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The Hoya Criticizes GU's Commencement Speaker Selection Process
5/23/2013
The Hoya says that Georgetown University's commencement speaker selection process could be more transparent and timely.

Grand Knight Gets Special Honor at CUA Graduation
5/22/2013
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.

Commencement 2013: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly
5/21/2013
Commencement 2013 at Catholic colleges and universities included many of the Church's leaders, a handful of inappropriate speakers, and a scandal at Boston College.

Fr. Robert Barron Tells Providence College Graduates to Make Their Life a Gift
5/21/2013
At Providence College's Commencement Exercises on Sunday, May 19, Fr. Robert Barron told graduates to make a gift of their lives.

Cardinal Dolan Shares Secret of Notre Dame at Commencement
5/20/2013
During his commencement address on Sunday, Cardinal Timothy Dolan revealed the University of Notre Dame's secret.

Catholic Sociologist Describes Boston College Commencement Scandal as the Latest in a Line of Offenses
5/20/2013
Franciscan University of Steubenville sociologist Anne Hendershott describes the Boston College commencement scandal as the latest in a long line of offenses by the college.

Planned Parenthood Commends Boston College’s Choice of Commencement Speaker
5/16/2013
Planned Parenthood has commended Boston College for its choice of Irish Prime Minister Enda Kenny as the 2013 commencement speaker.

Franciscan University of Steubenville Graduates its Second-Largest Class
5/15/2013
On Saturday, Franciscan University of Steubenville graduated its second-largest class. Former U.S. Ambassador to the Vatican, R. James Nicholson served as commencement speaker.

Saint Edward's University Hosts Contraceptive-Pushing Commencement Speaker
5/14/2013
Saint Edward's University's May 11 Commencement featured contraceptive-pushing former U.S. Department of State official, Maria Otero.

Christendom College Honors Papal Nuncio Archbishop Charles Brown at Commencement
5/14/2013
Christendom College honored Archbishop Charles Brown and Mrs. Anne Carroll during its commencement weekend, May 10-12.

Cardinal Sean O'Malley Will Boycott Boston College Commencement
5/10/2013
Archdiocese of Boston Cardinal Sean O'Malley said he will boycott Boston College's commencement because it is honoring pro-abortion Irish Prime Minister Enda Kenny.

Many Cardinals and Bishops Delivering Commencement Addresses
5/8/2013
Amidst a handful of scandalous Catholic college commencement speakers, there are also signs of hope. This year, more Catholic bishops and cardinals are delivering commencement addresses.

Catholic Commencement Scandals
5/7/2013
The Cardinal Newman Society has identified a handful of Catholic colleges and universities honoring those who do not support Catholic teaching on issues of life or marriage.

Boston College to Honor Ireland's Pro-Abortion Leader
5/7/2013
Irish Prime Minister Enda Kenny, whose coalition government recently introduced legislation to legalize abortion in Ireland, is scheduled to deliver the commencement address and receive an honorary degree at Boston College on May 20.

CUA President Argues Against Commencement Scandals
4/30/2013
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.

Thomas Aquinas College to Graduate its Largest Class
4/28/2013
Cardinal Daniel DiNardo of the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston will serve as commencement speaker at Thomas Aquinas College's graduation. 91 students - the college's largest class - will be graduating.

Archbishop Lori to Address Mount St. Mary's University Graduates
4/25/2013
Mount St. Mary's University in Emmitsburg, Maryland, recently announced that Baltimore Archbishop William Lori will deliver the University's 205th commencement address on May 12.

Cincinnati Councilman Asks Xavier University to Cancel NFL Commencement Speaker
4/23/2013
A Cincinnati City Councilman is pressuring Xavier University to cancel NFL Hall of Famer Anthony Munoz as its May 11 commencement speaker because Munoz supports traditional marriage.

Poet Dana Gioia Named CUA Commencement Speaker
4/17/2013

Christendom College to Honor Archbishop Charles Brown and Mrs. Anne Carroll at Commencement Exercises
4/11/2013
Christendom College has announced that Archbishop Charles Brown, Papal Nuncio to Ireland, will deliver the commencement address on May 11. In addition, Mrs. Anne Carroll will be honored with an award.

Santa Clara University Law School Commencement Speaker Supports Homosexual Marriage
4/10/2013
Santa Clara University's School of Law has announced that Google's chief legal officer, David Drummond, will be its 2013 commencement speaker. Drummond has publicly supported homosexual marriage.

George Weigel to Deliver College of Saint Mary Magdalen Commencement Address
4/9/2013
Noted biographer of Blessed John Paul II, George Weigel, will deliver the commencement address at the College of Saint Mary Magadalen on Saturday, May 4.

Franciscan University’s 65th Commencement Marks End of Father Terence Henry Era
4/5/2013

Notre Dame Seniors Have Mixed Feelings on Cardinal Dolan as Commencement Speaker
3/7/2013
Seniors at the University of Notre Dame have mixed feelings about the selection of Cardinal Timothy Dolan as the 2013 Commencement speaker.

Cardinal Dolan To Deliver 2013 Notre Dame Commencement Address
3/6/2013
According to a University of Notre Dame press release, Cardinal Timothy Dolan will be the 2013 Commencement speaker on May 19. He will also receive an honorary degree.

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