Father Biondi: Photo Galleries
During his Saint Louis University presidency, Father Lawrence Biondi was one of the most recognizable people in St. Louis. The slideshows below contain photos of Biondi's presidency from his early days at SLU to the unveiling of his formal portrait in 2017.
Father Biondi's Early Years at SLU
Father Biondi receiving the University Mace from board of Trustees Chairman Bucky
Bush at his inauguration as Saint Louis University's 31st president.
Father Biondi at his inauguration as Saint Louis University's 31st president.
Father Biondi at his inauguration as Saint Louis University's 31st president.
Father Biondi at his inauguration Mass.
Father Biondi blessing a campus food drive.
Father Biondi volunteering at McMurphy's Grill, a local nonprofit.
Father Biondi delivering remarks.
Father Biondi signing a document with former St. Louis mayor Freeman Bosley, Jr.
Father Biondi planting a new tree with students in 1991.
Father Biondi celebrates Mass.
Father Biondi speaking at Saint Louis University's campus in Madrid, Spain in 1993.
Father Biondi participating in an AIDS vaccine trial receives his first shot in 1993.
Father Biondi celebrates SLU's NCAA basketball appearance with coach Charlie Spoonhour
in 1994.
Father Biondi with a faculty member and her children in 1994.
A candid photograph of Father Biondi.
Father Biondi poses for a University photograph.
Father Biondi with former First Lady Barbara Bush.
Father Biondi poses for a University photograph.
Father Biondi at Saint Louis University's 1997 commencement celebration.
Father Biondi at the dedication of the School of Law atrium in 1998.
Father Biondi with actor Martin Sheen at a protest at the School of the Americas in
2000.
Father Biondi in the 2000s
Father Biondi celebrating an outdoor Mass.
A candid photo of Father Biondi.
Father Biondi speaking with local media.
Father Biondi celebrating Mass.
Father Biondi laughing with students.
Father Biondi with his mother, Albertina Biondi at the 2005 St. Louis Citizen of the
Year ceremony.
Father Biondi receiving the St. Louis 2005 Citizen of the Year Award from Dr. Donald
Suggs .
Father Biondi with Cardinal Nasrallah Boutros Sfeir of Lebennon in 2006.
Father Biondi at the groundbreaking for Chaifetz Arena in 2006.
Father Biondi at the groundbreaking for Chaifetz Arena in 2006.
Father Biondi greets worshipers as they exit St. Francis Xavier College Church in
2007.
Father Biondi introducing SLU's new basketball coach, Rick Majerus, in 2007.
Father Biondi and Dr. Richard Chaifetz at the naming announcement for Chaifetz Arena
in 2007.
Father Biondi in his SLU office with office with his dogs Gancia and Iggy in the fall
of 2007.
Father Biondi with 2007 commencement speaker Yogi Berra.
Father Biondi with a young friend at the dedication of Chaifetz Arena in 2008.
Father Biondi at the dedication of Chaifetz Arena in 2008.
Father Biondi at the dedication of Chaifetz Arena in 2008.
Father Biondi with the SLU Billiken.
Father Biondi cuts the ribbon on the expansion of Simon Recreation Center in 2008.
Father Biondi with Archbishop Robert J. Carlson.
Father Biondi at Saint Louis University's 2010 commencement ceremony.
Father Biondi poses for a University photographer in 2012.
Father Biondi poses near Cook Hall in 2012.
Father Biondi poses for a University photographer in 2012.
Father Biondi with Oriflamme and the Billiken after Saint Louis University's 2012
convocation ceremony.
Father Biondi with an Oriflamme member after Saint Louis University's 2012 convocation
ceremony.
Father Biondi with an Oriflamme member and incoming students after Saint Louis University's
2012 convocation ceremony.
Father Biondi at SLU's Homecoming and Family Weekend's golf cart parade in 2012.
Father Biondi at SLU's Homecoming and Family Weekend's golf cart parade in 2012.
Father Biondi at the dedication of the Pruellage Courtroom at the new School of Law
in 2013.
Father Biondi in Madrid
Father Biondi at a 1992 commencement at SLU's campus in Madrid, Spain.
1992, SLU's campus in Madrid, Spain.
Father Biondi at a 1992 commencement at SLU's campus in Madrid, Spain with trustee
and chairman Joe Adorjan.
1992 commencement at SLU-Madrid campus.
Father Biondi on a visit to SLU Madrid.
Father Biondi on a visit to SLU Madrid.
Father Biondi with students in Madrid, Spain.
Father Biondi giving communion at Mass in Madrid, Spain.
Father Biondi celebrating Mass in Madrid, Spain.
Father Biondi celebrating Mass in Madrid, Spain.
Father Biondi with SLU Board of Trustees Chairman Barry Beracha in 2006.
Father Biondi speaking at SLU Madrid in 2009.
Father Biondi meeting with families in Madrid, Spain in 2011.
Father Biondi meeting with students in Madrid, Spain in 2012.
Father Biondi meeting with students in Madrid, Spain in 2012.
Father Biondi at SLU Madrid's 2013 convocation Mass.
Father Biondi at SLU Madrid's 2013 convocation Mass.
Father Biondi at SLU Madrid's 2013 convocation Mass.
Father Biondi at SLU Madrid's 2013 convocation Mass.
Father Biondi with SLU Madrid Dean Paul Vita in 2013.
Father Biondi with a SLU Madrid staff member in 2013.
Father Biondi at the dedication of San Ignacio Hall in 2013.
Father Biondi at the dedication of San Ignacio Hall in 2013.
Father Biondi at the dedication of San Ignacio Hall in 2013.
Father Biondi at the celebration of SLU Madrid's 50th anniversary in 2018.
Father Biondi at the celebration of SLU Madrid's 50th anniversary in 2018.
Father Biondi with students at SLU Madrid in 2018.
Father Biondi with students at SLU Madrid in 2018.
Father Biondi with students at SLU Madrid in 2018.
Father Biondi at Mass in Madrid, Spain in 2018.
Father Biondi International Visits
Father Biondi on a visit to China.
Farther Biondi on a visit to China in 2012.
Father Biondi with SLU Board of Trustees member Winston Chan in China.
Father Biondi with SLU alumni in Thailand.
Father Biondi with SLU Board of Trustees member Chang-soo Huh in Seoul, South Korea
in 2012.
Father Biondi honoring Thai alumni in St. Louis.
Father Biondi with Board of Trustees member Chang-soo Huh in Seoul, South Korea.
Father Biondi with a Chinese dignitary in Beijing, China.
Father Biondi's 25th Anniversary Gala
Father Biondi at his 25th Anniversary Gala.
Father Biondi at his 25th Anniversary Gala.
Father Biondi at his 25th Anniversary Gala.
Father Biondi at his 25th Anniversary Gala.
Father Biondi at his 25th Anniversary Gala.
Father Biondi receives a hug at his 25th Anniversary Gala.
Gala tables inside Chaifetz Arena.
Father Biondi at his 25th Anniversary Gala.
Gala co-chairs Peggy Ritter and Ambassador Sam Fox.
Father Biondi with SLU Board of Trustee member Bob Clark.
Father Biondi with St. Louis American publisher Dr. Donald Suggs.
Father Biondi with gala co-chairs Peggy Ritter and Ambassador Sam Fox.
Father Biondi with SLU Law Dean Mike Wolff.
The afterparty at Father Biondi's 25th Anniversary Gala.
Father Biondi with Charles and Shirley Drury.
Father Biondi with the Saint Louis University Pep Band.
Father Biondi with Anita and Ed Kidd.
Father Biondi with his family.
Gala attendees at the afterparty.
Father Biondi with current and former President's Office staff.
Father Biondi Portrait Unveiling 2017
Father Biondi and artist Patricia Watwood unveil his official Saint Louis University
portrait.
Father Biondi at the unveiling his official Saint Louis University portrait.
Father Biondi at the unveiling his official Saint Louis University portrait.
Father Biondi at the unveiling his official Saint Louis University portrait.
Father Biondi at the unveiling his official Saint Louis University portrait.
Father Biondi at the unveiling his official Saint Louis University portrait.
Father Biondi, S.J., Way 2019
Biondi addressing the crowd Biondi at the May 22, 2019, event renaming the stretch
of Grand Boulevard that fronts SLU’s campus was honorarily renamed “Father Biondi,
S.J. Way.” Stage party (from left): SLU Trustee Chairman Joseph Conran, St. Louis
Mayor Lyda Krewson, August A. Busch III, Trustee Emeritus Aloys H. Litteken, St. Louis
Archbishop Robert J. Carlson SLU Madrid Director and Dean Paul Vita and former St.
Louis Mayor Francis Slay.
From left: Alderwoman Marlene Davis, Biondi, former medical school Dean Dr. Patricia
Monteleone and Anita Kidd at the May 22, 2019, event renaming the stretch of Grand
Boulevard that fronts SLU’s campus was honorarily renamed “Father Biondi, S.J. Way.”
SLU flight instructor James Sebesta, S.J., (left) and Biondi at the May 22, 2019,
event renaming the stretch of Grand Boulevard that fronts SLU’s campus was honorarily
renamed “Father Biondi, S.J. Way.”
From left: Trustee Emeritus Aloys H. Litteken, St. Louis Archbishop Robert J. Carlson,
August A. Busch III and Biondi at the May 22, 2019, event renaming the stretch of
Grand Boulevard that fronts SLU’s campus was honorarily renamed “Father Biondi, S.J.
Way.
Biondi and St. Louis Mayor Lyda Krewson at the May 22, 2019, event renaming the stretch
of Grand Boulevard that fronts SLU’s campus was honorarily renamed “Father Biondi,
S.J. Way
August A. Busch III (left) and Biondi at the May 22, 2019, event renaming the stretch
of Grand Boulevard that fronts SLU’s campus was honorarily renamed “Father Biondi,
S.J. Way.”
Biondi and members of the SLU Facilities Services team at the May 22, 2019, event
renaming the stretch of Grand Boulevard that fronts SLU’s campus was honorarily renamed
“Father Biondi, S.J. Way.”
Biondi and the stage party watch as the street signs are unveiled at the May 22, 2019,
event renaming the stretch of Grand Boulevard that fronts SLU’s campus was honorarily
renamed “Father Biondi, S.J. Way.”
Biondi and his family at the May 22, 2019, event renaming the stretch of Grand Boulevard
that fronts SLU’s campus was honorarily renamed “Father Biondi, S.J. Way.”
A street sign along the stretch of Grand Boulevard that fronts SLU’s campus, which
was honorarily renamed “Father Biondi, S.J. Way” on May 22, 2020.