Joe Torre presents awards to David Greco, Jerome Raguso, and Sister Marguerite Torre for their Commitment to the Students Attending Bronx Catholic Schools.
Over 150 guests raised close to $125,000 at A Night in the Bronx on Arthur Avenueon Wednesday, May 23. Guests gathered at the historic Arthur Avenue Market in the Bronx’s “Little Italy” where the event benefitted the 27 elementary schools within the Bronx Catholic Schools Region.
Joe Torre, Hall of Fame Yankees Manager, and Fr. Jonathan Morris, Pastor of Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church, honored David Greco, owner of Mike’s Deli and Jerome Raguso, owner of Gino’s Pastry Shop; for their unwavering support for community development in the Bronx and Bronx Catholic schools. Sister Marguerite Torre, member of Ursuline Sisters of Tildonk, and Joe Torre’s sister, was also honored for her personal commitment to students during her 50 year career as a Catholic educator.
“As a school principal, I loved seeing the students each day and, of all the things I miss, it’s by far the children,” said Sister Marguerite after accepting the Bronx Catholic School Award from her brother.
Guests enjoyed live-entertainment and Italian-American fare from Mike’s Deli, the Original Arthur Avenue Deli and cannolis from Gino’s Pastry Shop.
The Catholic School Regions of Northwest/South Bronx and Northeast/East Bronx are two of nine Catholic elementary school regions in the Archdiocese of New York. Each of the nine regions is located within different geographic regions and is a separate, not-for-profit, educational corporation chartered by the New York State Department of Education. Both Bronx regions combine to educate over 8,500 students throughout the borough.
About Bronx Catholic Schools
Bronx Catholic schools are uplifting communities that encourage children to lead fulfilling, charitable lives. We welcome families of all religious, ethnic and socio-economic backgrounds, with a special commitment to providing underserved students with the values and skills to break the cycle of poverty.
Joe Torre with Honoree Sister Marguerite.
