Â鶹¹ÙÍø College & Seminary is pleased to share that Adjunct Professor Patrick Reilly, president of , represented our community in Rome during Pope Leo XIV’s historic proclamation of St. John Henry Newman as a Doctor of the Universal Church on November 1.
Professor Reilly and his wife, Rosario, joined thousands of Catholics in St. Peter’s Square for the All Saints Mass, a liturgy marked by deep beauty and reverence. During the celebration, the schola sang Lead, Kindly Light, the hymn written by Newman during a pivotal moment in his life. For Professor Reilly and The Cardinal Newman Society, the hymn remains a powerful reminder of the mission of faithful Catholic education.
Pope Leo XIV formally declared: “We… by the fullness of the apostolic power, declare Saint John Henry Newman Doctor of the Universal Church.â€
This recognition affirms Newman’s lasting impact on Catholic education, especially his vision for forming students in faith, intellect, and moral witness. The declaration came just days before the Â鶹¹ÙÍø Father released a document naming Newman co-patron of Catholic education alongside St. Thomas Aquinas.
Professor Reilly attended Vatican events as both president of The Cardinal Newman Society and an adjunct professor at Â鶹¹ÙÍø College & Seminary.
Â鶹¹ÙÍø is grateful for Professor Reilly’s commitment to promoting faithful Catholic education and for representing our College during this important moment in the life of the Church.