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The Cardinal Newman Society, a national organization that works to strengthen and renew Catholic higher education, has praised Saint Vincent College in Latrobe, Pennsylvania, and its president Jim Towey, for actively combating pornography on the Catholic college campus.
Although the college has filtered pornography and gambling web sites from residence hall computers since August 2006, shortly after Towey became president, the local media and some students have created controversy about the policy in recent days.
“I think that we are in the minority of Catholic colleges and universities, but I like where we are,” Towey told the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. “I think our Catholic identity and mission compel us to give this witness to our students that this community is not going to be complicit in this spreading of pornography.”
“Such policies are typical of the best Catholic colleges—and yes, they are a minority,” said Joseph Esposito, Cardinal Newman Society Research Director.
“We are thrilled with President Towey’s leadership on this issue and urge other Catholic colleges and universities to follow his example,” Esposito said. “Today’s students want colleges that care about them beyond the classroom, and the best Catholic colleges do that by placing a priority on ethical and moral conduct.”
Written By: CNSwebDate Posted: 1/17/2008Number of Views: 541
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