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Voucher backers to Colorado high court: don't exclude religious schools

Dec 14, 2014

The Catholic Diocese of Colorado Springs has joined several other Christian schools and organizations in a legal brief to support... Read more

Minority presence in Catholic schools is a win-win, bishops say

Nov 11, 2014

Stressing the value of Catholic schools, leaders of the U.S. bishops called for greater outreach to underserved communities, to help... Read more

Activists successfully demand that St. Francis High School be returned to the Archdiocese of Lahore from the Pakistani government.

Pakistani archdiocese rejoices over return of a school from government

Nov 11, 2014

Catholics in Lahore, the capital of Pakistan's Punjab province, are rejoicing over their government's recent decision to return a more... Read more

Annual guide offers help in finding authentic Catholic colleges

Oct 7, 2014

The Cardinal Newman Society’s 2015 Catholic college guide offers information about more than two dozen colleges, universities and other programs,... Read more

Founder: Catholic Studies programs help colleges fulfill call to faithfulness

Sep 8, 2014

University-level Catholic Studies programs are an essential response to the increasingly fragmented college experience, said the man who founded the... Read more

Ivica Mrso speaks with CNA during an Oasis conference in Sarajevo, Bosnia June 17, 2014.

Bosnian school seeks to strengthen interethnic relations

Jun 20, 2014

By Elise Harris

A Catholic school founded in Sarajevo, Bosnia during the country’s recent war has made it their goal to teach children... Read more

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New Catholic college seeks to reshape education in UK

Feb 18, 2014

By Elise Harris

A co-founder of Benedictus College has expressed her hope that their education style, inspired by the writings of Bl. John... Read more

Rural school embraces classical education, Catholic identity

Feb 4, 2014

By Carl Bunderson

A Catholic grade school on Colorado's eastern plains is working to adopt a classical curriculum, in the hopes of revitalizing... Read more

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

Catholic principal says Quebec rule prohibits teaching faith

Nov 4, 2013

The province of Quebec is moving towards a “closed secularism” that will harm the ability to teach Catholicism in high... 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

Seventh grade students on retreat.

Flood teaches stranded kids lessons in faith

Sep 18, 2013

Two buses driving up to St. Vincent de Paul School in Denver late Friday, Sept. 13 were cheered by weary... 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

Catholic educators symposium Thailand 2013.

Thai bishops stress Catholic identity, top academics in schools

Aug 27, 2013

The Catholic Bishops Conference of Thailand is calling for renewed effort to boost Catholic education in the country, striving to... Read more

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Non-profit takes over several Philadelphia archdiocese schools

Jul 15, 2013

The Archdiocese of Philadelphia on Monday signed an agreement transferring ownership of 14 former parish elementary schools to an independent... Read more

Chicago archdiocese launches massive formation campaign

Jun 6, 2013

Cardinal Francis George of Chicago announced a $350 million fund-raising effort to support Catholic education, religious education for children and... Read more

Bishop Robert F. Vasa of Santa Rosa, California

Bishop stands firm on maintaining Catholic identity in schools

Mar 27, 2013

Bishop Robert F. Vasa of Santa Rosa, Calif., has said that he will allow several months for education and instruction... 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

Susan Hanssen, Associate Professor of History at the University of Dallas, and John Garvey, President of Catholic University of America.

Pope remembered for linking education, love of God

Feb 19, 2013

By Carl Bunderson

Pope Benedict XVI has left a lasting mark on Catholic education by showing how reason and knowledge can lead to... Read more