MSCM Graduates
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May 30, 2017Dear Graduates,
On behalf of Cardinal Dolan, renewed congratulations on your graduation from Villanova University with a Master of Science degree in Church Management. As you know, you are the first group to complete this program, and we are very pleased to share with you that the faculty and staff at Villanova were impressed by your commitment to the program and complimented your work as students.
The Archdiocese of New York entered into this partnership with Villanova because we identified an anticipated need that will grow in the future for professionally trained parish business managers. That is why your response to this opportunity and willingness to serve is so greatly appreciated. Having earned your degree, allow us to provide you with some information on the plans the archdiocese has implemented to connect you with employment opportunities that may arise.
Enclosed you will find a letter from Mr. David Caulfield, director of Human Resources, with instructions on the submission of your resume into a pool of qualified candidates for parish business manager openings that the archdiocese will maintain for the purpose of sharing with pastors when potential business manager positions open. In addition, we have created a special section on the archdiocesan website for graduates of the Villanova program where we will post any news or information that may be of specific interest to you: www.archny.org/mscmgraduates
We will review this information and provide additional guidance for your next steps as part of the workshop we are conducting on Saturday, June 3, at Saint Joseph’s Seminary, Yonkers. Representatives from several archdiocesan departments will be on hand to answer any remaining questions you may have.
Finally, the archdiocese has pledged that students who have graduated from the program will receive a one-third grant towards tuition. At the conclusion of the workshop on June 3, you will receive a certificate of completion, and we will process your tuition grant. If you are unable to attend, there will be a make-up workshop in the fall.
Thank you for your dedication to the Church and openness to serving the Lord’s people here in the Archdiocese of New York.
Sincerely yours in Christ,
Reverend Monsignor Gregory Mustaciuolo
Vicar General / Chancellor
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