On Tom Monaghan and the Catechism

“’Before we begin,’ said Cardinal Christoph Schönborn, ‘I want to thank Tom Monaghan for funding the Catechism.’

“The group gathered at the Archbishop’s Palace in Vienna gasped – Mr. Monaghan, despite occasional snips in the press, has always been modest about his personal philanthropy, and even his office staff had never heard this story.  I was there, and I heard the Cardinal’s heartfelt expression of thanks.”

In a recent commentary, writer Kathy Schiffer reflected on the role businessman Thomas S. Monaghan played in ensuring that the Catechism of the Catholic Church would be developed and published.

To access Ms. Schiffer’s complete post, please visit:

Seasons of Grace: In This Year of Faith: Thank You, Mr. Monaghan, for the Catechism (11 OCT 12)