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WHEN
Thursday, June 4, 2026
Networking & Fellowship 11:00 a.m.
Buffet Opens at 11:30 a.m.
Program Concludes at 1:00 p.m.
WHERE
Borromeo/Saint Mary Seminary
28700 Euclid Avenue (map)
Wickliffe, Ohio 44092
Category Archives: Luncheon Speaker
May 7, 2026 – Fr. David Tomaszycki presenting Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen: On the Demonic
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Reverend Dave Tomaszycki
Priest of the Archdiocese of Detroit and Pastor of St. Peter’s in Mount Clemens Michigan
Fr. Dave Tomaszycki is a priest of the Archdiocese of Detroit. While Fr. Tomaszycki was studying at Ave Maria University and discerning the priesthood, he became a huge fan of Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen in 2009 through reading Sheen’s Life of Christ. From that point onward, Fr. Tomaszycki couldn’t get enough Sheen. In 2016, Fr. Tomaszycki was ordained a priest. He has served at a number of parishes within the Archdiocese of Detroit, he has served as the secretary to the Archbishop of Detroit, and he currently serves as the pastor of St. Peter’s in Mount Clemens, Michigan.
WHEN
May 7, 2026
Networking & Fellowship begin at 11:00 a.m.
Buffet Opens at 11:30 a.m.
Program begins at noon
Program Concludes at 1:00 p.m.
WHERE
Borromeo/Saint Mary Seminary
28700 Euclid Avenue (map)
Wickliffe, Ohio 44092
Special Note: Copies of Fr. Tomaszycki’s book Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen On the Demonic will be available to purchase.
April 2, 2026 – “Faith and Work” with Tim Misny
March 5, 2026 – “Negotiating an Identity for the Future” with Dr. Kathryn La Fontana
Catholic Women’s Colleges:
Negotiating an Identity for the Future
with
Dr. Kathryn LaFontana
Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs & Provost, Ursuline College
Dr. Kathryn LaFontana is a seasoned academic leader in her 30th year in Catholic higher education, with expertise in mission-focused strategic planning, new program development, data-informed decision-making, and innovative instructional technology solutions. She came to Ursuline in 2017 from The College of New Rochelle, where she served in academic leadership roles over her six-year tenure. Widely published in academic journals, the former Sacred Heart University psychology professor has more than two dozen peer-reviewed presentations and publications and is the 2024 recipient of the Collegium Visionary Award. She has a doctorate in social psychology from the University of Connecticut.
Doors open at 11:00 a.m. – Networking & Fellowship
Buffet Opens at 11:30 a.m.
Program begins at 12:00 noon
Program Concludes at 1:00 p.m.
February 5, 2026 – Annual Bishop’s Luncheon with The Most Reverend Edward C. Malesic
The 2026 Bishop’s Luncheon will be on Thursday, February 5, 2026, at Windows on the River. We look forward to hearing from The Most Reverend Edward C. Malesic. As part of this event, the Heart of a Servant Award will also be presented. The 2026 Heart of a Servant Awardee will be the Sisters of Charity of St. Augustine.
Sponsorship levels for the Bishop’s Luncheon range from $500 to $5,000, with a variety of benefits for sponsors. We invite you to consider sponsorship!
Sponsor the 2026 Bishop’s Luncheon
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2026 Bishop’s Luncheon Sponsorship form (pdf)
Ticket sales will open after our sponsorship drive; you may click here to be notified when ticket sales open
January 8, 2026 – Theology: Called to Mission with Miguel Chavez
Theology: Called to Mission
featuring
Miguel Chavez
Senior Vice President, Mission & Ministry, Sisters of Charity Health System
As senior vice president of mission & ministry, Miguel Chavez oversees continuing integration of the philosophy and values of the Sisters of Charity of St. Augustine into the daily operations of the Sisters of Charity Health System and all of its operating units in Ohio and South Carolina. His areas of responsibility include mission formation; leadership development; ethics; pastoral care; palliative care; and diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging.
Chavez previously served as director of the Office of Missionary Discipleship for the Catholic Diocese of Cleveland. There, he was responsible for visioning, planning, creating and implementing programs and supportive processes that promote a culture of missionary discipleship in the diocese. He held this role from 2020 to 2022. He served from 2004 to 2020 at Walsh University in the positions of vice president for mission implementation, director of campus ministry, assistant director of campus ministry. He has also been an adjunct professor of theology at Walsh University since 2007.
Since joining the Sisters of Charity Health System in July 2022, Chavez oversees efforts to ensure the decisions, policies and programs of the health system and its family of ministries across Ohio and South Carolina are consistent with the mission, philosophy, faith obligations and values of the Sisters of Charity of St. Augustine, as well as the elements of Catholic identity and the social teachings of the Catholic Church.
Chavez holds a master’s degree in business administration, master’s degree in theology, bachelor’s degree in theology and bachelor’s degree in pastoral ministry – all from Walsh University.
WHEN
Thursday, January 8, 2026
Buffet Opens at 11:30 a.m.; We invite you to arrive any time after 11:00 a.m. for mingling & fellowship!
Program Concludes at 1:00 p.m.
WHERE
Borromeo/Saint Mary Seminary
28700 Euclid Avenue (map)
December 4, 2025 – 175 Years of Ursuline Sisters in Northeast Ohio Featuring Sr. Laura Bregar
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175 Years of Ursuline Sisters in Northeast Ohio:
Joyful Service
Featuring
Sister Laura Bregar, President
Ursuline Sisters of Cleveland
Currently in her third term in congregational leadership, now as President, Sister Laura has served at Beaumont School as a teacher and as Director of Recruitment and Admissions. She also ministered as principal at Ascension School (Cleveland) and Our Lady of the Lake School (Euclid). Prior to her election to the leadership team, Sister Laura served in the congregation’s Development Office.
Sister Laura has served on the national board of the Leadership Conference of Women Religious (LCWR), the executive planning committee of the North American Ursuline Leadership Conference and as co-executive director of the Conference of Religious Leadership in the diocese. She currently serves as a member of two Boards of Directors: Ursuline College and Beaumont School.
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From exhilarating and tumultuous travels over the Atlantic Ocean in 1850 to generative service in the 21st Century, the Ursuline Sisters have been part of the Diocese of Cleveland almost since its inception. As the first religious congregation in the diocese, the sisters established the parochial system of schools with Bishop Rappe and parish priests. Their joyful witness to the gospel has courageously withstood anti-Catholic and anti-immigrant sentiment, survived economic challenges and always sought to embody the spirit of their foundress, Saint Angela Merici. Care for the individual, contemplative presence, and dynamic adaptability are among their hallmarks. Come and hear the stories of over 1,000 Ursuline Sisters, recognize your place as part of their extended family and commit to being part of the ongoing legacy of justice, compassion and contemplation. Be among the first to obtain their new commemorative history, Bonds of Charity, which will be available for purchase at the talk. Celebrate 175 years of joyful service in education, social service, pastoral and health care, justice and personal presence!
WHEN
Thursday, December 4, 2025
Buffet Opens at 11:30 a.m.; We invite you to arrive any time after 11:00 a.m. for mingling & fellowship!
Program Concludes at 1:00 p.m.
WHERE
Borromeo/Saint Mary Seminary
28700 Euclid Avenue (map)
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November 6, 2025 – The Military Chaplaincy Presented by Bishop Neal J. Buckon
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The Military Chaplaincy and the Soldiers Served
with Highlights of Military Chaplains Heros currently being considered for canonization, Fr. Emil Kapaun and Fr. Vincent Capodanno
Presented by
Bishop Neal J. Buckon
Auxiliary Bishop for the Archdiocese for the Military Services, USA
Bishop Neal James Buckon, a native of Cleveland, Ohio, is the son of John and Rita Buckon, and is the second of their seven children. He graduated from Gesu Elementary School and Cathedral Latin High School. Bishop Buckon holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Biology from John Carroll University in Cleveland, a Bachelor of Arts Degree in History from Cleveland State University, and a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Philosophy from Borromeo College of Ohio. Bishop Buckon also received a Masters of Divinity Degree and a Master of Arts Degree in Church History from Saint Mary’s Seminary in Cleveland, Ohio. Following his graduate theological studies he was ordained a priest in May 1995 for the Diocese of Cleveland, Ohio and assigned to Saint Margaret Mary Church in South Euclid, Ohio.
In May 1975 he was recognized as a Distinguished Military Graduate and appointed as a Regular Army Officer and served in both the Infantry and Transportation Branches of the United States Army. After serving on active duty for seven years, he resigned his commission, traveled the world (visiting over one hundred countries), and entered into the ministry. While a Co-sponsored Seminarian, he served in the United States Army Reserve as a Chaplain Candidate and was subsequently accessioned into the United States Army Chaplain Corps in 1996.
His previous Infantry assignments include serving as Rifle Platoon Leader and Weapons Platoon Leader with the 1st Battalion, 46th Infantry, 1st Armor Division, Erlangen, Germany; and Battalion S4 and Company Commander with the 3rd Battalion, 19th Infantry, 24th Infantry Division, Fort Stewart, Georgia. His Transportation Corps assignments include serving in Mannheim Germany as a Platoon Leader and Company Operations Officer with the 28th Transportation Battalion, and as a Platoon Leader and Transportation Officer in the Headquarters and Headquarters Company of the Allied Command Europe, Mobile Force (Land) (AMFL) (including deployments to Denmark, England, and Norway). His Chaplain assignments include serving as the 2nd Psychological Operations Group Chaplain in Cleveland, Ohio (including a deployment to Bosnia); the Division Artillery (DIVARTY) Chaplain for the 3rd Infantry Division, Fort Stewart, Georgia; the Army Central Command – Saudi Arabia (ARCENT-SA) Chaplain in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia; the Division Engineer (DIVENG) Chaplain for the 1st Armored Division, Giessen, Germany; the Engineer Brigade Chaplain and Senior Catholic Priest for Task Force Baghdad, Iraq (OIF-1); the Deputy Garrison Chaplain in Heidelberg, Germany; the Garrison Chaplain of the Fires Center of Excellence and Fort Sill, Oklahoma; the Chaplain for Catholic Ministry, Multi National Corps – Iraq (MNC-I); and the 18th MEDCOM Command Chaplain in Yongsan, Korea. He served his last assignment as the Eighth United States Army (EUSA) Chaplain for Current Operations and Catholic Chaplain in Yongsan, Korea. He retired from the Army on 31 December 2010. He was ordained a bishop on 22 February 2011 for the Archdiocese for the Military Services.
His awards include the Legion of Merit, the Bronze Star, the Meritorious Service Medal (2 Oak Leaf Clusters), the Joint Service Commendation Medal, the Army Commendation Medal (3 Oak Leaf Clusters), the Parachutist Badge, and the Ranger Tab (RC 11-74).
Bishop Buckon is a Knight Commander of the Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulchre of Jerusalem; and a 4th Degree Knight of Columbus. He is a Life Member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW), the Catholic War Veterans, and the Association of the United States Army (AUSA). Bishop Buckon was inducted into the United States Army Reserve Officer’s Training Corps National Hall of Fame at Fort Knox, Kentucky on 10 June 2016.
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WHEN
Thursday, November 6, 2025
Doors open at 11:00 a.m. – Networking & Fellowship
Buffet Opens at 11:30 a.m.
Program begins at 12:00 noon
Program Concludes at 1:00 p.m.
WHERE
Borromeo/Saint Mary Seminary
28700 Euclid Avenue (map)
October 2, 2025, The Order of Malta: A Legacy of Service, with Nicolle C. McGowan, MD, DM
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The Order of Malta: A Legacy of Service
An Ancient Order with a Modern Impact
with Dr. Nicolle McGowan, Area Chair
Join us for a brief history of the Order of Malta to learn the many ways in which this over 900-year-old Order continues to serve the poor and the sick today!
About our speaker:
After earning her Bachelor’s degree from Fairfield University in Connecticut, Niki fulfilled her life-long dream by becoming a Medical Doctor at the University of Toledo College of Medicine. She completed her Residency training in Adult Psychiatry at the Cleveland Clinic Foundation and went on to a Fellowship in Medical Psychiatry. After the birth of her daughter, Niki chose to step away from clinical practice to focus on family life while continuing her commitment to service. She, along with her husband, was invested into the Order of Malta in 2013. In 2019, she joined the Board of Trustees for the Holy Family Hospital of Bethlehem Foundation, and in 2024, she was named Area Chair for the Cleveland Area of the American Association of the Order of Malta. Niki was incredibly blessed to have met her husband, Thom, while they were students together at Fairfield University. They have been married for 29 years, and have two amazing children- Abigail, who derailed her mother’s brilliant medical career and is a Law Student at Washington University in St Louis, and Tommy, who joins her there as an undergraduate Sophomore.
WHEN
Thursday, October 2, 2025
Doors open for Fellowship & Networking at 11:00
Luncheon Buffet begins at 11:30
Presentation begins at 11:55
and will wrap up by 1:00
WHERE
Borromeo/Saint Mary Seminary, Founders Room
28700 Euclid Avenue (map)
Wickliffe, Ohio 44092
September 4, 2025 – Classical Catholic Education with Mike Wisnor
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A Panel on Classical Catholic Education
Moderator
Mike Wisnor, President, Incarnate Word Academy
Panelists
Vincent DeLuca, Head of School, St. Brendan
John Biernacki, Board Chair, St. Brendan
Jacob Halusker, Latin, Etymology & World Cultures Teacher, Incarnate Word Academy
Date
Thursday, September 4, 2025
Buffet Opens at 11:30 a.m.; We invite you to arrive any time after 11:00 a.m. for mingling & fellowship!
Program Concludes at 1:00 p.m.
Location
Borromeo/Saint Mary Seminary
28700 Euclid Avenue (map)
Wickliffe, Ohio 44092
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