a gift” in myriad and inspiring ways. This call doesn’t end upon
graduation. Rather, our alumni go forth into the world armed as
servant leaders.
In these pages, you will meet Dr. Jean Raphael ’93, Head
of Academic General Pediatrics at Texas Children’s Hospital,
who works to promote equity in healthcare. You will see
Chris Bean ’14, who aims to educate his community about
sustainable agriculture and animal husbandry. You will read
about Father Chris Peschel ’06, who serves his community
not just from the pulpit, but also by managing the construction
of a new school building. There’s Neal Minahan ’94 who
comes back to Xaverian to share his story of self-discovery
with students so that they won’t feel alone; and finally, there’s
Michael Murphy ’75, who is paying forward the gift he
received—the gift of Xaverian education—to future generations
of Hawks through planned giving.
Though curriculum changes and facilities are expanded
and enhanced to accommodate modern academic and
extracurricular needs, the fundamental call of Xaverian
education remains the same. As we did in 1963, today we
continue to help young men discover and hone their unique
God-given gifts and talents so that they can share them with
a world in need. Through the enduring personal relationships
formed here at Xaverian, we are truly fostering a brotherhood
for good.
Respectfully yours,
Jacob A. Conca ’94, Ph.D.
Head of School
Pictured here are students participating
in recreation time during junior retreat
at Craigville Beach.
Photo by Cooper Witt ’24
Winter 2023
Xaverian Magazine