Introducing the NEW Lansdale Catholic
Alumni Newsletter
Alumni Crusaders, we are so excited to share the first LC alumni e-newsletter, LC Crusader Connection, with you. Over the past two years, we’ve had numerous conversations with alumni who have a desire to keep in touch with the happenings of their alma mater and reconnect with their classmates.
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It is our hope that this e-newsletter will help you connect with your class and all those who made your Lansdale Catholic experience memorable. This newsletter will also keep you updated on our current students and how they are experiencing the lasting traditions you helped build.
Please reach out and let us know if there is something you would like to see in future editions!
Sincerely,
Jill Gregori, Director of Advancement
Gina Kelly, Advancement Associate
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Inaugural Golden Grad Luncheon
Brings Hundreds of LC Alumni Together
More than 200 alumni gathered for our first “Golden Crusaders Luncheon” on Friday, September 25th at the William Penn Inn. Graduates from the Classes of 1953 through 1976 met to reminisce and share memories of their time at LC. Current LC seniors Ava and Colton spoke to the attendees about their experience at Lansdale Catholic and how it has impacted their lives.
Meghan Lister Callen '96, President of LC, gave an update on current school happenings and thanked the group for setting a wonderful example for the generations of alumni who have followed in their footsteps.
We hope you enjoy some of the photos below from this great event!
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Crusaders Through the Ages - Meet our Legacy Students
After LC's traditional Founder's Day Mass on October 1st, our legacy students - those who have parents or grandparents who went to LC - gathered for a group pic. Attending Lansdale Catholic High School is a tradition for so many families, generation after generation, and this year's group was the largest in years.
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Marielle Mussoline '20
LC is blessed to have so many dedicated faculty and staff members who are committed to our students and helping them on their educational journey. We love when our own alumni return to teach and share their love for their alma mater! This month we are featuring Marielle Mussoline '20, who recently joined the Theology Department as our Director of Campus Ministry.
What made you decide to return to LC?
I came back to LC because I wanted to help students grow in their faith and develop a deeper relationship with the Lord. My faith has always been the most important aspect of my life, so I knew I wanted to help guide these students in their faith journeys. I love connecting with the students and being able to relate to them because I was once in their shoes! It is such a blessing to be able to give back to a community that played such an important role in my own life.
What does it feel like to walk through the halls as an employee?
It is very special to walk through the LC halls now as an employee. It is wonderful to see familiar faces of teachers
| | Marielle, second from left, accompanied a group of students to the PA March for Life in Harrisburg in September 2026. | Marielle as she appears in the Lansdale Catholic 2020 yearbook. | | |
who once taught me and helped shape me into the person I am today. Being back at LC brings back so many great memories, and it is exciting to now be on the other side and have the opportunity to make a difference in students' lives, just as my teachers did for me. Read full article.
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Where has life taken YOU since graduation? We want to hear from you! Complete this form to share your latest personal or professional news.
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The Lansdale Catholic HALL OF FAME is back!
Mark your calendars and plan to join us as we celebrate the return of Lansdale Catholic High School’s Hall of Fame. Ceremony registration will be available in the new year.
Event: Lansdale Catholic Hall of Fame Celebration
Date: Saturday, April 17, 2027
Location: Normandy Farms Hotel and Conference Center
Nominations are now being accepted. Inductees will be announced in January.
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Thanks to our Lansdale Catholic Hall of Fame Committee for their efforts in bring back this important LC tradition.
Patrick Albanese '17, Mary Eileen Algeo Besachio '91, Amy McAteer MacKay '91, Erich Maerz '92, Joe Monzo '76, Mary Brokans Patel '13, Lucille Kramer Pritchard '66, Debbie Stanek Reast '73, Michelle Brokans Shade '07, John Strauss '90, Stephen Probert
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Bag Bingo - November 6th
Grab your friends and secure your tickets for one of LC's favorite fall FUNdraising events. Play bingo for the chance to win AMAZING designer handbags, plus a few extra special items, and a YSL large wallet (value = $1,690) raffle option!
Tickets are $35 in advance and $40 at the door. Price includes 10 rounds of bingo, appetizers, and water. We'll accommodate any sized group. This event sells out every year! Hurry!
Read more and register today!
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Crusader Theater Presents:
Anne of Green Gables
November 13-15, 2026
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Lansdale Catholic’s Crusader Theater proudly presents its fall production, Anne of Green Gables, the heartwarming story of precocious orphan Anne Shirley, based on the classic 1908 novel.
Performances are Friday, November 13, at 7:00 p.m., Saturday, November 14, at 7:00 p.m.; and Sunday, November 15, at 1:00 p.m.
The box office is open!
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Thanksgiving Mass
Wednesday, November 25th at 8:30 a.m.
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Attention, Classes of 2023, 2024, 2025 and 2026! You are warmly invited back to campus for our annual Thanksgiving Mass followed by refreshments. Please plan to arrive on campus between 8:00 and 8:15 a.m.
Our teachers, administrators, and current students can’t wait to reconnect and see where your journeys have taken you!
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Alumni Speaker Series
The goal of this series is to connect current students with LC alumni who can share their professional journeys. These firsthand stories give students valuable insight into various career paths and the opportunities awaiting them after high school.
- Julie Huber '22
- Franco Giacomarra '15
- Chip Panico '99
- Ryan Quigley '16
- Joe Trave '93
Would you be interested in sharing your story?
We are looking for passionate alumni to speak with our students. If you are interested in sharing your unique career journey, please reach out to Gina Kelly, Advancement Associate, at Gina.Kelly@lansdalecatholic.com
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STEM Sparks:
Igniting Curiosity, Inspiring Futures
Alumni who work in various STEM fields are returning to campus to share details about their professions and careers.
These sessions, scheduled throughout the 2026-27 school year, are available not only to our STEM Program students, but to any student interested in learning more.
- Sarah Cooney '18
- Sabrina Antoni '15
- Nicholas Albanese '14
- Brandon Thomson '22
Learn about their topics and company affilations here.
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Love is in the air for LC alumni Amy Forst and Joe Cook, who were married in September! Their story began where so many great memories do—at the Lansdale Catholic Ocean City football game. The newlyweds were surrounded by their favorite LC friends to celebrate the start of their new chapter together.
Bride/Groom: Amy Forst '18, Joe Cook '18
Photo - Left to Right: Caroline Claus '17, Tyler Grant '16, Brady Wassel '18, Maeve Heckard '19, Nolan Forst '21, Mike Herron '18, Dan White '18, Kyle Dehaven '18, Matt Gaul '18, Kara Fischetti '18, Juliana Connors '18, EJ McQuillen '18, Sammie Razzi '18, Eric Logan '18, Rich Maletz '18, Justin Cook '14.
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Helen Cooney ('15) and husband Marcus Dickerson welcomed their first child, Amelia "Millie" Rose Dickerson on March 2, 2026.
Welcome to the world, future Crusader!
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Class of 1976 Reunion
Congratulations to the Class of 1976, who celebrated their 50th reunion on October 10th. Please share your reunion photos to be included in the next e-newsletter. Send photos to Gina.Kelly@lansdalecatholic.com
Class of 1986 Reunion
Celebrating their 40th reunion on Saturday, 10/24/2026 at 7:00 p.m. at Pizza Time in West Point, PA. Reach out to Joey Smith for more information: jrspaintingcontracting@gmail.com
Class of 1996 Reunion
Celebrating their 30th reunion on Friday, 11/27/2026 at the Smokehouse Tavern in Lansdale, PA. Reach out to Jordan Mariano for more information: jordanmariano@gmail.com
Planning a reunion and need contact information for your class? Contact Gina Kelly in the Advancement Office at Gina.Kelly@lansdalecatholic.com!
| | Student News & Achievements | | Congratulations to LC's Girls' Tennis Team, who are the 2026 Philadelphia Catholic League Champions! The victory marked the Crusaders’ second consecutive PCL title and fifth in six seasons. We are so proud of the team, Head Coach Sheila Gorman, and the dedicated assistant coaches. GO, CRUSADERS! | | |
Congratulations to Gabrielle Kim '29, who qualified for the PIAA State Golf Championship in State College! Gabby competed in the PIAA 2A Girls' Individual Championship at the Penn State Golf Course. Congratulations to this talented athlete and dedicated CRUSADER!
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More than 1,200 students, educators, and guests representing the Archdiocese of Philadelphia Schools (AOPS) gathered on Friday, October 16th at the Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul for the Celebration of Catholic Education and Sacred Heart Mass.
LC seniors Philip Beuke, Cameron Jones, Isabella Lagrutta, and Madelyn Putsay were honored to represent LC at the Mass, which was celebrated by Archbishop Nelson J. Pérez.
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James Roberts '27 (Corpus Christi) and Anna Tiech '27 (Our Lady of Mount Carmel) have been named Semifinalists in the 2027 National Merit Scholarship Program, an honor earned by fewer than 1% of high school seniors across the United States.
Additionally, Griffin Selgrath '27 (Our Lady of Mercy), Kane Butler '27 (St. Isidore), Nickolas Coddington '27 (St. Jude), and Cameron Jones '27 (Our Lady of Mercy) have been named as Commended Students, which places them among the top 3% of all test takers.
| | In Memoriam: September - October 2026 | | |
We extend our condolences to the families of the following alumni:
Louis DeCola '69
Clair Jo Colavita Francis '79
Patricia Thomas Menzak '79
| | Advancement - Ways to Give | | |
The Crusader Fund, the school’s most important fundraiser, supports each of our 630 students. Gifts received through this important initiative enable us to continue to offer a stellar education, rooted in our faith, in a nurturing, safe and caring environment. The Fund provides financial assistance through scholarships and financial aid, and offers professional development and curricular support for our dedicated faculty.
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Unique Giving Opportunity!
Lansdale Catholic's Theology Department needs your help!
After many years of use, the bibles used in our theology classes need to be replaced. If you would like to help purchase a new bible for the theology department, click here or on the photo above. For every $100 donation made to this initiative, you can dedicate a bible in memory or in honor of someone.
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Did you know? The EITC participation process is easy, and the results are life changing.
Do you work in Pennsylvania or own a business and pay PA state taxes?
Did you know that you can allocate your PA State Tax Liability to Lansdale Catholic High School and help provide financial aid assistance to qualifying families?
If you have a PA State Tax Liability of $900 or taxable income of $34,000 or more, you qualify!
Here’s how it works:
- Make a two-year commitment through an LLC (such as BLOCS and the Foundation for Catholic Education) and indicate that you want your tax liability to support Lansdale Catholic High School.
- Write your check to the LLC before December 31st. LC will receive 100% of the funds.
- In April, the LLC will send you a K-1 which will include a 90% tax credit towards your PA state taxes.
Approximately 30% of our students qualify for aid through the EITC Program. Individuals who wish to participate do not need to have a connection to Lansdale Catholic in order to participate.
For more information, contact Jill Gregori, Director of Advancement, at Jill.Gregori@lansdalecatholic.com.
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