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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.
In Memoriam: Patrick Joseph Hart, Jr. (1938 – 2017)
A graduate of the University of Notre Dame, a veteran of the U.S. Army, and a Knight of the Order of Malta, Mr. Hart was a longtime resident of Palos Verdes Estates, California. As a devoted parishioner at St. John Fisher Catholic Church, he served on the Adult Education Board, the Capital Campaign Committee, the RCIA program, and the Moral Reasoning Program, dedicated to the study of St. Thomas Aquinas as a framework for moral issues. He was also, for the last 12 years, a loyal benefactor of Thomas Aquinas College — serving on the Orange County Board of Regents, contributing faithfully each year as a member of the President’s Council, and remembering the College in his estate plans through the Legacy Society.
“A true disciple of St. Thomas, Pat Hart attended and actively participated in a number of the College’s seminars,” recalls President Michael F. McLean. “He was a generous benefactor who encouraged us every step of the way, was a lover of wisdom, and a loyal son of the Church. He was a fine example to me and to all who knew him.”
Please pray also for the consolation of Mr. Hart’s surviving family, especially his five children and seven grandchildren.
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. Amen.