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Club History

The Catala Club has a long tradition of selfless service and dedication to Santa Clara University. Our motto is Service, Support and Spirituality.  Watch our Celebration of 90 Years of Serving the SCU Community.

On April 27, 1930, the Catala Club welcomed women of diverse backgrounds, occupations and faiths to become part of the Santa Clara University family and to contribute to the university’s educational mission. Initially, Catala Club began as a group of volunteers to assist the Jesuits with the needs of the Mission Church. We evolved into a women’s service organization dedicated to providing undergraduate student scholarships.

 

Today we are a group over 200 women who have a passion for a Santa Clara University Jesuit education. We hold monthly luncheons with speakers and special Liturgies held on campus or at local venues. We host a fall fashion show fundraiser and several socials which include spouses and friends.


The common thread is that we are dedicated women who believe in the value of a Santa Clara education. Through our fellowship, friendship, and fundraisers, we have 8 endowed scholarships which total over $23,400,000. An annual scholarship award of $29,000 serves 32 students.

We are Women Empowering the Next Generation.  

 

 

SCU Catala Club Officers and Board of Directors 2021-22

The Catala Board of Directors meets on the first Wednesday of the month from September - June. 

OFFICERS


President

Joan Cattermole

1st VP & President-Elect

Joan Cattermole

2nd Vp and Membership Chair

Katy Kelly

Asst. Membership Chair

Kris Stanga

Secretary

Rosanne Adona

Treasurer

BC Gibbons

Asst. Treasurer

Pat De Marlo

Historian

Mary Atwell

Parliamentarian

Jeannie Mahan

Immediate Past President

Charlene Raisch 


BOARD OF DIRECTORS


One-Year Board (voting power)

Kate Canessa

Special Events

Sue Davison

50/50 Raffle

Cathy De Maria

Liason to Student Life — Athletics, Performing Arts, DeSaisset Museum

Joan Ferrari

Board Meeting Refreshments

Leana Giannini

SCU Food Insecurity Program

Fran Lowry

Asst. Membership Chair

Kathleen Nygard

Social Media Coordinator


Two-Year Board
(voting power)


Peggy Anastasia

Co-Chair, Holiday Event

Sue Davison

Website

Cathy De Maria

Newsletter

Joan Ferrari

Sunshine Chair

Leana Giannini

Media Distribution, Anniversary Party Co-Chair

Loydene Kiley

Special Events

Fran Lowry

Liturgical Coordinator

Kathleen Nygard

Special Events


ADDITIONAL APPOINTED POSITIONS


Chaplain

Fr. Jack Treacy S.J.

Social Media Coordinator

Birdie Pacelli

SCU Liaison - University Relations

Julie Stone

SCU Bronco Food Insecurity Program

Nancy Tarantino

SCU Theatre Athletics, De Saisset Museum Liaison

Kate Canessa

Board Refreshments

Ann Lindahl

Liturgical Coordinator

Fran Lowry

Luncheon & Program Coordinator

NyJoan Cattermole

Newsletter Editor

Cathy De Maria

Membership Communications

Leana Giannini

Sunshine

Joan Ferrari

Spiritual Retreats

Sue Davison

S50/50 Raffle

Julie Jaroshenko

Photographer 

Mary Atwell


ADVISORY BOARD
(no voting power)


Mary Conlon-Almassy

President 2006-08

Dianne Bonino

President 2008-2010; 2014-15

Joanne Moul

President 2010-12

 

The Catala Club Endowed Scholarship Fund was established in 1930 by Father James J. Lyons, S.J., 100 years after the death of Magin Catala, O.F.M., who was known as "The Holy Man of Santa Clara." This scholarship provides financial assistance for deserving undergraduate students.  Historically this scholarship partially supports 3-5 students each year.

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The Paul Locatelli, S.J., Endowed Scholarship Fund was established in 1997 by the Catala Club to provide financial assistance to deserving undergraduate students. Historically this scholarship partially supports 1-2 students each year.

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The William F. Donnelly, S.J., Endowed Scholarship Fund was established in 1977 by Catala Club to provide financial assistance for deserving liberal arts students. Historically this scholarship partially supports 1 student each year.

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The Catala Club Endowed Scholarship Fund in Memory of Emma Anderson was established on June 26, 2012, in memory of Emma Rita Shane Anderson. This scholarship provides financial assistance for undergraduate students with demonstrated financial need in good academic standing. Historically this scholarship partially supports 16-18 students each year.

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The Catala Club Endowed Scholarship Fund in Memory of F. Kreuzer and R. Kreuzer provides financial assistance for undergraduate students with financial need at Santa Clara University, with a preference for students in biology. Historically this scholarship partially supports 1 student each year.

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The Catala Club Endowment Fund in Memory of Annette Bertram was established to provide assistance for undergraduate students with financial need at Santa Clara University. Historically this scholarship partially supports 1-2 students each year.

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The Santa Clara University Catala Club Michael E. Engh, S.J. Endowed Scholarship Fund was established in 2019 to provide scholarships for undergraduate students and honor Father Engh's years of remarkable service and steadfast support of the Catala Club.  This fund is expected to grant its first scholarship in the 2020-21 Academic Year.

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