Dr. Marshall received his B.A. in Philosophy from Texas A&M University and his M.A. and Ph.D. in Philosophy from the University of Dallas. He is the author of The Crucified Rabbi: Judaism and the Origins of Catholic Christianity and The Catholic Perspective on Paul.

Regarding the choice of Mr. Marshall as dean, CSTM president Mr. Michael King said, “Dr. Marshall is the complete person for this job. He has both the academic qualities and the personal character that we want. He understands the mission and lives the mission with his home and family. He believes in a return to a scholastic foundation for students and that is our mission as well. His character and spirituality fit perfectly. We want to produce men like him, articulate, Catholic, kind, spiritual, faithful.”

Mr. King believes that CSTM will be profoundly shaped by Dr. Marshall’s presence. “His strength of character is his greatest attribute. In the intellectual, spiritual and moral formation of students, he brings the complete package. Because he strives to be what he wants his students to be, he is thereby a good example, and that is the area where he’ll have an enduring impact.”

Learn more about Taylor Marshall Ph.D.

Date:                 Thursday April 26th, 2012.

Itinerary:       6pm for 6.30pm start; Presentation, followed by a Networking Reception; Ends at 8pm.

Venue:             College of Saint Thomas More, 3020 Lubbock Avenue, Fort Worth.

Attire:               Business Attire.

This event is by invitation only; if you are interested in attending, please register.

All are invited to join us in this novena which is being offered for the future needs of our College campus.

The novena will continue for 9 days, ending on Sunday, March 18^th, in anticipation of the Feast of St. Joseph the following day.

Novena to St. Joseph

O glorious St. Joseph, faithful follower of Jesus Christ, to thee do we raise our hearts and hands to implore thy powerful intercession in obtaining from the benign Heart of Jesus all the helps and graces necessary for our spiritual and temporal welfare, particularly the grace of a happy death and for the future needs of the our College campus.

O Guardian of the Word Incarnate, we have confidence that thy prayers on our behalf will be graciously heard before the throne of God. Amen.

(Then say the following seven times in honor of the seven sorrows and joys of St. Joseph.)

V. O Glorious St. Joseph! Through thy love for Jesus Christ and for the glory of His Name,

R. Hear our prayers and obtain our petitions.

V. Jesus, Mary and Joseph,

R. Assist us!

Monday, March 12 – Mass followed by “Reflection on Joyfully Embracing our Penances” (Fr. Simon, TOR) at 7 PM

Monday, March 19 – Mass followed by “Reflection the Purity and Virtues of St. Joseph” (Taylor Marshall, Ph.D.) at 7 PM

Monday, March 26 – “Reflection on the Second Secret of Fatima” (Fr. Wolfe, FSSP) at 7 PM

Please note that on March 12, the evening will begin with a Mass (Feast of St. Gregory the Great) offered by Fr. Simon.

Please note that on March 19 the evening will also begin with a Mass (Feast of St. Joseph) offered by Fr. Simon.

Fr. Wolfe’s Reflection on March 26 will NOT begin with a Mass, as Father Wolfe will offer the regular weekly Mass at NOON on that day.

As usual, copies of the schedule are posted and available in the Chapel as well.

Please call or email if you have questions.

Yours sincerely in Christ,

Michael G. King

All are welcome.

Please refer to the 2012 Lenten Schedule for additional events.

In addition to learning more about the important role which the Chamber plays in promoting our local economy, the evening will also give attendees the opportunity to find out more about the latest developments at the College.

Date:                Thursday February 23^rd, 2012.

Itinerary:          6pm for 6.30pm start; Presentation, followed by a Networking Reception; Ends at 8pm.

Venue:             College of Saint Thomas More, 3020 Lubbock Avenue, Fort Worth.

Attire:               Business Attire.

This event is by invitation only; if you are interested in attending, please register.

Fr. Paul N. Check is a priest with the Diocese of Bridgeport, Connecticut and was ordained in 1997.  He holds an S.T.B. from the Gregorian University, Rome and an S.T.L. (Moral Theology) from the University of the Holy Cross, Rome.  Fr. Check has served as a parish priest and high school chaplain.  He teaches Moral Theology to seminarians, permanent deacon candidates, and religious.  Father graduated with a B.A. in History from Rice University in 1977 and served as an officer in the U.S. Marine Corps for nine years prior to entering the seminary.

Fr. Paul Check is the Executive Director of Courage International, an apostolate that provides a spiritual support system which assists men and women with same-sex attractions in living chaste lives in fellowship, truth and love. With the help of the Rev. Benedict Groeschel, C.F.R., and others, Fr. John Harvey, O.S.F.S., began the Courage Apostolate with its first meeting in September, 1980 at the Shrine of Mother Seton.

With the endorsement of the Holy See, Courage now has more than 100 Chapters and contact people world-wide. It has become a mainstream Catholic Apostolate helping thousands of men and women find peace through fellowship, prayer, and the Sacraments.

In helping individuals gain a greater understanding and appreciation of the Church’s teachings, especially in the area of chastity, Courage extends the Church’s invitation to a life of peace and grace. In chaste living, one finds the peace and grace to grow in Christian maturity.

Fr. Check’s three part conference will be presented in the chapel as follows:

Friday, March 2

• Stations of the Cross at 7.00 PM (CFR Friars) followed by “The Virtues of Christ” Part 1

Saturday, March 3

• Mass at 10.00 AM (Fr. Check) followed by “The Virtues of Christ” Part 2

Sunday, March 4

• High Mass at 11.00 AM followed by “The Virtues of Christ” Part 3

Please refer to the 2012 Lenten Schedule for additional events.

Please bring your copies of the College Catalog and the Student Handbook.

If you have questions or conflicts, please contact Dr. Shank at 817 / 732 – 6396 or 817 / 980 – 8048, or email jstewartshank@sbcglobal.net

Rev. Robert McDermott, Postulator for the Cause of Fr. John Hardon, S.J.

On November 15, the Postulator Rev. Robert T. McDermott will be giving a presentation at the College of Saint Thomas More on the ongoing process for the cause of canonization for Rev. John Hardon. Fr. McDermott will elaborate on the details involved in postulating for a proposed saint and the specific details of the life of Fr. Hardon.

Fr. John Hardon was a Jesuit priest and a prominent member of his community. He was known for his academic rigor and wrote extensively on religion and theology. He was a major contributor to Catholic newspapers and magazines nationwide. Known for his holiness and his spiritual contributions, his cause for canonization has been forwarded by notable clergy including His Eminence Raymond Leo Burke.

Father McDermott is a native of Woodhaven New York. His educational background includes a B.A. degree in Philosophy from St. Charles University in Philadelphia, an M.Div. degree from St. Francis Seminary in Milwaukee, WI and a M.A. Degree in Catholic Doctrine from St. Johns University in Jamaica, New York, where he was a student of Father Hardon.

Raymond Pfang – Director of the CSTM Business Forum

Thursday Oct 20th 2011 saw the inaugural launch of the CSTM Business Forum. Attended by invited guests, faculty, staff, and students, the evening’s event began with a warm welcome given by Forum Director – Raymond Pfang. Mr. Pfang gave his audience a quick reminder about the purpose of the Forum: to build links with members of the business community; these links and relationships are seen by the College as being important in enhancing the employability of CSTM’s graduates. Through various initiatives and collaborations, the Forum would also serve to increase the College’s profile within the local Fort Worth community.

The importance of the Business Forum was affirmed by College President – Michael King, the evening’s Guest Speaker, who gave the gathering an interesting update of College developments. In his presentation, Mr. King outlined the significant efforts which had been made, thus far, to improve the existing infrastructure and management; he also took the opportunity to highlight the challenges still facing the institution and to explain the efforts which were being made to achieve some of the College’s long term objectives. The champagne reception which followed helped guests network amiably. The evening’s conviviality was ensured by a fine spread of Greek salad, croissants, smoked beef sandwiches, cheeses and fruits – lovingly prepared by our ‘executive chef’ Mrs Edwina Steele.