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The Vincentian Convocation celebrates and reflects upon our Vincentian mission—the living heritage that guides St. John’s University today as it has for the past 155 years. The ceremony will be held on Thursday, September 25, 2025, at 3:30 p.m. in St. Thomas More Church on the Queens campus. During the ceremony, we will recognize the outstanding individuals among us who, each in their own sphere, exemplify St. Vincent’s legacy. This years Vincentian Social Justice Lecture "Getting in the Way at the UN." will be delivered by James Claffey. 

2025 Honorees

Vincentian Mission Award
Manouchkathe Cassagnol, Pharm.D.
Clinical Professor, Department of Clinical Pharmacy Practice
College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences 
and Executive Director, Academic Center for Equity and Inclusion 
St. John’s University

Caritas Medal
Habitat for Humanity, New York City and Westchester County 
Accepted by Sabrina Lippman
Chief Executive Officer, Habitat for Humanity, New York City and Westchester County

St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Medal
MaryAnn Dantuono, Esq. '83L 
Ladies of Charity AIC-USA
International Association of Charities at the United Nations

St. Vincent de Paul Medal
Ralph McCloud
Senior Fellow
NETWORK Lobby for Catholic Social Justice

Frédéric Ozanam Award
Adhikaar for Social Justice and Human Rights
Accepted by Narbada Chhetri
Co-Executive Director, Adhikaar for Social Justice and Human Rights 

International Medal
Congregation of the Mission Nongovernmental Organization (NGO) at the United Nations 
Accepted by James Claffey 
Former NGO Representative, Congregation of the Mission Nongovernmental Organization at the United Nations 

Vincentian Mission Award
Joanne Persico '93MBA, '09PD
Head Coach
Women's Volleyball
St. John’s University

Caritas Medal
Catholic Charities of Brooklyn and Queens 
Accepted by Richard Slizeski
Senior Vice President, Office of Mission 

St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Medal
Serena Martin 
Executive Director, New Hour for Women and Children - Long Island

St. Vincent de Paul Medal
Dylan George Mason Corbett
Executive Director, Hope Border Institute

Frédéric Ozanam Award
The Bridge to Life, Inc.
Accepted by Catherine Donohoe
President, Bridge Women's Support Center 

International Medal
Famvin Homeless Alliance (FHA)
Accepted by Mark McGreevy 
President, DePaul International Group

Vincentian Mission Award
Basilio G. Monteiro, Ph.D.
Associate Professor, Division of Mass Communication
Director of the Graduate Program International Communication
The Lesley H. and William L. Collins College of Professional Studies
St. John’s University

Caritas Medal
SOMOS – We Care
Accepted by Mario J. Paredes, M.D.
Chief Executive Officer, SOMOS – We Care

St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Medal
Maureen H. McCullough, J.D.
Senior Advisor, Catholic Relief Services

St. Vincent de Paul Medal
Kevin Ryan
Retired President and CEO, Covenant House

Frédéric Ozanam Award
A.M.T. Children of Hope Baby Safe Haven Foundation
Accepted by Captain Timothy Jaccard
Founder and President, A.M.T. Children of Hope Baby Safe Haven Foundation

International Medal
ARISE Foundation
Accepted by Sr. Deirdre Mullan, RSM, Ph.D.
Coordinator - The Mercy Girl Effect

Vincentian Mission Award
David N. Gachigo, M.P.A. '10G
Interim Vice Provost and Associate Dean, Division of Student Affairs
Staten Island Campus, St. John’s University

Caritas Medal
VNS Health
Accepted by Jovita M. Crasta, M.D.
Chief of Community Psychiatry, VNS Health

St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Medal
Geraldine Downey, Ph.D.
Director, Center for Justice
Robert Johnston niven Professor of Humane Letters in Psychology
Department of Psychology
Columbia University

St. Vincent de Paul Medal
Luis J. Nicho, Esq.
Attorney
Pimentel & Nicho, PLLC
 

Frédéric Ozanam Award
Franciscan Friars of the Renewal
Accepted by Rev. Angelus montgomery, C.F.R.
St. Joseph Friary

Honorary Degree of Doctor of Science
Posthumously conferred upon Paul Farmer, M.D., Ph.D.
Cofounder and Chief Strategist, Partners in Health Accepted by Jeffrey Farmer
Strategy Advisor, Institute for Advanced Study of the Americas
University of Miami

Vincentian Mission Award
Kathryn T. Hutchinson, Ph.D. '92G
Vice President, Division of Student Affairs
St. John’s University

Caritas Medal
New Life Community Health Center
Accepted by David C. Jennings
Executive Director, New Life Community Health Center

St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Medal
Anna Rocchio
Ladies of Charity

St. Vincent de Paul Medal
Larry W. Boone, Ph.D.
Member of the Board of Directors
Developmental Disabilities Institute, Long Island, Ladies of Charity
Caregivers, and Professor Emeritus, St. John’s University

Frédéric Ozanam Award
Little Sisters of the Poor
Accepted by Sr. Sheila Ann Therese, lsp
Queen of Peace Residence

International Medal
Vincentian Family Coalition at the United Nations
Accepted by Sr. Teresa Kotturan, S.C.N.
Sisters of Charity Federation