When 60 members of the House of Representatives — all of them baptized Catholics — issued their ultimatum last week demanding access to the Eucharist despite their pro-abortion politics, it became apparent how little they know about the Catholic faith and Christ’s invitation to communion with him. The signers clearly […]
The Cardinal Newman Society joined an amicus brief at the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit in the case Maxon v Fuller Theological Seminary, urging the court to protect the seminary’s right to set religious and moral standards for its students and members, regardless of the Biden administration’s […]
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The Cardinal Newman Society is heartened by the U.S. Supreme Court’s landmark religious freedom ruling today in Fulton v. City of Philadelphia, including the protection it provides for Catholic education. The Court’s ruling echoes the central theme of Hosanna-Tabor, that no religious organization forfeits its First Amendment rights by engaging […]
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Catholic education offers a truthful and morally sound framework for considering issues of race, human dignity, and social justice. Yet cultural norms, historical developments, commonplace and novel assumptions, and associated passions all have some influence over Catholic education—sometimes for the good, but often distorting and even contradicting sound Catholic teaching. […]
https://newmansociety.org/wp-content/uploads/library-1-730x458-1.jpg458730Dr. Denise Donohuehttps://newmansociety.org/wp-content/uploads/CNS-White-Logo-for-Web-banner-300x107.pngDr. Denise Donohue2021-05-25 13:18:282021-07-06 15:03:42Why Critical Race Theory is Contrary to Catholic Education
Nothing has been typical about this spring’s commencement ceremonies at Catholic colleges. Many of the ceremonies are socially distanced, outdoors, or even online. But the limitations are unlikely to dampen excitement about the distinctive achievements of the Class of 2021, who endured more than a year of COVID-19, financial struggles, and […]
In the present moment, much of the popular culture is taken up with concerns about race, gender, and equity. But these questions are unfortunately complicated by radical ideologies and an intolerant “cancel culture,” a type of religion that separates the woke from the un-woke, the privileged from the oppressed. The […]
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Students at The Catholic University of America in Washington, D.C., made national headlines in 2019, when they petitioned the university to block pornographic websites on the campus Wi-Fi network. The university administration readily agreed, joining the growing number of faithful Catholic colleges that realize just how damaging pornography use is […]
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Spring is here, with pomp and circumstance. It is also the season of controversies over the choice of commencement speakers and honorary degree recipients at America’s Catholic colleges. Will the annual conflicts ever end? Perhaps there is a way. And it would be none too soon. More than a decade […]
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During uncertain and troubling times, what’s a Catholic high school senior to think about attending college? Christ promised, “I am with you always, until the end of the age.” For young people across America, the year 2020 was tumultuous and often difficult, including the COVID-19 pandemic, the election, racial tensions […]
Editor’s Note: The article below is included in the forthcoming spring 2021 edition of the Newman Society’s Our Catholic Mission magazine. Half a century into a sexual revolution that has upturned notions of sexual morality and even gender identity, Catholic education is under attack like never before. Religious schools and colleges […]
https://newmansociety.org/wp-content/uploads/AdobeStock_200849637.jpeg29207833Emily Raineshttps://newmansociety.org/wp-content/uploads/CNS-White-Logo-for-Web-banner-300x107.pngEmily Raines2021-04-07 11:39:572021-04-07 11:43:14Protecting Your Right to Educate: How Catholic Education Can Defend Against Emerging Legal Threats
Are you planning to pursue graduate studies? Seniors and alumni of faithful Newman Guide-recommended colleges should know of these scholarship opportunities offered especially for them. And if you are still in high school but have plans someday for graduate school, you might consider a Newman Guide college to take advantage […]
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What better way for a high school student to spend a week or two this summer, than to enjoy a fun and spiritual program at a Catholic college! A faithful Catholic education can prepare students not only for a career, but for life. Whether or not you plan to attend a […]
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In just the first months of the Biden administration, Catholic educators have been confronted by serious threats to their freedom to teach and witness to the Catholic faith. We knew the storm was coming. Over the last four years, schools and colleges enjoyed a brief respite before the anticipated return […]
What an inspiration! Several Catholic colleges, undeterred by their inability to attend this year’s physical March for Life in Washington, D.C., have found new and exciting ways of witnessing to the gift of all human life. Every year, huge numbers of students at faithful Catholic colleges make heroic efforts to […]
Editor’s Note: The article below is included in the forthcoming winter 2021 edition of the Newman Society’s Our Catholic Mission magazine. Seeking “a fair and safe playing field for all children and young adults,” the U.S. bishops in October backed federal legislation to prevent schools and colleges from allowing male athletes—including those […]
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60 Pro-Abortion Congressmen Flunk Catholicism 101
/in Blog Latest, PR Register Column /by Patrick ReillyWhen 60 members of the House of Representatives — all of them baptized Catholics — issued their ultimatum last week demanding access to the Eucharist despite their pro-abortion politics, it became apparent how little they know about the Catholic faith and Christ’s invitation to communion with him. The signers clearly […]
Statement from the Cardinal Newman Society on amicus brief in Maxon v Fuller Theological Seminary
/in Blog Latest, Statements and Press Releases /by Newman Society StaffThe Cardinal Newman Society joined an amicus brief at the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit in the case Maxon v Fuller Theological Seminary, urging the court to protect the seminary’s right to set religious and moral standards for its students and members, regardless of the Biden administration’s […]
Newman Society Statement on Supreme Court Decision in Fulton v. Philadelphia
/in Blog Latest, Statements and Press Releases /by Newman Society StaffThe Cardinal Newman Society is heartened by the U.S. Supreme Court’s landmark religious freedom ruling today in Fulton v. City of Philadelphia, including the protection it provides for Catholic education. The Court’s ruling echoes the central theme of Hosanna-Tabor, that no religious organization forfeits its First Amendment rights by engaging […]
Why Critical Race Theory is Contrary to Catholic Education
/in Blog Commentary, Critical Race Theory Latest /by Dr. Denise DonohueCatholic education offers a truthful and morally sound framework for considering issues of race, human dignity, and social justice. Yet cultural norms, historical developments, commonplace and novel assumptions, and associated passions all have some influence over Catholic education—sometimes for the good, but often distorting and even contradicting sound Catholic teaching. […]
After a Tough Year, Catholic College Graduations Celebrate Blessings
/in Blog Commentary, Speakers and Honors Latest /by Patrick Reilly and Jeremiah PoffNothing has been typical about this spring’s commencement ceremonies at Catholic colleges. Many of the ceremonies are socially distanced, outdoors, or even online. But the limitations are unlikely to dampen excitement about the distinctive achievements of the Class of 2021, who endured more than a year of COVID-19, financial struggles, and […]
The Remedy for “Canceling” and Division: Catholic Education
/in Blog Commentary, Critical Race Theory Latest /by Dr. Dan GuernseyIn the present moment, much of the popular culture is taken up with concerns about race, gender, and equity. But these questions are unfortunately complicated by radical ideologies and an intolerant “cancel culture,” a type of religion that separates the woke from the un-woke, the privileged from the oppressed. The […]
Benedictine College Raises the Bar in Fight Against Porn Addiction
/in Blog Latest, Newman Guide Articles, PR Register Column /by Patrick ReillyStudents at The Catholic University of America in Washington, D.C., made national headlines in 2019, when they petitioned the university to block pornographic websites on the campus Wi-Fi network. The university administration readily agreed, joining the growing number of faithful Catholic colleges that realize just how damaging pornography use is […]
Putting an End to Catholic Commencement Controversies
/in Mission and Governance Commentary, Speakers and Honors Blog, Latest /by Patrick ReillySpring is here, with pomp and circumstance. It is also the season of controversies over the choice of commencement speakers and honorary degree recipients at America’s Catholic colleges. Will the annual conflicts ever end? Perhaps there is a way. And it would be none too soon. More than a decade […]
After Crazy 2020, Students Seek No-Nonsense Catholic Colleges
/in Blog Latest, Newman Guide Articles, PR Register Column /by Patrick ReillyDuring uncertain and troubling times, what’s a Catholic high school senior to think about attending college? Christ promised, “I am with you always, until the end of the age.” For young people across America, the year 2020 was tumultuous and often difficult, including the COVID-19 pandemic, the election, racial tensions […]
Protecting Your Right to Educate: How Catholic Education Can Defend Against Emerging Legal Threats
/in Blog Commentary, Public Policy and Legal (General) Latest /by Eric N. KniffinEditor’s Note: The article below is included in the forthcoming spring 2021 edition of the Newman Society’s Our Catholic Mission magazine. Half a century into a sexual revolution that has upturned notions of sexual morality and even gender identity, Catholic education is under attack like never before. Religious schools and colleges […]
Graduate Scholarships Available to Alumni of Newman Guide Colleges
/in Blog Latest, Newman Guide Articles /by Newman Society StaffAre you planning to pursue graduate studies? Seniors and alumni of faithful Newman Guide-recommended colleges should know of these scholarship opportunities offered especially for them. And if you are still in high school but have plans someday for graduate school, you might consider a Newman Guide college to take advantage […]
College-Bound? Try These Catholic Summer Programs
/in Blog Latest, Newman Guide Articles /by Newman Society StaffWhat better way for a high school student to spend a week or two this summer, than to enjoy a fun and spiritual program at a Catholic college! A faithful Catholic education can prepare students not only for a career, but for life. Whether or not you plan to attend a […]
The Biden Administration Poses New Threats to Catholic Education
/in Mission and Governance Commentary, Public Policy and Legal (General) Blog, Latest /by Patrick ReillyIn just the first months of the Biden administration, Catholic educators have been confronted by serious threats to their freedom to teach and witness to the Catholic faith. We knew the storm was coming. Over the last four years, schools and colleges enjoyed a brief respite before the anticipated return […]
Pro-Life Colleges Won’t Be Silenced
/in Blog Commentary, Pro-Life Witness Latest, PR Register Column /by Patrick ReillyWhat an inspiration! Several Catholic colleges, undeterred by their inability to attend this year’s physical March for Life in Washington, D.C., have found new and exciting ways of witnessing to the gift of all human life. Every year, huge numbers of students at faithful Catholic colleges make heroic efforts to […]
Athletics Should Uphold Truth of Body and Gender
/in Blog Commentary, Sexuality and Gender Latest /by Newman Society StaffEditor’s Note: The article below is included in the forthcoming winter 2021 edition of the Newman Society’s Our Catholic Mission magazine. Seeking “a fair and safe playing field for all children and young adults,” the U.S. bishops in October backed federal legislation to prevent schools and colleges from allowing male athletes—including those […]