Thomas More College hosted its Alumni Reunion on October 24–26, 2025. Participating alumni spanned a wide range of classes, from TMC’s newest graduates in the Class of 2025 to Fr. Jeremy Paulin, OMV, a member of the Class of 1987.
“It was a great gift to have the alumni back on campus for the weekend,” remarked Executive Vice President Paul Jackson. “It is inspiring and encouraging to see them pursue their vocations in their families, friendships, and professional lives. The College’s alumni are a sign in the world of the good work we do at Thomas More College.”
The weekend began with a Friday-evening reception at Mercy Hall. Alumni mixed with new and familiar faces, including TMC faculty and staff. The next morning, Fr. Paulin celebrated Mass at Saint Christopher Catholic Church in Nashua. In his homily, he recalled memories from his time at the College, including his work study assignment: driving monks from St. Benedict Abbey in Still River, MA back and forth so that they could celebrate the campus Mass. Fr. Paulin also expressed his gratitude for the faculty and administrators of his time.
Later Saturday afternoon, the alumni gathered into the four classrooms of the Warren Memorial Library for Traditio. Conversation flowed lively and free as they engaged with the writings of St. Thomas More. After Traditio, members of the TMC Alumni Mentorship Program mingled with current students. President William Fahey reflected, “For a teacher, the fruit of his labor is not seen for years. It is only when alumni return and he takes the measure of the former student that a teacher can fully assess his work. Seeing and hearing our alumni brings me great assurance that our labor has been good.”
Development and Alumni Relations Officer Emma Anderson ’24, who led the planning of the event, was also struck by the feeling of being back in the classroom and surrounded by fellow former students. “I think for every graduate, the experience of the Commencement ceremony is bittersweet,” she commented. “We are no longer Thomas More students, and it is fitting that our time as such comes to an end. There was a different feeling, though, when I looked around at the Reunion. We came back together—all at different, beautiful places in life—to be reunited as we are now: out in the world, sharing the nourishment we have received.”
As the Reunion formally wrapped up on Saturday evening with dinner, fellowship, and music (although some stayed to cheer on the students at Sunday’s Virtus Bowl), several officers of the College took the podium to update the alumni on TMC’s institutional and academic progress. “It was a great blessing to see the College thriving and standing in a position of real strength,” said Alumni Association president Dominic Cassella ’18. “The same institution that first awakened my own love of the Truth is clearly prepared to inspire and form many more for years to come.”
For further reading:
Dominic Cassella ’18 Appointed President of the TMC Alumni Association
Matthew Walz to Serve as TMC’s 2025–2026 St. John Henry Newman Visiting Chair in Catholic Studies
