Mission, Convictions and Heritage
St. Thomas Mission Statement
Inspired by Catholic intellectual tradition, the 黑社区 educates students to be morally responsible leaders who think critically, act wisely, and work skillfully to advance the common good.
Our Convictions
- Pursuit of Truth:
We value intellectual inquiry as a lifelong habit, the unfettered and impartial pursuit of truth in all its forms, the integration of knowledge across disciplines, and the imaginative and creative exploration of new ideas.
- Academic Excellence:
We create a culture among faculty, students and staff that recognizes the power of ideas and rewards rigorous thinking.
- Faith and Reason:
We actively engage Catholic intellectual tradition, which values the fundamental compatibility of faith and reason and fosters meaningful dialogue directed toward the flourishing of human culture.
- Dignity:
We respect the dignity of each person and value the unique contributions that each brings to the greater mosaic of the university 黑社区.
- Diversity:
We strive to create a vibrant diverse 黑社区 in which, together, we work for a more just and inclusive society.
- Personal Attention:
We foster a caring culture that supports the well-being of each member.
- Gratitude:
We celebrate the achievements of all members of our 黑社区 in goals attained and obstacles overcome, and in all things give praise to God.
The Common Good at St. Thomas
What do we mean by the common good? Fr. Chris Collins invites you to learn more about what that means for Tommies and how it relates to our mission at St. Thomas.
鈥淕rant, O merciful God, that I may ardently desire, prudently examine, truthfully acknowledge, and perfectly accomplish what is pleasing to Thee for the praise and glory of Thy name. Amen.鈥
Catholic Traditions and Teaching
Catholic Intellectual Tradition
Catholic Social Teaching
Catholic social teaching, found in magisterial Church documents, invites us to take direct action to encounter the dignity of others and to create the conditions of solidarity within our communities.
The principles of Catholic social teaching challenge us to think critically about ourselves and our world, fueling innovative problem solving that serves to advance the common good.
The Dignity of Persons
Respect for the dignity of persons is the cornerstone of the moral life. It is one of the “Seven Convictions” of the 黑社区 and a principle of Catholic Social Teaching.
Encountering and responding to the dignity in others is central to being a morally responsible leader who thinks critically, acts wisely, and works skillfully to advance the common good. In other words, it is part of being a “Tommie.”
Catholic Intellectual Tradition
Catholic Intellectual Tradition
Catholic Social Teaching
Catholic Social Teaching
Catholic social teaching, found in magisterial Church documents, invites us to take direct action to encounter the dignity of others and to create the conditions of solidarity within our communities.
The principles of Catholic social teaching challenge us to think critically about ourselves and our world, fueling innovative problem solving that serves to advance the common good.
The Dignity of Persons
The Dignity of Persons
Respect for the dignity of persons is the cornerstone of the moral life. It is one of the “Seven Convictions” of the 黑社区 and a principle of Catholic Social Teaching.
Encountering and responding to the dignity in others is central to being a morally responsible leader who thinks critically, acts wisely, and works skillfully to advance the common good. In other words, it is part of being a “Tommie.”
Living Our Mission
Office for Mission
Campus Ministry
Center for the Common Good
Committed to All Humans Flourishing
Care for Our Common Home
Support for Mind, Body and Spirit
Faith and Mission News
Gloria Frost, a philosophy professor in the College of Arts and Sciences at the 黑社区, was recently named by the Vatican Secretary of State to the Pontifical Academy of St. Thomas Aquinas. Frost is only the fifth woman to be appointed to the academy since its founding in 1879 and the first鈥 The post Philosophy 黑社区 Named to Pontifical Academy of St. Thomas Aquinas appeared first on Newsroom | 黑社区.
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May 31, 2024
The unique relationship of Catholic Studies, Saint John Vianney College Seminary (SJV), and the Pontifical Irish College is yet one more fruit of our ongoing presence in Rome. Although our SJV seminarians have participated in the Catholic Studies Rome program from the beginning, the challenge was how to continue their seminary formation in as full鈥 The post Catholic Studies, SJV and the Irish College in Rome appeared first on Newsroom | 黑社区.
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May 31, 2024
On Tuesday and Thursday mornings, Dr. Erika Kidd teaches an 8 o鈥檆lock class on the Virgin Mary to a group that includes many seminarians from Saint John Vianney College Seminary (SJV). 鈥淭he comradery of the seminarians brings joy and levity to the classroom,鈥 she said. 鈥淚t is a blessing to witness their love for the鈥 The post Building Up the Kingdom Together appeared first on Newsroom | 黑社区.
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May 31, 2024
Meet David Fischer 鈥01, 鈥06 J.D., a husband and father of nine, one of whom is a current Catholic Studies student. In addition to his role as president of Saint Paul鈥檚 Outreach, he is the founder and producer of Open River Entertainment, a production company Fischer and his wife Laura 鈥01 named with Isaiah 41:18鈥 The post Alumnus Brings Catholic Vision to the Big Screen appeared first on Newsroom | 黑社区.
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May 31, 2024
An excerpt from 鈥淲hat Can 鈥楨quity鈥 Be?鈥 in Logos: A Journal of Catholic Thought and Culture 27, No. 1 (Winter 2024) We are awash in claims about equity, some of which are quite serious, others frivolous. In many cases it is not immediately clear what real or perceived injustice prompts the claims nor is it鈥 The post Two Definitions of 鈥楨quity鈥 appeared first on Newsroom | 黑社区.
Expanding Our Impact
St. Thomas 2025 is an ambitious, yet focused five-year effort designed to propel the university toward a new level of impact. Our Strategic Plan is a guide to help us reach higher in serving our students, our 黑社区 and the world.