Brescia University’s president, Madison Silvert, addresses the university’s Oct. 25 Centennial Gala. COURTESY OF LAKE’S PHOTOGRAPHY
Brescia University looks forward to bright future at centennial celebration
BY WKC STAFF
One hundred years of education was celebrated at Brescia University’s Centennial Gala on Oct. 25, concluding a lively homecoming weekend for students, faculty, staff, alumni, and friends.
Held at Green River Distillery, the gala welcomed nearly 200 guests and included addresses from presenting sponsor Owensboro Health, Student Government Association president JoJo Gesser, and president Madison Silvert. The emcee was alumna Susan Montalvo-Gesser, who today serves as the director of Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Owensboro.
During the program, the Diocese of Owensboro and the Ursuline Sisters of Mount Saint Joseph were among those honored as Diamond Level donors who have contributed more than $1 million to Brescia University over the course of the school’s history. The diocese was represented by Bishop William F. Medley and the Ursuline Sisters were represented by Sr. Sharon Sullivan, OSU.
Susan Montalvo-Gesser and Bishop William F. Medley of the Diocese of Owensboro smile for a photo during Brescia University’s Oct. 25 Centennial Gala, held at Green River Distillery in Owensboro. The Diocese of Owensboro was among those honored as Diamond Level donors, who have contributed more than $1 million to the university. ELIZABETH WONG BARNSTEAD | WKC
Originally printed in the December 2025 issue of The Western Kentucky Catholic.
