Saint Elizabeth’s graduation ceremony shines for Class of 2026 seniors #Catholic - <img width="150" height="150" src="https://beaconnj.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/StElizabeth_5289-150x150.jpg" class="attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="" decoding="async" srcset="https://beaconnj.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/StElizabeth_5289-150x150.jpg 150w, https://beaconnj.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/StElizabeth_5289-480x480.jpg 480w" sizes="(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px" /><p><strong>Radiating joy and pride,</strong> 277 graduates of Saint Elizabeth’s University (SEU) in the Convent Station neighborhood of Morris Township celebrated a milestone as they received their diplomas during the university’s 124th Commencement Ceremony on the bright morning of May 15.</p>
<p>The ceremony for the Class of 2026 took place on the picturesque front lawn of the motherhouse of the Sisters of Charity of St. Elizabeth, who founded and continues to administer the university. Under clear skies, 118 graduate students and 159 undergraduates were honored, with 52 students earning special distinctions amidst applause.</p>
<p>Bishop Kevin J. Sweeney concluded the ceremony with a final prayer and blessing for the Class of 2026. Father Joseph Farias, a retired priest of the Paterson Diocese, N.J. who serves as university chaplain and advisor to the president for mission integration, offered an opening prayer.</p>
<p>The celebration also featured the participation of Gary B. Crosby, Ph.D., the president of Saint Elizabeth’s, and Ras J. Baraka, mayor of Newark, N.J., who delivered a spirited commencement address.</p>
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<hr> - <img width="150" height="150" src="https://beaconnj.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/StElizabeth_5289-150x150.jpg" class="attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="" decoding="async" srcset="https://beaconnj.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/StElizabeth_5289-150x150.jpg 150w, https://beaconnj.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/StElizabeth_5289-480x480.jpg 480w" sizes="(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px" />Radiating joy and pride, 277 graduates of Saint Elizabeth’s University (SEU) in the Convent Station neighborhood of Morris Township celebrated a milestone as they received their diplomas during the university’s 124th Commencement Ceremony on the bright morning of May 15. The ceremony for the Class of 2026 took place on the picturesque front lawn of the motherhouse of the Sisters of Charity of St. Elizabeth, who founded and continues to administer the university. Under clear skies, 118 graduate students and 159 undergraduates were honored, with 52 students earning special distinctions amidst applause. Bishop Kevin J. Sweeney concluded the ceremony with
Radiating joy and pride, 277 graduates of Saint Elizabeth’s University (SEU) in the Convent Station neighborhood of Morris Township celebrated a milestone as they received their diplomas during the university’s 124th Commencement Ceremony on the bright morning of May 15.
The ceremony for the Class of 2026 took place on the picturesque front lawn of the motherhouse of the Sisters of Charity of St. Elizabeth, who founded and continues to administer the university. Under clear skies, 118 graduate students and 159 undergraduates were honored, with 52 students earning special distinctions amidst applause.
Bishop Kevin J. Sweeney concluded the ceremony with a final prayer and blessing for the Class of 2026. Father Joseph Farias, a retired priest of the Paterson Diocese, N.J. who serves as university chaplain and advisor to the president for mission integration, offered an opening prayer.
The celebration also featured the participation of Gary B. Crosby, Ph.D., the president of Saint Elizabeth’s, and Ras J. Baraka, mayor of Newark, N.J., who delivered a spirited commencement address.
BEACON PHOTOS | JOE GIGLI
[See image gallery at beaconnj.org]
Saint Elizabeth’s graduation ceremony shines for Class of 2026 seniors #Catholic –
Radiating joy and pride, 277 graduates of Saint Elizabeth’s University (SEU) in the Convent Station neighborhood of Morris Township celebrated a milestone as they received their diplomas during the university’s 124th Commencement Ceremony on the bright morning of May 15.
The ceremony for the Class of 2026 took place on the picturesque front lawn of the motherhouse of the Sisters of Charity of St. Elizabeth, who founded and continues to administer the university. Under clear skies, 118 graduate students and 159 undergraduates were honored, with 52 students earning special distinctions amidst applause.
Bishop Kevin J. Sweeney concluded the ceremony with a final prayer and blessing for the Class of 2026. Father Joseph Farias, a retired priest of the Paterson Diocese, N.J. who serves as university chaplain and advisor to the president for mission integration, offered an opening prayer.
The celebration also featured the participation of Gary B. Crosby, Ph.D., the president of Saint Elizabeth’s, and Ras J. Baraka, mayor of Newark, N.J., who delivered a spirited commencement address.
BEACON PHOTOS | JOE GIGLI
[See image gallery at beaconnj.org]
![Saint Elizabeth’s graduation ceremony shines for Class of 2026 seniors #Catholic - Radiating joy and pride, 277 graduates of Saint Elizabeth’s University (SEU) in the Convent Station neighborhood of Morris Township celebrated a milestone as they received their diplomas during the university’s 124th Commencement Ceremony on the bright morning of May 15.
The ceremony for the Class of 2026 took place on the picturesque front lawn of the motherhouse of the Sisters of Charity of St. Elizabeth, who founded and continues to administer the university. Under clear skies, 118 graduate students and 159 undergraduates were honored, with 52 students earning special distinctions amidst applause.
Bishop Kevin J. Sweeney concluded the ceremony with a final prayer and blessing for the Class of 2026. Father Joseph Farias, a retired priest of the Paterson Diocese, N.J. who serves as university chaplain and advisor to the president for mission integration, offered an opening prayer.
The celebration also featured the participation of Gary B. Crosby, Ph.D., the president of Saint Elizabeth’s, and Ras J. Baraka, mayor of Newark, N.J., who delivered a spirited commencement address.
BEACON PHOTOS | JOE GIGLI
[See image gallery at beaconnj.org]
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