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Diocese of Columbus Bishop Decides to Disinvite Catholic High School Graduation Speaker
6/10/2013
An Ohio Catholic high school recently disinvited a local politician as commencement speaker because of his same-sex marriage advocacy work.

Jury Awards Teacher Fired from Catholic School
6/4/2013
A federal jury awarded fired school teacher Christa Dias, saying that the Archdiocese of Cincinnati violated anti-discrimination laws when it fired her for violating her employment contract.

CNN Anchor Compares Catholic School Policy with Sharia Law Execution
6/3/2013
CNN Anchor Ashleigh Banfield took issue with a Catholic school's decision to fire an educator who violated her contract. Banfield compared the firing to a Sharia law execution.

Canon Law Case Against Georgetown Submitted to Cardinal Wuerl
5/31/2013
A canon law petition asking Cardinal Donald Wuerl to rescue Georgetown University's Catholic identity or declare that it can no longer refer to itself as Catholic was delivered to the Archdiocese of Washington today.

Finding Solutions to the Hook-up Culture on College Campuses
5/28/2013
"It's clearly in the interests of both colleges and the students they serve to change the culture," writes Cardinal Newman Society programs director Bob Laird today in an op ed for the LA Times.

Morality Clauses Common at Catholic Schools
5/14/2013
Recent media stories have raised the question of whether morality clauses are appropriate at Catholic schools.

Gonzaga University Approves Knights of Columbus as Official Club
5/1/2013
Reversing an earlier decision by the University, Gonzaga President Thayne McCulloh will allow the Knights of Columbus to receive official club status.

‘We Need to Get Stronger,’ Says Catholic College Representative
4/30/2013
In an interview with RealClearReligion reporter Nicholas Hahn, the president of the Association of Catholic Colleges and Universities (ACCU) advocates Catholic identity and compliance with Ex corde Ecclesiae while acknowledging significant room for improvement in Catholic higher education.

A Tale of Three (or More) Schools
4/18/2013
Reverend Peter M. J. Stravinskas offers his opinion on a New York Jesuit high school's decision to allow a homosexual couple to attend prom, and the responsibilities of a Catholic high school.

Boston College Launches Initiative to Examine Catholic Mission
4/17/2013
Boston College has launched a new initiative to examine the mission of American Catholic higher education through a series of four academic roundtables. The first one took place April 12-14.

Loyola Marymount Dispels Fears, Announces Bioethics Director
4/12/2013
Despite concerns that Loyola Marymount University might choose an abortion-rights advocate as director of its bioethics center, the University has announced its selection of Roberto Dell’Oro, an LMU theology professor and ethicist.

State Universities Welcome Religious Clubs after Gonzaga Snubs Knights of Columbus
4/12/2013
State legislators in Idaho and Virginia have invited religious student clubs to seek official recognition at public universities,even while some Jesuit universities object to the membership policies of the Knights of Columbus.

Gonzaga Denies Knights of Columbus Student Group Because it’s Catholic
4/5/2013
On March 7, Gonzaga University denied an application by the Knights of Columbus to be recognized as a student organization. The reason given: the group requires that its members be Catholic.

Parents Resist Bishop Vasa’s Efforts to Strengthen Catholic Education
3/18/2013
Parents of parochial school students are resisting Bishop Vasa's effort to strengthen Catholic identity at schools in the Diocese of Santa Rosa.

Bishop Vasa Addresses the Challenges Facing Catholic Education
3/13/2013
Diocese of Santa Rosa Bishop Robert Vasa gave an interview with the Catholic World Report's Carl Olson. In it, he speaks about the challenges facing Catholic education.

Alumni Group Hopes to Strengthen Catholic Identity at Loyola Marymount University
3/4/2013
Alumni from Los Angeles' Loyola Marymount University have banded together to form an alliance to try to strengthen Catholic identity at the school.

Bishop Vasa Asks Diocesan Teachers to Uphold the Church's Teachings
3/1/2013
Diocese of Santa Rosa Bishop Robert Vasa has asked all diocesan school teachers to sign a document stating that they will uphold the teachings of the Catholic faith.

University of Portland President Defends Nondiscrimination Policy Against Homosexual Activists
2/28/2013
Despite pressure from homosexual activists, University of Portland President Father William Beauchamp defended the institution's non-discrimination policy.

University of Dayton Rejects Atheist Group's Application for Official Recognition
2/15/2013
For the third time in two years, the University of Dayton has rejected an atheist group's application for official recognition as a student organization.

Boston College Students Criticize President’s Opposition to Assisted Suicide
11/20/2012
This week Boston College law professor Scott FitzGibbon publicly defended BC President Fr. William Leahy, S.J., from student criticism about Leahy’s opposition to a Massachusetts ballot measure that would have legalized physician-assisted suicide.

Papal Nuncio warns of ‘Catholic’ instructors who imperil religious liberty
11/14/2012
The future of religious liberty in the U.S. isn’t only a matter of concern for our country’s bishops, but also for Pope Benedict XVI. His emissary to the U.S., Archbishop Carlo Maria Viganò, gave an address on November 4th at the University of Notre Dame in which he raised some serious concerns about religious liberty both abroad and in our country.

A Catholic college — or not. It depends on the rating
11/12/2012
At a conference on Nov. 8-9 to help mark its 150th year, Boston College discussed how much its Catholic identity should influence its decisions. Called “Religion and the Liberal Aims of Higher Education” and sponsored by the Boisi Center for Religion and American Public Life, speakers ruminated on the nature of a liberal arts college, but struggled with how a school’s Catholic ownership should influence its life.

“Gender-blind” dorms growing in popularity
11/7/2012
The Kansas City Star reported that a problem facing public and secular colleges and universities is when a person is “Born a male — dresses and lives as a female. Or the other way around.”

Patrick Reilly: “I’ve Seen Significant Improvement in Catholic Higher Education”
10/8/2012
Patrick Reilly, the president of The Cardinal Newman Society, told The Washington Examiner about his own faith, the secularization of many Catholic college and the “significant improvement in Catholic higher education” he has seen in recent years.

Notre Dame’s New Student Affairs Leader Plans Action on Gay Issues
9/13/2012
The University of Notre Dame’s new vice president for student affairs says she will support the University’s Catholic identity but also intends to make the institution more welcoming to homosexual students, according to The Observer.

Scranton University Asserts Greater Authority Over Faculty
8/24/2012
The University of Scranton’s president is at odds with the faculty union over a new policy giving the president more control over the selection of academic department chairmen, and giving the chairmen more authority over other professors, according to the Chronicle of Higher Education.

Jesuit Provincial Seeks ‘Return to Dialogue’ Between Church, Peruvian University
8/23/2012
Andrea Tornielli is reporting at Vatican Insider that the Jesuit Provincial of Peru has sent a letter to the President of the Peruvian Episcopal Conference proposing a return to dialogue between the Church and the University of Peru, which the Vatican recently stripped of the titles “Pontifical” and “Catholic.”

Theologians’ Mandatum “Not Meant to Be a Meaningless Norm”
8/20/2012
The National Catholic Register is reporting on The Cardinal Newman Society’s special report on implementation of the mandatum, following Pope Benedict XVI’s statements urging “compliance” with the canonical mandate for college professors who teach Catholic theology.

Villanova Prof., Lewd Performer Outraged by Cancelled Workshop
6/29/2012

Blatty Canon Lawsuit in New York Times... Sort Of
6/27/2012

Duquesne: An Identity Crisis?
6/18/2012

Canonist: Exorcist Author’s Georgetown Canon Law Lawsuit Could Make a Difference
6/13/2012

Georgetown Alum: Canon Lawsuit Has Great Prospects for Success
6/11/2012

CUA President to Speak About "Mission-Focused Leadership"
6/8/2012

Holy Father: Growing Secularization in Education
6/5/2012

NY Times Scolds Catholics, Calls HHS Mandate Lawsuits a "Stunt"
5/29/2012

Patrick Deneen: Why Georgetown Got It Wrong
5/21/2012

A Catholic Civil War?
5/18/2012

New York Times on Sebelius at Georgetown and Cardinal Newman Society Petition
5/18/2012

Georgetown Alum William Peter Blatty Says Canon Law Suit “Our Only Hope”
5/18/2012

Washington Post Highlights Sebelius Flap at Georgetown
5/16/2012

Catholic U. Prof in the NY Times: Religious Liberty Benefits All
5/11/2012

Georgetown Professors Oppose Sebelius, Others Support Contraception
5/10/2012

College Disinvites Bishop: You Would Be “a Distraction” at Graduation Ceremonies
5/8/2012

Don't 'Make the Mistake of Separating Intellect and Virtue'
4/12/2012

'A Clear Improvement in Catholic Higher Education'
4/12/2012

Three Faithful Catholic Colleges Ranked in Top 10 for "Lowest Sticker Price.
1/5/2012

Catholic College Reaffirms it's Catholic. Sorta'
12/23/2011

Many Catholic Colleges Not Complying with Ex corde Ecclesiae, Survey Shows
12/12/2011

World's Oldest Catholic College Drops "Catholic"
12/7/2011

Jesuit College President Defends Contraception Ban
12/2/2011

Notre Dame Hosts Conference on Catholic Identity
11/21/2011

Another Catholic College Says No to Atheists
11/17/2011

Good News! Depaul Ranked Last!
11/14/2011

Catholic University Accused of Discriminating Against Muslims
10/26/2011

Catholic University President on Importance of Catholic Faculty
9/13/2011

Bishop: Catholic Colleges Need 'Overt' Catholicity
9/6/2011

How to Be a Catholic College in Day-to-Day Operations Is Center's Focus
9/6/2011

Catholic College Websites: More than 60% Don't Use Identifier 'Catholic' on Home Pages
8/29/2011

St. Anselm Alumni and Students Concerned for Catholic Identity
11/11/2008
The administration of St. Anselm College in New Hampshire is seeking to make the campus more welcoming to “students of other Christian denominations, religions, and different sexual orientations,” as well as to bolster minority enrollment.

Report: Catholic Colleges, Faculty Aided Pro-Abortion Obama
11/10/2008
Several outspoken professors and political activities on Catholic campuses helped deliver pro-abortion Barack Obama the Catholic vote, according to a new report from The Cardinal Newman Society.

Buchanan Event Barred by College of St. Catherine
10/21/2008
College wants to "remain nonpartisan as an institution."

CUA Updates Campus Speaker Policy
9/16/2008
No candidates may speak on campus during an election season.

New Working Relationship Announced Between UST and Archbishop Nienstedt
9/8/2008
In an exciting development, President Rev. Dennis Dease of University of St. Thomas has announced a tangible working relationship between the university and Archbishop Nienstedt.

TEXT: Pope Benedict's Address to Catholic College Presidents
4/17/2008
TEXT: Pope Benedict's Address to Catholic College Presidents

Coalition Calls on Catholic Organizations to Refuse Access to Pro-Abortion Politicians
2/26/2008
Following a series of campaign events by pro-abortion presidential candidates on Catholic college campuses, a coalition of influential Catholic organizations today released a statement urging all Catholic institutions to refuse to host politicians who oppose Catholic teaching on serious moral issues.

Statement of Principles Regarding Catholic Institutions, Sanctity of Life and Political Engagement
2/25/2008
Statement of Principles Regarding Catholic Institutions, Sanctity of Life and Political Engagement

Seton Hall Emphasizes Catholic Commitment in Dean Search
12/17/2007
Seton Hall University is searching for a new dean of its College of Arts Sciences, and commitment to Catholic identity is a factor.

University of St. Thomas (Texas) Shows Commitment to Catholic Hiring
11/20/2007
The University of St. Thomas in Houston, Tex., has embarked on a Catholic hiring program, and its recruitment for a school of education dean shows its seriousness. In a large display advertisement in the Nov. 16 issue of The Chronicle of Higher Education, UST emphasizes its Catholic identity.

Catholic Universities Must Attract 'Best in Their Faith'
5/10/2007
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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