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University of Notre Dame.

Pope calls Notre Dame to 'unambiguous' Catholic witness

Jan 30, 2014

Pope Francis encouraged Notre Dame University to continue honoring its Catholic identity in the future, through a strong commitment to... Read more

Loyola Marymount University logo.

Loyola Marymount abortion policy change prompts criticism

Oct 10, 2013

By Adelaide Mena

A Jesuit college in California has sparked controversy by announcing that it will stop directly covering elective abortions, but will... Read more

Ave Maria University.

Ave Maria University reduces tuition to ease burden on families

Oct 3, 2013

By Kevin J. Jones

Citing a desire to ease financial pressures on parents and students, Ave Maria University in Naples, Fla., has announced that... Read more

Freshmen students take part in last year's Outdoor Leadership Program in the wilderness of Wyoming.

Wyoming Catholic College opens hearts to God, president says

Sep 22, 2013

By Carl Bunderson

As a new academic year begins, Wyoming Catholic College’s new president believes that his school offers students an education meant... Read more

Students at The University of Notre Dame Australia speak with a professor before class.

Catholic college 'delighted' to receive top ratings in Australia

Sep 5, 2013

Officials at the University of Notre Dame Australia are pleased to have received the highest ratings in excellence in several... Read more

Cardinal Sean O'Malley of Boston. File photo/CNA.

Boston cardinal to boycott graduation over honors to Irish official

May 10, 2013

By Adelaide Mena

Cardinal Séan O'Malley announced that he would not attend the commencement of Boston College due to an honorary degree Irish... Read more

Knights grateful for Gonzaga student group status

May 2, 2013

By Carl Bunderson

The Knights of Columbus applauded a decision by Gonzaga University to grant them recognition as a sponsored organization after their... Read more

Fr. Sean Sheridan, TOR.

Franciscan University names Fr. Sean Sheridan as president

Apr 22, 2013

Franciscan University of Steubenville in Ohio has named as its next president theology professor and canon lawyer Father Sean O.... Read more

Donegal, Ireland.

Christendom College summer program explores Church in Ireland

Apr 6, 2013

Christendom College has announced a new program in Ireland that will be launched this summer to offer students a deeper... Read more

Dr. Kevin D. Roberts, president of Wyoming Catholic College. Courtesy of Wyoming Catholic College.

Wyoming Catholic College's next president sees bright future

Mar 23, 2013

By Kevin J. Jones

Dr. Kevin Roberts, incoming president of Wyoming Catholic College, says he is “thrilled and humbled” to head a school with... Read more

Opening of 57th Session of Commission on Status of Women on March 4, 2013 at UN Headquarters in New York.

Catholic students lobby at UN commission on women

Mar 20, 2013

By Kevin J. Jones

Students at Franciscan University of Steubenville in Ohio worked to educate delegates at a recent United Nations commission about the... Read more

Catholic University students use spring break to serve

Mar 8, 2013

Almost 100 students and staff at the Catholic University of America are giving up their spring break to take part... Read more

Bishop Jeffrey Monforton, bishop of Steubenville, celebrated Mass on the Feast of the Chair of St. Peter.

Catholic college students honor Pope Benedict's last days

Feb 28, 2013

Students at American Catholic universities are observing the end of Pope Benedict XVI’s papacy with special Masses, prayers and acts... Read more

Catholic University of America graduation, May 12, 2012.

Bishops find progress in relationship with Catholic colleges

Jan 10, 2013

A report by the U.S. bishops finds a positive relationship between Catholic universities in America and the Church, while encouraging... Read more

The famous golden dome of the administrations building at the University of Notre Dame. File Photo-CNA.

Notre Dame's creation of 'GLBTQ' student organization draws concern

Dec 6, 2012

By Kevin J. Jones

The University of Notre Dame has established a “GLBTQ” student organization that one critic says is “astonishingly extensive” and provides... Read more

A picture of Father Stuart MacDonald from 2007.

Wyoming Catholic College dismisses chaplain for misbehavior

Dec 6, 2012

By Kevin J. Jones

Wyoming Catholic College has discharged its new chaplain Father Stuart MacDonald following the discovery of a “pattern of misbehavior” around... Read more

The cover of the Newman Guide 2012-2013. Courtesy of The Cardinal Newman Society.

Cardinal Newman Society releases college guide with expanded resources

Oct 25, 2012

The Cardinal Newman Society has published its 2012-2013 edition of “The Newman Guide to Choosing a Catholic College,” along with... Read more

Catholic students spark controversy over IVF support

Oct 2, 2012

By Carl Bunderson

Students at Loyola Law School have drawn criticism over writing a legal brief in support of Costa Rica legalizing in-vitro... Read more

The school formerly called the Pontifical Catholic University of Peru.

Elite Peruvian university stripped of Catholic credentials

Jul 21, 2012

The Vatican has announced it is stripping the Pontifical Catholic University of Peru of its Catholic identity after the elite... Read more

William Peter Blatty, author and Academy Award winning screenwriter of "The Exorcist."

‘Exorcist’ author prepares canon lawsuit against Georgetown

May 19, 2012

By Michelle La Rosa

The author of the best-selling book and award-winning screenplay “The Exorcist” has announced that he is leading an effort to... Read more