New Guide Recommends Faithful Catholic Colleges
Entire Contents of Guide Available as a Free Online Resource for Catholic Families.
PrintMANASSAS, Va. (Cardinal Newman Society) - Today The Cardinal Newman Society published a new, second edition of The Newman Guide to Choosing a Catholic College, a free online resource for parents and students seeking a faithful Catholic education.
This comprehensive Guide recommends 21 Catholic colleges and universities in the United States plus eight international, online and unique programs based on the strength of their Catholic identity. In addition, the Guide includes several essays to help families better understand the search for a strong Catholic college.
The culmination of four years of research and hundreds of interviews, this edition of The Newman Guide builds substantially on the successful first edition which was published on All Saints Day in 2007. All told more than 8,000 copies of that edition were distributed to Catholic leaders and families.
“When we published the original Newman Guide in 2007 we did not know what to expect, but we found that families were eagerly searching for help in identifying Catholic colleges that truly embrace their Catholic mission in all facets of campus life,” said Patrick J. Reilly, President of The Cardinal Newman Society and one of the editors of the second edition of the Guide.
“The mission of The Cardinal Newman Society is to help renew Catholic higher education, and we can think of no better way to do that than by offering this edition of The Newman Guide as a book but also as a free online resource. We are doing this so that as many Catholic families as possible are able to learn about the quality academics and faithful campus life available at the recommended colleges,” said Reilly.
Every college or program recommended in the Guide includes a complete profile that examines academics, governance, spiritual life, student activities, and residence life. New additions to this edition’s profiles are a letter to families from each college president as well as information on financial aid packages.
The online version of the college profiles include additional campus pictures and videos, open house and other event details, as well as a form to request admissions or financial aid information directly from the college.
The recommended Catholic colleges are:
• Aquinas College, Nashville, Tenn.
• Ave Maria University, Ave Maria, Fla.
• Belmont Abbey College, Belmont, N.C.
• Benedictine College, Atchison, Kan.
• The Catholic University of America, Washington, D.C.
• Christendom College, Front Royal, Va.
• The College of Saint Thomas More, Fort Worth, Tex.
• DeSales University, Center Valley, Pa.
• Franciscan University of Steubenville, Steubenville, Oh.
• Holy Apostles College & Seminary, Cromwell, Conn.
• John Paul the Great Catholic University, San Diego, Calif.
• Magdalen College, Warner, N.H.
• Mount St. Mary’s University, Emmitsburg, Md.
• Providence College, Providence, R.I.
• St. Gregory’s University, Shawnee, Okla.
• Southern Catholic College, Dawsonville, Ga.
• Thomas Aquinas College, Santa Paula, Calif.
• The Thomas More College of Liberal Arts, Merrimack, N.H.
• University of Dallas, Irving, Tex.
• University of St. Thomas, Houston, Tex.
• Wyoming Catholic College, Lander, Wyo.
A new section in this edition of The Newman Guide recommends international, online and unique Catholic colleges and programs to help provide options to families looking for non-traditional ways to obtain a faithful Catholic education.
The recommended international, online and unique programs are:
• Angelicum Great Books Program, online
• Campion College, Old Toongabbie, Australia
• Catholic Distance University, online
• Our Lady of Corpus Christi, Corpus Christi, Tex.
• Our Lady Seat of Wisdom Academy, Barry’s Bay, Ontario, Canada
• Pontifical University of St. Thomas Aquinas (“the Angelicum”), Rome, Italy
• Redeemer Pacific University, Langley, British Columbia, Canada
• St. Bede’s Hall, Oxford, England
In addition to the recommended college profiles, The Newman Guide includes several essays to help families put the search for a Catholic college in context.
The essays are:
A foreword by Father Benedict Groeschel, C.F.R.,
co-chairman of The Cardinal Newman Society’s National Advisory Board
• “The Status of Catholic Higher Education,” by Patrick J. Reilly,
president of The Cardinal Newman Society
• “Finding God ...
This comprehensive Guide recommends 21 Catholic colleges and universities in the United States plus eight international, online and unique programs based on the strength of their Catholic identity. In addition, the Guide includes several essays to help families better understand the search for a strong Catholic college.
The culmination of four years of research and hundreds of interviews, this edition of The Newman Guide builds substantially on the successful first edition which was published on All Saints Day in 2007. All told more than 8,000 copies of that edition were distributed to Catholic leaders and families.
“When we published the original Newman Guide in 2007 we did not know what to expect, but we found that families were eagerly searching for help in identifying Catholic colleges that truly embrace their Catholic mission in all facets of campus life,” said Patrick J. Reilly, President of The Cardinal Newman Society and one of the editors of the second edition of the Guide.
“The mission of The Cardinal Newman Society is to help renew Catholic higher education, and we can think of no better way to do that than by offering this edition of The Newman Guide as a book but also as a free online resource. We are doing this so that as many Catholic families as possible are able to learn about the quality academics and faithful campus life available at the recommended colleges,” said Reilly.
Every college or program recommended in the Guide includes a complete profile that examines academics, governance, spiritual life, student activities, and residence life. New additions to this edition’s profiles are a letter to families from each college president as well as information on financial aid packages.
The online version of the college profiles include additional campus pictures and videos, open house and other event details, as well as a form to request admissions or financial aid information directly from the college.
The recommended Catholic colleges are:
• Aquinas College, Nashville, Tenn.
• Ave Maria University, Ave Maria, Fla.
• Belmont Abbey College, Belmont, N.C.
• Benedictine College, Atchison, Kan.
• The Catholic University of America, Washington, D.C.
• Christendom College, Front Royal, Va.
• The College of Saint Thomas More, Fort Worth, Tex.
• DeSales University, Center Valley, Pa.
• Franciscan University of Steubenville, Steubenville, Oh.
• Holy Apostles College & Seminary, Cromwell, Conn.
• John Paul the Great Catholic University, San Diego, Calif.
• Magdalen College, Warner, N.H.
• Mount St. Mary’s University, Emmitsburg, Md.
• Providence College, Providence, R.I.
• St. Gregory’s University, Shawnee, Okla.
• Southern Catholic College, Dawsonville, Ga.
• Thomas Aquinas College, Santa Paula, Calif.
• The Thomas More College of Liberal Arts, Merrimack, N.H.
• University of Dallas, Irving, Tex.
• University of St. Thomas, Houston, Tex.
• Wyoming Catholic College, Lander, Wyo.
A new section in this edition of The Newman Guide recommends international, online and unique Catholic colleges and programs to help provide options to families looking for non-traditional ways to obtain a faithful Catholic education.
The recommended international, online and unique programs are:
• Angelicum Great Books Program, online
• Campion College, Old Toongabbie, Australia
• Catholic Distance University, online
• Our Lady of Corpus Christi, Corpus Christi, Tex.
• Our Lady Seat of Wisdom Academy, Barry’s Bay, Ontario, Canada
• Pontifical University of St. Thomas Aquinas (“the Angelicum”), Rome, Italy
• Redeemer Pacific University, Langley, British Columbia, Canada
• St. Bede’s Hall, Oxford, England
In addition to the recommended college profiles, The Newman Guide includes several essays to help families put the search for a Catholic college in context.
The essays are:
A foreword by Father Benedict Groeschel, C.F.R.,
co-chairman of The Cardinal Newman Society’s National Advisory Board
• “The Status of Catholic Higher Education,” by Patrick J. Reilly,
president of The Cardinal Newman Society
• “Finding God ...
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I graduated there in '93 so my info is a bit dated. Duquesne's mission statement includes serving both the Catholic and non-Catholics so it is not going to be as exclusively Catholic as say St. Francis (approximately 35% of their student body are non-Catholic). But they have a vibrant campus ministry and masses are well attended (even the noon weekday ones). You definately know that it is a Catholic institution--they don't in any way hide their Catholic identity-- it feels Catholic. You'll find all types of Catholics--liberal, traditional etc there. In fact their is a pretty vibrant intellectual enviornment there. One where catholic on catholic discussion is carried out in a serious and respectful manner. The theology department is the only department which mandates that faculty themselves are Catholics in good standing. Personally, I left the instituion a much better Catholic than I entered it (for whatever that is worth). But if you are looking for an exclusively Catholic environment, one where mass attendance is required then Duquesne is probably not for you.
Nancy, I know some Protestants and Catholics who go to Duquesne, and from what I have heard they have become increasingly secular since the mid-twentieth century (they used to have required Mass) and it is somewhat pricey as well. I wouldn't discourage anyone from going there since it is a good school, but its important for you son to be aware that they do not seem to continue the tradition of academic faithfulness as well as Vincentian Academy, if he wants to go there.
Does anyone know anything about Duquesne, a Spiritan University in Pittsburgh, PA? My son currently attends their H.S.which I find no fault w/ the Catholic doctrine taught there. He is interested in Duquesne and I'd like to know why they didn't make the list so I can discourage his interest in it. Thanks
Dear JR. PPhelan
You may want to enquire at Cardinal Newman society peacefully of course.
They might have your answer.
I was sadly disappointed to see Quincy University omitted. My son attended there and in my opinion it is one of the best Catholic Schools in the Midwest. Please respond if you can.