About Us
The Saint Thomas More Society of Fort Wayne, Indiana is established as a civilly unincorporated private association of the Christian faithful affiliated with the Roman Catholic Diocese of Fort Wayne South Bend.
The Society promotes the mutual interaction of faith and culture in the realm of law and public policy.
Inspiration for the Society comes from the life and legacy of St. Thomas More (1478-1535), patron of Statesmen, Politicians and Lawyers, whose fidelity to his faith was firmly grounded in the search for truth, the dignity of the person, the unity of the family, and the justice of civil society. Martyred for his religious convictions, he is recognized as a symbol of integrity and a hero of conscience by people regardless of their nationality or beliefs.
This religious society brings together Catholics and people of any faith engaged in the legal profession, along with elected government officials to promote education in Catholic Church doctrine.
Membership is not limited to Catholics.
The Society seeks to:
(a) Celebrate a common inheritance under the law,
(b) Provide for continuing education,
(c) Nurture an ongoing ethical and spiritual formation,
(d) Cooperate in a shared mission of the laity to the world, and
(e) Promote the study of the principles of the Catholic Church relating to moral and legal problems encountered in the practice of law.
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The St. Thomas More Society is a Catholic professional association that promotes the mutual interaction of faith and culture in the realm of law and public policy.
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The Society was formed in 2013 and is organizing several events to occur through the year, including the following:
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(a) The local Red Mass,
(b) Continuing Legal Education (CLE) courses,
(c) Guest Speaker lunches and dinners, and
(d) Devotional gatherings and retreats.
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In addition to preparing and hosting the annual Red Mass, a Mass for those in the legal profession, the society will arrange programs and activities related to the intellectual and religious growth of the members, as well as honor those professionals that represent the principles and ideals of St. Thomas More.
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Officers:
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President -- Chris Nancarrow, Chief Deputy Clerk of the Court, Allen County
Vice President -- Jeremy Reidy, Barnes & Thornburg, LLP
Treasurer -- Tom Niezer, Barrett & McNagny LLP
Secretary -- Judge Michael J. Kramer, Noble Superior Court
Chaplain -- Father Mark A. Gurtner
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Board of Directors:
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Michael Barranda -- Burt, Blee, Dixon, Sutton & Bloom, LLP
Magistrate Samuel R. Keirns -- Allen Superior Court
Judge Nancy Boyer -- Allen Superior Court
Liz Brown -- Civil and Domestic Mediator
Father Mark A. Gurtner
Scott Hall -- Hall & Gooden, LLP
Judge Kenton W. Kiracofe -- Wells Circuit Court
Judge Michael J. Kramer -- Noble Superior Court
Chris Nancarrow -- Chief Deputy Clerk of the Court, Allen County
Tom Niezer -- Barrett & McNagny, LLP
Jeremy Reidy -- Barnes & Thornburg, LLP
Carol Bennett Rhodes -- Burt, Blee, Dixon, Sutton & Bloom, LLP
Mark Scudder -- Barnes & Thornburg, LLP
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Contact Us:
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Feel free to reach us at:
stthomasmorefw@gmail.com
