LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring The Reverend Monsignor Peter V. Kain
upon the occasion of his induction into the Bishop Kearney High School
Hall of Fame on March 5, 2010

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to recognize and
commend individuals who have distinguished themselves in their chosen
field of endeavor, in their community, or through a lifetime of good
citizenship; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to commend
The Reverend Monsignor Peter V. Kain upon the occasion of his induction
into the Bishop Kearney High School Hall of Fame at the school's Hall of
Fame Dinner Dance, to be held at Sirico's Caterers in Brooklyn on
Friday, March 5, 2010; and
WHEREAS, Bishop Kearney High School, Brooklyn, New York, has a proud
tradition of a strong educational program, founded in faith and encour-
aging personal and educational development, coupled with commitment to
faith and to engaged citizenship; and
WHEREAS, The Bishop Kearney High School Hall of Fame honors outstand-
ing members of the Bishop Kearney family and community who exemplify and
support Kearney's mission to educate young women and whose lives and
accomplishments exemplify the tenets of the school; and
WHEREAS, The Reverend Monsignor Peter V. Kain, Pastor of St. Ephrem
Parish, truly merits such recognition; and
WHEREAS, The first born child of Catherine and Peter Kain, Monsignor
Kain was born in Astoria, New York; in 1941, his family moved to Flush-
ing where he and his two sisters attended St. Andrew Avellino Elementary
School; and
WHEREAS, During his high school years, Monsignor Kain's thoughts about
priesthood became more and more focused and he was greatly encouraged in
his spirituality by his family and by the priests from his home parish
of St. Andrews; and
WHEREAS, After graduating from Power Memorial Academy, he entered
Cathedral College Seminary in Brooklyn; his seminary training took place
at the Seminary of the Immaculate Conception in Huntington, New York
and, on May 29, 1965, Peter V. Kain was ordained to the priesthood by
Archbishop Bryan McEntegart at St. James Cathedral Basilica, then known
as the St. James Pro Cathedral; and
WHEREAS, During his time at the seminary, Monsignor Kain earned a
Bachelor of Arts degree in philosophy and a Bachelor of Sacred Theology
(S.T.B.) degree; later on in life, he also earned a Master of Arts
degree in education from Manhattan College and a Master of Sacred Theol-
ogy degree in Pastoral Counseling from the New York Theological Semi-
nary; and
WHEREAS, Monsignor Kain's more than 44 years of priesthood have been
characterized by a variety of ministries; his first assignment was as
Chaplain at the Bishop McDonnell Camp in Commack; thereafter, from
1965-1969, he was assigned to St. Catherine of Siena Parish in St.
Albans; following this assignment, for the next 16 years, he was a
Campus Minister at Kingsborough Community College and Queensborough
Community College; and
WHEREAS, Then, in December 1984, Bishop Mugavero appointed Monsignor
Kain Pastor of Our Lady of Lourdes Church in Queens Village, where he
had been a weekend and summer assistant during his time as a Campus
Minister; in 1989, he was named a Chaplain to His Holiness with the
title of Monsignor; in 1997, he was appointed by Bishop Daily as Pastor
of St. Ephrem Parish, where he continues to ably serve today; and

WHEREAS, Monsignor Kain has served as well in many ancillary minis-
tries in the diocese; he has given retreats to religious men, women and
college students; he directed a draft counseling service during the
early 1970s, was Vice President of the former Priest's Senate, and also
served as Chair of the Personnel Committee; and
WHEREAS, In 2003, Bishop DiMarzio appointed him Executive Secretary of
the Presbyteral Council; from 2002 to 2004, he served as facilitator of
the Bay Ridge/Dyker Heights Cluster; for nine years, he served on the
Board of Trustees at Xaverian High School and he is a member of the
Board at Fontbonne Hall Academy; and
WHEREAS, In March 2007, Pope Benedict XVI elevated Monsignor Kain to a
"Prelate of Honor to His Holiness"; in November 2009 he was appointed to
the Board of Consulters of the diocese and he has assisted Bishop Kear-
ney and Fontbonne Hall many times during Advent and Lent with the Sacra-
ment of Reconciliation; and
WHEREAS, Monsignor Kain's induction into the Bishop Kearney High
School Hall of Fame is a well-deserved and fitting recognition of his
achievements and contributions; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor The Reverend Monsignor Peter V. Kain upon the occasion of his
induction into the Bishop Kearney High School Hall of Fame on March 5,
2010; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to The Reverend Monsignor Peter V. Kain.