The Thomistic Institute

Mary's Necessary Role in the Spiritual Life – Fr. John Mark Solitario, O.P.

Published: May 8, 2026

Duration: 1:01:11

This lecture was given on March 20th, 2026, at Vanderbilt University.


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About the Speakers:


Fr. John Mark Solitario is from St. Thomas the Apostle Parish in West Springfield, MA and the eldest of four children. After attending Catholic schools through high school, he earned his bachelor of arts from Christendom College in Front Royal, Virginia. Desiring to contribute to Catholic education, he was admitted to the PACT (Providence Alliance of Catholic Teachers) Program...