WHO WE ARE
The Latin word “acies” refers primarily to the front line of soldiers on a battlefield. The association seeks to form and educate its members in Catholic truths and principles that they might take up “the armor of God” (Eph.6.13), truly living as Christians so that their every act is infused with a Catholic spirit of Faith and Charity. Members find the natural expression of this spirit in active apostolate by which they labor for the welfare, edification, conversion and sanctification of their fellow men.
The whole social atmosphere of Acies is geared to promote fraternal charity and cooperation among its members, united in common goals, dedicated to the service of God and neighbor.
With over 180 dedicated members and friends ranging in age from 18 to over 30, with diverse interests, skills, and backgrounds, Acies is the place to be if you're looking for true Catholic Action, friendship, and spiritual growth.
OUR TEAM
Father nicholas gardner
Chaplain
As Acies chaplain, Father's role is to guide the organization in it's mission of the sanctification of its members and Catholic Action by developing organizational strategy and maintaining the group's spiritual focus. This includes providing spiritual direction and the sacraments for the members.
Fr. Gardner was ordained at St. Thomas Aquinas Seminary in 2013. His experience with youth groups such as Adelante have prepared Father to lead and guide the largest young adult group in the SSPX. Through a focus on the original foundations and principles of the group, Father hopes to help improve and develop Acies as it approaches its ten-year anniversary.
Matthew Bomberger
President
Matt serves as the lay leader of the youth group "Acies." A graduate of SMA in 2018 and SMC in 2020, Matthew has taken on the pivotal role of Acies President, where he ensures that all members are steadfast in their mission to become saints and bear the torch of Catholicism in the modern world through Catholic Action. Matt is responsible for shaping and implementing the group's vision, fostering the development of current and future Catholic leaders, and guiding the execution of key initiatives. He encourages anyone who dares to step outside of their comfort zone to join the fight, join the war, the war Acies and its members wage every day.
JanE Brown
secretary
As the secretary of Acies, Jane plays a major role in assisting the President and communicating the schedule of upcoming events and meetings to Acies' members and incoming members. Jane graduated from Seton Home Study School in 2017, acquired her LPN certification & license from Washburn Institute of Technology in 2019, and recently graduated with her BSN/RN from Baker University School of Nursing.