On Sunday, the Aquinas College Chapel was filled with the warmth of faith, community, and tradition as 18 members of our Aquinas community received the Sacrament of Confirmation during our weekly boarders’ Mass.

This sacred milestone was made all the more memorable by the return of Bishop Michael Morrissey, an Old Aquinian from the Class of 1969, who officiated the ceremony. His presence brought a deep sense of continuity and connection to the generations of faith-filled men who have walked the halls of Aquinas before.

For 40 weeks of the year, Aquinas is not just a place of learning—it is home, and it is parish, especially for our boarders. The Chapel becomes a spiritual centre where young men gather in prayer, reflection, and community. To celebrate the Sacrament of Confirmation here, surrounded by friends, staff, and extended families, created an atmosphere of profound reverence and joy.

The College was proud to support these young men and their families on this important step in their faith journey. This celebration was not only a moment of personal grace for those confirmed, but a powerful witness to the living faith that continues to grow within the Aquinas community.

We thank Bishop Morrissey for returning to his old school to lead this significant celebration and for reminding us of the enduring values that shape Aquinas men across generations.