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“In late spring of this year, Fr. Peter Sharpe received a phone call from The Most Reverend John Folda, Bishop of the Fargo Diocese, explaining that Fr. Jerome Hunkler was about to retire and asking if he would be willing to take his place.

For those lamenting the persistent decline of Catholic schools — academic and spiritual, as well as number and reach — or those seeking ways to bring about their revival, alumni educators Dr.

Fresh off of her recent books about Saint Thérèse, prolific alumna author Suzie Andres (’87) has added a new title to her oeuvre:

Please pray for Franz Wall (’16), who was injured seriously in a skiing accident on Saturday. “He is currently in critical condition, having crushed his spine, and the doctors fear he could be paralyzed for life,” reports Giorgio Navarini (’17).

Please pray for the repose of the soul of Dr. Peter V. Sampo, who died on May 27. Dr. Sampo was the founding president of Magdalen College of the Liberal Arts in Warner, New Hampshire, and a lifelong champion of Catholic liberal education.

Eternal rest, grant unto him O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon him. May his soul and all the souls of the faithful departed rest in peace.

After 41 years of faithful service, Thomas J. Susanka — erstwhile director of admissions and, later, gift planning — retired from the faculty of Thomas Aquinas College at the end of the 2019-20 academic year.

Note: At the end of the 2019-20 academic year, Thomas J. Susanka, onetime director of admissions and director of gift planning, retired from the faculty of Thomas Aquinas College. Below are his reflections on his 41 years of service. Be sure also to see some reflections from his colleagues.

By Thomas J. Susanka (’76)