On Monday, August 20, 2012, some 102 students from across the country and abroad matriculated as freshmen at Thomas Aquinas College — the Class of 2016.
Members of the faculty process into Our Lady of the Most Holy Trinity Chapel.
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College Chaplains Rev. Joseph Illo, Rev. Hildebrand Garceau, O.Praem. ('78), and Rev. Cornelius Buckley, S.J.
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The Most Rev. Liam Cary, Bishop of Baker (Ore.)
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Student acolytes
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Bishop Cary
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Head Prefect Peter LaFave ('13) delivers the first reading.
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Tutor John Goyette delivers the second reading.
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Fr. Garceau proclaims the Gospel.
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Bishop Cary gives his homily.
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Tutor Gregory Froelich ('83) reads the prayers of the faithful.
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Students process with the gifts of bread and wine.
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Bishop Cary incenses the altar.
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Bishop Cary distributes Holy Communion.
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The morning began with a Mass of the Holy Spirit in Our Lady of the Most Holy Trinity Chapel, with the Most Rev. Liam Cary, the newly installed Bishop of Baker (Ore.), presiding. Following the Mass, students, faculty, and staff convened in St. Joseph Commons for the Matriculation Ceremony.
Head Chaplain Rev. Cornelius M. Buckley, S.J., gives the invocation.
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Welcoming the Class of 2016
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Dean Brian T. Kelly
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Fr. Buckley leads new tutors Dr. Travis J. Cooper and Dr. Patrick M. Gardner in the Profession of Faith and Oath of Fidelity.
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President McLean and Bishop Cary welcome the freshmen.
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Members of the Class of 2016 officially register as students at the College.
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Bishop Cary delivers his remarks.
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Dr. McLean speaks to the Class of 2016.
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Students applaud the start of the new academic year.
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Members of the Class of 2016 hail from 4 countries, 25 states, and the District of Columbia. They bring the College’s total enrollment to 371, including 181 men (49 percent) and 190 women (51 percent).
Audio from Bishop Cary’s homily at the Mass of the Holy Spirit:
Audio from Bishop Cary’s Matriculation Address:
Audio from Thomas Aquinas College President Michael F. McLean’s remarks to the Class of 2015:
Posted: August 20, 2012
