May we use our time here well, Stefano, as you did.  You were wise beyond your years. So blessed to have known you.

" If the past was used well, let us give glory to God,"- St. Padre Pio

Steffano St. Edwards Group tribute:

A lot of us from the St. Edwards group met Steff in 2007, during our 20s. Aside from being one of the leaders of the One Way to Jesus Young Adult Group, he was very involved with other ministries like Brothers in Christ, CCD, Crown Financial and even with the choir.

All these years, we have witnessed what a great friend, teacher, and leader Steff was.

Kind, non-judgmental, humble, rooted in his faith, someone you can count on…These are just some of the adjectives that describe Steff. No matter what, he was a constant guide and truly someone you can depend on. 

In this picture a contingency of Barry alum gathered at the University of Notre Dame for a conference in the Future of Hispanic Ministry in the US, coordinated by Hosffman Ospino and Timothy Matovina.  

Throughout our time together Steff reminded us to live in Hope, and lead in Love— we must walk WITH one another— not “in front, or behind” — and sometimes to have the wherewithal to order a car.  Which we did 🤟🏼❤️🌟

May fond memories of Steffano bring you comfort during this hard time in your life. My heart and prayers go out to you and your family.  Please accept our condolences and may our prayers help comfort you and hasten the journey of Steffano’s soul to Heaven.

Gloria and Joe Rodríguez 

Dear Christina and Mayala and all who loved Steffano, 

I have been holding you in my thoughts and prayers as I read through Steffano's dissertation. Steffano's work was truly moving onto a new plane of interaction in our theologies. I had the honor of raising his name and quoting his writing in a lecture I recently gave. I share the link here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aTxafcKJEfQ. Do not feel you need to listen to all of it, but the quote is almost at the beginning and has been both a great gift to my thought as well as healing for my heart. I promise to keep sharing the gift of deep thought Dr. Montano shared with the world!