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The Catholic University of America News
Catholic College Presidents Hopeful for Resolution in HHS Mandate Challenge
The presidents of two Catholic colleges involved in the U.S.Supreme Court challenges to the HHS mandate applauded the Court's recent decision to vacate all lower court rulings and expressed their hope that a positive resolution for religious freedom would soon be reached.
"I am pleased that Supreme Court has offered us a way forward which doesn't require us to participate in the provision of the services which we find to be morally objectionable," said Catholic University of America (CUA) President John Garvey in a press release. "We will move forward in our conversations with government officials with the sincere hope that our religious exemption, as well as that of our co-plaintiffs, is ensured."
Last week, the Supreme Court unanimously vacated all previous lower court decisions in
Zubik v. Burwell
, a case challenging the HHS contraception/abortifacient/sterilization mandate. The mandate forces Catholic colleges, schools and organizations to provide morally objectionable health insurance coverage for their employees. CUA and Thomas Aquinas College (TAC), along with several Catholic high schools, are co-plaintiffs in the case.
SCOTUS Ruling on HHS Mandate Impacts Catholic Colleges and Schools
The legal battle will continue for Catholic colleges and schools and other religious nonprofits and institutions challenging the Obama administration's contraception mandate following a decision by the U.S. Supreme Court on Monday to send the issue back to lower courts.
"We are nearing what seems to be a very happy ending to a terrible chapter in America's history of religious tolerance," said Cardinal Newman Society President Patrick Reilly. "Catholics should be very proud of the Little Sisters but also the other courageous organizations who have stood strong against this injustice — including the most faithful Catholic colleges and schools, which figured prominently in the legal and social battles to halt the HHS mandate."
The eight U.S. Supreme Court justices unanimously vacated the appellate court decisions in their ruling. The case most notably involves the Little Sisters of the Poor, but a number of Catholic colleges and schools are also involved in the legal challenge, standing their ground in defiance of the HHS contraception/abortifacient/sterilization mandate. Monday's ruling follows the government's admission last month that it need not force religious objectors to provide contraception coverage as part of the HHS mandate, and it signals further potential lower court victories for Catholic institutions in the near future.
Finding the Origins of Today's Dissent in Catholic Colleges
On April 18, students at Christendom College in Front Royal, Va., and at the graduate campus in Alexandria, Va., welcomed a calm and unassuming young priest with closely shaven blond hair to talk about the origins of dissent at U.S. Catholic colleges. The history and the events described during the presentation help to understand the many Catholic identity problems seen on college campuses today.
Father Peter Mitchell, a pastor in the Diocese of Green Bay, Wis., and a historian trained at the Gregorian Pontifical University in
told the story of how faculty at Catholic colleges rebelled against the Magisterium in the late 1960s in the name of academic freedom. He argued that this explains the context of theological dissent in America today.
Govt. Admits HHS Mandate Alternatives Possible, Good News for Catholic Educators
The federal government recently admitted in a brief to the U.S. Supreme Court that it does not need to force religious objectors to provide contraceptive coverage as part of the HHS mandate, meaning a Court victory for Catholic colleges and schools, and others challenging the mandate, could be in sight, according to Becket Fund for Religious Liberty senior counsel Mark Rienzi.
"The government has now admitted 'yes, we can get people contraceptives without involving nuns,'" said Rienzi in a recent press call discussing the briefs requested by the Court last month. "That's a pretty logical point. It shouldn't have taken five years of litigation to admit that, but it's good that they have admitted it. And now it's a pretty easy path to consensus for the Court."
In a surprise twist last month, the Supreme Court asked both the government and petitioners against the HHS contraception/abortifacient/sterilization mandate to submit additional briefs. The briefs, according to the Court's request, were meant to explain ways in which the objectionable coverage could be provided to employees while also preserving the religious freedom of employers — including Catholic colleges, schools and nonprofits — seeking to live out their sincerely held beliefs.
SCOTUS Request for Alternatives to HHS Mandate a Hopeful Sign for Catholic Colleges?
The U.S. Supreme Court's unusual request of parties in the HHS mandate case to submit alternatives for contraception coverage that avoids forcing religious organizations to cover services in their health insurance contrary to their faith could be an optimistic sign for Catholic colleges and schools looking to preserve their religious freedom, according to several plaintiffs and lawyers involved in the cases.
"This is encouraging news," said Thomas Aquinas College (TAC) President Michael McLean, according to a press release issued on Tuesday. "It suggests that the justices are looking for a solution that satisfies the government's policy aims without getting religious organizations, such as the college, involved in furnishing access to morally objectionable coverage."
Public Called to Join in Prayer and Fasting on Day of HHS Mandate Arguments
Members of the Thomas Aquinas College (TAC) community will be joined by other
Newman Guide
colleges in observing a day of prayer and fasting on Wednesday, March 23 — when the U.S. Supreme Court will hear oral arguments in the cases against the Obama administration's HHS contraception mandate — and the public is being encouraged take part in praying for religious freedom.
TAC President Dr. Michael McLean asked that friends of the College and supporters of religious freedom everywhere join students, faculty, staff and alumni in praying for the justices, and for the future of religious freedom in the United States.
HHS Mandate Seeks to Silence Catholic Institutions on Dignity of Human Life
It is essential that Catholic colleges and schools defend the dignity of all human life when it is challenged, which makes it "particularly egregious that the federal government is trying to silence the few institutions who are," Helen Alvaré, George Mason University School of Law professor, told The Cardinal Newman Society in comments on the challenges to Obamacare's contraception mandate.
"If Catholics really believe that the relationship between a man and a woman provides a unique glimpse of the love of God, and if we reflect on the stunning fact that sexual relations make all human children, it seems clear that Catholics have a particular responsibility to educate on the matters challenging the dignity of human life," she said. But the Obama administration's contraception mandate threatens the ability of Catholic colleges and schools to fulfill that responsibility.
Catholics Join in Prayer, Fasting Before Supreme Court Review of HHS Mandate Cases
In the days leading up to March 23, when the U.S. Supreme Court is scheduled to hear oral arguments for the challenges to the HHS contraception mandate, faithful Catholics across the country will unite in prayer and fasting for the protection of religious freedom.
Bishop Paul Loverde of Arlington, Va., released a statement encouraging the faithful to join in a novena beginning March 14 and ending March 22, one day before the scheduled oral arguments. "Prayer is the one indispensable element in any undertaking or strategy," Bishop Loverde began in his statement. "Whatever other elements may be needed, if prayer is not the absolute and essential action, the effort will ultimately be unsuccessful."
SCOTUS Outcome for HHS Mandate Cases Unpredictable, Says Catholic University President
Whether with eight justices or nine, it is simply impossible to predict how the U.S. Supreme Court will rule in the upcoming challenges to the HHS contraception mandate, Catholic University of America President John Garvey told The Cardinal Newman Society, commenting on the potential impact of Justice Antonin Scalia's passing.
"It's always a little presumptuous to suppose we can foretell the outcome of a case, or predict the judgment of the members of the Court. So we can't be sure how Justice Scalia's death might bear on the result," Garvey said. Oral arguments are scheduled to be heard before the Court on March 23.
Students at Faithful Catholic Colleges Encouraged to Participate in Lenten Devotions
The liturgical season of Lent begins this week on February 10, and recognizing the opportunity to help form students in the faith and grow closer to Jesus, colleges and universities recommended in
The Newman Guide to Choosing a Catholic College
have taken an active role in urging their students and communities to engage in the Lenten season by providing opportunities for spiritual reading, retreats, prayer and devotion.
At Christendom College in Front Royal, Va., Stations of the Cross and communal praying of the Divine Mercy Chaplet are held every Friday during Lent. Additionally, the chaplaincy office is currently holding meetings to urge students to participate in the Liturgy of the Hours.
College Professors Who Are Building a Culture of Life
The Cardinal Newman Society's reporting in 2015 featured interviews with numerous Catholic professors who, doing their best to build a culture of life, spoke on pro-life topics such as the undercover Planned Parenthood videos, support for Planned Parenthood on campus and the Obama administration's contraceptive "HHS Mandate."
The following list highlights seven professors that the Newman Society spoke to in the last year who are helping to advance the pro-life movement, both at their respective institutions and within society. This list is not meant to be exclusive or to be considered as a ranking of any kind.
Newman Society, Pro-Life Groups Call on Media to Fairly Cover March for Life
The Cardinal Newman Society joined with 16 pro-life organizations, two members of Congress and the Media Research Center (MRC) this week to call on media networks and journalists to offer fair coverage of this year's March for Life and refrain from any kind of undue censorship.
"Thousands of pro-life school and college students join the March for Life every year, often traveling hundreds of miles in buses to declare themselves the pro-life generation," said Newman Society President Patrick Reilly in the coalition's press statement. "Any objective reporter would see the news value in this and be on the ground, getting interviews and reporting on this extraordinary youth activism for 'traditional' values."
Catholic University of America Students to Lead 2016 March for Life
This year, the
Newman Guide
-recommended Catholic University of America (CUA) in Washington, D.C., will have the honor of leading the 2016 March for Life — a first-time opportunity for CUA and one which the students are eagerly anticipating, according to Father Jude DeAngelo, university chaplain and director of campus ministry at CUA.
"We've been participating in the March for Life for years, but we have never led the March to my knowledge," Fr. DeAngelo told The Cardinal Newman Society in an interview. "It's quite a privilege and our students are really honored and excited."
Jeanne Mancini, president of the March for Life Education and Defense Fund, reached out to John Garvey, president of CUA, to invite the University to lead the 2016 March for Life.
SCOTUS Brief Against HHS Mandate Defends Catholic Education
A brief filed today by the U.S Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) in coordination with The Cardinal Newman Society and six other national religious organizations strongly urged the U.S. Supreme Court to protect the sincerely-held religious beliefs of Catholic universities, colleges and schools by invalidating any directive to provide coverage of sterilization, contraceptives and abortifacients in employee health plans as part of Obamacare's HHS contraception mandate.
The Obama administration's "HHS Mandate" is the "elephant in the room" threatening faithful Catholic education, said Bob Laird, vice president for program development at the Newman Society. "If our schools can teach the faith and the public good in the classroom but not practice it in the conduct of their own business, then education is merely an ideological shell with no substance."
Catholic Colleges Prepare for HHS Showdown Before the Supreme Court
Three Newman Guide-recommended colleges involved in lawsuits against the Obama administration's HHS contraception mandate submitted their formal briefs this week as they prepare for oral arguments before the U.S. Supreme Court that could determine the fate of their religious freedom protections.
The government has embraced an unreasonably narrow view of religious freedom which excludes Catholic education and "denies full religious status and protection to clearly religious organizations," according to Thomas Aquinas College's summation of thebrief submitted on its behalf. "By concluding that only 'houses of worship' but not religious charitable and educational institutions should be considered 'religious employers,' the Government betrays a distressingly narrow view of the proper place of religious faith and practice in our society."
Catholic Education 'Extends God's Love' as a Spiritual Work of Mercy
Catholic professors and teachers have a distinctive calling during this Jubilee Year of Mercy to educate — or "instruct the ignorant" — as a Spiritual Work of Mercy, carried out by offering students the knowledge of God's created world and fostering the gift of faith, Sister Anne Catherine, O.P., of the Dominican Sisters of St. Cecilia told The Cardinal Newman Society.
"Education is a work of mercy because it extends God's love in the world," Sr. Anne Catherine noted. "It is a mercy for teachers to offer their students solid content knowledge and to teach them skills that will help them go forward and take their place in the world."
But it is especially important "that teachers help students experience wonder in learning about God's created world and in discovering how deeply they are loved," she said.
Catholic Identity at Colleges Cannot Be Ranked by Secular Benchmarks
A recent Newsmax list of "top" Catholic colleges illustrates the confusion that can arise when attempting to rank Catholic colleges by mixing matters of the faith with secular standards, such as academic statistics, and should serve as a reminder that a college's Catholic identity must be of paramount concern, argued The Cardinal Newman Society's Adam Wilson, managing editor of
The Newman Guide to Choosing a Catholic College
The Newsmax guide ranked 40 "traditional Catholic and Jesuit colleges in America," and noted in the description of the guide that some students prioritize faith as "the defining factor in deciding where to earn an education." However, the description goes on to list "subjective criteria" used in compiling the rankings "such as legacy and influence, along with quantifiable measurements like class size, student-to-faculty ratio, and student retention rates."
While these aspects can be helpful in discerning which college to attend, Wilson warned that they could not accurately reveal a college's Catholic identity.
Students at Faithful Catholic Colleges Prepare for Christmas with Advent Celebrations
Throughout the month of December, faithful Catholic colleges and universities recommended in The Newman Guide to Choosing a Catholic College planned events and opportunities for students to prepare for the birth of Christ in a variety of ways, including charity functions, music services and prayer gatherings.
Such activities "remind our students that they are participants in the greater mission of the college and of the Catholic Church," one Newman Guide college representative told The Cardinal Newman Society.
Ave Maria University (AMU) in Ave Maria, Fla., hosted its annual Celebration of Lights Festival on December 4 to prepare for the Christmas season.
As Faithful Educators Gather in Rome, Newman Society Poised to Provide Answers
After talking to numerous educators and witnessing many global perspectives on education, it is clear that The Cardinal Newman Society is well-positioned to continue answering the educational emergencies developing in the United States, said the Newman Society's vice president for program development Bob Laird, who is currently attending the World Congress on Catholic education.
"It is very clear that The Cardinal Newman Society is poised to provide answers to the challenges discussed during the Congress," said Laird, noting the Society's keen grasp of pertinent education issues including religious freedom, Catholic identity, student life, curriculum and academics.
"The Cardinal Newman Society is poised to be a leader in Catholic education at both the K-12 level and at the college-university level because it has over the years continued to use the rich history and tradition of the Catholic Church as a backdrop for moving forward into the future," he said.
College Presidents: Embracing Ex corde Ecclesiae Strengthened our Catholic Colleges and Identity
For the past 25 years, the principles of the Catholic Church's apostolic constitution on higher education, Ex corde Ecclesiae, have been implemented with mixed success in the U.S., as evidenced by the many abuses of Catholic identity reported by The Cardinal Newman Society, but recent interviews with presidents of Newman Guide-recommended colleges confirm that those principles can be successfully implanted and reap tremendous benefits for the colleges and students when administrators embrace the document's norms.
"Ex corde Ecclesiae continues to have a central importance in the world of Catholic higher education for it was issued by St. John Paul II who himself was a professor and educator deeply committed to an authentic vision of Christian education," Dr. Timothy O'Donnell, president of Christendom College in Front Royal, Va., told the Newman Society.
"It is a clear and timely response to the secularization of so many Catholic colleges and universities who, in seeking to imitate their secular counterparts, impoverished the Church's contribution to higher education," he said.
CUA President: Pray for Religious Freedom, "Only So Much Lawyers Can Do"
As a potential U.S. Supreme Court decision approaches on the Obama administration's HHS contraception mandate impacting the religious freedom of Catholic colleges and The Cardinal Newman Society, the true future of religious freedom in the United States is in the hands of families and educators who take their faith seriously and pray, Catholic University of America President John Garvey told The Cardinal Newman Society in an interview.
"The future of religious liberty is in our own hands, and it's going to survive or not depending on whether we think religion itself is important," Garvey said. "There's only so much that lawyers and academics can do to change the picture about religious freedom that we have in America."
While lawyers are still important, the key to a successful defense of religious freedom will be found in those families and educators who make their faith important, stand up for their religious beliefs, understand the importance of faithful education and pray, Garvey stated.
Catholic Nursing Programs on Frontline of Pro-Life Battle
With many nurses now facing the ethical dilemmas of participating in abortions and assisted suicides or losing their jobs, the nursing profession needs the concerted efforts of Catholic colleges to reinforce the dignity of every human life, Dr. Suzanne Carpenter, a former nursing professor at Our Lady of the Lake College in Baton Rouge, La., told The Cardinal Newman Society in an interview.
"It is scary to come to the realization that there are nurses in our country who have been told to participate in abortions or lose their jobs," said Carpenter. "Make no doubt, that unless Catholic colleges with nursing programs on their campuses make the sharing of Catholic teachings a priority, these programs can fall into the confusion of the world."
Due to the increasing confusion in health care today, it is no wonder nursing students find themselves in these ethical dilemmas, Carpenter pointed out.
CUA President: Only Catholic Schools 'Permeated by Faith' Are Worth Supporting
Reflecting on the 50th anniversary of Pope Paul VI's Declaration on Christian Education,
Gravissimum Educationis
, John Garvey, president of The Catholic University of America (CUA) in Washington, D.C., stated that while Catholic schools "remain an essential tool for Christian education," they are only worthy of support by the faithful if they are "permeated by faith."
"Do parents — as the declaration teaches — still have a 'duty of entrusting their children to Catholic schools wherever and whenever it is possible and of supporting these schools to the best of their ability and of cooperating with them for the education of their children?'" Garvey asked, writing in the National Catholic Register. "I say Yes — with a caveat."
"When Catholic schools provide a community and a curriculum permeated by faith, they will remain an essential tool for Christian education and are worthy of the support of the faithful," Garvey wrote.
Synod Confronts 'Gender Ideology,' Threat to Education
, or expert, at the Synod on the Family in Rome says that the growing threat to families from the spread of gender ideology, particularly the danger it poses to all levels of education, has been discussed at length during the Synod.
"[Gender ideology] has enormous implications for Catholic education at every level – including college," said Dr. John Grabowski in an interview with The Cardinal Newman Society. Grabowski is a professor of moral theology and ethics at The Catholic University of America in Washington, D.C., and an
assisting the Special Secretary and the Relator at the Synod. "The concern about 'gender ideology' has been discussed in the Synod, both in the general assembly and in small groups."
"College students are growing up in a culture that tells them that they are self-creating subjects whose personal reality is constituted by their own perception of their bodies and attractions," Grabowski noted.
Catholic Colleges Must Tell Story of God's Vision for Marriage, Says CUA Chaplain
In a culture that often discounts the sanctity and permanence of marriage, Catholic colleges are uniquely placed to show students the reality of God's vision for marriage and family. The Catholic University of America (CUA) in Washington, D.C., is one Catholic college that takes great pains to ensure its students are properly formed in this regard.
Modern culture often "presents marriage as a convenience, a good financial arrangement, or simply a lark," Father Jude DeAngelo, chaplain and director of campus ministry at CUA, told The Cardinal Newman Society. As a response, "our Catholic colleges need to continue to teach the beauty and truth of this profound sacrament."
It is especially important for young people to fully understand marriage as not just a vocation to holiness, but as the integral framework for Christ's relationship to the Church, said Fr. DeAngelo.
Special Report: Engineering Programs Flourish at Faithful Catholic Colleges
The expansion of faithful Catholic higher education and the growing options for Catholic families are evidenced in the successful and emerging engineering programs at several colleges recommended in The Cardinal Newman Society's
Newman Guide to Choosing a Catholic College
So we decided to take a closer look at these high-demand engineering programs and how they fit with a solid liberal arts formation. We also spoke with several educators at the colleges to learn more about their respective programs and the benefits of pursuing a degree in engineering at a faithful college.
There can be many tough decisions when selecting a college, but having to choose between faithful Catholic education and a degree in engineering should not be one of them, the educators agreed.
Sisters of Life Praise Faithful, Pro-Life Catholic Colleges for Nourishing Vocations
A faithful Catholic college's influence on its students can yield extraordinary fruits, in particular, the knowledge and passion to pursue one's vocation to religious life—and in the case of a student called to the Sisters of Life, a strong pro-life focus is especially important. That's what two of the Sisters of Life who graduated from colleges recommended in
The Newman Guide to Choosing a Catholic College
recently told The Cardinal Newman Society.
Sister Agnus Dei, a 2006 alumna of The Catholic University of America (CUA), and Sister Mary Louise Concepta, a 1999 alumna of Franciscan University of Steubenville, shared how their college educations helped form their spiritual lives and nourish their religious vocations.
Students from Faithful Catholic Colleges Attend, Serve at Papal Events
Several colleges recommended in
The Newman Guide to Choosing a Catholic College
have sent students and staff to Washington, D.C., and Philadelphia to attend events surrounding the visit of Pope Francis to the United States.
Today Pope Francis-watchers gather at The Catholic University of America (CUA) in Washington, D.C., which has eagerly anticipated the Holy Father's visit to the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception, adjacent to the University. More than 500 students participated in community service activities as part of the University's "Serve with Francis Day" on September 13. Many academic lectures and discussions have also revolved around Pope Francis' call to service.
CUA's School of Architecture and Planning elected two students todesign the altar for today's papal Mass in the Basilica. And "[t]he liturgical committee is in high gear at the Basilica, preparing the altar, hanging the crucifix, and preparing tens of thousands of communion wafers," the University reported yesterday.
Why Do Colleges Require the Oath of Fidelity?
At the beginning of a new school year, professors at some of America's most faithfully Catholic colleges take the Vatican's Oath of Fidelity to protect against scandal and fortify the colleges' Catholic identity. It stands in stark contrast to the infidelity and confusion emanating from some other Catholic campuses.
Some colleges—like Christendom College in Front Royal, Va., and Wyoming Catholic College in Lander, Wyo.—ask all faculty members to take the Oath. At least another 14 Catholic colleges require the Oath from their theology professors, and The Catholic University of America (CUA) requires theology professors to have the "canonical mission," which is necessary for granting pontifical degrees.
But still, among nearly 200 Catholic colleges in the United States, 17 is a minority. What inspires these uncommon colleges to require the Oath, and are there any real benefits?
"Theology faculty are asked to the take the Oath of Fidelity, so that they become mindful of the fact that they are witnessing, studying, teaching and handing down truth of which they are not the author," said Dr. Mark Zia, associate professor of theology at Benedictine College in Atchison, Kan. "Jesus Christ forever remains the Teacher, and both professor and students are his pupils as they respectfully probe the mysteries of salvation."
Newman Guide Colleges Rated 'Best Buys' in 2015 Rankings
Colleges recommended in
The Newman Guide to Choosing a Catholic College
for their strong Catholic identities and academics also rank well in leading secular guides, including the 2015 editions from USA Today and U.S. News and World Report. The publications look at factors such as affordability, freshman retention rates, student loan default rates and student-to-teacher ratios.
"These rankings prove that students can opt for strong, faithful Catholic colleges without sacrificing secular prestige," said The Cardinal Newman Society's Adam Wilson, managing editor of The Newman Guide.
"But we caution against placing too much importance on rankings that ignore the most important elements of a truly good education—elements that are the primary criteria forThe Newman Guide," Wilson added. "All things considered, we believe The Newman Guide colleges are superior to all other options, because of their holistic approach to academics and the integration of faith in their studies and campus life."
Dominican Sisters Credit Newman Guide Colleges in Preparing for Religious Vocations
In Nashville, Tenn., you can hear more than country music—you can hear appreciation for faithful Catholic colleges emanating from the convent of the Dominican Sisters of St. Cecilia, who responded to an exclusive Cardinal Newman Society interview published yesterday at Aleteia.
Several of the sisters credited Newman Guide-recommended colleges for helping lead them to their religious vocations, according to the article by the Newman Society's Kimberly Scharfenberger, titled "From Campus to Convent, Sisters Grateful for Catholic Education."
The Sisters of St. Cecilia is a Dominican teaching order based in Nashville. The sisters shared how Catholic education played a vital role in leading them to religious life. In particular, they were impacted by the unique opportunities only a Catholic college could provide: a strong foundation in theology and philosophy, encouragement in the spiritual life and positive exposure to various religious orders.
World Meeting of Families Speaker Urges Faithful Catholic Education
Faithful Catholic education is essential to reclaiming a true understanding of marriage and human sexuality and renewing family life in the United States, according to Dr. John Grabowski, associate professor of moral theology and ethics at The Catholic University of America (CUA) in Washington, D.C.
Grabowski will speak on virtue at the upcoming World Meeting of Families in Philadelphia, when the Holy Father visits in September. He has taught moral theology at CUA since 1991, was appointed with his wife to the Pontifical Council for the Family by Pope Benedict XVI, and was recently chosen by Pope Francis to be part of the Synod on the Family in October.
"Education in a Catholic sense always has to be about more than passing on information, it has to be about formation of the person in the life of faith in the life of the Christian community," said Grabowski. "That means we have to be concerned about how are we forming people in virtue and not simply giving them information and preparing them for careers."
CUA Promotes Marriage, Family Life in Advance of Pope's Visit
When Pope Francis visits The Catholic University of America (CUA) in Washington, D.C., next month on his way to the World Meeting of Families, he will find a university striving like other faithful colleges to teach Catholic wisdom about marriage and sexuality in the aftermath of the Supreme Court decision in Obergefell v. Hodges and confronted by a highly secular society that rejects Catholic values.
Father Jude DeAngelo, OFM, chaplain and director of campus ministry at CUA, spoke to The Cardinal Newman Society and discussed the importance of the University's outreach to students who may be confused in today's society.
Fr. DeAngelo said that the social issues raised by the Supreme Court decision "are best addressed by the life-giving message of the Gospel through our preaching" and personal ministry to students. "Our chaplains and campus ministers seek out students who have rejected the Church's teaching and practice for any reason and try to establish supportive relationships," said Fr. DeAngelo.
Catholic University of America to Welcome Pope to Campus for Third Time
Next month, the Holy Father will come to the nation's capital to celebrate Mass at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception adjacent to The Catholic University of America (CUA). This is the third time that the University has had the privilege of welcoming a pope.
"We are overjoyed that Pope Francis will not only be coming to Washington but will be on the campus of our pontifical University," President Garvey said on CUA's website. "I know that it will be a great thrill for our students, faculty, and staff to see the Holy Father and to know that as he looks out over the congregation during the Mass, he will also be seeing the pathways and buildings that members of our community frequent every day on their way to and from class."
Pope Francis' impending visit marks an ideal opportunity to reflect on the last papal visit to the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception. In 2008, Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI visited CUA and presented an address to administrators and educators on the importance of Catholic education.
Academia Desperately Needs Faithful Catholic Teaching, Argues Acclaimed Sociologist
The academic world needs faithful Catholic teaching now more than ever, especially as colleges become firmly entrenched in mainstream secularization, Father Paul Sullins recently told The Cardinal Newman Society. This October, Fr. Sullins will receive an award for his contributions to social science at the Society of Catholic Social Scientists' (SCSS) annual conference, which shares and produces faithful Catholic scholarship to evangelize the culture.
"The Catholic academy today is largely secular, with only a nominal connection to the Catholic faith, with the result that serious, faithful Catholic professors often feel isolated and face significant professional and institutional headwinds in their careers," Fr. Sullins, who is an
professor of sociology at The Catholic University of America, explained.
This year, the conference will be held at Newman Guide-recommended Franciscan University of Steubenville, which is also the home turf of the SCSS. "Our purpose is to bring Catholic scholarship and social science to the cause of evangelization," Dr. Stephen Krason, president of the SCSS and political science and legal studies professor at Franciscan University, told the Newman Society.
Late Cardinal Played Key Role in Catholic Ed. in Lead-up to Ex corde Ecclesiae
Cardinal William Baum, one of the principal players in Pope St. John Paul II's constitution on Catholic higher education, Ex corde Ecclesiae, has passed away at the age of 88 after a long illness, according to Catholic News Service. He died on July 23 in Washington, D.C., at a residence run by the Little Sisters of the Poor.
"Cardinal Baum served as the head of the Congregation for Catholic Education during some of the most pivotal years," said Cardinal Newman Society President Patrick Reilly. "Ex corde Ecclesiae provided Catholic colleges, for the first time, with clear guidelines for maintaining Catholic identity. Even though it continues to challenge the practices at many Catholic institutions, a cadre of faithful Catholic institutions is setting a new standard for Catholic higher education by putting
Ex corde
into practice."
Cardinal Baum, who served as the archbishop of Washington, D.C., from 1973 to 1980, died just weeks short of
Ex corde
's 25th anniversary. A cardinal for more than 39 years—the longest tenure of any cardinal in U.S. history—he also served as prefect of the Congregation for Catholic Education from 1980 to 1990, the year Ex corde was promulgated, and then head of the Apostolic Penitentiary until he retired in 2001.
Fidelity's Triumph over Dissent: Remembering the 'Coup at Catholic University'
Students should graduate from Catholic colleges more in love with the Church and the faith than when they first arrived, encouraged Catholic University of America (CUA) President John Garvey. In interviews with The Cardinal Newman Society, Garvey and author Father Peter Mitchell discussed how Catholic colleges lost sight of this fact in the late 1960s, and how Catholic identity is being regained.
Fr. Peter Mitchell's book,
The Coup at Catholic University: The 1968 Revolution in American Catholic Institution
s, details the dramatic events that took place at CUA, the nation's flagship Catholic university, and the unfortunate precedent it set for other Catholic colleges in America during that time. However, in recent years, CUA has returned to its roots and re-strengthened its Catholic identity in many meaningful ways.
"I grew up realizing that there was a lot of dissent in the way the Church's teaching was taught at a lot of Catholic colleges," Fr. Mitchell told the Newman Society. The book, he said, was an attempt to uncover that trail and discover what led to the overwhelming dissent still prevalent in so many of today's Catholic colleges.
CUA President Teaches Catholic Responsibility to Protect Religious Freedom
Everyone has a role to play in the continued fight to protect religious freedom, says John Garvey, president of The Catholic University of America (CUA) in Washington, D.C., and author of a new teaching aid for Catholic educators to discuss the crucial issues of our time.
Garvey was invited by the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) to develop the resource, titled "Religious Liberty and the Practice of Charity," possibly because he has been so regularly involved in matters of religious freedom during his time at CUA, he said.
The USCCB has promoted the teaching aid in advance of Catechetical Sunday, which will be celebrated on September 20. It is a time when U.S. Catholic churches recognize and commission those in the community who will serve as catechists. According to the USCCB, the day also allows Catholics "to reflect on the role that each person plays, by virtue of Baptism, in handing on the faith and being a witness to the Gospel."
"Religious freedom is only important in a country where religion is important," said Garvey, encouraging Catholics not to shy away from defending and witnessing to their faith and morals. All Catholics—especially those involved in education—must find their role in protecting religious freedom if they truly see their faith as important, he said. "The freedom to do that will be important to us because knowing and loving and serving God is important to us, and it is not the business of the government to interfere with our efforts to do that."
Catholic Education 'Going to Win' HHS Mandate Suits, Predicts Becket Fund Attorney
All the evidence suggests that Catholic schools and colleges are going to win their challenges to the Obama administration's "HHS mandate," attorney Mark Rienzi of the Becket Fund for Religious Liberty told The Cardinal Newman Society.
In a summary of lawsuits compiled by the Newman Society with information from the Becket Fund, at least 22 Catholic schools and 11 Catholic colleges have challenged the mandate in federal courts. Two of the schools— Pius X Catholic High School in Lincoln, Neb., and Rhodora J. Donahue Academy in Ave Maria, Fla.—are on the Newman Society's Catholic Education Honor Roll of faithful Catholic high schools.
Eight of the colleges are recommended in the Newman Guide, including Aquinas College in Nashville, Tenn.; Ave Maria University in Ave Maria, Fla.; Belmont Abbey College in Belmont, N.C.; The Catholic University of America in Washington, D.C.; Franciscan University of Steubenville, Ohio; Thomas Aquinas College in Santa Paula, Cal.; University of Dallas, Tex.; and Wyoming Catholic College in Lander, Wyo.
Winning permanent injunctions against enforcement of the HHS mandate is critical to the protection of Catholic schools and colleges and their ability to faithfully live out their Catholic identity and mission, attested Rienzi, who is also an assistant professor at The Catholic University of America's Columbus School of Law. Under the current form of the HHS mandate, most Catholic institutions would be forced to facilitate employee access to full insurance coverage for sterilization and contraceptives, including some that cause abortion. If schools and colleges are not granted relief from the HHS mandate, they will be subjected to severe fines for not participating.
Status of Catholic Education Challenges to HHS Mandate
As of July 2015, at least 33 Catholic institutions have filed suits challenging the Obama administration's "HHS mandate," requiring employer coverage of sterilization and contraceptives (including some that cause abortion) in employee health plans.
In a summary of lawsuits compiled by the Newman Society with information from the Becket Fund, at least 22 Catholic schools and 11 Catholic colleges have challenged the mandate in federal courts. Two of the schools— Pius X Catholic High School in Lincoln, Neb., and Rhodora J. Donahue Academy in Ave Maria, Fla.—are on the Newman Society's Catholic Education Honor Roll of faithful Catholic high schools.
Eight of the colleges are recommended in the Newman Guide, including Aquinas College in Nashville, Tenn.; Ave Maria University in Ave Maria, Fla.; Belmont Abbey College in Belmont, N.C.; The Catholic University of America in Washington, D.C.; Franciscan University of Steubenville, Ohio; Thomas Aquinas College in Santa Paula, Cal.; University of Dallas, Tex.; and Wyoming Catholic College in Lander, Wyo.
New CUA Provost Stresses Faithful Catholic Hiring for Universities
It is imperative for Catholic universities to hire a majority of faithful faculty in order to properly transmit the faith to students, said The Catholic University of America's (CUA) new provost, Dr. Andrew Abela, to The Cardinal Newman Society in an exclusive interview.
Dr. Abela spoke to the Newman Society about his new position and his perspective on faithful hiring at Catholic institutions. "We do expect our faculty to support the mission of the University to discover and impart the truth through excellence in teaching and research, faithful to the teachings of Christ and the Church," said Abela.
"It's important to hire faithful Catholic faculty because we have, as a Catholic university, a certain view of reality laid out in the Apostles' and Nicene-Constantinopolitan Creeds," he explained. "We promote this view of the world by hiring professors who share it."
House Targets D.C. Funding to Prevent Violation of Religious Freedom
The U.S. House Appropriations Committee voted Wednesday to block a District of Columbia law which violates religious freedom, an action that is both necessary and commendable, according to Cardinal Newman Society President Patrick Reilly.
The Reproductive Health Non-Discrimination Amendment Act (RHNDA), signed into law by D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser on January 23, may force religious schools, colleges and other organizations to employ people who favor abortion and to provide coverage for elective abortions in their employee health plans, regardless of their religious objections. Despite attempts in the House to block RHNDA in April, Senate leaders failed to act and the provision officially became law on May 2.
New attempts are now being made in the House to fight the law in the appropriations process, which would prevent local or federal funds from being used to enforce the law, but would not in fact repeal it. Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton of the District of Columbia said she will oppose the appropriations amendment on the House floor, and it must get Senate approval.
"I applaud those who have stood tall to try and block RHNDA, which violates our constitutional right to religious freedom, not just for those in Catholic education but for all who have deeply held religious beliefs," said Reilly. "Everyone must do their part to defend religious freedom or risk losing our ability to faithfully hand on the Catholic faith without compromise."
Bishop Dewane: Families Have 'Right to Know' Which Theology Professors Have Mandatum
If a Catholic college cannot assure that its theology professors are imparting the truths of the faith, then families should look to more faithful Catholic institutions, suggested Bishop Frank Dewane of Venice, Fla., in an interview with The Cardinal Newman Society.
Sound theology is the heart of Catholic higher education; it helps students direct their learning, explore the beauty of the faith and better understand their relationship with God and the Church. Therefore the Church provides the academic mandatum, an acknowledgment by the local bishop of a "professor's commitment and responsibility to teach authentic Catholic doctrine and to refrain from putting forth as Catholic teaching anything contrary to the Church's magisterium," according to the U.S. bishops' guidelines.
Ex corde Ecclesiae
, the Vatican's constitution on Catholic universities, Bishop Dewane noted that professors who have obtained the mandatum help Catholic colleges fulfill their mission. "It says that Catholicism is present and operative at such institutions. More profoundly, the individual professor evidences that desire to teach in communion, to express what the teachings of the Church are," he said.
Catholic Students Prepare for Business Careers, Vocations at Unique Workshop
With the conviction that a business career can be an important and valuable vocation rooted in Catholic social teaching, the Catholic University of America's School of Business and Economics and The Cardinal Newman Society co-hosted a "Catholic Business Career Discernment Day" for Catholic college students on May 11.
Students interested in pursuing careers in business were given a chance to hone their networking skills, speak to successful businesspeople, and learn how a business career can be pursued in a faithful Catholic manner. The workshop was attended by students from Ave Maria University, Belmont Abbey College, Catholic University of America (CUA), the College of the Holy Cross, Franciscan University of Steubenville, Thomas Aquinas College, and the Thomas More College of Liberal Arts.
Newman Society President Patrick Reilly told participants that CUA's business school was a perfect host and organizer of the event, because of its unique synthesis of faith and business skills, especially in its
Master of Science in Business Analysis
(MSBA) program for students who did not major in business as undergraduates
Congress to Vote on Law that 'Takes Away Our Right in Catholic Schools' to Teach Faith
Down to the wire—and despite indications last week from Republican leadership aides that there were no plans to schedule a vote to overturn the District of Columbia's Reproductive Health Non-Discrimination Act (RHNDA)—a floor vote has been scheduled Friday on House Joint Resolution 43, according to the D.C. Catholic Conference. Debate is scheduled to begin Thursday, April 30.
"If RHNDA becomes law, then it takes away our right in Catholic schools to control our message and to control what we teach our children," said Tom Burnford, education secretary for the Archdiocese of Washington, in an interview today with The Cardinal Newman Society. "Catholic schools would be obliged to keep teachers that sow confusion amongst their students."
RHNDA will go into effect after May 2, if Congress does not act to stop it. House Joint Resolution 43, sponsored by pro-life Congresswoman Diane Black, was reportedly held back by Republican leaders but then was scheduled for a vote today after conservative members of the House Freedom Caucus demanded action.
Liberal Arts Not Obstacle for Catholic Students Seeking Business Careers, Experts Argue
Catholic students with a background in the liberal arts are well-suited to lead successful careers in business, even as they continue to live out their faith, two prominent educators told The Cardinal Newman Society in interviews this week.
Sometimes Catholic students who have immersed themselves in the truth, beauty and goodness of the liberal arts can discount business as a career, or even look down on the practical realities of the private sector. But they might be mistaken on both accounts, educators say.
Catholics can live out their vocations in the world of business "by applying the principles of solidarity, subsidiarity and respect for human dignity to their everyday decision making," Stewart McHie, director of the Master of Science of Business Analysis (MSBA) program at The Catholic University of America (CUA) in Washington, D.C., told the Newman Society.
Dr. Andrew Abela, dean of the School of Business at CUA and an expert in business ethics, concurs that Catholic values are directly applicable to a career in business. "All of business, including accounting and finance, is properly understood to be oriented to serving the human person, whether that person be customer, employee, supplier, investor or neighbor," he said.
Prominent CEO Carolyn Woo Speaks Out for Faithful Catholic Education
"When salt loses its flavor, what does it become?"
That's the question that Dr. Carolyn Woo asks of Catholic colleges, echoing Christ's warning to believers who allow their faith to become stale. Woo isn't one of them. Recently, she has had all the zeal of an apostle for faithful Catholic education.
The accomplished educator and nonprofit leader took to the pages of
America magazine
a few weeks ago to urge the University of Notre Dame to retain its theology requirements for undergraduates, which may be threatened by proposals under consideration as part of the University's 10-year curriculum review.
"To form leaders of faith, to be the places where the Church does her thinking, to fight against the caricature of God proposed by our secular culture, Catholic universities must offer more than 'Theology Lite,'" Woo wrote. "In all the efforts to define learning goals for a Catholic university, how about 'to know God' as a starter?"
CUA's Rome Expansion, Emphasis on Catholic Identity Draws Praise from Cardinal Pell
Vatican official Cardinal George Pell recently praised the collaborative efforts between The Catholic University of America (CUA) in Washington, D.C., and the Australian Catholic University (ACU), as the institutions prepare to open a joint study-abroad center in Rome, according to the National Catholic Register. The Center will reportedly help CUA expand its study abroad program and encourage a true understanding of Catholic identity and education.
The three-continent partnership between the Universities, which The Cardinal Newman Society reported in January, created The Rome Center of The Catholic University of America and the Australian Catholic University, an institution "dedicated to Catholic education," the Register reported.
Studying in Rome can be immensely significant in the formation of students as "Rome has much to offer, humanly and religiously," Cardinal Pell, a former ACU board of trustees chairman and current prefect of the Vatican's Secretariat of Economy, reportedly stated. "I wish the organizers every success for the years ahead. It is another fine example of American-Australian cooperation."
'Right Thing to Do': Sens. Cruz, Lankford Make Last-Ditch Effort to Protect D.C. Religious Schools
With only three weeks remaining for Congress to overturn two Washington, D.C., laws that violate the religious freedom of Catholic schools and colleges—as well as other religious and pro-life organizations—Senators Ted Cruz of Texas and James Lankford of Oklahoma have done the "right thing" by introducing joint resolutions this week, said The Cardinal Newman Society's Bob Laird.
The District's Reproductive Health Non-Discrimination Amendment Act (RHNDA) and the Human Rights Amendment Act (HRAA) were signed into law by D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser in January, despite significant concerns by The Cardinal Newman Society, The Catholic University of America, the D.C. Catholic Conference, and Washington Cardinal Donald Wuerl. Several other D.C.-based organizations—both religious and pro-life—have called on Congress to protect their constitutional rights to religious practice and free speech.
Catholic Univ. Summer Programs Give High School Students Jumpstart for College
The summer experience is built to allow students to participate in CUA's engineering, drama, or architecture programs, get a taste for college life, and enjoy recreational activities in the nation's capital.
Marian Expert to Headline Catholic University's Blessed Virgin Mary Art Conference
Co-sponsored by the National Museum of Women in the Arts (NMWA), the event will allow students to discuss and explore the influence that the Blessed Virgin Mary has had throughout history.
Cardinal Edward Egan, Former Archbishop of New York, Passes Away at 82
The Archdiocese of New York recently announced that Cardinal Edward Egan, Archbishop Emeritus of New York, passed away on March 5 at the age of 82. Cardinal Egan played a significant role in and was a constant supporter of Catholic education.
Catholic Univ. Eagerly Awaiting Lecture from Alumnus Cardinal Tagle
Cardinal Tagle will speak on the 50th anniversary of
Gaudium et Spes
, the Pastoral Constitution on the Church in the Modern World, on March 2. The lecture is sponsored by the School of Theology and Religious Studies.
Celebration Honoring CUA-Grad Archbishop Sheen to Draw Students Closer to the Saints
Sister Maria Frassati Jakupcak, co-chair of Sheen Legacy Committee at CUA, related that the University chose to celebrate Archbishop Sheen this semester because this March marks the 75th anniversary of his first appearance on television.
CUA, Washington Archdiocese Join USCCB Urging Congress to Protect Religious Freedom
The Catholic University of America and the Archdiocese of Washington have joined the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops in sending a letter to Congress asking legislators to disapprove two recently passed laws in Washington, D.C., that attack religious freedom.
Catholic U. President to Co-Lead Event on 'Calling of Faith-Based Universities'
Universities rooted in traditions of faith are apt at determining their purposes, President John Garvey argued, according to CUA.
Business Students at CUA to Study Compatibility of Capitalism with Catholic Teaching
A new program at The Catholic University of America's School of Business that seeks to integrate Catholic social doctrine and business practices will focus on exploring the "compatibility of capitalism and Catholicism," Timothy Busch wrote in
The Wall Street Journal
Teachers Can Awaken Students to Love of Christ, Says Homilist at Annual CUA Mass
The Catholic University of America (CUA) in Washington, D.C., recently held its annual community-wide Mass in honor of St. Thomas Aquinas and in celebration of National Catholic Schools Week, the University announced.
Mayor Signs Coercive Bills Damaging Religious Freedom of D.C. Catholic Schools, Colleges
District of Columbia Mayor Muriel Bowser has signed into law two bills that will severely damage the religious freedom of Catholic educational institutions and organizations in the nation's capital.
Big Boost for Catholic Univ. Business School Dedicated to Integrating Catholic Teaching
"This new $3 million grant puts our school far along the path of creating a cadre of faculty dedicated to research exploring how we can make business and economics more humane," Andrew Abela, dean of the School of Business and Economics, said.
Thousands of Students from Faithful Catholic Colleges to Attend 2015 March for Life
Students and community members from the faithful Catholic colleges and universities recommended in The Newman Guide—about 3,000 of them, according to estimates—are traveling to Washington, D.C., this week to participate in the 42nd annual March for Life.
Theology Lectures Set to Begin for CUA's Marian Art Exhibit in Washington, D.C.
Over the course of the spring semester, CUA faculty and students will explore the exhibit's themes during presentations and lectures on the Blessed Virgin.
Catholic Universities Aim to Set Campus Records for Community Service
Students from The Catholic University of America and Walsh University will commemorate Martin Luther King Jr. Day with record numbers of students, faculty, and staff members spending their time volunteering at a variety of locations around their respective campuses.
Catholic University Announces Joint Campus in Rome with Australian Catholic University
The Catholic University of America and the Australian Catholic University recently formed a partnership to establish a new joint Rome Center, according to a CUA news release. The new campus will be an extension of CUA's mission, the University reported.
Catholic Colleges Must Launch 'Revolution of Love of God' to Protect Religious Freedom
While the continuing attacks on the religious freedom of Catholic institutions can be traced back to a failure by believers to witness to the Faith, students formed by faithful Catholic university education have an opportunity to turn things around, argues Kathryn Lopez.
D.C. Legislation Jeopardizing Religious Freedom Places Church 'at a Crossroad'
The unanimous approval of two bills jeopardizing the religious freedom of The Catholic University of America and Catholic institutions in D.C. has effectively placed the Church and its associated institutions "at a crossroad," remarked Robert Laird, in a recent Crisis Magazine piece.
Former CUA President Bishop O'Connell Recovering from Amputation Surgery
Bishop David O'Connell of the Trenton Diocese, who has devoted a great deal of his priesthood to Catholic higher education, is recovering from a surgery which required the amputation of his foot, ankle and part of his lower leg, according to
Catholic Sentinel
Catholic Universities Receive 'Highest Recognition' in Recent Community Service Honor Roll
The Catholic University of America, Mount St. Mary's University, and Walsh University received the "highest federal recognition" for their "commitment to community, service-learning, and civic engagement."
Catholic University of America Launches New 'Honoring Mary' Website
The Catholic University of America in Washington, D.C., has launched a new website titled "Honoring Mary" that supplies information on the many events being held to complement the University's "Picturing Mary: Woman, Mother, Idea" exhibit.
Dr. William May Overcame Dissent to Become Leading Pro-Life Bioethicist
The late theologian Dr. William May's short-lived dissent led to his hiring in 1971 by The Catholic University of America where he went on to attain great influence as a leading pro-life bioethicist, according to a recent piece by Connie Marshner at
Human Life Review
Pro-Life Publication at Catholic U. Named a Best Journal
A pro-life academic journal, published by students at The Catholic University of America (CUA) in Washington, D.C., was recently recognized by an award from the Intercollegiate Studies Institute and the Collegiate Network.
Aquinas College Conference to Examine Family in Church and Society
Aquinas College in Nashville, Tenn., will host the ninth annual St. Thomas Aquinas Forum on the "role of family in the Church, in society, and in God's plan from the beginning," the College recently announced. The Forum will take place from February 13 – 14, 2015.
Esteemed Theologian Dr. William May Dies
The Culture of Life Foundation recently announced the passing of theologian Dr. William May. May was in critical condition following complications arising from an infection, and died on the morning of Saturday, December 13.
Prayers Needed for Dr. William May, Who Is in Critical Condition
Catholic theologian Dr. William May is in critical condition following complications arising from an infection, the Culture of Life Foundation has reported. Culture of Life described May, who is 87, as "very weak," but assured that he was surrounded by his wife, Patricia, his family and friends.
Students Joyfully Await Birth of Christ at Faithful Catholic Colleges
Throughout the month of December, institutions recommended in The Newman Guide are offering students opportunities to celebrate Advent and prepare for Christmas before returning home at the end of the semester.
Catholic Intellectual Tradition Is 'Greatest Gift' Catholic Colleges Can Give Students, Says CUA President
What happens in the classroom concerning literature, art, music, and other subjects, in addition to ecclesiastical studies, must attend to the Catholic intellectual tradition, he remarked.
Catholic Univ. to Hold Annual Christmas Concert to Support 'Poorest of the Poor' in Holy Land
The Catholic University of America will hold its 25th annual Christmas Concert for Charity this weekend at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception, the University announced. Proceeds will be collected for the Holy Family Hospital of Bethlehem Foundation.
Scott Hahn Recommends Graduate Programs in Theology
Dr. Scott Hahn recently spoke with The Cardinal Newman Society about his recommendations and advice for students considering an advanced degree in theology.
Court Rules against TAC, CUA Challenge to HHS Mandate
"The ruling still puts Catholic University and similar institutions on a lower constitutional footing than houses of worship," Lawrence Morris, CUA general counsel, told The Cardinal Newman Society.
Students Have Rave Reviews for Newman Guide-Recommended Catholic Colleges
Students from colleges recommended in
The Newman Guide
recently appeared as guests on the Ave Maria Radio program "Mast Appeal." The Society helped to coordinate interviews to give students the opportunity to share their experiences attending faithful Catholic colleges.
Cardinal Müller Speaks on Dynamic between Theology, Evangelization at CUA
Cardinal Gerhard Müller recently spoke at The Catholic University of America on how theology can be a means of evangelization.
Catholic Univ. Teams with Museum, Presents 'Mary's Profound Cultural Impact' Exhibit
The Catholic University of America and the National Museum of Women in the Arts have collaborated to display
Picturing Mary: Woman, Mother, Idea
, an exhibit featuring paintings, sculptures, and textiles from Baroque and Renaissance artists such as Michelangelo, Titian, and Caravaggio.
Catholic University of America President Emphasizes Commitment to Catholic Identity
President John Garvey of The Catholic University of America (CUA) recently talked about the ways in which CUA maintains its Catholic identity in an interview with America magazine.
Author Explains How Porn Use Cripples Attempts to Educate Young Men
A recent piece at Crisis Magazine warns about the dangerous effects of pornography exposure to boys and how it can significantly damage their education.
Love and Fidelity Network to Host National Conference on Sexuality, Integrity, and the University
The Love and Fidelity Network will hold their annual conference, focused on inculcating an authentic understanding of sexuality and relationships, at Princeton University. Nationally recognized professors will be speaking at the conference.
Author Explains New Sacred Music Book, Importance for Catholic Education
The Cardinal Newman Society recently conducted an interview with Dr. Peter Kwasniewski, professor of theology and philosophy at Wyoming Catholic College, about his new book of sacred music compositions and its implications for Catholic education and the Church at large.
Religious Freedom at Catholic Institutions May Be Threatened after D.C. Bills Pass First Vote
Two controversial bills passed their first reading and vote as part of the D.C. Council Consent Agenda on Tuesday, Oct. 28. The final passage of the bills may seriously violate the religious freedom of Catholic educational institutions in the city.
Msgr. Lorenzo Albacete, Co-Founder of JP II Institute, Dies at Age 73
After earning his degree in space science and applied physics followed by a master's degree in sacred theology from The Catholic University of America, Msgr. Albacete was ordained for the Archdiocese of Washington.
Catholic Educators Appeal to Obama Administration for Relief from HHS Mandate
Today a coalition including The Cardinal Newman Society, leaders of Catholic schools and colleges, and the expert attorneys of the Alliance Defending Freedom told the Obama administration that its latest rule still "directly violates the religious liberty of organizations and individuals."
Technology Presents Challenges to Virtuous Living on Campus, Says Theologian
With technology more accessible than ever on college campuses, young people today face significantly difficult challenges in avoiding inappropriate material and focusing on their studies.
New Latin American Studies Certificate Supports Catholic Identity at CUA
The Catholic University of America in Washington, D.C., is offering a new certificate program in Latin American and Latino Studies. According to the University report, the program is of great import for CUA's Catholic identity due to the growing significance of Latin America in the Church.
Newman Society, Catholic Leaders Fight Repeal of Religious Protections in Nation's Capital
The Newman Society joined Catholic University and the D.C. Catholic Conference in warning the D.C. Council that a proposal to repeal religious protections would violate the religious freedom of Catholic schools and colleges.
Campuses Need to Resolve Sexual Assault and Casual Sex Problem, Say Catholic College Leaders
Programs set up to prevent sexual assault on campus are important, but universities should also be addressing the wider problem of students feeling pressured to engage in heavy drinking and casual sex, suggested Catholic college leaders in a recent National Catholic Register article.
Catholic University Cancels Student Event Due to Concerns over Advocacy
The Catholic University of America recently canceled a student group's viewing of the movie "Milk" after the administration learned that the event was intended to kickoff "LGBT Awareness Month."
John Garvey Reappointed as President of Catholic University of America
After a recent board of trustees meeting, John Garvey was unanimously reappointed as president of The Catholic University of America (CUA), according to The Tower. Garvey's initial five-year appointment as the 15th president of CUA was due to expire in June 2015.
Scholars Write to Pope Francis, Hope to Turn Marriage Crisis 'On Its Head'
The letter comes in anticipation of the upcoming Synod on the Family, and hopes to address the growing concerns surrounding marriage related issues: pornography, "no fault divorce," cohabitation before marriage, and more.
Catholic Colleges Are Working to Address Binge Drinking on Campus
Binge drinking is a problem on college and university campuses around the country, and a recent
Arlington Catholic Herald
article discusses what some Catholic colleges are doing to remedy the situation.
Colleges in Newman Guide Rank Well with U.S. News and World Report
Colleges recommended in The Newman Guide ranked well in the U.S. News and World Report's 2015 edition of Best Colleges.
Colleges Recommended in Newman Guide Comment on HHS Mandate Accommodation
Several Catholic colleges and universities recommended in The Newman Guide have issued press releases and statements commenting on the Obama administration's recent update to the HHS mandate accommodation.
Mount St. Mary's U., Catholic University Form New Law Program Partnership
Two Newman Guide-recommended universities—Mount St. Mary's University in Emmitsburg, Md., and The Catholic University of America in Washington, D.C.—recently formed a partnership that will allow students to earn both a bachelor's and a law degree in six years.
Washington Monthly Features Colleges Recommended in Newman Guide
Washington Monthly recently released its rankings of four-year colleges and universities across the nation. This year's 2014 college guide included many colleges and universities recommend in The Newman Guide.
Bishops Plan Renewed Working Group on Ex corde Ecclesiae
The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops Committee on Catholic Education is in the process of identifying and inviting Catholic college presidents and bishops to discuss topics of Catholic education in America in a new working group.
New Catholic Charities Senior VP Explains How CUA Prepared Him for Job
In his new position, Corbin said he sees how all his studies and experiences are coming together as a culmination of years of preparation." This is incredible," he said, "this is what I've been training for or hoping to do and I'm thrilled to be part of it."
Catholic Colleges in Newman Guide Make the Cut with Princeton Review
The Catholic University of America in Washington, D.C., Thomas Aquinas College in Santa Paula, Calif., and University of Dallas in Irving, Tex., were ranked among the top 16 percent of four year colleges in the United States.
Forbes List Includes Catholic Colleges Recommended in Newman Guide
Four Catholic colleges recommended in The Newman Guide for their strong Catholic identity were recently recognized by Forbes Magazine as 2014 Top Colleges.
Catholic University Affirms Policy Respecting Catholic Sexual Teaching
"Our teaching, of course, is that that relationship [should] be a product of exclusive love between two married people," said Lawrence J. Morris, the university's general counsel and a retired Army colonel.
Catholic University of America Profs Win Pro-Life Victories at Supreme Court
In recent weeks, law professors at The Catholic University of America's Columbus School of Law have played major roles in three victories at the U.S. Supreme Court.
U.S. Cardinals Raise $2 Million for Catholic University of America Scholarships
Eight U.S. Cardinals and 750 guests recently gathered for the 25th annual "American Cardinals Dinner" at the Waldorf Astoria Hotel in New York City to raise scholarship money for Catholic University of America students.
CUA President: Popular Culture Still Views Some Things as Sacred
Catholic University of America President John Garvey argued that the "vigorous community reaction to the 'black mass' can provide us with some consolation."
NFL Star Philip Rivers Tells Catholic University Grads to Never Give Up
Addressing members of the class of 2014 from the steps of the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in Washington, D.C., Rivers said that, "No matter where one is on his or her faith journey, it is fitting to say
Nunc Coepi
Register Radio Zeros in on Good and Bad in Catholic Commencements
"It seems that we are regressing," lamented Jeanette De Melo. "We have twenty, what I would say 'poor choices' this year, as opposed to only six last year."
TV Segment on Catholic School's Classical Curriculum Wins News Award
A few years ago, Saint Jerome Academy in Hyattsville, Md., reportedly faced "declining enrollment and funding," at which time it switched to a Catholic classical curriculum, according to the report done by EWTN's Wyatt Goolsby.
Walsh Univ. Honors Member of USCCB Justice and Peace Committee at Graduation
Walsh University in North Canton, Ohio, honored its commencement speaker Dr. Maryann Cusimano Love, Catholic University of America politics professor, at graduation ceremonies on May 4.
Former Swiss Guard, CUA Professor Attended Papal Canonizations as Pilgrim
"The coolest thing about this pilgrimage is that we know a saint," Andreas Widmer said. "Pope John Paul II was a normal person to me. He was my boss. To go to the canonization of someone you know is really amazing."
Catholic Business School Leaders Collaborate to Prepare Ethical Graduates
"Ethics cannot be trivialized as the 'stepchild' of the business schools," Dr. Simms told The Cardinal Newman Society. "It must be placed front and center as an anchor for all the other functional departments."
CUA Students Explain Pro-Life Motivation Following Archbishop Lori Lecture
"I hope the take-away for most people is, we need to look at the teachings of our popes and bishops, especially John Paul II's
Gospel of Life
. We need to really take that to heart, and go forth and evangelize."
Supreme Court Denies Early Review of Some Lawsuits against HHS Mandate
The cases will continue in the Court of Appeals in the Washington D.C. Circuit and the option of either the plaintiffs or defendants appealing the federal court's decision is still available.
Catholic Univ. of America Knights of Columbus Hosts Archbishop Lori
Archbishop Lori of Baltimore will speak on "What it Means to be Pro-Life in Today's Society" on April 1 at The Catholic University of America in Washington, D.C.
Eucharistic Miracles Exhibit Continuing Tour of Catholic Colleges, High Schools
This semester, the Vatican International "Eucharistic Miracles of the World" exhibit will make a circuit around the continental United States, courtesy of The Cardinal Newman Society.
Catholic Univ. of America Professors Release 'Catechism for Business'
"The social teaching of the Church is based on reason and the natural law, and therefore can be helpful to everyone, not just Catholics," said Andrew Abela in a recent interview.
Summer Programs Offer Taste of College Life, Engineering at Catholic Univ. of America
"Engineering New Frontiers" is a weeklong camp, the "High School Drama Institute" is a two-week program and "Experiences in Architecture" is a three-week workshop.
Author Defends Business Education at Catholic Universities in America Magazine
"There are excesses and abuses in business and in our capitalist society, and Pope Francis has named many of them. There is also nobility, as he reminds us. We need to recognize the differences."
Catholic University Responds to New Evangelization with New Academic Program
The Catholic University of America in Washington, D.C., will offer a new academic program, the Master of Catechesis (M.Cat.), beginning this summer with classes both on-site and online.
Cardinal Wuerl, Catholic U. Prof. Urge President Obama to Defend Religious Freedom
"As you promote religious freedom abroad, please also give attention to preserving the First Amendment freedoms of all Americans here at home," the letter stated.
Univ. of St. Thomas and Catholic Univ. of America Form Engineering Partnership
"The shared values of our two institutions should make transition to the undergraduate engineering program at CUA easier for our cooperative engineering students."
Catholic University of America Chaplain Featured on Catholic TV Network
Fr. Jude DeAngelo says that he and the others involved in campus ministry "go meet" students and serve to "evangelize the next generation."
University of Notre Dame Professors Discuss Authentic Love, Human Person
Peter Casarella and Patrick Deneen, respectively professors of theology and political science at Notre Dame, reportedly spoke alongside David Schindler, the dean emeritus of the John Paul II Institute for Marriage and Family.
Catholic Univ. of America Announces Pro Football Star as Commencement Speaker
Philip Rivers, a Pro Bowl quarterback for the San Diego Chargers, will address the graduating class and receive an honorary Doctor of Humane Letters degree at CUA's commencement exercises in May.
Catholic College Atmosphere Inspires Works of Charity
Students from three Newman Guide-recommended colleges—The Catholic University of America, John Paul the Great University and Francisca nUniversity of Steubenville—are featured for their initiatives to aid those in need.
College Students Credited as Driving Force in March for Life
Catholic colleges recommended in The Newman Guide are featured for their participation in and efforts surrounding the March for Life in a recent article by
The Catholic News Agency
Filipino Cardinal-Elect Attended Catholic University of America
When Archbishop Quevedo is elevated to the College of Cardinals by Pope Francis on February 22, he will become the 12th living cardinal who has attended The Catholic University of America.
Catholic Colleges to Have Major Presence at March for Life
This year, thousands of students from Catholic colleges and universities across the United States will join the throngs of pro-life people attending the 41st annual March for Life in Washington, D.C., on Wednesday, January 22.
Ave Maria, Catholic Univ. of America 'Best Law Schools for the Devout'
The report indicates that Ave Maria was an easy choice for the number one spot on the list, noting that some law schools on the list "are stark about the relationship" to religion on campus.
Newman Guide Colleges Worth the Cost, Reports EWTN
The Catholic University of America and Christendom College, which are recommended in
The Newman Guide to Choosing a Catholic College
, "aim to stand out from the crowd," said Colleen Carroll Campbell.
The Pope, the CEO and the Catholic Educator
Dressed in a distinctly Renaissance appearance, Widmer protected the Pope as a Swiss Guard. He watched intently as the Pope lived his life in front of him. He eventually decided that "whatever he [Pope John Paul II] has, that's what I want."
Catholic Univ. of America Concert Benefits Charity for Disabled
Last month, The Catholic University of America and the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception held the 24th annual Christmas Concert for Charity, which raised $9,000.
Catholic University, D.C.-Area Schools Win Stay on HHS Mandate
The U.S. Court of Appeals in Washington, in a 2-1 ruling, granted a last-minute request by The Catholic University of America, the Archbishop of Washington and three Catholic schools.
Catholic University of America Will Appeal Ruling on HHS Mandate
The Catholic University of America (CUA) today vowed to appeal a ruling by a D.C. federal judge that the HHS mandate does not impose a substantial burden on its religious freedom, CUA spokesman Victor Nakas told The Cardinal Newman Society today.
Catholic University Responds Forcefully to Politically Motivated Criticism
The faithful Catholic university labeled the protest "an unfortunate effort to manufacture controversy and score political points."
Cardinal Wuerl Leads Catholic University in Prayer to End Global Hunger
Catholic University of America reports that Pope Francis endorsed the campaign to end global hunger, which is sponsored by Caritas Internationalis.
Catholic Universities Receive Top Rankings for Study Abroad Programs
University of Dallas and The Catholic University of America were recently recognized for high undergraduate participation in study abroad programs.
Catholic University, National Shrine to Bestow Award on Supreme Knight
Carl Anderson, supreme knight of the Knights of Columbus, will receive the Patronal Medal from The Catholic University of America and the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception.
CUA Press Is Blessed During University Press Week
On November 15, CUA canon law student Fr. James Bradley used the "Blessing of Printing Offices" from the Roman Ritual to bless the staff, books, and equipment of CUA Press.
Catholic University of America Student Swaps Zucchetti with Pope
"So, the Pope made the driver stop, and he turned around...[he] looked at me, and smiled. It was surreal. My eyes were full of tears because he stopped just for me."
Rector of Holy Trinity Seminary Named Bishop of Fort Worth
This week Pope Francis named Msgr. Michael Olson as the new bishop of the Diocese of Fort Worth, according to
Vatican Information Service
Franciscan U., Catholic U. Ranked Top Colleges for Value by Kiplinger's
"It is an honor to be recognized by Kiplinger's both for our academic excellence and for providing a quality education at a reasonable cost," said Franciscan's vice president of Enrollment Services.
$1.5 Million Grant To Integrate Virtue into Research and Teaching at the Catholic University of America
The grant will allow CUA to host three visiting scholars who will conduct research on principled entrepreneurship and teach in the recently created School of Business and Economics at the university.
Catholic University of America Reaches Out to Philippines with Service, Prayer and Funds
On November 13, the university is celebrating a Mass for the intentions of Philippine people, especially the family and friends of the student body who were affected.
CUA Cuts Ties with Pro-Abortion Social Work Organization
CUA is ending relations with the National Association of Social Workers (NASW) because of its position that social workers should support access to abortions for clients.
Sixth President of Franciscan University to be Installed Tomorrow
Reilly stated, "Fr. Sheridan is the perfect choice to lead Franciscan University into the future, with commitment to both serious academics and strong Catholic identity. We look forward to working closely with him, as we have his predecessors."
Catholic Univ. Welcomes 'Heroic Moral Witness' of Chinese Human Rights Advocate
Chen Guangcheng, the blind Chinese human rights activist, announced at a press conference that he will serve as distinguished visiting fellow of The Catholic University of America.
Marian Renewal Conference Set for the University of Notre Dame
Notre Dame's conference, "Mary On the Eve of the Second Vatican Council," is being held from Oct. 6-8 and is free and open to the public.
Chinese Activist Guangcheng Finds New Home at Catholic Univ. of America
Chen Guangcheng, the blind human-rights activist who escaped China last year after taking refuge in the U.S. Embassy, will be affiliated with The Catholic University of America.
Thomas Aquinas College, Catholic Univ. of America Sue to Stop HHS Mandate
Thomas Aquinas College announced today that it has joined the lawsuit re-filed today by Catholic University of America and the Archdiocese of Washington to halt the HHS insurance mandate
Obama's Education Proposal Ignores Value of Catholic Colleges, Says CUA President
"I'm not sure it's a great idea to have the federal government rate colleges," Garvey reportedly told
The Washington Post
Catholic University President to Receive St. Thomas More Award
Since taking over as president of CUA in 2010, Garvey has taken many steps toward solidifying the University's reputation as faithfully Catholic.
Online Courses Preserve Catholic Mission, Reports National Catholic Register
Catholic colleges, especially faithful ones, face unique obstacles when it comes to offering online degrees, because they are responsible for not only academic growth but spiritual growth.
Faithful Catholic Colleges Included in Princeton's Best 378 Colleges List
Thomas Aquinas College, the University of Dallas, and The Catholic University of America are in the top 15% of the country in terms of offering the best undergraduate education, according to the Princeton Review.
CUA Law Partners with Former Maryland Governor in Clemency for Prisoners Clinic
The clinic will include a workshop for governors and their staffs on the responsibilities of clemency powers and students will prepare pardon applications. Former Maryland Governor Ehrlich, however, was on the advisory board of Republicans for Choice when he ran for governor, according to The Baltimore Sun.
Princeton Review Names Three Catholic Colleges to LGBT Unfriendly List
Many other Christian colleges were also named on the list,making it evident that anything less than promotion of the LGBT lifestyle is seen as "unfriendly."
It's Decision Time for CUA on the HHS Mandate
CUA's lawsuit against the HHS mandate was tossed out of court this year because the Obama admin. had not finalized it, but now the rule is finalized CUA must decide whether or not to renew the court fight.
Religion News Service Posts CUA Student's World Youth Day Article
"In an age when things might at times seem hopeless, it is important for us to be reminded not only of the role we play in the world, but also of the continual presence of the Lord."
Catholic University of America President Strengthens Catholic Identity
The National Catholic Register published a piece recently extolling the many ways which John Garvey increased the Catholic identity of The Catholic University of America since taking over as president.
CUA President Garvey Warns Against Narrow View of Religion
"Worship is a private activity shared within a community of believers. The First Amendment protects the free exercise of religion, though, an idea that comprises many forms of activity motivated by conscientious belief"
Homosexuality Embraced at Catholic Colleges, Report Finds
Homosexual students and culture are gaining acceptance at many Catholic colleges and universities across the United States, according to a report at Religion & Politics.
Catholic University Mourns Passing of 11th President
Edmund Pellegrino, M.D., who served as the President of The Catholic University of America from 1978 to 1982, passed away June 13 at the age of 92.
Catholic University Immerses New Faculty in Catholic Intellectual Tradition
According to the University, while many of the faculty that participated in the conference were not Catholic, they were "interested in how they may contribute to the University's Catholic identity."
CUA's School of Business Dean Talks about Virtue-based Program
Andrew Abela, dean of CUA's new School of Business and Economics, discusses CUA's model for business education.
CUA President Says the Culture On- and Off-Campus Needs Chastity
The Catholic University of America President John Garvey argues that there's no inconsistency between the goals of preventing sexual violence and promoting chastity.
Grand Knight Gets Special Honor at CUA Graduation
At the commencement ceremony on May 18, Catholic University of America President John Garvey presented Timothy R.W. McEvoy with the President's Award, the highest honor presented to a senior graduating from CUA.
CUA Law Professor Shows that Legal Abortion Has Led to the Increase of Infanticide
CUA law professor Mark Rienzi demonstrates that a culture that celebrates abortion as a constitutional right has led to an increase in the murder rates among babies less than a year old.
CUA President Argues Against Commencement Scandals
In a new article in Touchstone Magazine, Catholic University of America President John Garvey works out the arguments against Catholic commencement speakers and honorees who oppose Catholic teachings on key moral issues like abortion.
Cardinal Turkson Discusses Church Teachings on Peace at Catholic University
Catholic University of America in Washington, D.C., recently hosted the "Peacebuilding 2013: Pacem in Terris at 50" conference which examined a range of issues and the Church's teachings about peace.
Medal of Honor Awarded to Holy Catholic University Alumnus-Priest
On Thursday, April 11, President Obama posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor for conspicuous gallantry to Father Emil Kapaun, a U.S. Army chaplain and alumnus of The Catholic University of America in Washington, D.C.
John M. Rist to Deliver 3rd Annual Aquinas Lecture in Philosophy at Ave Maria University
Professor John M. Rist, the Chair of the philosophy department at the Catholic University of America will give the Third Annual Aquinas Lecture today at Ave Maria University.
Judge Dismisses CUA's HHS Challenge on Timing Grounds
Another challenge to the Department of Health and Human Services contraceptive mandate has been dismissed by a federal judge who decided that it's too early to hear the lawsuit
EWTN to Televise Mass from The Catholic University of America
EWTN will reportedly be televising the annual Mass in honor of St. Thomas Aquinas at The Catholic University of America (CUA) in association with the Dominican House of Studies and the National Catholic Education Association (NCEA).
New CUA Business School Rooted in Catholic Teaching
The Catholic University of America announced today the creation of a new School of Business and Economics based on Catholic social doctrine and the natural law.
Canon Law Prof at Catholic University Appointed By Vatican to Investigate Serious Crimes
"It is with deep humility and gratitude that I received the news that the Holy Father is entrusting me with this service to the Church," Fr. Oliver told CNA/EWTN News. "Receiving this assignment during the Year of Faith is inspirational and it is challenging."
CUA Philosophy Prof: "You can't pick and choose in Catholic moral teaching."
"You can't pick and choose in Catholic moral teaching" said John Rist, a philosopher and professor at The Catholic University of America in an interview with Vatican Voices. To do so, he added, "is just cowardly."
CUA Concerned Gay Group Could Turn to Advocacy
Following this month's announcement that The Catholic University of America haddeclined to formally recognize a homosexual student organization on campus, CUA spokesperson Victor Nakas explained the decision as upholding the University's Catholic mission
Catholic University Students Petition to Have Starbucks Removed from Campus
Over 500 students at The Catholic University of America have signed a petition to have Starbucks removed from the campus, citing the coffee giant's financial support of Planned Parenthood and its efforts to overturn traditional marriage.
Priest Recounts His Meeting with Unrecognized Gay Student Group at Catholic U
Fr. Peter Daly, pastor of St. John Vianney parish in Prince Frederick, Md., knows just how to find a sympathetic audience when one wants to protest a decision upholding Catholic morality and identity in the Church.
The Catholic University of America Rejects Gay Student Organization
In the same week that the University of Notre Dame approved of a gay student organization, The Catholic University of America denied official recognition to a gay student organization on campus, reportedly citing a concern that it could become an "advocacy group."
Christmas Concert for Charity at The Catholic University of America
The Catholic University of America and the Benjamin T. Rome School of Music will celebrate the annual Christmas Concert for Charity on Friday, Dec. 7, at 7:30 p.m. in the Great Upper Church of the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception.
New dean named for Catholic U law school
The Catholic University of America's Columbus School of Law has hired a new dean. The National Law Journal is reporting that Daniel Attridge, managing partner of Kirkland & Ellis' Washington office, will take over in July 2013 from acting dean, George Garvey.
'Year of Faith' Celebrated at Faithful Catholic Colleges
Many Catholic colleges and universities are taking part in the "Year of Faith" proclaimed by Pope Benedict XVI, with spiritual and academic activities aimed at strengthening faith on campus, according to a new report published by The Cardinal Newman Society (CNS).
Cardinal Designate Earned Doctorate at Catholic University of America
The Archbishop of Manila, who this week was named a cardinal by Pope Benedict XVI, earned his doctorate at The Catholic University of America. Cardinal-designate Luis Tagle, 55, of Manila, Philippines, was the youngest of six cardinals announced this week by Pope Benedict XVI.
Catholic Families Get Help with Exciting New Edition of The Newman Guide
The Cardinal Newman Society today released the 2012-2013 edition of
The Newman Guide to Choosing a Catholic College
with significant new features, as well as a new companion magazine for Catholic high school students and their parents titled
My Future, My Faith
Cardinal Wuerl, CUA President John Garvey Talk Religious Freedom at G'Town
Speaking at Georgetown University as the keynote speaker for the Catholic Perspectives on Religious Freedom Conference, Cardinal Donald Wuerl recommended Dignitatis Humanae, the Second Vatican Council's "Declaration on Religious Freedom," as a guide to defending the "first freedom," according to The National Catholic Register.
Feminist for Life Lectures Full House at Catholic University of America
The Students for Life at The Catholic University of America hosted the president of Feminists for Life last week, according to the campus newspaper. Serrin M. Foster delivered a lecture called "The Feminist Case Against Abortion" to a packed house in the Karl F. Herzfeld Auditorium in Hannan Hall.
Catholic University Draws Lessons from Religious Persecution Abroad
Religious liberty experts at a conference at The Catholic University of America reminded us that what Americans are experiencing with threats to the First Amendment is only a taste of the religious persecution that continues abroad.
Muslims Enrolling at Catholic Colleges in Growing Numbers
Last year, there was a media firestorm about a complaint filed by a George Washington University Professor against The Catholic University of America alleging discrimination of Muslims at the Catholic college. The complaint stated that crosses and other Christian symbols were offensive to Muslims.
Judge Throws Out Belmont Abbey's HHS Mandate Lawsuit
A U.S. District Court dismissed Belmont Abbey College's lawsuit against the department of Health and Human Service over the contraceptive mandate.
Evangelicals and Catholics Haven't Always Been the Best of Friends But…
American evangelicals and Catholics have not always been the best of friends, writes John Garvey, the president of The Catholic University of America, and Wheaton College President Dr. Philip Ryken in a joint editorial in today's Wall Street Journal. But in recent years...
Evangelical College Joins Catholic University in Lawsuit Against HHS Mandate
First Eastern Catholic Named Dean of Theology, Religious Studies at CUA
Garvey: Six Proofs that Our Religious Liberty Is Threatened
CUA President to Speak About "Mission-Focused Leadership"
The Martyrdom of Eleazar and the HHS Mandate
Religious Liberty in Limelight as Catholic Social Teaching Experts Descend on D.C.
CUA Lawyer: Obama Never Took Seriously Objections to Mandate
CUA President Garvey on HHS Mandate, Catholic Identity, and Roger Williams
CUA President Continues to Lead on Religious Freedom
Catholic Universities to Fight Mandate in Court
Cardinal Dolan's Homerun Commencement Speech on Catholic Identity and Traditional Marriage
Other Notable Commencement Keynote Speakers
Faithful Catholic Colleges Honoring Faithful Catholics
Pope Praying for Catholic University of America as It Marks 125th Anniversary
Dispensing Condoms is God's Will, Says Contraceptive Activist at Catholic University
Creating a Hermitage in the Heart of Northeast D.C.
Catholic University Congratulates Bishop Lori
Gay Student Group Seeks Recognition at CUA
Catholic College President Making Waves
The Paths of Two Catholic College Presidents Diverge
CUA Student Group: "No place for this mandate in a free and just society."
I Hold in My Hand the Names of 20 Catholic Colleges that Cover Contraception
CUA President Garvey Testifies, Accuses HHS of "Political Agenda."
The Audacity of the Obama Administration
And the Award for Most Students at the March for Life Goes to...
Students Protest Cardinal George Appearance
CUA President John Garvey to March for Life
Catholic University Commemorates 125 Years With Commitment to Service
CUA Single-Sex Dorms Ruled Not Discriminatory
Catholic University Student General Assembly Issues 'Bill of Rights'
Appears to conflict with the CUA speakers policy issued last September
Ave Maria Law & CUA Co-Sponsor Conference on Dignity of Women
Celebrating 20th anniversary of John Paul II's Mulieris Dignitatem
Catholic Colleges & CNS Featured in Register Article on Adoration
Newman Guide colleges with Adoration mentioned
CUA Updates Campus Speaker Policy
No candidates may speak on campus during an election season.
Pope Benedict Bestows Prestigious Award on Two CUA Administrators
The Benemerenti Medal was instituted by Pope Gregory XVI in 1832.
CUA President Reflects on 10 Years in Office, Impact of Pope's Speech
Fr. O'Connell: "The unity of reason, faith and service must be very evident here."
Catholic University of America Opens Papal Visit Exhibit
From July 29 through October 19, 2008 The Catholic University of America is commemorating Pope Benedict XVI's historic April 17 visit to the Washington, DC campus with a Papal Exhibit.
CUA Professor Undermines Church on Contraception
A professor at The Catholic University of America (CUA) with a history of undermining the Catholic Church's opposition to contraception has again spoken out publicly in an interview with Canada's National Post, as disclosed by LifeSite News.
Catholic University of America Becomes Part of International Papal Prayer Session
Catholic University of America Becomes Part of International Papal Prayer Session
Breaking News: CUA Reports John Kerry Will Not Speak on Campus
Reports earlier this month indicated that pro-abortion Catholic Senator John Kerry was invited and scheduled to speak at Catholic University.
Catholic Universities Must Attract 'Best in Their Faith'
Catholic universities must "attract to our campuses not only those who are the 'best in their fields' but also 'the best in their faith,'"
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