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There was much joy and excitement on both campuses of 91Ώμ»ξΑΦ Aquinas College on October 13, when His Holiness Pope Francis canonized St. John Henry Newman ” making the 19th century British theologian, cardinal, and convert the newest canonized saint in the College™s classical curriculum.

œJohn Henry Newman was a great leader in the Church, a great Catholic thinker and apologist, and a great Catholic preacher and teacher, says President Michael F. McLean. œHis magnificent ˜Essay on the Development of Christian Doctrine™ has long been read in our program in the Senior Seminar. It is a landmark work of Catholic theology which provides an account of authentic doctrinal development, making it an important work for Catholic undergraduates to study.

Among the more than 50,000 members of the faithful who traveled to Rome for the canonization were several alumni who graciously allowed some of their photos to be shared on :

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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Among those was Brigid (McCarthy ™04) Strader, whose husband, Scott, is studying for a doctorate at the University of St. 91Ώμ»ξΑΦ. œMy husband and I were very grateful to be able to attend the canonization, says Mrs. Strader. œIt is a gift to experience any canonization, and John Henry Newman™s, in particular, was a huge grace. John Henry Newman is a model for anyone who hopes to live a scholastic life at the service of truth and in relationship with God.