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Thomas
Maikowski

Father Thomas Maikowski - Pastoral Administrator @ Immaculate Heart of Mary Church

Northern New Mexico, New Mexico

A devoted and tireless worker on behalf of the Roman Catholic community, Father Thomas Maikowski strives to promote education and spiritual certainty among the members of the faithful. Well known for his commitment to excellence in Catholic schools as well as his compassion for those serving in the United States military, Father Thomas Maikowski also provides insight and thoughtful consideration in such roles as the Defender of the Bond. In this capacity, Father Thomas Maikowski serves as the voice of the Church in defense of the sacrament of Marriage. This important function performed by Father Thomas Maikowski during the lengthy annulment process stresses the importance of the bond of marriage and the gravity with which any annulment should be treated.

Currently the Pastoral Administrator for the Immaculate Heart of Mary Roman Catholic Church in Page, Arizona, Father Thomas Maikowski hears confession and provides guidance to parishioners. In addition, Father Thomas Maikowski performs weddings, funerals, and Baptisms; administers the Sacrament of Anointing of the Sick; and celebrates Mass. The position of Pastoral Administrator held by Father Thomas Maikowski also includes such responsibilities as budget planning and oversight, daily and long-term operations and staff management, and administration of Catholic education classes for children and adults of the parish.

Prior to joining the Immaculate Heart of Mary community as its spiritual leader, Father Thomas Maikowski enjoyed long tenures as both a Catholic educator and a military spiritual leader. In his work on behalf of Catholic primary and secondary schools in the Southwest region, Father Thomas Maikowski served as the Director of Education, a role that made him responsible for the curricula, facilities, and expectations of numerous Catholic schools. Although he retired from this position after approximately 30 years in 2004, Father Thomas Maikowski remains one of the most respected experts on the topic of Catholic education. In 2009, Father Thomas Maikowski retired from active duty with the United States Air Force with the rank of Lieutenant Colonel. During his military service, Father Thomas Maikowski accepted an attachment to Kirtland Air Force Base, where he served as a reserve Catholic chaplain.


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  • Father Thomas Maikowski on Theology, Thomas Maikowski
    March, 2011
    by Thomas Maikowski

    Theology, the study of religion or spirituality, is taught at universities and seminaries throughout the world, many of which have evolved from cathedrals and monastic institutions. Even schools without formal religious affiliations continue to teach theology for its rich and engaging history.

    The word theology translates into English from the Greek “theo” and “logos,” meaning, respectively, god and discourse. Plato introduced the word in his philosophical text The Republic. The Latin writer Varro later specified three types of discourse: the mythical, which focused on Greek gods; the rational, which analyzed gods and cosmology; and the civil, which referred to the rituals of public observance.

    Over time, theology as a term has undergone refined definitions and forms of discourse, receiving input from philosophers such as Aristotle, Boethius, Augustine, and Tertullian, as well as the Christian Bible. Since the 17th century, the word theology has also referred to the comprehensive or detailed study of any religion.