Brother Mark Thornton

"Beware the Wrath of a Patient Man" Brother Mark taught us this through example, and I will never forget it and actually have used it myself, with the demands of leadership. I will never forget the leadership Brother Mark demonstrated to me and the other students. What a great man! Rest in Peace, Brother Mark and THANK YOU! Brother Martin Charter Class, 1970

I graduated in 1949 when Brother Mark became Principle. He was also Principle when My sons were there and they graduated from Brother Martin when he was Principle. I was fortunate enough to be in touch with him through the years. Since Hurricane Katrina I have lived in Baton Rouge and was able to visit with him several times at the Brothers Retirement Home at Catholic High. He truly left me with a deep respect for the Brothers of the Sacred Heart.

Joseph Giardina

God bless you Brother Mark. You were at St. Aloysius my entire stay there and became Principal the year I graduated (1949). You and others there left me with a deep respect for Brothers of the Sacred Heart.
A.C. Dumestre

Thank you Bro. Mark for your years of service to GOD'S children,of all ages.
May the Good Lord keep you close to Him always.

Harold Clark, CJ'63

Brother Mark was my freshman home room teacher. He was a great teacher and an excellent, but gentle, disciplinarian. He,and Bro. Nicholas, are the last of my St. Aloysius high school teachers. I shall never forget him. Judge Philip Ciaccio

Brother Mark taught me in my junior year at St. Aloysius New Orleans, Class of 19549.
Memorable teacher, John gereighty

Outstanding and gentle leaders

He brought the first class together (1970) we went from being St Aloysius/Cor Jesu to being Brother Martin

Great principal and teacher and friend....
Hope he will pray for us.