Atlanta, Ga., Apr 21, 2009 / 01:14 am
The Legion of Christ and Southern Catholic College (SCC) have signed a memorandum that opens the possibility for the college to become a Legion institution.
“We are excited about this development,” Jeremiah J. Ashcroft, president of SCC, said in a Monday statement. “By collaborating with the Legion, we’ll be able to attract students from across North America and develop programs with institutions around the world. This expanded reach and support greatly enhances our ability to achieve our mission to prepare moral and ethical leaders who will enlighten society and glorify God.”
Father Scott Reilly, LC, territorial director for the Legion, said the Legion can accelerate its desire to offer a “greater contribution” to higher education in North America by working with SCC. However, the agreement is “not a done deal yet.”
“Southern Catholic is a great college and there would be considerable sharing of best practices with our existing institutions,” Fr. Reilly said. “I expect that SCC will experience significant growth in student population in the years ahead, with added growth coming from Legion-affiliated secondary schools in North America.”