a husband and father ultimately guides me in
my work with adolescent boys.”
With their first year of leadership
underway, Dr. Conca and Mr. Nicholson have
begun writing Xaverian’s next chapter. They
are bringing the vision of an X-Ploration
Center to life (turn to page 13 to learn
more), investing in fine and performing arts,
continuing to attract talented students and
faculty, and ensuring that Xaverian education
remains affordable for all qualified applicants,
all while staying true to the school’s Xaverian
and Catholic mission.
“As we have seen in our 56-year history, in
harmony small things do indeed grow,” says
Dr. Conca. “We seek God’s continued blessing
as we work together with the Xaverian
community to write the next chapter of this
story, while honoring the rich legacy of the
Xaverian Brothers.”
Xaverian’s New Assistant Principal
for Student Life
r. Joshua Tranfaglia was
recently appointed as Xaverian’s
Assistant Principal for Student
Life. A graduate of St. John’s
Prep in Danvers (a fellow
Xaverian Brothers Sponsored School), Mr.
Tranfaglia joined the Xaverian faculty as
a social studies teacher in the 2014-2015
school year. In addition to teaching, he has
Headmaster’s Leadership Council Established
he Headmaster’s Leadership Council was established in the spring of 2019 to serve an advisory role to Xaverian’s Headmaster. The group is
composed entirely of alumni. They meet with the Headmaster twice a year to provide the alumni perspective on issues and topics affecting the
school today. The newly formed Headmaster’s Leadership Council met for the first time in May to discuss tuition affordability, and met for the second
time in October to discuss diversity. Thank you to the following members of the Headmaster’s Leadership Council:
A NEW CHAPTER
BEGINS
been very active in the Xaverian community and
has served as a coach for golf, basketball, and
baseball at both the FXD and high school levels.
Prior to Xaverian, he taught social studies and
religion at St. Michael School in Fall River. He has
a Bachelor of Science in Business Management
and a Master of Secondary Education, both
from Providence College. At PC, Mr. Tranfaglia
completed the Providence Alliance for Catholic
Teachers program, which prepares teachers for life
in Catholic education.
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Front row, l to r: Kevin Quigley ’05, Andrew J. Griffin ’11, Richard T. Oliver, Jr. ’79, Robert J. Fleming, Jr. ’86, P ’23, Karl E. Johnsen, Sr. ’87, P ’19,
’21, Christopher M. Kelley ’92, Benjamin F. Cavallo ’94, David Molinario ’91, P ’23; Back row, l to r: David C. Finn ’93, William E. Weber, Jr. ’92, Craig
MacDonald ’07, Jason A. Fannon ’01, Michael R. Malvesti ’01, Kevin M. Whelan ’87, Michael R. Weafer ’98, Michael J. Murphy ’75, Headmaster Jacob
A. Conca ’94. Council members not present: Andrew J. Brennan ’08, John F. Brennan, III ’06, Robert A. Brennan ’06, Richard J. Cantwell ’85, Michael
D. Cronin ’88, Daniel DiPlacido ’88, P ’19, John T. Golden, CFA ’86, Brendan J. Kennedy ’93, R. Michael Kerrigan ’85, Michael G. Libin ’06, Jonathan
M. Loiacono ’01, Stephen G. O’Neill ’92, P ’25, Dr. Neal R. Patel ’88, Josef F. Rettman ’90, Dr. Jason G. Touhey ’99, Paul J. Tryder ’89
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