BELMONT — Belmont Abbey College marked a significant milestone on May 13, as it celebrated its 145th commencement ceremony, where a total of 281 students were awarded degrees at the annual graduation event on campus.
The celebration began with a customary baccalaureate Mass at the Abbey Basilica of Mary Help of Christians, followed by the graduation ceremony on the basilica piazza, presided over by Chancellor Abbot Placid Solari, O.S.B., and President Dr. William Thierfelder.
Twelve graduates earned their Master of Health Administration, marking the first-ever graduate program graduation at Belmont Abbey College, under the guidance of Founding Director and Professor, Dr. Gwyndolan Swain.
Six seminarians also received their bachelor’s in philosophy from Belmont Abbey College.
The 2023 Student of the Year was Morgan Lanzo.
The ceremony recognized outstanding individuals with honorary degrees, including Kevin Kennelly, Regina Moody, and Sister Mary Forman, O.S.B. (posthumously).
— Catholic News Herald. Photos provided by Belmont Abbey College.
