New Guide Recommends Faithful Catholic Colleges
on a Catholic Campus,” by Father C. John McCloskey, Ill, a well-known spiritual advisor and college chaplain
• “Why Study Philosophy and Theology,” by Dr. Peter Kreeft,
a well-respected author and professor
• “The Value of a Catholic Education,” by Eileen Cubanski,
founder and executive director of the National Association of
Private, Catholic and Independent Schools
• “Can You Afford a Catholic Education,” by Phil Lenahan,
president of Veritas Financial Ministries and Our Sunday Visitor columnist
• “What’s Catholic About Campus Living,” by Kathryn Lopez,
editor-at-large of National Review Online and a frequent writer on Catholic issues
A study of the first edition’s recommended colleges by The Center for the Study of Catholic Higher Education found that these institutions were not just faithful to their Catholic missions, but were generally also more affordable than other Catholic and private colleges and universities. That study is available online at CatholicHigherEd.org.
“If last spring’s Notre Dame scandal highlighted that there is still a long way to go to renew Catholic higher education, the colleges recommended in The Newman Guide are a prime example of how it is possible to have a quality academic program while remaining strongly Catholic,” said Tom Mead, executive vice president of The Cardinal Newman Society and one of The Newman Guide’s editors.
“As a Catholic father concerned with helping my children get to Heaven, I am personally grateful that there are so many options for a faithful, liberal arts education at the Newman Guide colleges. Our great hope in publishing this edition of the Guide is that tens of thousands of Catholic families will be introduced to these campuses where strong Catholic identity is a priority.”
The complete Newman Guide to Choosing a Catholic College is available at TheNewmanGuide.com.
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Founded in 1993, The Cardinal Newman Society is dedicated to renewing and strengthening Catholic identity at Catholic colleges and universities. The Society focuses its work on assisting students, school officials and alumni; urging fidelity to the Magisterium of the Catholic Church; and researching activities both on campus and in the classroom. The Society is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt, nonprofit organization supported by more than 20,000 individuals. More than 367,000 individuals signed its 2009 petition concerning the Notre Dame commencement scandal.
In addition to publishing The Newman Guide, the Society houses The Center for the Study of Catholic Higher Education which provides research and analysis on strengthening Catholic higher education. The Society promotes Catholic values on life and sexual ethics on campuses through its Love & Responsibility Program and also operates a Campus Speaker Monitoring Project to support the guidelines the U.S. bishops have established to prohibit Catholic institutions from giving opponents of Catholic teachings honors or platforms for their views. Additionally, the Society promotes Eucharistic Adoration and is the national coordinator for the display of the Vatican’s International Exposition The Eucharistic Miracles of the World on college campuses.
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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.