"Other than two downed trees next to the community garden, and some leaks in the windows of the Rangos Building and chapel," said Chancellor/CEO Fr. Chad Hatfield, "it doesn't appear that we suffered much damage. Especially, we are grateful that everyone is safe."
The storm, with winds up to 65 m.p.h. and rising rivers that flooded out roads and residences in other parts of
Yonkers and Westchester County, hardly nicked the campus. Even Troublesome Brook, which usually meanders and babbles lazily through the seminary property, remained contained as it sped through its banks.
"The one person really adversely affected by the storm seems to be our Plant Manager, Rafael Rivera," noted Fr. Chad. "He's been up since 5 a.m. mopping up the Rangos foyer!"
Both Great Vespers, 6:30 p.m. tonight, and Divine Liturgy, 7 a.m. tomorrow, for the Feast of the Beheading of St. John the Baptist, remained scheduled. A litefor the repose of newly departed Archbishop Dmitri will be served following Great Vespers.
Classes for the 2011–2012 Academic Year commence Monday, August 29th.
