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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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Admission & Aid
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.
Benefactors
On Saturday, March 22, Thomas Aquinas College hosted the annual Legatus-Aquinas Forum for some 18 members and guests of the Ventura-North Los Angeles Chapters of Legatus, the international organization of Catholic business executives. The day began with Mass in Our Lady of the Most Holy Trinity Chapel, offered by College Chaplain Rev. Cornelius Buckley, S.J.
Thomas Aquinas College will host a Great Literature Seminar at the fourth annual Ojai WordFest, the five-day literary festival in the nearby Ojai Valley. The subject of the seminar will be “Paul’s Case” (PDF), a short story by celebrated American author Willa Cather.
“We adore You, O Christ, and we praise You,” intoned Thomas Aquinas College’s head chaplain, Rev. Joseph Illo. In reply, some 200 voices answered, “Because, by Your Holy Cross, You have redeemed the world.”
Note: According to the Catholic Church’s General Norms for the Liturgical Year and Calendar, the anniversary of the dedication of a church is to be celebrated as a solemnity by the members of the community in which it exists. Thus this day — the fifth anniversary of the dedication Our Lady of the Most Holy Trinity Chapel in 2009 — is a solemnity at Thomas Aquinas College. Head Chaplain Rev. Joseph Illo offered a special Mass at 11:30 a.m. this morning, complete with hymns sung from the choir loft.
His Eminence Edwin Cardinal O’Brien, Grand Master of the Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulchre of Jerusalem, has accepted President Michael F. McLean’s invitation to serve as Thomas Aquinas College’s 2014 Commencement Speaker. The former Archbishop of Baltimore and the Archdiocese for the Military Services, USA, Cardinal O’Brien will travel from Rome to the College’s California campus to participate in the May 17 graduation ceremony.
Recent Southern California rains have not delayed construction of St. Gladys Hall. “The building is progressing well,” reports Vice President for Finance and Administration Peter L. DeLuca. “The exterior stucco is nearing completion, and the tile roof is complete. The interior cabinets have been installed, and the woodwork is coming along. Work has also begun on the fountain.”
Pray with the College this Lent!
Even if you cannot make it to Our Lady of the Most Holy Trinity Chapel, you can still pray with the students, faculty, alumni, and friends of Thomas Aquinas College this Lent. The following devotionals are available via the College’s online bookstore:
On Friday evening the students and faculty of Thomas Aquinas College gathered for the annual Presidents’ Day Lecture, presented by Dr. Vincent Phillip Muñoz, associate professor of religion and public life and associate professor of law at the University of Notre Dame. The address, part of the St. Vincent DePaul Lecture Series, was titled, “Did the American Founders Intend to Separate the Church from the State?”