Campus Announcements
World Youth Day Cross
This Friday from 8 until 9:15 a.m., our campus community will host the World Youth Day Cross in the Chapel of St. Basil. Along with the Co-Cathedral of the Sacred Heart, we are one of two stops the cross will make in Texas on its eventual way down to Panama City for World Youth Day in January.
Read MoreWelcome to Fall 2018!
For a great many of you, today is your first day at UST. I am pleased to say that we are welcoming the largest class in the history of this great university.
Read MoreOpening Day Success
I wanted to take a moment to thank you for attending yesterday’s event, it was a beautiful day! Faculty and staff packed the gym for UST’s first annual “Opening Day.”
Read MoreChanges at Center for Faith and Culture
Please join me in congratulating Fr. Chris Valka, CSB, who has been named the new local Basilian Superior of Keon House and will assume a key leadership role in guiding the Basilian Fathers in Houston.
Read MoreExciting News for Fr. Storey
I wanted to share some exciting news with the UST community. For those of you who haven’t already heard, Father Kevin Storey, CSB has been elected to serve as Superior General for the Congregation of St. Basil.
Read MoreApril 17 – The University Crest
Since UST’s earliest days, the crest on the university seal has been a powerful symbol of our community. The imagery emblazoned on the shield tells the story of not only where we came from, but also the future toward which we are headed.
Read MoreApril 6 – Call Toward Tomorrow – Our New Goal
As the UST community comes together and focuses on our shared future, it is important that we maintain transparency in our projects and processes. Because of that, and because I am just generally excited about it, I would like to take a moment to share an update with you. The Call Toward Tomorrow planning process is in full swing, and significant progress has been made as we look to the future of this great Catholic university.
Read MoreMarch 29 – Holy Week 2018: Triduum
Today, classes break for the remainder of Holy Week. Tonight, we begin a very special and meaningful time of year, Easter Triduum. For those not familiar with the term, Triduum marks the passion, death, burial, and resurrection of Jesus. One remarkable thing about Triduum is that it is in essence one liturgy that continues over three days.
Read MoreMarch 16 – St. Patrick’s Day 2018
We are the Celts, and tomorrow is St. Patrick’s Day! As the day approaches, I am reminded of the difficult road St. Patrick travelled in life, but also how impactful and worthwhile that journey was.
Read MoreLighting the Chapel for Christians
The University of St. Thomas is a Catholic university, and we are also Houston’s only Catholic university. That designation is an honor, and often a responsibility as well. I am always grateful when an opportunity comes along to act in a visible way to proclaim our authentic Catholicity. We have just such an opportunity this weekend.
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