Southington Biz Owner Honored By Archdiocese

St. Luke Catholic School

SOUTHINGTON, CT — A local business owner was recently honored by the Archdiocese of Hartford for her work helping a Southington-based Catholic school rebrand itself and expand.

St. Luke Catholic School Board Chairperson Kate Terricciano was awarded the St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Award, presented by the Archdiocese of Hartford’s Center for Catholic Education and Formation.

It is for those showing "outstanding dedication to the support of local Catholic Schools."

It is named after Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton in recognition of her lifelong dedication to teaching and is handed out at the annual HOPES Dinner, where more than 800 local Catholic school supporters attend.

One recipient is selected from across the 38 Catholic schools in the archdiocese, with this honor being the second time the school in Southington has ever received it.

Terricciano received the award for her efforts in supporting the rebranding and expansion of St. Luke Catholic School, formerly known as Southington Catholic School.

"She generously donated her agency’s design and media buying services to the school for a new logo and promotional campaigns and also serves as chairman of the school’s annual golf tournament," wrote St. Luke in a release.

Terricciano joined the school board of St. Luke Catholic School in 2021 and later became chairperson.

She is the owner and president of Image Marketing in Southington and has used her expertise to strengthen the marketing efforts of St. Luke Catholic School since joining the board.

She also serves locally on the Petit Family Foundation Board of Directors; March of Dimes Board of Directors; and is a past chairman of the Rotary Club of Southington and the Southington Chamber of Commerce.

"Terricciano’s efforts have been instrumental in creating a strong foundation for St. Luke Catholic School, which she also attended as an elementary student when it was known as St. Thomas School," wrote St. Luke.

Her son is a fourth-grade student at St. Luke Catholic School.

“I think in today’s society, education that is rooted in firm values and beliefs is underrated. Catholic vision provides a great foundation for future learning and creating good citizens," said Terricciano.

For more information on St. Luke Catholic School, visit this link.