November 4th, 2014: The faculty, staff and student body would like to extend its best wishes to you on this special day: The Feast of St. Charles Borromeo! And... Congratulations to Feast Day honorees Tom Horvath 65 and Mairead Fyda (Please read about their contributions and service to St. Charles farther below). Saint Charles Borromeo was a scholar, patron of the arts, a leader in the Catholic Reformation, and an outstanding example of humility and personal sanctity. Given so much, he in turn devoted his life to serving the poor and most vulnerable in society. That is why St. Charles Preparatory School has dedicated itself to teaching its students that they “are their brother’s keeper.” The Life of St. Charles: Born into royalty—his father was a count—in 1523 at Lake Maggiore, Italy, Charles was sent to the best schools, including the Benedictine Abbey at Arona, Italy. He earned a doctorate in church law in 1559. His uncle, Pope Pius IV, appointed him administrator of the Church in Milan, a cardinal, and secretary of state. As secretary of state, he served as Pius’ legate on many diplomatic missions. Using his positions of power, Charles was instrumental in reconvening and leading the Council of Trent (1545–1563), which defined the Church’s official doctrine to counter the Protestant Reformation. He was elevated to Bishop of Milan in 1563, and of Trent three years later. Despite bitter opposition from high-ranking officials, several of whom he excommunicated, Charles instituted many reforms to revitalize the Church during the stormy times after the Council. Using money from his personal fortune, Charles fed 3,000 people a day for three months during a famine that struck Milan in 1570. When his funds ran out, he went out and begged for money to feed the poor. The plague struck the city six years later, causing government officials to flee to safety. Charles remained, and with some fellow clergymen, ministered to the sick and dying who littered the streets until the plague abated in 1578. He incurred huge debts in this ministry. Charles was 60 when he died in 1583. He was canonized in 1610 and the Church observes November 4, the date of his death, as his feast day. He is also the patron saint of seminaries and seminarians. Feast Day Mass and Honors: In celebration of our patron saint, the school held its annual November 4th Feast Day Liturgy which was celebrated by Bishop Frederick Campbell and concelebrated by several alumni and parish priests. In attendance were students, faculty and staff, parents, alumni and special guests. During the liturgy, two special members of the St. Charles Family were honored in acknowledgement of the numerous contributions and generosity exhibited on behalf of St. Charles and the Columbus communities: --1965 alumnus Tom Horvath (The Borromean Medal for Distinguished Service to St. Charles) was honored for his service as a member of the St. Charles Advisory Board and its Development Committee; for the support he provided the school’s West Campus campaign and the generosity he extended by the donation of land where the Horvath Parking Lot now sits; and in recognition of the legal work he has provided to the least-served and most needy members of the Central Ohio community without thought of attention or recognition for himself. --Mairead Fyda (The Principal’s Award for Leadership and Service to St. Charles) was honored as a wonderful ambassador for St. Charles, the Church and Catholic education; for her generosity and efforts to assist students with learning challenges; her patronage of the set of three stained glass windows representing the Corporal Works of Mercy, in the Walter Student Commons; her support of the school’s Mothers Club, and football and wrestling teams, Silent Auction, Cardinal Society and Spaghetti Dinner; and her involvement at her home parish through Perpetual Adoration and its RCIA program. Tom and Mairead’s service, generosity and concern for others has blessed and enriched the lives of so many. They are truly special examples of serving their “brother’s keeper.” The St. Charles Community celebrated afterward with a light lunch reception in the Campus Theater’s Cavello Center. Happy Feast Day Carolians!!!
Posted on: Tue, 04 Nov 2014 20:11:33 +0000
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