Cardinal Newman High School (CNHS) celebrated the opening of the Rendina Family Chapel with a blessing ceremony on November 7, 2024. Located within the newly completed Rocco A. Marcello Family Academic Building, the chapel was named in honor of the Rendina family’s generous contribution to the Shaping the Future campaign. The Most Reverend Bishop Gerald Barbarito presided over the blessing, joined by clergy, donors, and members of the CNHS community.
“We are deeply grateful to the Rendina family for their generosity and unwavering support of Cardinal Newman,” said CNHS President Charles Stembler. “The Rendina Family Chapel represents their commitment to fostering spiritual growth and their belief in the importance of a Catholic education.”
The chapel is a significant addition to Cardinal Newman’s mission of educating the whole person: spirit, mind, and body. It provides students, faculty, and families with a sacred space for prayer, reflection, and spiritual growth, underscoring the school’s dedication to a Christ-centered education.
The Rendina family has deep roots in the Cardinal Newman community with Bruce and Marji Rendina the proud parents of CNHS alumni Richard ’98, Michael ’01, and David ’06. Their son Richard Rendina played a key leadership role in the Shaping the Future campaign, serving as an Appeal Leadership Co-Chair alongside Nicholas Coniglio ’97.
“We are very thankful for Bishop Barbarito’s blessing of the Rendina Family Chapel and the ongoing support of the Diocese in strengthening Catholic education in Palm Beach County,” said Richard Rendina. “Faith and love are at the foundation of the Cardinal Newman community. We feel blessed to contribute to a community that has given so much to me, my family, and countless others.”
For more information about the Shaping the Future campaign or to support future initiatives, contact Mary Martens at mary.martens@cardinalnewman.com or 561-619-7280.