As the sun rises over Saint Peters, I head to the airport after a quick and deeply satisfying trip to meet with the wonderful officials of the Pontifical University of Saint Thomas in Rome. As you may have heard, Saint John’s Seminary is now proudly affiliated with this venerable institution which traces its earliest roots to the studium established by Saint Dominic in 1222 AD
Last night, Father Cessario joined me for dinner with the new Rector of the Angelicum, Father Michał Paluch O.P. On behalf of Cardinal O’Malley and Saint John’s Seminary I thanked him for the wonderful opportunity of affiliation with the university and we discussed many possibilities for collaboration in the years to come. Earlier in the day, Father Cessario and I met with the Dean, Father Stipe Juric, OP and Sister Catherine J.Droste, OP, Vice Dean of the Angelicum.
Over the weekend I also saw our old friend Father Ward, who joined us for dinner with a table full of SJS alumni. A quick, but deeply rewarding trip…now back to Boston to give thanks!
