30th Anniversary

Thursday, September 21 and Saturday, September 23, 2023

Catholic Studies is celebrating 30 years of exploration of the impact of the Incarnation on human thought and culture.

Since 1993, Catholic Studies students’ hearts, minds, and souls have been transformed by the interdisciplinary examination of art, literature, history, science, humanities, and the professions.

Today, more than 1,600 Catholic Studies alumni are making an impact on their families, parishes, communities and the world as parents, educators, business owners, medical professionals, attorneys, engineers, priests, religious, and more.

Now it is time to celebrate. It is time to recognize our collective achievements and share the vision for this life-changing program for those who follow – our future students, alumni, benefactors, and leaders.

Thursday, September 21, 2023

Young alumni are invited to celebrate Catholic Studies 30th Anniversary at O'Shaughnessy Distilling Co. in Minneapolis. This informal evening is designed for undergraduate and graduate alumni from the Classes of 2013-2023. Mr. Jonathan Liedl (‘16 CSMA) will moderate a panel of special guests, and Catholic Studies friendships will be rekindled during this class-reunion style evening. Young alumni and their guests are invited to attend the Saturday evening Mass, dinner and program, too.

Schedule

5:00-8:00 p.m. Young Alumni Night

O'Shaughnessy Distilling Co.

Saturday, September 23, 2023

Alumni, friends, benefactors, leaders, and special guests of Catholic Studies are invited to celebrate 30 years of the integration of faith and reason. From its humble beginning as an interdisciplinary program to a thriving academic department and center at the University of St. Thomas, it is time to give thanks, to celebrate, and to look ahead.

This event begins with Mass in the Chapel of Thomas Aquinas, followed by a dinner and program. World-renowned art historian and longtime friend of Catholic Studies, Dr. Liz Lev, will serve as the keynote speaker, and Mr. Alessandro Marchetti (‘12) will be our Master of Ceremonies. Most Reverend Arthur Kennedy, Ph.D., Archdiocese of Boston, will be honored with a Priest-Scholar Award. Please join us for this very special celebration.

Schedule

4:30 p.m. Mass of Anticipation

Chapel of Thomas Aquinas

5:30 p.m. Reception, Dinner and Program

Woulfe Alumni Hall, Anderson Student Center

Individual tickets will be available for purchase beginning May 1.

Event Sponsorships

Thursday, September 21, 2023

$75 Single Ticket

Consider being a sponsor for this event! A variety of sponsorships are available which could include: an O'Shaughnessy distillery tour; customized ice cubes, coasters, or beverage napkins; tabletop signs; and program acknowledgement.

Please contact Nancy Sannerud (sann8730@stthomas.edu) or Karen Laird (karen.laird@stthomas.edu) or call (651) 962-5705 with questions on Catholic Studies 30th Anniversary Sponsorships.