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Analysis: Does a Vatican decision on Brebeuf Jesuit undermine Archbishop Thompson?
Brebeuf Jesuit Preparatory School in Indianapolis announced this week that the Vatican has suspended a decree that prohibits the school... Read more
The important legacy of the US' sole Catholic historically black university
This week the country marked National HBCU Week to recognize the accomplishments of historically black colleges and universities throughout the... Read more
Scottish Church says Catholics schools don't cause violence
A spokesman for the Catholic Church in Scotland said Wednesday the suggestion that Catholic schools in the country are a... Read more
Lawyers' group hesitant about Australia's religious discrimination bill
The president of the Law Council of Australia signalled dissatisfaction with the government's religious discrimination bill Wednesday. Among his concerns... Read more
A Catholic school removed Harry Potter from the library. Should Catholics read the books?
A Catholic elementary school in Nashville has banned the seven books of the Harry Potter series due to concerns the... Read more
Australians debate merits of religious discrimination bill
The religious discrimination bill proposed by Australia's coalition government is being well received generally, though some conservative members of parliament... Read more
Australian government proposes religious discrimination bill
Australia's coalition government has proposed the introduction of legislation that would make it unlawful to discriminate against people on the... Read more
How 'Hosanna-Tabor' is shaping employment at Catholic schools
In the wake of recent controversies over teacher hiring, and firing, at religious schools, CNA spoke with professor Rick Garnett... Read more
After alumni organize advocacy, Georgetown Visitation will recognize alumnae same-sex legal unions
Georgetown Visitation Preparatory School in Washington, DC, is run by the Salesian Sisters of the Order of the Visitation of... Read more
Catholic schools should affirm the person, not gender ideology, scholars advise
Amid questions at some Catholic schools about how to approach problems related to LGBT identity, philosophy professors told CNA that... Read more
Catholic schools in Ireland concerned by proposal to remove Church's patronage
Parents and Catholic schools near Dublin have expressed their opposition to a Department of Education plan to divest a school... Read more
Franciscan friar from Kenya wins $1m Global Teacher Prize
Brother Peter Tabichi, OFM, who teaches science in Kenya, was recognized with the 2019 Global Teacher Prize. Read more
How this classical Catholic school welcomes children with Down syndrome
Students with Down syndrome study Latin and logic alongside their classmates at Immaculata Classical Academy, a Catholic school in Louisville,... Read more
Kansas archdiocese responds after denying school admission to child of same sex-couple
A K-8 Catholic school in Kansas is defending its decision to deny admission to a kindergarten student who is the... Read more
New bill could mean more scholarships for Catholic schools nationwide
A proposed federal tax credit-based scholarship program could provide a boost for parents who want to send their children to... Read more
University of Dallas names Ryan Anderson as first Catholic Social Thought fellow
The University of Dallas has announced the creation of the St. John Paul II Social Thought Teaching Fellowship, with Dr.... Read more
Michigan Catholic schools find formula to boost enrollment
As Catholic schools in many areas of the country struggle to keep attendance up, one Michigan diocese has enjoyed a... Read more
Cristo Rey Network puts low-income students to work--and on to college
As urban Catholic schools nationwide are closing their doors, it may come as a surprise that the Catholic Cristo Rey... Read more
Australian PM promises bill to protect against religious discrimination
Amid competing claims of religious freedom rights and LBGT rights, the Australian prime minister said Thursday the government will next... Read more
Nigerian bishops: Catholic schools should form and protect all children
Bishops and lawmakers in Nigeria gathered Oct. 15-18 to discuss the educational needs of children in the country in light... Read more
