Giving to Xavier High School
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Through engagement, events, annual giving and strategic planning, we advance the mission of the school to form young men who will go forth to transform the world for God’s greater glory. Find out how you can support of the work of Xavier High School.
Voices from 16th Street
Meet Our Generous Donors
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Bill Reidy ’94
Marty Steffens '16
Jim Gildea '70
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Student Spotlight
Patrick McCann ’23
"I truly feel like I have a sense of belonging on 16th Street. The opportunities I've had at Xavier have helped me grow in ways I never thought I would be able to. The ability to meet and befriend people with all types of backgrounds and cultures is a blessing. Each opportunity I have at Xavier helps me be a true man for others."
Student Impact
![Christopher Williams ’25]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1680188292/xavierhsorg/dmynblthpiwz2phzmady/ChristopherWilliams25.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1680188292/xavierhsorg/dmynblthpiwz2phzmady/ChristopherWilliams25.png","width":400}])
![Jay McKinney ’24]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1680109402/xavierhsorg/i9ni6rniptvnf1yu0rxe/JayMcKinney24.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1680109402/xavierhsorg/i9ni6rniptvnf1yu0rxe/JayMcKinney24.png","width":400}])
![Francesco DeLorenzo-Velez ’24]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1680109206/xavierhsorg/dtesr4fzwjpwr1jf2gyl/FrancescoDelorenzo-Velez24.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1680109206/xavierhsorg/dtesr4fzwjpwr1jf2gyl/FrancescoDelorenzo-Velez24.png","width":400}])
Giving at Work
of students
38%
million awarded
$3.94
average award
$10,750
members
1,804
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News
![Beefsteak Dinner Draws Hundreds of Alumni]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1674052673/xavierhsorg/wlycjuvf3ybh41vy731g/BeefsteakDinner_2023.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1674052673/xavierhsorg/wlycjuvf3ybh41vy731g/BeefsteakDinner_2023.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1674052673/xavierhsorg/wlycjuvf3ybh41vy731g/BeefsteakDinner_2023.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1674052673/xavierhsorg/wlycjuvf3ybh41vy731g/BeefsteakDinner_2023.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1674052673/xavierhsorg/wlycjuvf3ybh41vy731g/BeefsteakDinner_2023.png","width":1536}])
Hundreds of Sons of Xavier flocked home to 16th Street for Xavier’s most festive night of the year––the annual Beefsteak Dinner.
![Save the Date: 12th Annual Celebrate Xavier Scholarship Gala]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1639599702/xavierhsorg/c3fdecmtnv4sd1orwj3a/GalaSavetheDate_2021.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1639599702/xavierhsorg/c3fdecmtnv4sd1orwj3a/GalaSavetheDate_2021.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1639599702/xavierhsorg/c3fdecmtnv4sd1orwj3a/GalaSavetheDate_2021.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1639599702/xavierhsorg/c3fdecmtnv4sd1orwj3a/GalaSavetheDate_2021.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1639599702/xavierhsorg/c3fdecmtnv4sd1orwj3a/GalaSavetheDate_2021.jpg","width":1536}])
The 12th Annual Celebrate Xavier Scholarship Gala, Light Up the Knight, will be held on Friday, March 31, at Gotham Hall.
![Xavier Celebrates 175th Anniversary Mass and Gala]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1670523524/xavierhsorg/qzdejqdsblxzvl1pxgxl/175thAnniversaryMassGala_2022.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1670523524/xavierhsorg/qzdejqdsblxzvl1pxgxl/175thAnniversaryMassGala_2022.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1670523524/xavierhsorg/qzdejqdsblxzvl1pxgxl/175thAnniversaryMassGala_2022.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1670523524/xavierhsorg/qzdejqdsblxzvl1pxgxl/175thAnniversaryMassGala_2022.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1670523524/xavierhsorg/qzdejqdsblxzvl1pxgxl/175thAnniversaryMassGala_2022.png","width":1536}])
Xavier celebrated its 175th anniversary and the feast of our patron, St. Francis Xavier, on Saturday, December 3, with a special Mass at the Church of St. Francis Xavier and a gala at Pier Sixty at Chelsea Piers.
![Loyal Sons Reunite at Track and Field Homecoming]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1668094273/xavierhsorg/izzzzhwohvnqgqvrxon8/175thAnniversaryTrackandFieldHomecoming_2022.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1668094273/xavierhsorg/izzzzhwohvnqgqvrxon8/175thAnniversaryTrackandFieldHomecoming_2022.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1668094273/xavierhsorg/izzzzhwohvnqgqvrxon8/175thAnniversaryTrackandFieldHomecoming_2022.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1668094273/xavierhsorg/izzzzhwohvnqgqvrxon8/175thAnniversaryTrackandFieldHomecoming_2022.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1668094273/xavierhsorg/izzzzhwohvnqgqvrxon8/175thAnniversaryTrackandFieldHomecoming_2022.png","width":1536}])
On Saturday, November 5, track and field alumni from across the years gathered for Xavier’s 175th Anniversary Track and Field Homecoming—an unforgettable celebration of the sport and Coach Pat Dormer’s P’17 30th year on 16th Street.
![Xavier Takes on Fordham Prep in 7th Annual Turkey Bowl Challenge]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1666885748/xavierhsorg/snb88a1rgyoit3m60i9f/TBC_2022.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1666885748/xavierhsorg/snb88a1rgyoit3m60i9f/TBC_2022.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1666885748/xavierhsorg/snb88a1rgyoit3m60i9f/TBC_2022.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1666885748/xavierhsorg/snb88a1rgyoit3m60i9f/TBC_2022.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1666885748/xavierhsorg/snb88a1rgyoit3m60i9f/TBC_2022.png","width":1536}])
After losing to Fordham Prep in Xavier’s sixth annual Turkey Bowl Giving Challenge last November, Sons of Xavier are invited to participate in this year’s 7th annual Turkey Bowl Challenge from October 18 to November 23 to support the boys on 16th Street and take back the trophy.
![Alumni, Families Gather for 175th Anniversary Summer Tour]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1660849218/xavierhsorg/cuwfrbtdrmmztofhuobp/175thAnniversarySummerTour_2022.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1660849218/xavierhsorg/cuwfrbtdrmmztofhuobp/175thAnniversarySummerTour_2022.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1660849218/xavierhsorg/cuwfrbtdrmmztofhuobp/175thAnniversarySummerTour_2022.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1660849218/xavierhsorg/cuwfrbtdrmmztofhuobp/175thAnniversarySummerTour_2022.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1660849218/xavierhsorg/cuwfrbtdrmmztofhuobp/175thAnniversarySummerTour_2022.jpg","width":1536}])
This summer, parents, friends, and Sons of Xavier have gathered for a series of celebrations to commemorate Xavier's 175th Anniversary.
![Loyal Sons Reunite at 50th Reunion]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1652976151/xavierhsorg/hziq7sgd0cgovuyfts1m/50thReunionWeekend_2022.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1652976151/xavierhsorg/hziq7sgd0cgovuyfts1m/50thReunionWeekend_2022.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1652976151/xavierhsorg/hziq7sgd0cgovuyfts1m/50thReunionWeekend_2022.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1652976151/xavierhsorg/hziq7sgd0cgovuyfts1m/50thReunionWeekend_2022.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1652976151/xavierhsorg/hziq7sgd0cgovuyfts1m/50thReunionWeekend_2022.jpg","width":1536}])
This past weekend, the Class of 1972 gathered for the 50th Reunion Weekend, an unforgettable celebration of loyal Sons and their dedication to Xavier.
![Alumni Flock Home to Xavier for Reunions]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1651786341/xavierhsorg/sogfr2u8xsqlgjxlioms/ReunionReceptions_2022.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1651786341/xavierhsorg/sogfr2u8xsqlgjxlioms/ReunionReceptions_2022.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1651786341/xavierhsorg/sogfr2u8xsqlgjxlioms/ReunionReceptions_2022.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1651786341/xavierhsorg/sogfr2u8xsqlgjxlioms/ReunionReceptions_2022.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1651786341/xavierhsorg/sogfr2u8xsqlgjxlioms/ReunionReceptions_2022.jpg","width":1536}])
This past weekend, Xavier hosted a string of reunion celebrations—drawing dozens of alumni back to 16th Street.
![Spring Receptions Conclude; Reunions to Follow]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1649349470/xavierhsorg/ifgaucavippmerrwgy9f/SpringReceptionsConclude_2022.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1649349470/xavierhsorg/ifgaucavippmerrwgy9f/SpringReceptionsConclude_2022.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1649349470/xavierhsorg/ifgaucavippmerrwgy9f/SpringReceptionsConclude_2022.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1649349470/xavierhsorg/ifgaucavippmerrwgy9f/SpringReceptionsConclude_2022.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1649349470/xavierhsorg/ifgaucavippmerrwgy9f/SpringReceptionsConclude_2022.jpg","width":1536}])
This past week, dozens of loyal Sons and friends of Xavier gathered for the conclusion of our spring reception tour.
![Vice President for Advancement Mark Mongelluzzo P’25 Elected President of Holy Cross High School]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1645642597/xavierhsorg/fjlda88jm9120nsgx6ti/MarkMongelluzzoP25ElectedHolyCrossPresident_2022.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1645642597/xavierhsorg/fjlda88jm9120nsgx6ti/MarkMongelluzzoP25ElectedHolyCrossPresident_2022.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1645642597/xavierhsorg/fjlda88jm9120nsgx6ti/MarkMongelluzzoP25ElectedHolyCrossPresident_2022.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1645642597/xavierhsorg/fjlda88jm9120nsgx6ti/MarkMongelluzzoP25ElectedHolyCrossPresident_2022.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1645642597/xavierhsorg/fjlda88jm9120nsgx6ti/MarkMongelluzzoP25ElectedHolyCrossPresident_2022.png","width":1536}])
Last week, the Board of Trustees and the Congregation of Holy Cross announced that Vice President for Advancement Mark Mongelluzzo P’25 has been elected the 5th president of Holy Cross High School in Queens.