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About
Fidelity & ExcellenceThomas Aquinas College is unique among American colleges and universities, offering a faithfully Catholic education comprised entirely of the Great Books and classroom discussions.
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A Liberating Education
Truth MattersTruth, and nothing less, sets men free; and because truth is both natural and supernatural, the College’s curriculum aims at both natural and divine wisdom.
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A Catholic Life
Under the Light of FaithThe intellectual tradition and moral teachings of the Catholic Church infuse the whole life of Thomas Aquinas College, illuminating the curriculum and the community alike.
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Is TAC Right for You?Do you enjoy grappling with complex questions? Are you willing to engage in discussions about difficult concepts, with the truth as your ultimate goal?
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Students & Parents
Mind, Body & SpiritThere is always something to do at TAC — something worthwhile, something fulfilling, and something geared toward ever-greater spiritual and intellectual growth.
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Alumni & Careers
What Can You Do with a Liberal Education?Nothing speaks more to the versatility of the College’s academic program than the good that our alumni are doing throughout the Church and the world.
Thomas Aquinas College Celebrates 100 Alumni Priests!
At three Ordination Masses in 2024, four young men became the latest Thomas Aquinas College alumni to enter the sacred priesthood of Jesus Christ, bringing the total to 100 since the College’s founding.
“We give thanks to God for blessing us with so many students who have heard His call, and for their families, who have nurtured these vocations,” says President Paul J. O’Reilly. “We are deeply honored to have played some small part in these men’s formation, and we pray for their ministry and witness as they serve Christ’s people throughout the world.”
The nature of their vocations varies greatly, from lives of contemplation in quiet monasteries to diocesan appointments in major metropolitan areas, with alumni priests serving numerous roles, including as pastors, canon lawyers, seminary instructors, and heads of religious communities. They include 11 Benedictines, 9 Dominicans, 8 Norbertines, and 40 diocesan priests, among others, with still more discerning the priesthood in seminaries or religious orders.
The four newest alumni priests are testament to this diversity: Rev. John Peter Anderson, O.P. (’17) and Rev. Ronald McCann, FSSP (’18) have entered the religious life, and Rev. Paul Collins (’14) and Rev. Jorge Moncada (’18) are parish priests in the Archdiocese of Los Angeles. Fr. McCann is committed to offering the Traditional Latin Mass, and Fr. Collins is slated one day to become a chaplain in the U.S. Navy.
“TAC takes so much care, especially with the communal elements, to ensure that everyone is trying to engage in community with others in sharing a higher thing,” says Fr. John Peter. “Having those points of mutual encouragement was very impactful for me, to the point where I now see that operative in myself when I meet with fellow friars and parishioners.” Adds Fr. MCann, “The Catholic atmosphere of Thomas Aquinas College supported and encouraged my vocation through its beauty and campus-wide devotion to the Faith.”