Thomas Aquinas was born in the castle of Rocca Secca, near Naples. He began his education at the nearby abbey of Monte Casino, and later attended the University of Naples. His Summa Theologica, published after his death, along with his other writings in 17 volumes, earned him the title of Doctor of the Church in 1567. Pope Leo XIII declared him the patron of all Catholic schools. He died on March 7, but his feast is now celebrated on January 28, the day his body was transferred to Toulouse in 1369. (MTR) Photo by Aaron Burden on Unsplash
