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President-elect Biden recites hymn written by St. Thomas professor, priest

November 10, 2020November 10, 2020

In President-elect Joe Biden’s acceptance speech Saturday, he recited “On Eagle’s Wings,” a hymn written by University of St. Thomas artist-in-residence and St. Paul priest the Rev. Michael Joncas. Director Emily Haugen has the story.

Former Distinguished Alumni Award winners receive Pax Christi Award

February 22, 2017February 24, 2017

In 1995, David Haas, Marty Haugen and Rev. Michael Joncas all received the St. Thomas Distinguished Alumni Award. Twenty-three years later, the three musical artists are reuniting to receive the Pax Christi Award from Saint John’s University.