Spring 2013  
  The new Patrons Camera was donated thanks to the generosity of the Michigan Chapter of the Patrons of the Arts  
     
   
     
     
   
  The Rea Family of the Michigan Chapter with Fr. Mark  
     
   
     
     
   
     
     
   
  The Busch Family of the CA Chapter in the Gallery of the Maps with Fr. mark and restorers  
     
   
  Michigan Patrons, the Niesterwith Carolina in the Patrons office  
     
   
     
     
   
     
     
   
  The Mathers of the Washington DC Chapter with Sara  
     
   
  Fr. Roberto Perez of the NY Chapter with Carolina in the Patrons Office  
     
   
  Ed Morrisey of the Minnesota Chapter interviews Fr. Mark in the Patrons Office  
     
   
  Academy of the Sacred Heart (in Bloomfield Hills) high school, members of the Michigan Chapter through the Sutdent Program, with Carolina in front of their Chapter's project in the Painting Restoration Laboratory  
     
   
  The Board Members of the World Catholic Scouts visit the museums and gardens  
     
   
  The Shepherds of the California Chapter with Fr. Mark & Romina  
     
   
  The Antoninis of the Florida Chapter enjoy the Patrons office  
     
   
  The Kelly Family of the Minnesota Chapter meet the Rome team  
     
   
  The Kielys of the Northwest Chapter with the Patrons gang  
     
   
  The Lally Family of the DC Chapter enjoy the views from the Patrons Office  
     
   
  Patrick and Judy Corso of the Carolina's Chapter with Gabriella  
     
   
  Michigan Patrons Diane Ahern and Bernadine Cimprich in front our the Patrons office Christmas tree  
     
   
  The Galluccis of the Ohio Chapter with James  
     
   
  The Dansons of the UK Chapter with Fr. Mark  
     
   
  Fr. Mark and his Legionary brother making Christmas cookies with the children of Michigan Chapter Leader, John Hale, during his winter 2012 North American trip  
     
   
  Laura Shimkus, board member Fr. Jack Wall, board member Donna Nelson Stride, and Richard Trupiano in llinois while he is stateside  
     
   
  Patron from Norway, Birger Harring, with Gabriella and Sara  
     
   
  The Kleins of the Colorado Chapter with Sara and Giselle  
     
   
  Michael Rosenblum & Stephen Di Padua of the IL Chapter with Carolina  
     
   
  Susan Larkin of the NY Chapter with Gabriella and Sara  
     
   
  Shelley Milano & Susan Rock of the Northwest Chapter  
     
   
  The Baldridge Family of the Texas Chapter in the Rome Office  
     
   
  The Arshad Family with Gabriella  
     
   
     
     
   
  Georgia Board Members meet with Fr. Mark in Atlanta while he is Stateside  
     
   
  The Odenheimers, Colorado Chapter Leaders, in front of ther Chapter's project The Bust of a Dacian Prince  
     
   
  Colorado Chapter Leaders John & Sally Odenheimer with Sara  
     
   
  UK Patrons Katushka and John Asgian Giltsoff with their niece and her husband, Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Bradley, in San Damaso Courtyard with Carolina  
     
   
  Andrea Gabrielle of the International Chapter with Fr. Mark and Romina  
     
   
  Volunteer Marie with her parents, the Gerencsers of the Canadian Chapter  
     
   
  Patron Dr. Peggy Nowak with fellow Michigan connection, Carolina  
     
   
  Illinois Patrons, the Sarans and the Strides, visit our office  
     
   
  The Mulvihills of the Canadin Chapter with Fr. Mark and Gabriella  
     
   
  Illinios Patrons, the Kunkels and Lenhoffs, tour with Vatican guide Alessandro Conforti  
     
   
  Friends of a generous Patron visit our office  
     
     
     
     
   
  The Bosaks of New York and Florida with Fr. Mark and Romina  
     
   
     
     
   
  The Youngbloods of the Michigan Chater with Carolina  
     
   
  The Aberles of the California Chapter with Fr. Mark and Giselle  
     
   
  The Fadools of the Michigan Chapter  
     
   
  The Matson Family of the Ohio Chapter enjoy the Patrons office  
     
   
  Kelsey Grammer and Family and Peter Langner of the International Chapter with Fr. Mark and Carolina  
     
   
  Fr. Mark's Aunt, Uncle and friends from Ohio visit the Patrons Office  
     
   
  The Riccas of the Florida Chapter in the Room of Tears  
     
   
  The Meranis of the New York Chapter visit Fr. Mark  
     
   
  Friends of a generous Patron, the Skinners, moments before the Papal Audience  
     
   
  The Whalens, Meehans and McAnespeys of the FL Chapter visit our office  
     
   
  Ashley and John Noronha and Jill Alexy visit the Patrons Office  
     
   
  Canadian Patrons, the Peerenboom Family, visit the Patrons Office  
     
   
  Massachussetts Patrons Carliss Baldwin and Randolph Hawthorne enjoy our office and our newly apholstered sofa  
     
   
  The Kenneys of the Pennsylvania Chapter in front of their incredible restoration project, Andrea Sacchi's The Visitation  
     
   
  Friends of a generous Patron, the Kerrigans, visit Fr. Mark  
     
   
  Friends of a generous Patron, the Ventrones, visit Fr. Mark and volunteer Giselle  
     
   
  Minnesota Patrons, the Colemans, with Fr. Mark and Romina in the Patrons Office  
     
   
  The Sobecks of the Michigan Chapter in the Cortile della Pigna  
     
   
  The Altig Family of the Northwest Chapter in the Paul VI Hall at the weekly Papal Audience  
     
   
  Gary Tigges and guests of the Texas Chapter stop by  
     
   
  The Thamans of the Michigan Chapter in the Patrons Office  
     
   
  The Lanes from the California Chaptervisit Fr. Mark  
     
   
  Arlene and Joseph Ferrara of the IL Chapter visit Sara and Romina in the Patrons office  
     
  Summer 2012  
     
   
  The Mattes Family of the New York Chapter visit Fr. Mark in his office  
     
   
  California Patrons, Traci & Robin Mennis, and their nieces enjoy the panoramic views from the Patrons office  
     
   
  The Rugieros of the Michigan Chapter pose in front of their chapter's project, the San Damaso Fountain  
     
   
  The Smiths of the California Chapter see the "Portrait of Mother and Daughters" adopted by the Villines in the Painting Restoration Lab  
     
   
  The Sitzmanns of the CA Chapter  
     
   
  Robert & Marcia Coleman and the Crotty Family of the IL Chapter with Fr. Mark and Sara  
     
   
  NY Patrons, the Kesslers, enjoy the Patrons Office  
     
   
  The Ribolis and the Norkins of the CA Chapter with Fr. Mark  
     
   
  The Davis Family of the Florida Chapter stops by the Patrons office  
     
   
  The Carbonaro and Genord Families of Michigan in front of their Chapter's project with Restorer, Marco Pratelli  
     
   
  The Zuckerman Family of New York with Sara and Carolina  
     
   
  The Bennets of the TX Chapter and the Watersons of Australia in front of Scifoni's Last Supper in the Painting Restoration Laboratory  
     
   
  California Patrons, the Tracys, with Sara, Romina & Declan  
     
   
  Canadian Patrons, the McQuaids, with Romina and Carolina  
     
   
  The O'Malleys of the California Chapter visit with Declan and the Patrons Team  
     
   
  The Gibbons of the IL Chapter with Declan  
     
   
  Archbishop of Seattle Peter Sartain's group, the Orians of Tennessee and the Andersons, Ericksons and Shorts of the Michigan Chapter in the gardens  
     
   
  The Dilger-Vivian mother and daughter from the Michigan Chapter take in Marco's work in the Painting Lab  
     
   
  International Patrons enjoy the Cortile della Pigna in a private after hours setting  
     
   
  Daughter of generous Patrons, Margaret Ferry Orem with her daughter and brother-in-law with Carolina in the office  
     
   
  The McCarthy Family of the Texas Chapter in the gardens  
     
   
  Friends of a generous Patrons, the Hollisters, visit  
     
   
  The Olofsons of the California Chapter with Romina and Declan  
     
   
  The Lumarda Family of the California Chapter in the office  
     
   
  The Fausels of the New York Chapter visit the Patrons office  
     
   
  The Amsler Family of the Texas Chapter in front of the Madonna della Cintura, the Texas Chapter restoration project  
     
   
  The Nickels from California in the Paining Lab  
     
   
  Holy Spirit Prep (Atlanta, Georgia) President Gareth Genner and Board Members at the courtyard in front of the Pinacoteca  
     
   
  The Wendt Family of the IL Chapter in the Painting Gallery  
     
   
  The Petersen Family of the Canadian Chapter with Fr. Mark, Br. Barton LC and Anthony  
     
   
  The Loyola School of the California Chapter visits the Cortile della Pigna after seeing their restoration project, the Wooden Ushabti Box  
     
   
  Fr. Miles O'Brien of the CA Chapter with Sara  
     
   
  NY Patron Lee Romanelli and Family in the Cortile della Pigna  
     
   
  CA Patrons Josephine Bennet and the Sayuk family in the Patrons Office  
     
   
  The Elkinsons from Bermuda with Fr. Mark  
     
   
  The Grossman Family of the IL Chapter with Fr. Mark  
     
   
  The Legionaries of Christ hosted a leadership conference for young men and met with Fr. Mark in the Patrons Office as a part of their experience.  
     
   
  The von Bertrab Family from Mexico with Fr. Mark, Alex and newest volunteer, Anthony Rea  
     
   
  The Snook Family of the NY Chapter in the Sala Reggia  
     
   
  The Pezalla Family of the Massachusetts Chapter and Dr. Thrasher of the DC Chapter in the Carriage Museum  
     
     
   
  NY Patrons Susan Patterson and son in the Patrons office  
     
   
  The Hamiltons of the IL Chapter enjoy Fr. Mark's company  
     
   
  MN Patrons Scott Cummings and Tracy Egan and TX Patrons the Crath Family with Fr. Mark  
     
   
  News Corp representatives get a private moment in the Sistine Chapel  
     
  Spring 2012  
     
   
  The Uphus of the California Chapter visit Fr. Mark in his office  
     
   
  Texas Patrons, the Wilsons, enjoy the office with Fr. Mark  
     
   
  Joseph Incaudo and friends in the Room of Tears  
     
   
  Julie and Jaclyn Revelry of the FL Chapter awaiting the pope qat the audience in the Paul VI Hall.  
     
   
  Kathryn Huarte and Sheldon Kasowitz of the NY Chapter moments before the Holy Father took the stage.+  
     
   
  The Hislops of NY visit the Room of Tears  
     
   
  Alison Sowden of the Huntington Gardens with her son and Fr. Mark  
     
   
  FL Patrons the Ryans, Bake, Biedron, and Morans in the Cortile dell Pigna  
     
   
  IL Patrons the Wendts visit the Marble Labs  
     
   
  Fr. Mark with Michigan Patrons the Petrovichs in the impressive Octagonal Courtyard  
     
   
  Ohio Patron Rose Morelli and her grandchildren with Fr. Mark and volunteer Alexandra  
     
   
  New York Patrons, Henry Schwalbenberg, Donald Moglia and Archdiocese of NY Seminarian, Esteban Sanchez at the private entrance of the Chiaramonti Gallery  
     
   
  Fr. Mark shows the Apostolic Courtyard to Patrons from the UK  
     
   
  Baroness Adelheid Von Gemmingen-Hornberg of Bavaria and her sons with Fr. Mark, Sara and Chris  
     
   
  The Early Family of the New York Chapter in the Patrons Office  
     
   
  The Blaisdells of the Canadian Chapter with Fr. Mark  
     
   
  UK Patron John McCaffrey and friends in the Lapidaria  
     
   
  Friends of the California Chapter, Sandra Phillips of the SFMOMA and friends, visit the Painting Restoration Laboratory to see the progress of the "Portrait of a Mother and Daughters," generously sponsored by the Villines Family of the California Chapter  
     
   
  The Biltons of the Michigan Chapter in the Patrons Office  
     
   
  Mr. McKinley, UK Patron, with Fr. Mark & Carolina  
     
   
  UK Patron Lord Charles Powell, the Yeo Family of Singapore and Fr. Mark  
     
   
     
     
   
  Designer Peter Langner of the International Chapter  
     
   
  IL Patrons  
     
   
  NY Patron, Donald Moglia  
     
   
  Texas Patron Patricia Hartman visits Fr. Mark  
     
   
  David & Valerie Brown of Bermuda in the Patrons Office  
     
   
  Claire Reiss of the CA Chapter enjoys prefered Patrons seating at the Papal Audience  
     
   
  The Lohsens of the DC Chapter with Fr. Mark, Romina and Anne  
     
   
     
     
   
  The Rooneys of the PA Patrons in Cortile della Pigna  
     
   
  The Rasmussens, Healys and Fedders of the Carolinas Chapter with Fr. Mark  
     
   
  The Heaveners of the Florida Chapter with Fr.Mark and Gabriella  
     
   
  The Spadavecchio family of IL visit the office  
     
   
  Beth Moore, Michael Marz and Christine Otto of the Michigan Chapter with Romina  
     
   
  The Mellos of California with Giulia  
     
   
  Canadian Patron Gene Tomory with his fiance and a friend with Sara and Giulia  
     
   
  The Hurleys of the MN Chapter and their friend visit with Fr. Mark and Anne  
     
   
  The Reas of the MI Chapter visit the Patrons Office  
     
   
  Fr. Mark celebrates the wedding of DC Patrons Jennifer Kimball and Larry Watson  
     
   
  Bill Campbell, Fr. Xavier Lavagetto and the Vista Equity Partners of the Texas Chapter in the Lapidaria  
     
   
  The Ziemanns of the Seattle Chapter with Romina in the Gardens  
     
  Winter 2011-2012  
     
   
 

Sheila Patel and Steven Benfield, NY Patrons, visit the Paper Restoration Laboratory to view the project they adopted in honour of Sheila's parents.

 
     
   
  The Later Family of the Carolinas Chapter with Sara and Romina in the Patrons office  
     
   
  The Knechts (CA Chapter), the Bates (CA Chapter) and the Kerrs (FL Chapter) visit Fr. Mark in the office  
     
   
  The Starretts and Knights of the California Chapter in from of St. Anne's Church  
     
   
  The Wells Family of the TX Chapter with Romina and Restorer Marco in the Painting Restoration Lab  
     
   
  The Whalens of the IL Chapter with Gabriella and Sara  
     
   
  The Meilke Family of the CA Chapter with Fr. Mark and Romina  
     
   
  NY Patrons, the Velaj Family of the Velaj Foundation visit The Patrons office  
     
   
  The Turicchis and McLeans of the CA Chapter wtih Fr. Mark and Gabriella alone in the Sistine Chapel  
     
   
  Bill and Kathleen Mumma of the New York Chapter with Sara and Romina  
     
   
  Patricia Dugan, Pennsylvania Patron, with Gabriella, Romina, Carolina and Giulia  
     
   
  Gerard Boyle and Mr. & Mrs. Savage of the UK Chapter with Romina, Anne and newest volunteer, Giulia  
     
   
  Friends of a generous Patron tour with Romina  
     
   
  Fr. Mark visits with Amy Gallant Sullivan of the Massachusetts Chapter and Sabrina Zappia, friend of the Patrons  
     
   
  CA Patrons Laurence and Christopher Lyons with Romina in the Apostolic Palace  
     
   
  Son of generous Patrons, Richie Altig of the Seattle Chapter, visits the Vatican  
     
   
  Claire O'Callaghan of the Washington DC Chapter with Romina and Anne  
     
   
  MI Chapter Leader John Hale and friends from the Archdiocese of Philadelphia including Monsignor D'Addezio and George Sharretts with Fr. Mark and Carolina  
     
   
  Gabriella enjoys the sun with the Fishbecks, CA Chapter  
     
   
  The George family from the bay area, CA Chapter  
     
  Fall 2011  
     
   
  The Benedict Family, Patrons from Pasadena, CA, with Fr. Mark and Paul  
     
   
  CA Patrons, the O'Reillys from Oregon, visit with Fr. Mark and Paul  
     
   
  The Sanelli and Denny families of the CA Chapter with Anne  
     
   
  The van Veldhuizens from the Netherlands with Romina  
     
   
  The Cunninghams from the UK Chapter visit Fr. Mark, Msgr. Hogan and Gabriella  
     
   
  Friends of a generous Patron with Fr. Mark in the Lapidaria  
     
   
  Newlyweds, the Taylors, recieved their Canadian Chapter membership as a wedding gift  
     
   
  The McCanns from the Canadian Chapter stop by the office to visit Fr. Mark and fellow Canadian volunteers, John & Paul  
     
   
  Friends of a generous Patron, the Barbieres, enjoy their visit with Fr. Mark  
     
   
  Newlyweds, the McMillans, enjoy thier wedding gift--a Patrons membership--and have special seating at the Papal Audience  
     
   
  New California Patons, the Del Santos, in front of the new artwork in the seating area of the Patrons office, restored thanks to Timmian Massey and the Marist College  
     
   
  Ohio Patron Peggy Ernst with Fr. Mark and his friends in front of the new artwork in Fr. Mark's office that was recently restored thanks to Timmian Massey and the Marist College  
     
   
  NASA Astronauts visit the Patrons office during their visit to the Vatican Museums  
     
  Summer 2011  
     
   
  Newlyweds Luke Cocalis & Hilary Scurlock, California Patrons, with Fr. Mark at the Papal Audience  
     
   
  Pennsylvania Patrons, the Brewers, visit Fr. Mark and Romina  
     
   
  The Ferrys of the California Chapter and friends with Fr. Mark in the San Damaso Courtyard during the summer upkeep  
     
   
  Canadian Patrons, the Horgans, with Fr. Mark in the Patrons office  
     
   
  Bill English, Massachussettes Chapter Co-Leader, and his wife enjoy the new seating area in the Patrons office  
     
   
  The Griffiths from the California Chapter with Fr. Mark and Romina  
     
   
  Sara & Fr. Mark visit with Scott Cooper & Debra Colletti of the California Chapter  
     
   
  Mr. & Mrs. Gembacz of the California Chapter with Sara in the Patrons office  
     
   
  Canadian Patrons, the Dicksons, meet summer volunteer, Maddie Amos  
     
   
  The Frankinos of the Ohio Chapter with Fr. Mark and Romina  
     
   
  California Patrons Bruce & Lilly Karatz with Romina  
     
   
  The Ishag Family from the UK Chapter with Sara and Eileen  
     
   
  The Lohrmans of the California Chapter with Carolina and Anne in the Patrons Office  
   
   
  Father & son Canadian Patrons, the Sahagians, with Carolina in front of Augustus in the Braccio Nuovo  
     
   
  The men of the Costa Family from Pittsburgh visit Fr. Mark in the Patrons Office  
     
   
  New York Patron, Bob Bishop with his friend in the Patrons office  
     
   
  The Simons, MI Patrons, enjoy their behind the scenes tour  
     
   
  The Applins from the Canadian Chapter with Fr. Mark and summer volunteers Frank & Eileen  
     
   
  FL Patrons, the Edens Family bring lots of laughter and fun into the Patrons Office  
     
   
  MI Patrons, the Mucci Family visit Fr. Mark  
     
   
  Laurel Johanesson & Marty Kaufman, Canadian Patrons, with Fr. Mark & Romina  
     
   
  The Fanjuls of the FL Chapter visit the Vatican  
     
   
  The Garriga Family from Mexico  
     
 
  MI Chapter Leader John Hale with son Johnny, along with Mr. & Mrs. Altig and Fr. Bradshaw OP of Seattle in front of the MI Project, the Fountain in the San Damaso Courtyard  
     
   
  Mr. Hyland and Mr. Constantino of the NY Chapter with Fr. Mark & Romina  
     
   
  Ada Garriga and Roque Velasco of Spain with Fr. Mark  
     
   
  The Landgren Family, IL Patrons, with Fr. Mark & Sara  
     
   
  Dr. & Mrs. Schwarz of the Canadian Chapter with daughter Kristine Packard and her beautiful children, members of the New York Chapter, and Fr. Mark in the Patrons Office.  
     
   
  Allyson & Michael Kinney, CA Patrons, with their children in the Painting Restoration Lab next to the wooden statue of Madonna and Child that was restored thanks to thier generosity.  
     
   
  Eileen Dluzynski and her daughter Colleen from the Michigan Chapter stop by the Patrons Office with Sara and Carolina  
     
   
  Romina gives a tour in the Raphael Rooms to the Arteaga Family, friends fo a generous Patron  
     
   
  The Bryants and Hunekles, Patrons from Atlanta, visit Fr. Mark, Carolina, Declan & Maria  
     
   
  Dikembe Mutombo and Family from the Florida Chapter visit Fr. Mark in his office  
     
   
  The Hanus Family of the MN Chapter with Fr. Mark and summer volunteers  
     
   
  Kathleen Miclot (PA Patron) and Mary Jean Kruse (IL Patron) with Fr. Mark outside of the Quattro Cancelli in heart of the Vatican Museums  
     
   
  The Romeo Family of the Massachusetts Chapter enjoy the seating area of the office with Fr. Mark and summer volunteers Declan and Maria  
     
   
  The Pastor Family, members of the Michigan Chapter, pose in front of the fountain in the Cortile della Pigna with Fr. Mark, Romina & Carolina  
     
   
  Friends of a generous Patrons benefactor, the Hermans and Klarcheks from Illinois visit Fr. Mark  
     
   
  California Patron Nancy Iredale with friends and Fr. Mark in the Patrons office  
     
   
  The Kappas from the Washington DC/Baltimore Chapter pause for a picture with Fr. Mark.  
     
   
  The Lo Family from Taiwan visit Fr. Mark in the Apostolic Palace.  
     
   
  The Stewarts of the Michigan Chapter enjoy Fr. Mark's company  
     
   
  California Patrons, the Bergquists and friends, with Fr. Mark and Romina  
     
   
  The Prieto Family of Fr. Kubala's Parish in Florida pose in front of their congregation's project  
     
   
  The Silva Family of the DC/Baltimore Chapter and Br. Nicholas pose with Sara from the Patrons Office  
     
  Spring 2011  
     
   
  The Alexanders from the New York Chapter enjoy Fr. Mark's company  
     
   
  NY Patrons Mr. & Mrs. Mahoney with Sara, Romina & Carolina after a stroll through the VM Galleries  
     
   
  Ursula Hyman from the CA Chapter and family visit with Gabriella, Sara & Anne  
     
   
  Sara and the Clay Family, TX Chapter, enjoy the views from the Patrons Office  
     
   
  The Pecora Family from CA visit with Romina and Carolina  
     
   
  Massachusetts Chapter Leader Peter Fallon with his wife Ellen, their family and Fr. Mark in the Lapidaria  
     
   
  The Giffords of the Florida Chapter are welcomed by Fr. Mark in the Patrons Office  
     
   
  MN Patron Brent Longtin with his neices and a friend in the Patrons Office foyer with Fr. Mark & Anne  
     
   
  CA Patrons Bruce & Judith Brown enjoy the Patrons Office artwork with Fr. Mark & Anne  
     
   
  Colorado Patron Family, the Lutitos pose in the Lapidaria with Fr. Mark & Romina  
     
   
  The Partamians from the CA Chapter with Fr. Mark & Sara  
     
   
  CA Patrons Maria Fuhrman & Karen Combs in the Cortile della Pigna with Fr. Mark & Romina  
     
   
  TX Patrons, Joe Pacetti & Dr. Tom Sakler in the Patrons Office with Fr. Mark & Romina  
     
   
  Newlywed CA Patrons, the Costigans, at the Papal Audience with Fr. Mark  
     
   
  Mother & son Barbara & Patrick Roberge of the Canadian Chapter with Romina & Carolina  
     
   
  Fr. Mark & Sara with the Garwoods from the FL Chapter and Ron Rus & Cindy Nickel from CA  
     
   
  Lady Powell of the Great Britain Chapter and friends visit Fr. Mark in his office  
     
   
  The Lis-Plannels Family, MI Patrons, on the scaffolding in the Borgia Aparments observing the project of their chapter  
     
   
  Br. Michael Maciborsky LC and the Morriseys of the MN Chapter with Fr. Mark  
     
   
  Jerry Robinson of the MI Chapter, with Romina & Carolina  
     
   
  CA Patron Michael Stehr poses with Sara  
     
   
  Junior Patron Emilio Carvajal from the FL Chapter with the ladies of the Patrons Office  
     
   
  The Creed Family, Australian Chapter, have a lively visit with Fr. Mark, Sara & Carolina  
     
   
  The Normans of the MI Chapter spend time with Fr. Mark & VM Guide, Marco Muzzi  
     
   
  The Colemans and Millers of the CA Chapter get to know Sara & Anne  
     
   
  The Wagner Family of the Boston Chapter visit with Fr. Mark at the Papal Audience  
     
   
  The Martinez Family from FL enjoy the new seating area in the Patrons Office with Fr. Mark  
     
   
  MI Patrons Mr. & Mrs. Sears visit with Carolina  
     
   
  The Calciano Family of the NY Chapter stops by to see Fr. Mark  
     
   
  Fr. Mark greets Mary Wong of the Great Britain Chapter  
     
   
  CA Patron James Low visits Sara in the Patron's Office  
     
   
  TX Patrons the Hendricks and the Johnsons with Anne in the Patrons Office  
     
   
  The Puig and Arias couples of the TX Chapter with Sara, Romina & Carolina  
     
   
  David & Rebecca Healey, TX Patrons, enjoy the sunshine while sipping a cappuccino with Gabriella in the Cortile della Pigna  
     
   
  Father & daughter, Gregg & Berkeley Scott from the Canadian Chapter, enjoy the warm Rome weather with Romina & Anne  
     
 
 
 
The Houghton Family of the Michigan Chapter visit Fr. Mark & Sara after their exclusive tour
 
     
Winter 2011  
     
   
 
The Napleton Family IL Chapter enjoys the new seating area in the Patrons Office with Fr Mark
 
     
 
 
 
Dr. Pustka and her staff show MI Patrons, Anne Martin and her daughter Maureen, the beauty of Pinturrichio
 
     
 
 
 
The Kaufman family, friends of generous patrons Bruce and Diane Halle
 
 
 
 
 
 
Les Quick, brother of a generous FL Patron, with his wife and Fr. Mark in the breathtaking Vatican Gardens
 
 
 
 
 
 
The Chapman Family, TX Chapter, visit with Fr Mark and Romina
 
 
 
 
 
 
Three generations of the Neppel family, CO Chapter, celebrate a special Mass with Fr. Mark in the Governor's Chapel
 
     
 
 
 
The Martins of the MI Chapter and the Gundersons of Norway enjoy Fr. Mark 's company
 
     
 
 
 
DC Junior Patrons, Jimmy Williams & Tyler Moran spend a moment with Fr. Mark and Anne Williams, big sister & volunteer
 
     
 
 
 
Mr. & Mrs. Piller, MN Patrons, brighten the office with Sara & Romina
 
     
 
 
 
DC Patrons Michael, Laurel & Elizabeth MacKinnon took in the paintings in the office with Fr. Mark
 
     
 
 
 
Fr. Robert Smolley & John Chisdey, NY Chapter, with the lovely Gabriella on a sunny Roman day
 
     
 
 
 
The Leland Family enjoys the new seating area with Fr. Mark & Sara
 
     
 
 
 
FL Patron Ariekl Rennis visits with Msgr. Hogan in the Patron's Office
 
     
Winter 2010 - 2011  
     
   
 
Mr. & Mrs. Rothweiler of Germany enjoy the recently restored painting with Fr. Mark and Carolina
 
     
 
 
 
Minnesota Patrons Tom & Julie Hurley visit the Marble Rstoration Lab with Fr. Mark & Head Marble Restorer Guy Devreux
 
     
   
 
Michigan Patrons, Fr. Roggenbuck & Stephanie Kirwan visit with Romina & Carolina
 
     
   
 
The Photographic Archive Team shows the Fromsons, LA Chapter, their appreciation for the generous donation of the special camera
 
     
 
 
 
The Seltzers, CA Patrons, enjoy Fr. Mark's office
 
     
Fall 2010  
     
 
 
 
The Madigan & Brandman Families, CA Chapter, enjoy a relaxing moment with Fr. Mark
 
     
 
 
 
Representatives of the Disney Concert Hall Steven and Shereen Lanzarrotta, Andrew Chiesa & Laura Giovannini enjoy Fr. Mark's company
 
     
 
 
 
Robert Pelaez & Lyanne Fanjul-Azqueta, FL Chapter, have a visit Fr. Mark & Sara
 
     
 
 
 
The Smith Family, IL Patrons, poses for a picture in the Borgia Apartments
 
     
 
 
 
Thomas & Mary Ann Okner, MN Patrons, visit with Sara & Carolina
 
     
 
 
 
Roberta Ahmanson and Ina Heller of the Museum of Biblical Art and the California Patrons enjoy their visit
 
     
   
 
CA Patron Jeffrey Littell with Fr. Mark, Sara & Romina
 
     
 
 
 
Fr. Fama of the NY Chapter visits with Sara & Romina
 
     
 
 
 
Fr. Mark and VM Guide William with Jennifer Feeley and Patti Griffith of the CA Chapter
 
     
 
 
 
PA Patrons Frank & Lori Petroski with Fr. Mark and VM Guide Marco
 
     
   
 
Pennsylvania Patron Fr. William Lechnar with friends and Fr. Mark
 
     
   
 
Rose Morelli & Margaret Colombo, OH Patrons with Fr. Mark
 
     
 
 
 
The O'Donnell Family of the Massachusetts Chapter with Fr. Mark
 
     
 
 
 
The Boyles of the GB Chapter with Fr. Mark
 
     
 
 
 
The Gornicks and the Redds of the Pennsylvania Chapter enjoy the office
 
     
   
 
Dr. & Mrs. Carron, Michigan Chapter, visit with Gabriella & Fr. Mark
 
     
   
 
Paul & Elizabeth Lankarge, California Chapter, check on the Chpter's project with Chiara in the Paper Restoration Lab
 
     
   
 
Romina and the Raffertys, NY Patrons, in the Lapidaria
 
     
 
 
 
Thomas Wilhelmy & Mary Kramer of the Minnesota Chapter with Romina
 
     
Summer 2010  
 
 
 
Canadian Patrons Julien Ponce & Julie Allard enjoy a serene moment in the Cortile della Pigna
 
     
 
 
 
California Patrons Jose & Cynthia Lynch with Chiara Fornarciari of the Paper Restoration Lab
 
     
 
 
 
NY Patrons the McQuades & Higginbothams with Romina
 
     
   
 
Canadian Patrons the Tanenbaums and Sorbaras with Carolina
 
     
   
 
Gabriella & Carolina with Michigan Patrons the Reas, Moores, Msgr. Tocco, Michael Marz & Chris Otto
 
     
 
 
 
NY Patron Lee Romanelli with Mr. & Mrs. Rich and Fr. Mark
 
     
 
 
 
Ohio Patrons Jim Preziosi, Cheryl Nicholson and a friend with Fr. Mark
 
     
 
 
 
Newlyweds Jennifer & Bill Durbin, TX Chapter, stop by our office while on their honeymoon
 
     
 
 
 
Martin Kenney, Canadian Patron, with his son and Fr. Mark
 
     
 
 
 
NY Patrons, the Barnes Family, visit Fr. Mark
 
     
   
 
Fr. Mark with the Hiniker Family of the Minnesota Chapter
 
     
 
 
 
The Fischer Family of the Michigan Chapter with Carolina & William
 
     
 
 
 
California Patrons, the Kinney Family with Carolina in the Lapidaria
 
     
   
 
Minnesota Patrons Brian Halliday, Cyndy Brucato & Sharon Xanos with Marco and Fr. Mark
 
     
 
 
 
Canadian Patrons Cindy & Daniel Dickson with Marco in the Patrons Office
 
     
   
 
The Anichinis of the Illinois Chapter & the Hunts with Fr. Mark
 
     
   
 
The Lis-Planells Family from the Michigan Chapter with Fr. Mark
 
     
 
 
 
Fr. Mark and Gabriella with Illinois Patrons, Lester & Maureen Lampert
 
     
   
 
The Mauro & Nagel Families of the Canadian Chapter, with Carolina
 
     
   
 
Minnesota Patrons, Elizabeth Cutter & Perry Wilson, with Fr, Mark, Romina & volunteer, Anne Williams
 
     
   
 
Romina with the Johnsons of the Michigan Chapter
 
     
   
 
Marco with the Clark Family from the Canadian Chapter
 
     
   
 
The Feld & Mattes Families of the NY Chapter visit with Gabriella and Fr. Mark
 
     
   
 
The O'Malley family from the Illinois Chaper
 
     
   
 
Fr Mark and Msgr Hogan with the Fitzpatrick Family from the Pennsylvania Chapter
 
     
   
 
Msgr. Hogan with Mr. Carwell & Mr. Costello of the NY Chapter in the Patrons Office
 
     
   
 
Fr. Mark with the Toups family from the Lousiana Chapter
 
     
   
 
The Tribull Family and Fr. Mark
 
     
 
 
 
The Moran family from Florida with the Patrons Staff
 
 
 
 
 
 
The Mignone family from New York with Carolina and Marco
 
 
 
 
 
 
The Fuchs family from California with Gabriella, and summer volunteers Lily and Laura
 
 
 
 
 
 
Pardis Zomorodi, California Patron, with Connor
 
 
 
 
 
 
Mr. J. Murray McCann from the Canadian Chapter with Sara and Marco
 
 
 
 
 
 
Mr. & Mrs. Smith, Mr. & Mrs. Rowling, Mr. & Mrs. Nate and Mr. & Mrs. Gostinger from Michigan with Carolina
 
 
 
 
 
 
Michigan Patrons Becky Reynolds, Janet Bommarito and and Dorie & Stan Wencley with Carolina
 
 
 
 
 
 
Fr. Mark with Dr. & Mrs. Hancock from the Texas Chapter
 
 
 
 
 
 
Canadian Patrons Mr. & Mrs. Tulissi with Marco
 
 
 
 
 
 
Arizona Patrons Sarah and Jordan Rodriguez with their guide William Alcaro
 
     
Spring 2010  
   
 
Canadian Patrons Peter & Victoria Barnicke with Fr Mark and newest volunteer Connor Laughlin
 
     
   
 
Mr. & Mrs. Koblick and friends with Sara
 
     
   
 
Sara, Carolina and Marco with Texas Patrons, the Schwarzbach family
 
     
   
 
Fr. Mark, Gabriella and Sara with the Minott family of the Ohio Chapter
 
     
 

 
 
Fr. Mark, Lady Powell of the GB Chapter and friends in the Patrons Office
 
     
   
 
Dennis & Karen Maguire and family from the California Chapter visit with Fr. Mark in the Patrons Office.
 
     
   
 
Fr. Mark with the Scibelli family from the California Chapter
 
     
 
 
 
Fr. Mark, Fr. Soukar and the Daley family of the Florida Chapter
 
     
   
 
Florida Patron Patricia Borg and family enjoy the views with fellow Patron Fr. John O'Grady, Fr. Mark and Patrons Guide, William Alcaro.
 
     
Winter 2009 - 2010  
     
   
 
Illinois Patrons Dr. & Mrs. Sheahan and family with Fr. Mark in the Patrons Office
 
     
   
 
Mr.& Mrs. Ernest P.Waud III and family from Illinois Chapter in front of the Scala Regia by Bernini after their tour
 
     
   
 
Patrons John Chidsey with Father Robert J. Smolley and Romina in the Patrons Office
 
     
   
 
The Taglia family from Chicago with Fr Mark Haydu
in the Patrons Office
 
     
   
 
Patrons Paul and Kelly Dimeo enjoy Rome by night
 
     
   
 
Mrs. Jennifer Neppel with her husband Jay and children, Juli and Josh
 
     
   
 
Mr. Joseph Incaudo and his friends pose with Drs. Cornini, Forti, and restorers
 
     
   
 
Mr Laughlin and family enjoying Borgo Pio after
a Papal Audience
 
     
   
 
Jennifer Kimball with Patrons Michael Guidry,
Mr Bob Weaver and family
 
     
   
 
Don and Monica Fishbeck of Los Angeles with friend Roy Grant after their Patron tour
 
     
   
 
The Schlitkamp family from New York with Fr. Mark Haydu in the Patrons Office
 
     
   
 
Mrs Wilson from Michigan with her daughters, her son and Carolina in the Patrons Office
 
     
 
 
 
Mr and Mrs Alexov from Canada with Elisabeth and Carolina in the Patrons Office
 
     
   
 
Mrs Frances Nelligan, Mrs Geraldine Bonanno and Alice Dubois from Boston with Elisabeth in the Patrons Office
 
 
 
   
 
Mr. Lindsay, Hon.Mr. and Mrs Marin from Canada with Father Mark and volunteer Elisabeth in the Lapidary Gallery of the Vatican Museums.
 
     
Fall 2009  
     
 
 
 
Mr and Mrs LeBar from Texas with Fr. Mark and Romina on the Terrace of the Painting Gallery
 
     
   
 
Mr. and Mrs. Aberle from California with Sara Savoldello and Carolina
 
     
   
 
Mr. and Mrs Moore from Chicago with Gabriella and Sara in the Patrons Office
 
     
   
 
Mrs Janie M. Swenson from Illinois with her friend and Romina in the Patrons Office
 
     
   
 
Mr. and Mrs. Belnick in the Patrons Ofiice with Father Mark and Romina
 
     
   
 
Mr.and Mrs Kinney from California with
Father Mark Haydu LC
 
     
Summer 2009  
   
 
The Loyola Academy from Illinois after their tour in the Ethnological Museum where the students admired their brand new pledged project: Japanese sword wakizashi!
 
     
 
 
 
Mr. and Mrs Santry from New York in the Vatican Gardens
 
     
 
 
 
The Maryst College from New York in front of their pledged paintings by Peter Wenzel 
(Vatican Museums Restoration Labs)
 
     
Spring 2009  
     
   
 
Mr and Mrs Draper and Mr and Mrs Mcintosh from the California Chapter in the Vatican with Father Mark Haydu LC
 
     
   
 
Mr and Mrs Mennis from the Oregon Chapter 
in the Vatican Gardens
 
     
   
 
Mr and Mrs Kevin Smith from Ohio with Father Mark and Romina in the Patrons Office
 
     
   
 
Fr. Robert Roggenbuck, Michigan Patron with Sara and Romina in the Patrons Office
 
     
Winter 2009  
   
 
Junior Patrons Miya Burke and Jason Lee with Father Mark Haydu LC. The Patrons office make their European Experience even more memorable!
 
     
   
 
Three generations of the Di Piazza family (New York Chapter) in the Vatican Museums
 
     
Fall 2008  
   
 
Mr and Mrs Krocikowski from the Pennsylvania chapter with newly married Romina in the Patrons Office
 
     
   
 
The McJohn family in the Patrons Office with Father Mark Haydu L.C.
 
     
Summer 2008  
 
 
 
The Mitchell family of Atlanta enjoys the Vatican Gardens
 
     
     
 
 
 
Mr Greg Irvin and family, Mrs Kathleen Jordan and family
 
     
Summer 2008  
     
 
 
 
Sands Family in the Patrons Office
 
     
 
 
 
The children of the Sands family happily visiting with Sara in the Patrons Office
 
     
 
 
 
Mr and Mrs McGinity, Dr. J Noreen and Mr. H. Biele III in front  of the Grotto of Lourdes in the Vatican Gardens
 
     
Spring 2008  
     
   
 
Timmian Massie with his students from NY.
 
     
   
 
Timmian Massie with Dr. Claudia Lega in front of the silver cruet restored last year.
 
     
 

Mr and Mrs Hughes, from Dublin in the Patrons Office with Father Mark and Romina.
 
     
   
 
Sara with Mrs Parke and her nephe nieces from Canada.
 
     
   
 
Mrs  Cummings with her daughters in front of the Fountain of the "Aquilone" in the Vatican Gardens
 
     
 


Mr and Mrs Kiely in front of Michelangelo's frescoes.

 
     
 

Maestro De Luca explaining the work of Michelangelo to our guests.
 
     
 

The Hintze  family and friends  with Cardinal Lajolo.
 
     
 

Mr and Mrs Hintze and their sons with His Emminence.
 
     
 

Mr Hintze and Mons Sanchez , President of the Pontifical Academy of the Sciences, at the Casina of Pius IV for lunch..