Inaugurated in 1945, The Thomas More Institute wasted no time resting on its laurels as it moved into the 1950s. Early in the decade, it began experimenting with discussion-based courses, laying the groundwork for its signature reading-and-discussion pedagogy. The Institute also expanded its reach with courses for adults aiming to earn a high school diploma, …
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December 2025 MORE News
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Read MoreThe Medium is the Message
By Louise Jarrett Over many decades, courses that combine literature and film have proven very popular at the Thomas More Institute. Andrew Byers has designed and led many of these, including a course on Raymond Chandler, one on Henry James and the upcoming Graham Greene on Screen. This term, Friendship Through Fiction and Film was …
Read MoreSpotlight on Our 80th Anniversary: The Associates Committee and The Feast of Lights
As we approach our annual holiday gathering, we wanted to look back at the celebrations from previous years. Members of the Thomas More Institute have been coming together at a Feast of Lights celebration since the late 1980s, when a dynamic committee called the Associates, hit upon the idea of a holiday get-together as a …
Read MoreIn Memoriam: Erika Podesser Romwalter
Erika Podesser Romwalter November 26, 1933 – November 19, 2025 It is with sadness that we announce the death of Erika Podesser Romwalter. Erika was born in Sankt Leonhard, Austria, and resided in Chateauguay, Québec. She was a dedicated member of the Thomas More community, having earned a Comprehensive Certificate and having served as a …
Read MoreHistory in Motion: Thomas More’s 80th Anniversary Fundraising Walk
On Saturday, October 18, a group of 30 enthusiastic walkers met at D’Arcy McGee High School to trace the path that the Thomas More Institute’s rich history of education has travelled in the city. From D’Arcy McGee, where classes were held for many years at the beginning of our history, to Drummond Street, the second …
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