History
In 1995, a group of alumni gathered, at the request of Fr. Thomas Mohan, C.S.B. ’48, to organize a fundraising dinner. It was at a time when St. Michael’s was in the midst of The Building Fund campaign to raise funds for the new addition and renovations. Based on an idea brought forward by long time administrator Dan Prendergast, Fr. Mohan and a small committee of St. Michael’s graduates founded the Order of St. Michael. The vision for the Order of St. Michael is to honour good, decent and faithful members of our community who were indeed friends of St. Michael and whose lives reflected the school motto “Doce Me Bonitatem Et Disciplinam Et Scientiam”—Teach me Goodness, Discipline and Knowledge. The OSM has since grown from its humble beginnings. It is no longer a fundraising vehicle but rather a celebration of what St. Michael’s College School is all about. The school’s mission statement defines the type of membership the Order honours. The OSM endeavours to recognize the lifetime achievements of alumni and friends. Membership currently includes 26 men and women from various disciplines including clergy, medicine, business, philanthropy, politics and athletics. Click here to peruse brief biographies of each member. A wall is dedicated to the Order on the first floor of the school just outside the President’s Office. In the words of Fr. Mohan, “The Order of St. Michael is the highest honour that St. Michael's can bestow. It is conferred on a man or woman who has illustrated love and admiration for St. Michael's; whose life is exemplary and a model for students; who has made a significant contribution to the spiritual, academic or material welfare of the school; who is distinguished in service to neighbour and who is respectful of religion. St. Michael is the faithful servant of God. His glory rests in His serving, in His reflecting the source of all truth and goodness. He was totally ordered to God. Those who would be honoured with The Order of St. Michael relate to almighty God as their Creator and Father. As St. Michael's College School teaches us to recognize and support ‘goodness’, so our Alumni honour those who have incorporated ‘goodness’ in their life and work. The Order of St. Michael is a selection from many graduates, friends and parents who are commendable human beings. Many could be honoured, many will be honoured as the years pass.” These words now form the basis of the OSM Mission Statement. It is time once again to honour several special people. The seventh induction ceremony for The Order of St. Michael will take place on Thursday, April 26, 2012, at the Liberty Grand Entertainment Complex. Nominations are now closed. May God Bless St. Michael's College School and its graduates. |
