St. Monica Catholic Academy Announces Inaugural Headmaster

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ST. MONICA CATHOLIC ACADEMY ANNOUNCES INAUGURAL HEADMASTER

Richard S. Meloche is a dedicated Catholic scholar, educator, and administrator with a deep love and commitment to liberal education and the richness of the Catholic intellectual tradition. As the newly appointed Headmaster of St. Monica's Catholic Academy, he brings a wealth of experience and is excited to partner with the community to develop and grow St. Monica’s into a premier Catholic school in the state.

 Dr. Meloche holds a Ph.D. in theology from Ave Maria University and has 15+ years of service at various Catholic colleges and institutions.  His expertise spans the full philosophical, theological, and literary heritage of the West, and he has been instrumental in developing various classical curricula, programs, and educational start-ups.

 Beyond the office and classroom, Dr. Meloche finds profound fulfillment in the rhythms of rural living alongside his wife, Manuela, and their eight children. He actively champions the Church’s teaching on the dignity of manual labor—delighting in planting, tending gardens, raising animals, and sharing the fruit of the harvest with friends and family.

 In his role as Headmaster, Dr. Meloche is committed to fostering a school environment where students joyfully encounter Christ through a robust sacramental life, a wonderous study of reality, and the arduous pursuit of virtue. Drawing deeply from treasury of the Church’s educational tradition, he seeks to cultivate a community of learners well equipped to engage the world with courage, charity, and intellectual depth.

 St. Monica's Catholic Academy is honored to welcome Dr. Richard S. Meloche as its founding Headmaster.

Vatican Correspondence

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Dear Parishioners,

 On May 9, I wrote a letter (below) congratulating Pope Leo XIV on his election and assuring him of the prayers of our parish.  A part of my motivation for writing him was that, when he was first made a cardinal, he was given the care of a church in Rome named for St. Monica (this practice is referred to as a cardinal receiving a titular church).  Given that connection of parish patroness, I wanted to share with the Pope our added excitement.  Recently, I received this nice response from the Vatican, passing along Pope Leo’s greetings and blessing.

 Fr. Hamilton

Letter from the vatican July 30, 2025

Solemnity of Christmas (December 24, 25) / Mary, Mother of God (December 31/January 1)

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Holy Day Mass Schedule

Solemnity of Christmas
Tuesday, December 24 - Christmas Eve
4:30 pm - Carols
5 pm (English)
8 pm (Spanish)
11:30 pm - Carols
12 AM Midnight Mass

Wednesday, December 25 - Christmas Day
8:30 am - Carols
9 am - (English)

Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God
Tuesday, December 31 - New Year’s Eve
5 pm (English)
Wednesday, January 1 - New Year’s Day
10 am (English)
Noon (Spanish)

Pastoral Letter from Fr. Hamilton

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Dear Parishioners,

 I want to make you aware of some important news for our parish.  I have written a pastoral letter treating our political responsibility as Catholics.  I am excited to release this letter and I pray that it will generate much positive interest among the entire parish. Link is below.

 I ask you to give attention to the letter and to observe some prayerful reflection upon it in the context of your own life as a disciple of Jesus.  Together we are called to proclaim the gospel of Jesus Christ, including in our political engagement and electoral choices.

 Sincerely, 

Fr. Hamilton
Pastor