In Gratitude for the Life of Sister Aquinas

Aquinas College will forever cherish the memory of Sister Mary Aquinas Weber, OP.

Sister Aquinas was known for her unwavering dedication to students, faculty, staff, alumni and the greater Grand Rapids community. Through her wisdom, faith and generous spirit, she shaped generations of Saints and helped define the heart of our college. Her 102 years were marked by service and compassion, touching countless lives, and her memory will continue to live in ours.

It is our hope that this page will serve as a place to view the stories and reflections that capture her enduring impact.

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Obituary and Funeral Arrangements

Friday, December 12, 2025
Our Lady Seat of Wisdom Chapel, Aquinas College
Visitation: 1:15 – 3 p.m.; 5:30 – 9 p.m.
Remembering Service: 7 p.m.

Saturday, December 13, 2025
St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church (1429 Wilcox Park Dr., Grand Rapids, MI)
Visitation: 9 a.m.
Mass of Christian Burial: 9:30 a.m.

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Sister Aquinas Weber O.P. '58 Memorial Scholarship

We give thanks for the extraordinary life and lasting influence of Sister Mary Aquinas Weber, OP, whose gifts will continue to enrich our community into the future.

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"Going Where We Are Needed"

In 2013, Gary Eberle, Professor of English at Aquinas College, published a biography of Sister Aquinas Weber.

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“I knew she was a humble and private person, in spite of the amount of time she has spent in the public eye and the amount of public recognition she has received in her life. Sure enough, when we approached her, she was hesitant, expressing surprise that anyone would be interested in her story. In the end, she agreed to sit down with me over a period of some four months and talk about her life, but only if I would treat her life as one example of the lives and times of the Dominican Sisters of Grand Rapids, whose mission in Michigan and the world began in 1877.” –Gary Eberle

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