On Saturday, September 20th, two of Cabrini College/University alumni volunteered alongside Villanova University students for the 20th Annual St. Thomas of Villanova Day of Service.
Each year on this day, Villanova students and alumni travel to hundreds of different service sites throughout the Philadelphia area to garden, paint, make food packets, and send letters to schools about service opportunities.
Many thanks to Faith Pitsikoulis ’22 and Hollie Havens ’98 for joining in this special day!
The CAVS look to grow this collaborative service day with Villanova in years to come.
The mural, created by Adam Cvijanovic, pays tribute to generations of immigrants who came to New York in search of faith and hope. It is the first major work of art commissioned for the Cathedral since the installation of its bronze doors in 1949. The mural prominently features Mother Cabrini among the immigrants. To watch a video from the Good News Room about the creation and dedication of the mural please click 
nearly two decades, Cardinal Dolan has shepherded the people of New York with his characteristic warmth, humor, and steadfast devotion to the Church. Appointed Archbishop of New York in 2009 and elevated to the College of Cardinals in 2012, his leadership has touched countless lives, not only in our Archdiocese but across the world. From his boyhood sense of vocation in St. Louis to his nearly 50 years of priestly service, Cardinal Dolan’s life reflects unwavering faith. He has also shown a deep affection for Mother Cabrini and her mission. As Sr. Pietrina Raccuglia, MSC, Chair, Cabrini Mission Foundation, shared during his introduction, the Cardinal warmly received a relic of our foundress shortly after becoming Cardinal of New York, beginning a friendship that continues to this day. His presence and support have been a blessing, and this year we joyfully honored him for his lifetime of service to God’s people.
true builder of both structures and community, Vincent Iannelli represents the strength of tradition and the power of service. Beginning as a teenager working alongside his father and uncle in the family’s construction business, Vincent rose with his brother Tom to lead Iannelli Construction, one of New York’s premier public works contractors. Yet, beyond the buildings he has helped raise, Vincent has built a life rooted in family, faith, and generosity. For over fourteen years, he has served as a trustee of the Cabrini Mission Foundation, offering both leadership and vision. His service extends far beyond Cabrini, including a number of roles he has held with other community organizations. His dedication, integrity, and commitment to community embody Mother Cabrini’s spirit of service.
This year, National Migration Week takes place September 22-28 and culminates with the World Day of Migrants and Refugees (WDMR). Although WDMR typically occurs on the last Sunday of September, this year it will take place on October 4-5 to coincide with the Jubilee of Migrants. The primary theme for this year’s WDMR is “Migrants, missionaries of hope,” which “highlights the courage and tenacity of migrants and refugees, who bear witness daily to hope for the future despite difficulties.”
tances facing migrants and refugees, including those in my community, with an open heart and mind.
week, Karol Brewer of the Cabrini Immigration Commission, made a delivery of school supplies, healthy snacks, toiletries and clothing items to the Norristown School District in PA that had been donated by Cabrini University and Villanova University alumni, faculty, staff, and friends to commemorate the 175th Birthday of Mother Cabrini on July 15th.
As each child entered the room, they were greeted by resident, Sr. Wilda Asfour, who provided bags in which the children collected their bounty. All of the items were coordinated by category to make the selection process easy.