Coronavirus/covid-19 Updates
Prayer Requests
During this time the Family of Holy Apostles is praying for you and your loved ones. We want to offer you the opportunity to send us your specific prayer intentions. If you have any specific prayer requests please send them to us using this email address prayers@holyapostles.edu. All prayer requests will be prayed for by the Holy Apostles Family during our daily Masses and Eucharistic Adoration. God bless you and Mary, Queen of Apostles, watch over and protect us.
HACS Community Updates
A Message from the President-Rector’s Office
Dear Family of Holy Apostles College and Seminary:
In light of the recent tragic violence across our nation, may we be united with Bishop Shelton Fabre, USCCB Chairman of the Ad Hoc Committee Against Racism. The link to Bishop Fabre’s recent YouTube video is below along with additional USCCB resources.
Fr. Peter Kucer, M.S.A., President-Rector
Update: June 8 – CARES Act Emergency Grants to Students – Disclosure per the Department of Education
1. An acknowledgement that the school signed and returned the Certification and Agreement and the assurance that the institution used—or intends to use—at least 50 percent of the Cares Act funds received for emergency grants to students.
HACS has signed and returned the Certification and Agreement and will use at least 50% of the Cares Act funds received for emergency grants to students.
2. The total amount of funds a school received—or will receive—from ED.
The allocated amount awarded by the Department of Ed to HACS was $22,522 of which $11,261 will go to on campus students who experienced sudden disruption. Those students in our online programs are not eligible due to no disruption in their mode of delivery.
3. The total amount of emergency grants distributed to students as of the posting/submission date.
The total amount of emergency grants distributed as of 5/26/20 is 0.
4. The estimated number of students eligible to participate in the emergency grant program (the number of Title IV eligible students under Section 484 of the Higher Education Act).
The estimated number of students eligible to participate in the emergency grant program is 17.
5. The total number of students who have received emergency grants under the CARES Act.
The total number of students who have received the emergency grants as of 5/26/20 is 0.
6. The method(s) used to determine which students received the emergency grants and how much they received.
The method used to determine which students received the emergency grants was to adhere to the requirement that our oncampus students be Title IV eligible under Section 484 of the HEA.
The method of how much they received was to divide both undergrad and graduate students into two categories: full time and less than full time. Then using the Pell Chart schedule to assign the full time students the maximum amount of the lowest cell $775 and the less than full time students were assigned half that amount or $388.
7. Any instructions, directions, or guidance provided to students concerning the emergency grants.
Students who had not submitted a FAFSA had to self attest to eligibility in the first letter issued 5/15. As these letters are returned, the 2nd letter was issued with the awarded amount. The student again needs to self attest that they have needs that meet or exceed the awarded amount related to the disruption of their classes on campus due to coronavirus including expenses under a student’s cost of attendance such as food, housing, course materials, technology, health care and child care. As these letters are returned the checks will be issued.
This Disclosure to be updated every 45 days.
Congratulations to Our Graduates
Dear Students of Holy Apostles College and Seminary:
Congratulations to our Graduates!
I hope and pray that you, your families, and all those you know are well. We pray for all who are suffering from the coronavirus, especially those known to you.
As the spring semester has drawn to a close, we wish to congratulate you for persevering in your studies during these very challenging times. Your resilience in the face of difficulty is truly inspirational and reflects your desire to be formed into Missionary Disciples of Jesus Christ, formed into messengers of the Good News.
To celebrate and honor our graduates, we invite you to attend a virtual Mass to honor all our graduates. This live-streamed Mass will be on Saturday, May 30th, 2020, at 12 noon EDT. We are still working on a new commencement date as many other colleges and universities are doing.
Thank you for being a part of the family of Holy Apostles College and Seminary.
United in the Lord Jesus,
Fr. Peter S. Kucer, M.S.A. S.T.D.
President-Rector
Holy Apostles College & Seminary Graduates
The Degree of Associate of Arts
Joseph Grupp
Maezy Haldeman
Mary Therese Hudson
Philip M. Hudson
Lily Monahan
Cecilia Anne Morris
Dennis Mamwacha Ombongi
Christian Isaiah Patin
Paul Michael Polocz
Olivia Schmidt
Steven Shopa
The Degree of Bachelor of Arts
Ariel Acompanado Alonto
Andrew Peter Ashburn
Faye Marie Breen
Maria C. Breen
Noah John Brennan
Sr. Cherubimaris Kimberly Gimena Casino
Br. Daniel Robert Christensen
Derek Michael Cossio
Cameron Daly
Pedro Evangelista Domingo
Michael Anthony Duch
Bernadette Margaret Mary Fahnestock
Brendan James Gregory
Guadalupe Hermosillo Estrada
Mr. Omar Emmanuel Herrera Gonzalez
Kiera Mairead Kelley
Lisa Michele King
Catherine Kniaz
Tyler LaChance
Hayden LaCour
Scott Francis Miller
Jesus Rafael Muratalla Ornelas
Christopher Daniel Murphy
Sr. Gion Thi Nguyen
Sr. Lien Kim Thi Nguyen
Sr. Thao Thanh Nguyen
Thuan Thuy Hanh Nguyen
Thomas Pirog
Justin Lev George Pybus
Jacqueline M. Reiss
Claire Seaver Riberdy
Marie T. Ryan
Michael J. Serpiello
Owen Michael Shields
Steven M. Shopa
Perry Smith
Marissa Rose Standage
Michael Teoli
Janaya Janlin Trudel
Sr. Lien Vu
Undergraduate Certificate in Religious Education
Sr. Marie Meaghan Baldwin, P.V.M.I.
Sr. Rebecca Miriam Lasota, P.V.M.I
Sr. Alina Marie Nieser, P.V.M.I.
Certificate of Preparation for Ordination
Son Sy Vu
Post Master’s Certificate in Theology
Shelby Jacob Dockery
The Degree of Master of Divinity
Ha Manh Do
Dcn. Nestor Armando Martinez Barajas
Cong Van Nguyen
Br. Thuong Van Nguyen
Hung Sy Tran
Fr. Quan Tran
Dcn. Sinh Trinh
The Degree of Master of Arts
Godwin Delali Adadzie
Sr. Monica Arguello, SCTJM
Rev. Tri Hong Bach
Sr. Colleen Marie Bailey, SCTJM
Steven T. Barmore
Kristen Miye Beckman
Mariusz Beczek
Paul Christopher Benavidez
Steven Douglas Bierschbach
Ian Vincent Bothur
Deborah, J. Breakey
Kathleen L. Brouillette
Michael Joseph Byrne
Jeremy Chan Wei Han
Jonathan Corcoran
Br. Anthony Daum, O.S.B.
Thomas Jefferson Davis, MA
Patricia Deffendall
Samantha Nicole Delfin
Jacob Steven Doran
Stephen E. Doran
Eileen Therese Douglass
Sister Mary Diana Dreger, OP
Dr. Jessica J. Durbin
Joseph Phillip Evans
Rosellyn G. Giampietro
Christian R. Gonzalez
Amy Lynn Guardino
Nathaniel D. Guyear
Abba Mehreteab Estifanos Habteab
Georges M. Haddad
Jordan Andrew Haddad
Maria Immaculata Sri Handajani
Sr. Mary Rachel Hart, SCTJM
Marian Hartzell
Sr. Amanda Howard, SCTJM
Jennifer Anne Hurt
Robert M. Jobe
Joshua Logan Kattelman
Sr. Sara Hagos Kidane
Hiromi Konishi
Kyle Kopy
Christopher Steven Kuennen
Thomas James Lahay
Gregory J. LaPoint
Kiki Latimer
Rev. Ha Le
Rev. Nhat Dong Le
Rev. Thao Nguyen Le
Joshua Osgood Lehman
Christopher Donald Lippold
Jeremy Michael Long
Margaret Mary Malafronte
Janet Lee McLaughlin
Petros Meharenna
Abba Tekie Kidana Michael
Abba Yonas Michael
Rev. Michael Thomas Mitchell
Sr. Evelyn Montes de Oca, SCTJM
Habte Werieseb Negasi
Leah M. Nguyen
Rev. Peter Hien Van Nguyen
Rev. Thuan Quoc Nguyen
Tracy W. Nunley
Fernando A. Ortiz
Kevin Jon Ouellette
Franklin Caelestys Parmar
Sr. Maria Xuan Thi Pham
Thomas Pinto
Wojciech Pirog
Edward Posvar
Christopher Michael Reilly
Denelle Ryan
Michael S. Sanders, Jr.
Abba SemHaray Zeraslasie Semharay
Sr. Michaela Serpa
Edward Patrick Shelly
Rebecca Sheptock
James David Silk
Charles J. Spinelli
Brianna Marie St. Amour
Leo Benjamin Stouder
Jonathan Lee Stute
Steven D. Thompson
Rev. Thiem Manh Tran
Rev. Hai Van Tran, MSA
Megan Colette Trocquet (Vilardi)
Aman Hibtizghi Tsegay
Dr./Chief Imeine Anthony Ukhun
Re. Luan Van Vu
Dr. Raymond Marion Watkins
Ghirmai Weldeghebriel
Abba Berhe Rufael Weldemichael
Deanna Mae Williston
Sister Faith Marie Woolsey, FSE
Fr. Michael Mary Wright of the Trinity, M. Carm.
Mr. Nahom Paulos Zeremariam
Laudato Si World Day of Prayer – Sunday, May 24th
This year marks the five-year anniversary of the publication of Pope Francis’ encyclical Laudato Si’: On Care for Our Common Home.
As part of this observance, the global church has been invited to participate in a world day of solidarity and prayer on Sunday, May 24, at 12:00 p.m. EST.
The community of Holy Apostles College & Seminary will be live-streaming a prayer service this Sunday at 12:00 p.m. as we celebrate this anniversary. Please join us in prayer.
Laudato Si Week
Dear Family of Holy Apostles College and Seminary,
Pope Francis is inviting all to celebrate a Laudato Si week. At 12:00 pm on May 24th, he is asking all to pray the following prayer. For more information please click on the links below.
United in the Lord Jesus,
Fr. Peter Kucer, M.S.A., President-Rector
Day of Prayer, Fasting & Charity
Dear Family & Friends of Holy Apostles College and Seminary,
Today, our Holy Father, Pope Francis, has called people of all faiths to a day of prayer, fasting, and works of charity to end the pandemic. For more information, please click on the link below.
God Bless,
Fr. Peter Kucer, MSA, President-Rector
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Happy Ordination Anniversary – Fr. Mosey!
Dear Family of Holy Apostles College and Seminary,COVID19 Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Campus Open to the Public?
Campus Access – The Campus is ONLY open to resident students. This includes but is not limited to the Dining Hall, Chapel, and Library.
Is the Commencement Ceremony/Graduation Postponed?
Updated Tuesday, March 31st
Dear Family of Holy Apostles College and Seminary:
After careful consideration and after hearing from you, our students, we have decided to postpone graduation to a later date not canceling it altogether or live-streaming it. We understand how important this time is for you, our graduates.
Unfortunately, we are not sure when this will be, as things are ever-changing due to the Coronavirus. As things become more clear we will communicate with our graduates the information we have. We thank those of you who wrote to us with your concerns about graduation. Your comments and concerns allowed us to better discern about graduation.
Please be assured of our prayers for you and your families.
United in the Lord Jesus,
Fr Peter S. Kucer, M.S.A. S.T.D.
President-Rector
Is the Gratitude Gala Postponed?
The Gratitude Gala – The HACS Gratitude Gala scheduled for April 24th has been postponed. Please watch for information on a future date.
Are Online Students' Schedules Affected?
Online Students – Your courses will take place as scheduled.
If you have a question that is not answered here, please contact Jennie Murphy at jmurphy@holyapostles.edu