On Saturday, April 21, the students and faculty of Thomas Aquinas College joined with friends and family of Michael J. Paietta (’83) to pray for and to remember the longtime tutor. Chaplain and fellow alumnus Rev. Hildebrand Garceau, O.Praem. (’78), offered a memorial Mass in Our Lady of the Most Holy Trinity Chapel, followed by a luncheon at St. Joseph Commons. Several members of the College faculty and Mr. Paietta’s mother, Kay, spoke at the luncheon; audio is available below:
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Memorial Mass Homily Rev. Hildebrand Garceau, O.Praem. (’78) Chaplain |
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Dr. Ronald P. McArthur Founding President and Senior Tutor |
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Peter L. DeLuca Founder, Vice President, and Tutor |
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Dr. John W. Neumayr Founder and Senior Tutor |
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Dr. Gregory L. Froelich (’83) Colleague and Classmate of Mr. Paietta |
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Dr. Brian T. Kelly Dean |
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Dr. Michael F. McLean President |
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Kay Paietta Mr. Paietta’s Mother |
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“We’re aiming for the truth in all we learn here, and developing the skills to apply that truth. This formation will keep me strong for life.”
– Aileen McCarthy (’14)
Gallup, N.M.
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– The Most Rev. J. Michael Miller
Archbishop of Vancouver
Former Secretary, Congregation for Catholic Education