Community Celebration
100 Years of Father Ryan Community Celebration
On Saturday, September 14, we welcomed our community to campus to kick off our celebration of 100 Years of Father Ryan. With a Community Mass with Bishop Spalding, the unveiling of the new Father Ryan Hymn, the distribution of a 100th edition of The Moina, live music performances by alumni and current students, archival displays, food trucks, and more, the Irish spirit was felt across campus. Thank you to all who joined us for this special day. Welcome Home!
Read below for a recap of an amazing day at Father Ryan.
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100 Years of Father Ryan Community Celebration Recap Video
The Moina | 100th Edition
Carrying on one of Father Ryan's longest running institutions, Mr. Matt Puryear and former Moina staff members created a special edition of The Moina to celebrate our history.
A Blessing | Father Ryan Hymn
Randy Lancaster ’83 created the music and lyrics for a three-verse hymn adapted from a nine-verse poem written by Father A.J. Ryan, and Julie Cox assisted with vocal arrangements.
Father Ryan Prayer
Father Wilgenbusch ’11 and the Faith Committee, worked with the Diocese to create a new Father Ryan Prayer to honor 100 years of faith and service at Father Ryan.