Articles on this issue "universities and colleges"

Archbishop: Catholic Education Must Prepare Students for Future

1st World Congress of Catholic Universities Held in Avila

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In preparation for World Youth Day, approximately 900 people came together at the 1st World Congress of Catholic Universities, according to the prefect of the Congregation for Catholic …

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Reasonable Belief Seeming Crowded Out, Says Pope

Warns Against a Faith-Culture Divorce

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Contemporary culture tries to confine the sphere of reason to empirical sciences, so that religion is relegated to the level of opinion, Benedict XVI is warning. The Pope made this observation …

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Pope Recommends Spiritual Direction to Everyone

Says It Is a Way to Live Baptism Responsibly

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Anyone who wants to live their baptism responsibly should have a spiritual director, says Benedict XVI. The Pope affirmed this today when he addressed members of the Pontifical Theological …

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Papal Address to the Teresianum

"How Can We Remain Indifferent to Such Love"

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Here is a translation of the address Benedict XVI gave today to the community of the Pontifical Theological Faculty Teresianum. The institute is marking the 75th anniversary of its foundation. …

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Benedict XVI's Call to "Intellectual Charity"

Will Catholic Universities Respond?

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In April 2008, Benedict XVI summed up the task ahead for the reform of Catholic higher education in America with two words: "intellectual charity." During his apostolic visit to the United …

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EU Bishops Stress Integration in Universities

Discuss Pastoral Initiatives in Education

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The bishops of Europe are underlining the need for integration within the various disciplines in the university, to unite efforts to seek the truth. This was one of the topics discussed in a …

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Peter Kreeft: Catholics Can Learn from Muslim Devotion

Says Secularism a Bigger Threat Than Islam

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In a lively debate held last month on the Thomas More College of Liberal Arts, two renowned speakers on theology met to discuss the topic "Is the only Good Muslim a Bad Muslim?" Peter Kreeft, …

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Benedict XVI Calls for New Class of Intellectuals

Delivers Christmas Greeting to Rome's University Students

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Italy needs "a new class of intellectuals," according to Benedict XVI. The Pope said this Thursday in his annual pre-Christmas gathering with Rome's university students, held in St. Peter's …

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Cardinal Burke Addresses Catholic Higher Education

Says Jesus Is the First Teacher

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Cardinal Raymond Burke is underlining the importance of Catholic higher education, and the need for these institutions to keep their identity strong. The prefect of the Supreme Tribunal of the …

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Prelate Recalls St. Martin's Outreach to the Poor

Says Universities Also Have a Mission of Charity

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Archbishop Fernando Filoni is highlighting the example of St. Martin of Tours, who discovered in the littlest and poorest person the face of Christ. The prelate, who is in charge of general …

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Arab Institute Brings Hope, Opportunity to Mideast

Founded by Melkite Catholic Archbishop Elias Chacour

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Israel's first fully accredited Arab-Christian college, the Nazareth Academic Institute, opened its doors Monday, offering a "new model" for higher education in Israel that offers both equal …

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What Newman Centers Owe Their Namesake (Part 1)

Interview With Oratorian Priest, Director of Newman Institute

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The dossier for Cardinal John Henry Newman's beatification does not list Catholic university centers that bear his name among the miracles the soon-to-be-blessed gained through his …

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Cardinal: Justice, Reconciliation Lead to Peace

Addresses Conference of European University Chaplains

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Promoting dialogue and social justice are needed in order to build a lasting peace, says the secretary of the Pontifical Council for Migrants and Travelers. Cardinal Marchetto said this at the …

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Law Expert to Head Catholic University of America

John Garvey Stresses Faith's Role in Higher Education

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John Garvey, who was serving as dean of Boston College Law School, was named president of the Catholic University of America. The announcement was made Tuesday that Garvey was chosen to …

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George Weigel to Youth: Defend Religious Freedom

Says Pro-Life Cause Is Successor to Civil Rights Movement

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Catholic theologian and author George Weigel is urging college graduates to base themselves firmly in natural law in order to make a good defense of religious freedom in society today. The …

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