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Catholic NASA scientist delves into investigation of potential life on other planets
Jonathan Lunine, the chief scientist for NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory, spoke to 100 Catholic scientists at an event in Washington,... Read more
Catholic University lab gets $31 million contract to clean World War II-era nuclear site
The lab assists with nuclear cleanup efforts in areas around the country by researching safer and more cost-effective methods of... Read more
Mother Teresa’s ‘spiritual darkness’ was not depression or loss of faith, scholar explains
St. Teresa of Calcutta’s “dark night of the soul” was a distinct charism that helped her build her faith and... Read more
‘Come join us!’: Washington, DC’s ‘Little Rome’ hosts 1,200 for Eucharistic procession
The numbers of faithful in the streets drew the attention of curious onlookers who stood on their front lawns and... Read more
Catholic University of America debuts 25-acre solar array, one of the largest in region
The 42 rows of nearly 15,000 solar panels located on the grounds of the university’s West Campus will provide six... Read more
Catholic bishops sue Biden administration over abortion provisions in pregnant workers law
The lawsuit challenges regulations issued by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. Read more
‘The Chosen’ star Jonathan Roumie urges Catholic University grads to emulate Christ
Roumie headlined the commencement ceremony for CUA graduates held on the lawn of the Basilica of the National Shrine of... Read more
What is causing our fertility crisis? Catholic experts weigh in
The 2023 American fertility rate fell to 54.4 births per 1,000 women, which is the lowest in recorded history. Read more
Catholic University locks down after fatal shooting at Washington, DC, subway station
The shooting took place Thursday afternoon on the Metrorail platform adjacent to the university’s campus. Read more
Jonathan Roumie of ‘The Chosen’ to be Catholic University’s 2024 commencement speaker
The Catholic University of America (CUA) announced Wednesday that Jonathan Roomie, who plays Jesus in “The Chosen,” will speak at... Read more
Catholic University installs Crucifixion artwork by imprisoned Catholic activist Jimmy Lai
The picture is now on permanent display by the St. Michael the Archangel Chapel in Catholic University’s Busch School of... Read more
Education initiative seeks to bolster Catholic schools with ‘treasury’ of Church’s tradition
The Institute for the Transformation of Catholic Education was founded at the Catholic University of America in October 2021. Read more
Blessed Mother statue at D.C.’s National Shrine vandalized
The statue, located on the grounds of the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception, appeared to have... Read more
2024 March for Life prayer vigil: ‘We must bring light to the darkest corners’
The upper church of the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception, which holds 6,000 people, was standing... Read more
Trenton Bishop released from Rome hospital after heart attack
Bishop David O’Connell suffered a heart attack while in Rome where he was preparing to lead a pilgrimage of 20... Read more
Catholic higher ed in 2023: 3 universities that thrived, 1 that decided to close its doors
CNA took a closer look at three Catholic universities that experienced impressive growth in 2023 and one that will be... Read more
Major survey finds ‘conservative’ and ‘orthodox’ priests on the rise
A new survey indicates that priests describing themselves as “progressive” are practically going “extinct” among U.S. seminary graduates, among other... Read more
Dominican priest becomes first VP of ministry and mission at Catholic University of America
Father Aquinas Guilbeau, OP, who has been CUA chaplain for the past year, will continue to assist and guide the... Read more
What is Bidenomics and how will it affect the economy and families?
The president’s economic plan calls for higher taxes on the wealthy, and more spending on education and job training programs,... Read more
Arrest made in murder of Kentucky teacher on Catholic University of America campus
On July 5, 25-year-old Maxwell Emerson was shot and killed on the university’s Washington, D.C., campus. Read more
