Stonehill College recognized the invaluable contributions of employees who have dedicated 20 or more years of service to the institution during a Mass offered in the Chapel of Mary on Saturday, December 13. This date was the vigil of the third Sunday of Advent, also known as Gaudete Sunday.

As part of the celebration, the College awarded the Gaudete Medal to faculty and staff who reached the 20-year milestone in 2025. Designed by artist Enrico Manfrini, the medal bears the Latin phrase “Gaudete in Domino Semper,” meaning “Rejoice in the Lord always.” 

Following the liturgy, past and present Gaudete Medalists gathered in Stonehill’s Martin Institute for a celebratory dinner.

Congratulations to this year’s honorees!

2025 Gaudete Medal Recipients

Jeanice Banks, Administrative Assistant (Residence Life)

Linzy Brekke-Aloise, Associate Professor of History

Eduviges Duarte, Custodian III

David Dugas, Senior Philanthropy Officer

Colleen Ford, Assistant Athletic Director, Business Operations

Kea Gendreau, Mail Room Staff

Dannielle Hepburn, Custodian III

Glen Ilacqua, Associate Professor of Accounting & Taxation

Andrew Leahy, Director of Career Development

Stephanie Loura, Admission Operations Manager

Mary Anne Miller, Instructor of Healthcare Management

Robert Spencer, Associate Professor of Finance

Erica Tucker, Associate Professor of Anthropology

Susan Viera, Assistant Director of Facilities Safety & Systems