Catholic Identity Policy

Morality Clauses Common at Catholic Schools

Tue, 14 May 2013 10:39:00 GMT

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

Wed, 01 May 2013 13:42:00 GMT

Reversing an earlier decision by the University, Gonzaga President Thayne McCulloh will allow the Knights of Columbus to receive official club status.

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‘We Need to Get Stronger,’ Says Catholic College Representative

Tue, 30 Apr 2013 15:37:00 GMT

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.

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A Tale of Three (or More) Schools

Thu, 18 Apr 2013 14:03:00 GMT

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.

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Boston College Launches Initiative to Examine Catholic Mission

Wed, 17 Apr 2013 09:12:00 GMT

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.

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Loyola Marymount Dispels Fears, Announces Bioethics Director

Fri, 12 Apr 2013 18:39:00 GMT

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.

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State Universities Welcome Religious Clubs after Gonzaga Snubs Knights of Columbus

Fri, 12 Apr 2013 09:06:00 GMT

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.

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Gonzaga Denies Knights of Columbus Student Group Because it’s Catholic

Fri, 05 Apr 2013 00:04:00 GMT

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.

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Parents Resist Bishop Vasa’s Efforts to Strengthen Catholic Education

Mon, 18 Mar 2013 10:32:00 GMT

Parents of parochial school students are resisting Bishop Vasa's effort to strengthen Catholic identity at schools in the Diocese of Santa Rosa.

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Bishop Vasa Addresses the Challenges Facing Catholic Education

Wed, 13 Mar 2013 11:54:00 GMT

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.

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