44th Annual Lawn Party
Wednesday, September 24, 2025 - 6:00 PM
The evening will include a reception and dinner with music. The proceeds from the Lawn Party help keep tuition costs affordable for the formation of seminarians. You can make a difference and encourage the vocations of these men through your support of the Lawn Party.
To sponsor our Lawn Party and/or support the event with an advertisement in the program book, please click here.
The program will include a presentation of the Pacem in Terris Award.
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Lawn Party Host
Most Reverend Richard G. Henning, S.T.D., Archbishop of Boston
This wonderful event will be hosted by Most Reverend Richard G. Henning, S.T.D., Archbishop of Boston. The evening will reinvigorate our commitment to support the formation of men answering their unique call to serve God’s Church. As leaders of the Church, the men formed at Pope St. John XXIII will fulfill God’s desire to serve and bring people closer to Him and His kingdom.
Lawn Party Co-Chairs
Dan and Mary Anne Lagan
Dan and Mary Anne Lagan are longtime supporters of Pope St. John XXIII National Seminary. Dan is an active Board of Trustee member. They are also involved in many charitable organizations that influence and support their wide community. Mary Anne is on the Board of Trustees at Labouré College of Healthcare in Milton, Massachusetts. Founded in 1892 by the Daughters of Charity, it is the longest-running nursing education program in the Boston area. It is a privilege to have Dan and Mary Anne chair the Lawn Party this year and be leaders for us all as we support the men in formation for priesthood at Pope St. John XXIII. Mary Anne and Dan, and their three children, Robert, Emma and Maggie, reside in Natick, Massachusetts and are members of St. Patrick Parish.
Pacem in Terris Award Recipients
Dr. John and Mrs. Gretchen LaRossa
Most Reverend Peter J. Uglietto
The Pacem in Terris Award will be presented to Bishop Peter J. Uglietto and Gretchen and John LaRossa—true champions of peace and service. Their lives are a compelling reminder of what is possible when love inspires action and faith guides every step.
Lawn Party Sponsorship Options
These sponsorships benefit the education program for our seminarians. All sponsors are acknowledged in the event program book.
$25,000 St. John Vianney Society
Reserved seating, twelve tickets and served meal.
Private dinner with Bishop Peter J. Uglietto
and Very Rev. Brian R. Kiely, Rector - date to be determined.
$15,000 Bishop Peter J. Uglietto Society
Reserved seating, eight tickets and served meal.
Private dinner with Bishop Peter J. Uglietto
and Very Rev. Brian R. Kiely, Rector - date to be determined.
$10,000 Rector's Circle
Reserved seating, eight tickets and served meal.
Private dinner with Very Rev. Brian R. Kiely, Rector,
date to be determined.
$5,000 Benefactor
Reserved seating, six tickets.
Private dinner with Very Rev. Brian R. Kiely, Rector,
date to be determined.
$2,500 Underwriter
Four tickets
$1,000 Patron
Two tickets
$500 Sponsor
One ticket
$300 Sponsor an Alumni Priest
Enable his attendance at the event
$300 Individual Ticket
PLACE AN AD IN THE EVENT PROGRAM BOOK
$1,000.00 Full Page (5.5 x 8.5)
$500.00 Half Page (5.5 x 4.25)
Submit High Resolution PDF to rcasey@psjs.edu
Questions? Call Rita Casey 781-810-1922.
September 20, 2025 deadline to be in the program.
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We look forward to seeing you under the tent!