August 22, 2011, marked the formal start of the 41st academic year at Thomas Aquinas College. The morning began with a Mass of the Holy Spirit in Our Lady of the Most Holy Trinity Chapel, with the Right Rev. Eugene Hayes, O.Praem., Abbot of St. Michael’s Abbey in Silverado, Calif., presiding.
Student acolytes line up outside Our Lady of the Most Holy Trinity Chapel.
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The Right Rev. Eugene Hayes, O.Praem.
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Procession into Our Lady of the Most Holy Trinity Chapel
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Nathan Dunlap (’12) delivers the first reading (Acts 2:1-11).
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Tutor Andrew Seeley delivers the second reading (1 Cor. 12:3b-7, 12-13).
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College Chaplain Rev. Cornelius Buckley, S.J., proclaims the Gospel (Jn. 20:19-23).
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The Right Rev. Eugene Hayes, O.Praem., offers the Eucharistic prayer.
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The Right Rev. Eugene Hayes, O.Praem., delivers the homily.
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Tutor Christopher Oleson offers the prayers of the faithful.
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Bringing up the gifts of bread and wine
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Members of the faculty of Thomas Aquinas College
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Following the Mass, students, faculty, and staff convened in St. Joseph Commons for the Matriculation Ceremony, at which 102 freshmen officially enrolled as members of the Class of 2015. There are 357 students enrolled at the College this year, 176 men (49%) and 181 women (51%).
The faculty of Thomas Aquinas College
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The College’s two newest tutors make the Profession of Faith and pledge the Oath of Fidelity.
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President Michael F. McLean
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President McLean and Abbot Hayes greet one of the new members of the Class of 2015.
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President McLean and Abbot Hayes greet one of the new members of the Class of 2015.
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President McLean and Abbot Hayes greet one of the new members of the Class of 2015.
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President McLean and Abbot Hayes greet one of the new members of the Class of 2015.
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President McLean and Abbot Hayes greet one of the new members of the Class of 2015.
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President McLean and Abbot Hayes greet one of the new members of the Class of 2015.
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A freshman formally registers as a member of the Class of 2015.
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A freshman formally registers as a member of the Class of 2015.
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The Right Rev. Eugene Hayes, O.Praem.
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Audio from Abbot Hayes’ Convocation Address:
Audio from Thomas Aquinas College President Michael F. McLean’s remarks to the Class of 2015:
Updated August 31, 2011
