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Archbishop Cordileone gave the invocation at the Hibernian-Newman Club’s 54th Annual St. Patrick’s Day Luncheon, March 16 at the Westin St. Francis Hotel. (Courtesy Chloe Jackman Photography)
March 29, 2018
On March 16, the Hibernian-Newman Club held the 54th Annual St. Patrick’s Day Luncheon at the Westin St. Francis Hotel with more than 800 guests. Archbishop Salvatore J. Cordileone was among the dignitaries attending and gave the invocation.
The club was established in 1964 by Archbishop Joseph McGucken to provide financial support to Newman Centers and other worthy charitable organizations in the archdiocese. During the luncheon program, club president John Ring presented a donation to the archbishop on behalf of the club’s board of directors to be used in support of the Newman Center programs at San Francisco State University.
San Francisco Police Capt. Joe McFadden, a San Francisco native, was honored as Hibernian of the Year. Capt. McFadden was recognized for his years of service on many Boards including the Irish Immigration Pastoral Center, the San Francisco Law Enforcement Emerald Society and the San Francisco Police Athletic League. He was also recognized for his care and service on behalf of the many San Francisco communities that he has served during his 29 years of police work.
The keynote speaker at the lunch was Bill Ring, a fan favorite during his time as a running back and special teams captain for the San Francisco 49ers from 1981-86. Ring won two Super Bowls and was awarded the Len Eshmont Award in 1983 for his hard work and toughness on the field. Over the past 25 years, he has served on the boards of CYO/Catholic Charities, the Basic Fund, the St. Francis High School Foundation and the Boys and Girls Club of the Peninsula. On behalf of the Hibernian-Newman Board, a second donation was presented to the archbishop to be used to support Catholic Charities.
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