Cathedral Academy - Way Yearbook (Albany, NY)

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THE RT. REVEREND JOSEPH A. DELANEY 1912-1933 Sixth Rector One of the most beloved people who played a major role in the story of Cathedral Academy was Rt. Reverend Joseph A. Delaney. As a result of his prayers, his efforts. and his dreams, the present Cathedral Academy building was erected. It was his pride and joy. Even dearer than the building were the children who filled the classrooms. To each he was a father, a friend, a confidant. His love was returned by all who warmed to his interest and friendliness. Monsignor was the soul of Cathedral Academy. It is his spirit that is her spirit, his devotion to Christ and the Church and to his people which is the expression of her loyalty. It was his devotedness, example, and holiness which were the spring from which flowed the numerous vocations to the priesthood and religious life that Cathedral can claim. It is to Monsignor Delaney that we owe Cathedral as we know it-both the building and the spirit. May he forever look down on us and guide us as he did always. 17 -IT 'II If ,-.Qt h xv F i' A ...- sgfgsgsgaiegega

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ei-xbd THE RT. REVEREND JAMES P. O'CONNOR 1904-1912 Fifth Rector Monsignor O'Connor took a great interest in the children and schools of the Cathedral Parish. The present commodious convent of Elm St. stands as witness to his concern for the well-being of the teaching sisters of Cathedral Academy. It was he who promoted the departmental work and various courses in the high school curriculum at C.A. ' it li . fit' 2 - in 'Ao itil O.. ai. 1 THE REVEREND FRANCIS D. McGUIRE 1887-1904 Fourth Rector Father McGuire was noted for his patience, leniency, tolerance, and inexhaustible kindness. He is especi- ally remembered by the people of the Parish since he liquidated the parish debt with the purse pre- sented to him on his Silver Jubilee. To Father Mc- Guire we are indebted for the first academic courses. 9 doebeb 16 3 .E

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l w l w s w 3 , ,ss 1, .N 5 ,X -Q A , THE RT. REVEREND WILLIAM H. TAAFFE 1933-1944 Seventh Rector For ten years Cathedral Academy was favored by the daily direction and excellent man- agement of Monsignor Taalfe. Due to his keeness and awareness of current needs, a commercial department was established. This department, now one of the largest in the state, has made a definite contribution to the academic standing of C. A. and has enabled many of its graduates to secure excellent positions. His personal lense of orderliness and efficiency was reflected in the systematic improvements in all the autivi EVA escllool, spiritual, academic, cultural and ma- terial. During his years the C150 Clulsgw ' l dp the athletic program and extra-curricular activities were expanded also. 7, 'A , K X Due to Monsignofs excmilleitt age., ' ayments were made on the debt of the school building. He endea i s- . pastor and true priest. ai V ' fi 18