LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending Bishop-elect Raymond Chappetto upon
the occasion of being named an auxiliary bishop for the Diocese of
Brooklyn and Queens

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 Bishop-elect
Raymond Chappetto upon the occasion of being named an auxiliary bishop
for the Diocese of Brooklyn and Queens; and
WHEREAS, Bishop-elect Raymond Chappetto was born August 20, 1945, in
Astoria; he studied at Our Lady of Angels Seminary, Albany, where he
holds a Master's of Divinity, as well as a Master of Arts in Religious
Education from St. John's University; he is also certified in Pastoral
Counseling; and
WHEREAS, Bishop-elect Raymond Chappetto was ordained May 29, 1971, by
Bishop Francis Mugavero at St. James Pro-Cathedral, Downtown Brooklyn;
and
WHEREAS, His priestly assignments include associate pastor at St.
Camillus, Rockaway Beach from 1971-1975; St. Pius V, Jamaica from 1975-
1976; Incarnation, Queens Village from 1976-1981; and St. Helen, Howard
Beach from 1981-1983; and
WHEREAS, Bishop-elect 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, Bishop-elect Raymond Chappetto became pastor of Our
Lady of the Snows, Floral Park, where he still serves today; and
WHEREAS, In 2008, the National Catholic Education Association named
him Pastor of the Year; and
WHEREAS, While remaining pastor of Our Lady of Snows, Monsignor
Raymond Chappetto was appointed Minister for Priests and in 2009, he was
named Vicar for Clergy and Consecrated Life; his sister-in-law is a
religious sister in the congregation of the Immaculate Heart of Mary;
and
WHEREAS, Bishop-elect Raymond Chappetto was named a Prelate of Honor
by Blessed John Paul II in 1997; and
WHEREAS, As auxiliary bishop, Bishop-elect Raymond Chappetto will join
Auxiliary Bishop Frank Caggiano, Vicar General, and Auxiliary Bishop
Octavio Cisneros, Vicar for Hispanic Concerns and pastor of Holy Child
Jesus, Richmond Hill, in assisting Bishop Nicholas DiMarzio to serve the
sacramental, spiritual and pastoral needs of the 1.4 million multi-cul-
tural Catholics who reside in Brooklyn and Queens; 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 Bishop-elect Raymond Chappetto upon the occasion of being named
an auxiliary bishop for the Diocese of Brooklyn and Queens, 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-be-
ing; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Bishop-elect Raymond Chappetto.