St. Thomas Aquinas Society

As the Church's "patron of learning," St. Thomas Aquinas championed a philosophy based on the harmonious integration of faith and reason. Today that integration is central to the mission of The Catholic University of America, which defines itself as a "community of scholars, both faculty and students, set apart to discover the truth in all its forms." To provide recognition and to reflect our gratitude, the University offers membership in The St. Thomas Aquinas Society to those living alumni and friends who, in accord with the legacy of St. Thomas, wish to preserve and further that mission for generations to come and who affirm their commitment to do so by means of a planned gift.

To be recognized as a member of The St. Thomas Aquinas Society, you must intend to make a gift to CUA through any of the planned giving vehicles we currently administer. To confirm membership, it is helpful if you provide the planned giving office with written verification of the University's inclusion in your estate or financial plans. This may include a copy of the relevant portion of your will or trust agreement, a letter from your attorney, or the beneficiary designation page of a life insurance policy or retirement account.
As a member of The St. Thomas Aquinas Society, you will receive two issues annually of For Love of Faith and Reason, our gift planning newsletter, as well as invitations to appropriate stewardship celebrations and be informed of University events and milestones. Most important, you will have the satisfaction of knowing that your planned gift leaves a legacy that will benefit future generation of students at The Catholic University of America.

Thank you for your interest in Catholic University and for your consideration of a planned gift. For further information, please contact Isabel de la Puente at 202-319-6914 or delapuente@cua.edu.

Click here for the Bequest Intention Form PDF.

St. Thomas Aquinas Society Planned Giving Advisory Council

Jim Van Eperen, CLU
Chair, St. Thomas Aquinas Society Planned Giving Advisory Council
CEO/Founder, Springboard Financial
Phone: 301-412-6793
Email: Jim@vaneperen.com

Michael Cronin, CIC, CRM
Vice President, B. F. Saul Insurance, Inc.
Phone: 301.986.6151
Email: Michael.Cronin@bfsaul.com

Douglas J. Donatelli
Principal, DSC Partners LLC
Phone: 202-748-5540
Email: ddonatelli@dscpartners.com

Guillermo Garcia, CEPA®
First Vice President - Private Wealth Advisor
Morgan Stanley, Private Wealth Management
Phone:  202-292-5459
Email: guillermo.garcia@morganstanley.com

Lisa G. McCurdy, Esquire
Managing Partner, The Wealth Counselor LLC
Phone: 202-253-9667
Email: lgmccurdy@thewealthcounselor.com

Christopher S. Reddick
Director of Mortgage Sales, The National Capital Bank of Washington
Phone: 202-851-4464
Email: creddick@ncbwash.com