Archive Posts
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In the News: Swimsuit designer applies Catholic Studies lesson – putting human dignity first and foremost
In the NewsAlumna Catherine Huss '14 recently spoke to Catholic Spirit magazine and Practicing Catholic radio show about how her Catholic Studies major at the University of St. Thomas guided her in the founding of a women's swimwear company. The swimwear line features ethically made and fashionable designs that provide more coverage than the average swim suit.…
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In the News: Father Andrew Liaugminas '06 Named to Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith
In the NewsFather Andrew Liaugminas '06 has been appointed to serve as an official for the doctrinal section of the Holy See’s Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith. Liaugminas, a priest of the Archdiocese of Chicago, will start his position in Rome later this summer and serve there for five years. “It came as a surprise… -
Introducing the Monsignor Murphy Digital Archive
Faith and MissionThis story is featured in the spring 2021 issue of Lumen. The impact of Monsignor Terrence J. Murphy, the namesake of the Terrence J. Murphy Institute for Catholic Thought, Law and Public Policy, who served as the University of St. Thomas president from 1966-91, will continue to be felt for generations thanks to a generous gift… -
LOGOS Journal Launches New Podcast
Faith and MissionThis story is featured in the spring 2021 issue of Lumen. The St. Thomas Catholic Studies and LOGOS Journal team launched the new podcast “Deep Down Things” in early 2021. It has been developed as a partnership between St. Thomas Catholic Studies friends and supporters, most notably alumnus Father Byron Hagan ’11 and current Habiger Institute… -
Business Guild Offers Spiritual, Material Solidarity
Faith and MissionThis story is featured in the spring 2021 issue of Lumen. Roger Vasko is a parent of four St. Thomas alumni, three of whom were Catholic studies majors. He knows a thing or two about business – at age 28, he and his brother bought his father’s trash hauling company. Over decades, they grew it substantially… -
Lessons in Wood
Faith and MissionEvery woodworker has their favorite species. For Dan Purkapile ’12, it’s a toss-up depending on the project, but walnut and cherry are pretty high in the ranking. “When it comes to walnut or cherry, I never want to stain those woods,” he said, “If you’re going to stain something, use maple! Walnut is so beautiful,… -
Humans of St. Thomas: Derrick Diedrich '21
Humans of St. ThomasThroughout his four years at St. Thomas, Derrick Diedrich '21 found himself growing in ways he could’ve never predicted before starting college. With experiences in campus ministry, student government and as a Tommie Ambassador, Diedrich has been able to cultivate both his leadership skills and personal goals. -
The Light and Heat of Dorothy Sayers' Jesus
Faith and MissionThis story is featured in the winter 2020 issue of Lumen. From the beginning St. Thomas Catholic Studies has been distinctively Catholic and also catholic, recognizing the great work of Catholics as well as other Christians. In the Summer 2020 issue of Logos we feature “Dorothy L. Sayers’ Christology in The Man Born to be King,”… -
The Beauty That Saves
Faith and MissionThis story is featured in the winter 2020 issue of Lumen. When Russian novelist and philosopher Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn gave his Nobel lecture in 1970, he could have spoken on any topic he wanted. He could have shared his experiences of turmoil and perseverance living as an artist under Soviet censorship, but instead he spoke of the… -
Lift Up Your Head: Christopher Dawson on Hope Amid Crisis
Faith and MissionKristen Grant '18 CSMA writes about the work of English historian Christopher Dawson on the phenomenon of secularization.