LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending Monsignor Raymond Chappetto upon the
occasion of his designation as an Auxiliary Bishop of the Diocese of
Brooklyn by Pope Benedict XVI

WHEREAS, The character and richness of religious and community life in
this noble Empire State is nourished and fulfilled through the faithful
concern and selfless devotion of those who would commit their energies
and purpose to the ministry of others; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to bring full recog-
nition and just tribute to those individuals who distinguish themselves
and the ministry through their unremitting commitment and preeminence of
service; and
WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is justly proud to commend Monsignor
Raymond Chappetto upon the occasion of his designation as an Auxiliary
Bishop of the Diocese of Brooklyn by Pope Benedict XVI; and
WHEREAS, Monsignor Raymond Chappetto's Episcopal Ordination will be
held at Our Lady of Angels Roman Catholic Church in Brooklyn, New York,
on Wednesday, July 11, 2012; and
WHEREAS, The Most Reverend Raymond Chappetto was born in Astoria,
Queens; he studied at Our Lady of Angels Seminary in Albany, where he
holds a Master's of Divinity, as well as a Master of Arts in Religious
Education from St. John's University; and
WHEREAS, Certified in Pastoral Counseling, Raymond Chappetto was
ordained on May 29, 1971, by Bishop Francis Mugavero at St. James Pro-
Cathedral, in Brooklyn; his priestly assignments include associate
pastor at St. Camillus, Rockaway Beach (1971-1975); St. Pius V, Jamaica
(1975-1976); Incarnation, Queens Village (1976-1981), and St. Helen,
Howard Beach (1981-1983); and
WHEREAS, Raymond Chappetto was among the first to be involved in Team
Ministry at Our Lady of Miracles, Canarsie, from 1983-1989, where he
ultimately became pastor; he served there until 1995 when he was named
an Episcopal Vicar for Brooklyn West; and
WHEREAS, In 1999, Raymond Chappetto became pastor of Our Lady of the
Snows, Floral Park, where he still serves; the National Catholic Educa-
tion Association named him Pastor of the Year in 2008; and
WHEREAS, While remaining pastor of Our Lady of Snows, Monsignor Chap-
petto was appointed Minister for Priests, and in 2009, he was named
Vicar for Clergy and Consecrated Life; and
WHEREAS, A fluent speaker of English and Italian, Bishop-elect Chap-
petto was named a Prelate of Honor by Blessed John Paul II in 1997; and
WHEREAS, Monsignor Raymond Chappetto has brought to his ministry an
overwhelming spirit of charity and compassion, acting from vision and
enlightenment in conducting his administrative and spiritual duties,
while always displaying the highest standards of personal and profes-
sional integrity and dedication; and
WHEREAS, This distinguished man of God has always given enlightenment,
guidance and wisdom to the many entrusted to his care and has adminis-
tered abundantly and unstintingly to the spiritual and corporal needs of
all; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that when a person
of such noble aims and accomplishments is brought to our attention it is
appropriate to publicly and jubilantly proclaim and commend that indi-
vidual for the edification of others; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commend Monsignor Raymond Chappetto upon the occasion of his designation
as an Auxiliary Bishop of the Diocese of Brooklyn by Pope Benedict XVI,
noting his unremitting and compassionate faith and his exemplary service

to God, man, and his community, and extending to him the heartfelt best
wishes of this Legislative Body for a future of purposeful success and
well-being; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Monsignor Raymond Chappetto.