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St. Mary Magdalen co-chairs Michael and Carolyn Longo and Brian and Alyson Grandieri spend time with event chairs Patty Holloway, MaryAnn and Don Saleski at their 2024 gala. (Photo by Maggie Corcoran)
On Saturday, April 6, approximately 600 family, St. Mary Magdalen (SMM) parishioners, and friends attended the 2024 St. Mary Magdalen Legacy of Love gala to raise funds for the SMM School but also to give honor and tribute to St. Mary Magdalen’s pastor, the Rev. Monsignor Ralph Chieffo.
Mario and Maria Palumbi, partners at La Locanda restaurant, support the St. Mary Magdalen 2024 Gala. (Photo by Maggie Corcoran)
Julie Mita and Julie Mita Hartman enjoy some time together at the St. Mary Magdalen 2024 gala. (Photo by Maggie Corcoran)
St. Mary Magdalen auction co-chairs Chris Sincavage and Sue Mita worked tirelessly to gather auction items. (Photo by Maggie Corcoran)
Angelo Chieffo and his brother, Reverend Monsignor Ralph J.Cheiffo, spend time together before the 2024 St. Mary Magdalen tribute to Monsignor Ralph J.Cheiffo. (Photo by Maggie Corcoran)
Missy Mita Wesner enjoys a moment with her Mom, Sue Mita event sponsor and silent auction co-chair. (Photo by Maggie Corcoran)
The gala was hosted at the Drexelbrook Catering and Event Center and included cocktails, dinner, dancing to music by Midnight Hour, a performance by the Fralinger String Band, a silent auction (with 200 items) but most importantly it was an opportunity to give tribute to Rev. Monsignor Ralph Chieffo for his dedication and service to the Archdiocese of Philadelphia for almost a half century and at St. Mary Magdalen’s Parish for 24 years.
St. Mary Magdalen Gala event sponsors Nancy and Jack Hewes enjoy a dance together. (Photo by Maggie Corcoran)
Gary and Eryn Holloway were winners of one of the silent auction items at the St. Mary Magdalen gala. (Photo by Maggie Corcoran)
St. Mary Magdalen Event sponsors Theresa and Paul Murtaugh. (Photo by Maggie Corcoran)
Justine Connelly, Dana O'Sullivan and Alyson Grandieri enjoy some time together at the 2024 St. Mary Magdalen School Legacy of Love Gala. (Photo by Maggie Corcoran)
Event sponsors, Anne and Joe Capista. (Photo by Maggie Corcoran)
SMM parishioners said ” We will be honoring a man whose life has been a living testament to his faith, community, and sheer goodwill, our very own Monsignor Chieffo!”
Maureen Hagan Mattero and her husband John spend time with Katie Hagan Duffie at the St. Mary Magdalen School 2024 Gala. (Photo by Maggie Corcoran)
Sandy and Ken Narzikul showed their support at the 2024 St. Mary Magdalen Gala. (Photo by Maggie Corcoran)
Mummers parade along with Monsignor Ralph J.Chieffo into the Legacy Of Love 2024 St. Mary Magdalen Gala tribute to Reverend Monsignor Chieffo. (Photo by Maggie Corcoran)
Tony and Joanne Prazenica. (Photo by Maggie Corcoran)
St.Mary Magdalen 2024 Legacy of Love gala co-chair, Mary Ann Saleski enjoys time with her daughter in law ,Courtney and her son Adam Saleski. (Photo by Maggie Corcoran)
Celebrating, gratitude and generosity were in the air at the tribute for Monsignor Ralph Chieffo’s and at the end of the night the over $500,000 in proceeds will be used to support SMM school’s capital revitalization and security plan.
Maxi Karl, Triana Karl, Ady McGowan, Tom Karl, George Biddle and Maryann Babin. (Photo by Maggie Corcoran)
