Altar servers Nate Owens grade 10 (right), Dominic Gaunt grade 12, Bishop Koenig, and Deacon Charlie Schauber process to the altar during Mass at Aquinas Academy, Wednesday, March 18, 2026. Photo/Don Blake
Bishop Koenig celebrated Mass during his annual visit March 18 to Aquinas Academy in Bear.
Aquinas Academy is a small, private, Catholic school dedicated to promoting academic excellence within the tradition of a Catholic education. The academy offers personalized instruction to students in grades PK-12, regarding each child as of infinite value in the sight of God.
Bishop Koenig celebrates Mass at Aquinas Academy, Wednesday, March 18, 2026. Photo/Don Blake
Bishop Koenig celebrates Mass at Aquinas Academy, Wednesday, March 18, 2026. Photo/Don Blake
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Altar servers Nate Owens grade 10 (center) and Dominic Gaunt grade 12 assist Bishop Koenig during Mass at Aquinas Academy, Wednesday, March 18, 2026. Photo/Don Blake
Altar server Dominic Gaunt grade 12 hands Bishop Koenig his Crozier during Mass at Aquinas Academy, Wednesday, March 18, 2026. Photo/Don Blake
Ella Bower grade 12 says the readings as Bishop Koenig celebrates Mass at Aquinas Academy, Wednesday, March 18, 2026. Photo/Don Blake
Bishop Koenig has students participate during his homily as he celebrates Mass at Aquinas Academy, Wednesday, March 18, 2026. Photo/Don Blake
Altar servers Nate Owens grade 10 (right), Dominic Gaunt grade 12, Bishop Koenig, and Deacon Charlie Schauber process to the altar during Mass at Aquinas Academy, Wednesday, March 18, 2026. Photo/Don Blake
Bishop Koenig has students participate during his homily as he celebrates Mass at Aquinas Academy, Wednesday, March 18, 2026. Photo/Don Blake
