. Jack Hibbard, O.S.A. ~ Mark and Susie Butterworth
Ron and Mary Pat Esposito
Paul & Linda Paradiso
Maureen and Thomas (SRHS '66) Pavletic
In honor of MaryBeth Carroll ~ June Persicketti
In honor of Br. Jack Hibbard, O.S.A. ~ Erin and John Peters
Thanks to Jack for his wonderful service to Cascia Hall. ~ Alan and Neen Ross
Ann and Bill Santino
In honor of Chuck Engvall, O.S.A. ~ Margaret Schauer
In memory of Ed Schmit, SRHS '60 ~ Teddy Bear Nursery Schools, Debbie Schmit
Ken Stransky
Roger and Marie Sullivan
In honor of Br. Jack Hibbard, O.S.A. ~ Bob and Jeanne Sullivan
Silver
Congratulations to all of the Honoree's and their families. ~ The Abramowicz Family - Bill 1973, Steve 1969, Ron 1960
Proud to be a graduate of an Augustinian Educational Institution! ~ St. Rita of Cascia High School Alumnus
In honor of Br. Jack Hibbard, O.S.A. ~ Joe Brennan
Mary, Congratulations on this well-deserved honor. We are proud of you! ~ Michael Bruton
In honor of MaryBeth Carroll ~ Barbara L. Dean
Emmett and Carol Driscoll
In honor of Br. Jack Hibbard, O.S.A. and Fr. Bernie Danber, O.S.A. ~ Stephen Harman
In honor of Br. Jack Hibbard, O.S.A. ~ the Henke Family
In honor of Fr. Don Ohner, O.S.A. ~ Knights of Columbus #9970
Daniel Kniola - In honor of Br. Jack Hibbard, O.S.A.
In honor of Br. Jerome Sysko, O.S.A. ~ Edward and Mary Therese Lanuti
In honor of Br. Jerome Sysko, O.S.A.~ Janet Lucas
In honor of Br. Jack Hibbard, O.S.A., Mendel HS ‘69 ~ the Mendel Alumni Association
In honor of Fr. James Friedel, O.S.A. ~ Caryl Morris
Joseph and Mary Mullarkey
Clare Napleton
Nancy and Bernard Ryan - In honor of Bishop Dan Turley, O.S.A.
May the Gala be a huge success! ~ Sisters of St. Rita
Thank you for all that you do! ~ Cecelia Slezak
Richard J. Steinbarth
In honor of Br. Jack Hibbard, O.S.A. ~ Chuck Volpentesta
Congratulations MaryBeth, you are so deserving of this special recognition. ~ Michelle Wojtkiewicz
Bronze
Congratulations, Brother Jack! I have fond memories of my Kairos at Cascia 30 years ago. My son will go on his at Jesuit Dallas in 2 years. It’s a beautiful bond to share. Thank you for your service to Catholic education. ~ Joanna Jaris Bartel ‘95
In honor of Br. Jack Hibbard, O.S.A. ~ Jo Ellen Carabin
Michael and Karen DeFilippis
Congratulations on being honored at this year’s Augustinian Gala. ~ Dan Kill, St. Augustine, Class of 1966.
In honor of Br. Jack Hibbard, O.S.A. ~ a former Seminarian
In honor of Fr. Ed Chapman, O.S.A. ~ Robert Mabarek
In honor of the Augustinian mission work in Peru ~ Phillip and Shirley Morley
Margaret Olson
Thank you, Br. Jack, for all you’ve done for all the students & their families. ~ Cynthia Outlaw
Terrence J. Quandt
Robert and Karen Relstab
Bro Jack- An honor so timely in light of all your years of dedicated service to the Order. I appreciate your love & devotion to myself and the entire Cascia community during my years there. ~ Janna, Steve & Thomas Roberson
In honor of Coach Barney Badke '54 ~ Robert J. Schmitz, St. Rita HS '54
In honor of Br. Jack Hibbard, O.S.A. Well deserved my friend. With love, Nancy and Richard Sevenoaks and family
In honor of Br. Jack Hibbard, O.S.A. ~ With love from all the Sevenoaks
Congratulations to the 2025 Gala Honorees! ~ St. Christina Parish
Congratulations Br. Jack. You deserve to be celebrated for your years of service to the Augustinians. Love you, Patricia Wilson
In honor of Chuck Engvall and MaryBeth Carroll ~ Tim and Shannon Withers
Red
Deborah M. Duffy
Janice Gary
George Mampreian
Ed and Kathleen Rojek
Timothy Tate
In honor of Fr. Fred Taggart, O.S.A. and Fr. John F. Flynn, O.S.A.
In memory of Fr. Wm. Tim Cuny, O.S.A. ~ John Ziemba