Dear Friends, What a year it has been locally, nationally, and globally! When I reflect on this past year with COVID-19, social unrest, and politics, I realize we have been turned upside down. Despite these challenging events, I also recognize that our faith, values, and the cooperation of many in the Malvern Community have been our anchor and the cause for gratitude and celebration. Quite unexpectedly, many good things have happened during this unprecedented time. The pandemic challenged every aspect of our life together on campus. Like you, maintaining a sense of normalcy was a goal that seemed beyond our reach. Last spring we transitioned from in-person teaching and learning to a remote learning model; something we were prepared to do in the short term
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but never envisioned as a long-term option. However, our students, families, faculty, and staff united to make virtual teaching and learning a sustainable experience for the remainder of the academic year. Graduation for the Class of 2020 went from a modest, minimal ceremony to a robust series of events that happily launched the young friars into the status of Malvern Alumni. After initiating a gradual opening this academic year, we reached our goal of having the students resume classes to 100% capacity by mid-October. I am pleased and proud of our students, faculty, and staff for all they have done to keep the campus open by cooperating with our health and safety protocols. The Caritas Committee, created to shepherd our
