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Ave Maria University fires Fr. Fessio again

Image of Fr. Joseph Fessio, SJ, the founder of Ignatius Press and a former student of Pope Benedict, has been fired from his position as theologian in residence at Ave Maria University.

The priest had previously been fired from his position as university provost in March 2007, and was rehired in a less prominent position ... continue reading


Pope Meets With 1,100 University Students

Image of 'Missionary efforts in the university environment' consist in 'bearing witness to your own personal encounter with Jesus Christ, the Truth who illuminates the path of all mankind.Only in this way can we become the ferment and leaven of a society enlivened by evangelical love.'

Pope called University students to ' become the ferment and leaven of a society enlivened by evangelical love.' VATICAN CITY (Zenit) - ... continue reading


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Interview with President of Thomas More College on Encyclical

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'Caritas in Veritate' contains lessons for all Christians, not just those involved in the fields of business and politics. MERRIMACK, New ... continue reading


Cardinal Newman Society: Catholic Colleges Lost

Image of 'Catholic colleges and universities would like all of the privileges of being Catholic, but none of the responsibilities of being high-profile witnesses for the fullness of the Catholic faith.'(Patrick Reilly)

Our leading Catholic universities have lost their way, and they need clear direction from the bishops. MANASSAS, Virginia (Zenit) - Many ... continue reading


Sic Transit Gloria: Good Bye Notre Dame

Image of This latest scandal cannot be seen as an isolated incident, to be lamented and then forgotten when football season starts.  It is, in truth, the full flowering of the bitter fruit of the University’s rebellion against the Magisterium of the Church which first surfaced over 40 years ago.

This latest scandal cannot be seen as an isolated incident, to be lamented and then forgotten when football season starts. SOUTH BEND ... continue reading


Notre Dame's Watershed Moment

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It needs to return to the basics of what it means to be Catholic and what it means to be a Catholic university. SOUTH BEND, Indiana (Zenit) ... continue reading


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A Catholic College and Abortion Advocates: Here we go again

Image of (Seattle University is a Catholic Jesuit Institution) For one Catholic University, however, Ascension has been replaced by abortion. On Thursday evening, Seattle University, a Catholic Jesuit School, is holding a 'Faith and Reproductive Justice' discussion.

Seattle University, a Jesuit institution, has invited Planned Parenthood to participate in a discussion on 'reproductive rights' WASHINGTON ... continue reading


Interview: Can Notre Dame Turn Back the Tide?

Image of It was American Catholics drawing a line in the sand, after decades of harmful dissent and declining Catholic identity at leading Catholic colleges and universities. It is the political left in the United States that tried to portray the scandal in a political context, while hypocritically accusing the bishops of political motivations against the president.

Fully Catholic without compromise. That's the approach to Catholic higher education that Pope Benedict proposes. MANASSAS, Virginia (Zenit) ... continue reading


Notre Dame Becomes the Symbol of Catholic Dissent

Image of The commencement itself, if you watched it, was a spectacle of non-stop self-congratulation, supercilious flattery, and scripted self-justification.  Eloquence was not to be found, though every inane claim to the moral high ground received thunderous applause, until even the robed dignitaries placed carefully behind Obama began to look bewildered. Except for Fr. Jenkins, of course, whose face beamed with the delight of a boy who had avoided punishment for coming home with a failing report card.

The saddest thing of all, and the most tragic, Notre Dame has committed a scandal. WASHINGTON (Inside Catholic) - The "party's over" at ... continue reading


Cardinal Arinze at Thomas More Commencement

Image of Cardinal Arinze’s words of wisdom ring true in this age of contrasts when more and more Catholic universities are recognizing the priceless value of their Catholic identities. Unfortunately, some Catholic universities, including Notre Dame, have chosen prestige over principle, said Patrick Reilly, President of The Cardinal Newman Society.

It is good to know that Thomas More College is encouraging graduates to emulate such a defender of the Catholic faith as Cardinal Arinze. ... continue reading


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Jonathan Roumie to Deliver Commencement Address at The Catholic University of America

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Actor and voice artist Jonathan Roumie has been announced as the keynote speaker for The Catholic University of America†s Class of 2024 ... continue reading


Catholic Universities Face Ethical Concerns Over Health Plans that Covers Abortion

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California Catholic universities have found themselves at the intersection of faith, ethics, and legal mandates as they grapple with ... continue reading



All Students Left Behind? Virginia proposal could STOP gifted students from progress in math

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The Virginia Department of Education is moving to eliminate accelerated math courses before grade 11, "to improve equity in mathematics ... continue reading


Education Partnership Reduces Tuition, Increases Support for Military

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Divine Mercy University (DMU) is excited to announce its partnership with the Archdiocese for the Military Services, USA (AMS). DMU will ... continue reading


Judge allows student group's abortion lawsuit to progress against Notre Dame Watch

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The University of Notre Dame's refusal to pay for drugs that can cause early abortions will face further litigation in court, after a ... continue reading


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