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“The community of Thomas Aquinas College is deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Justice Antonin Scalia. A faithful Catholic, a true patriot, and a brilliant jurist, Justice Scalia will long be remembered for his fidelity to the Constitution of the United States. His passing today is an enormous loss for our country.

“In 1997 Justice Scalia visited our campus in Santa Paula to attend a dinner in his honor and address our students, faculty, and board members. It was as much an honor for us to host him then as it was a delight to make his acquaintance. In more recent years, we have had the pleasure of knowing his son, Fr. Paul Scalia of the Diocese of Arlington, who now serves as chaplain to the Washington, D.C., chapter of our Board of Regents.

“To Fr. Scalia and all his family, we extend our deepest sympathies for the loss of this great man, and a promise of our prayers for the happy repose of his soul. May he rest in peace.”

— Michael F. McLean
President
Thomas Aquinas College
February 12, 2016