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Minority presence in Catholic schools is a win-win, bishops say
Stressing the value of Catholic schools, leaders of the U.S. bishops called for greater outreach to underserved communities, to help... Read more
New York Catholics angered over financial hit to students
Local Catholics are lamenting New York state legislators' move to deny a tax credit that would boost funding to create... Read more
Catholic high school's first graduates celebrate in Rome
The first graduating class of the U.S.-based John Paul II Catholic High School celebrated by making a pilgrimage to Rome... Read more
Furor over Ohio school contracts dismissed as overblown
The Archdiocese of Cincinnati says criticism of its updated school contracts for teachers amounts to hype from third parties, noting... Read more
Priest lauds Catholic class offerings at largest state school
Arizona State University's partnership with a Catholic college providing theology courses to students won praise from scholar Father Robert Spitzer... Read more
Student-led project gives breakfast to 1,500 at homeless shelters
Students at St. Peter’s School in Washington, D.C., led a recent project to assemble 1,500 bagged breakfasts for those seeking... Read more
Rural school embraces classical education, Catholic identity
A Catholic grade school on Colorado's eastern plains is working to adopt a classical curriculum, in the hopes of revitalizing... Read more
Rep. Lipinski recognizes Catholic Schools Week with resolution
In honor of Catholic Schools Week, U.S. Congressman Dan Lipinski (D- Ill.) introduced a House resolution commending Catholic schools for... Read more
Fidelity urged amid Seattle school's 'gay marriage' controversy
Controversy over a Seattle-area Catholic school’s treatment of employees who contract same-sex “marriages” is being described as a chance for... Read more
Scottish official rejects sex ed guidelines for Catholic schools
A Scottish Catholic education leader is “confident” the government’s proposal for sex education in Catholic schools regarding contraception and homosexual... Read more
Vatican encourages renewed missionary zeal in Catholic schools
A recently released Vatican document is calling for a fresh commitment to Catholic identity within what it calls an increasingly... Read more
Neb. priest, students engage in Latin through conversation
Father Joseph Faulkner, a priest of the Lincoln diocese, is teaching Latin to his high school students by actually speaking... Read more
New Orleans schools adjust schedules to keep Sunday sacred
A new policy for Catholic schools in the Archdiocese of New Orleans aims to reclaim Sunday as a day focused... Read more
Despite remaining challenges, DC Catholic schools improved
A new report on Catholic education in the Washington archdiocese shows significant gains, particularly in funding, in recent years, though... Read more
Thai bishops stress Catholic identity, top academics in schools
The Catholic Bishops Conference of Thailand is calling for renewed effort to boost Catholic education in the country, striving to... Read more
Opponents charge Calif. abuse bill targets Catholic schools
Critics say a proposed Calif. bill lifting the statute of limitations on some child sex abuse lawsuits threatens the Catholic... Read more
Despite lawsuit, Ohio archdiocese keeps teacher morality clause
Although the Archdiocese of Cincinnati has been ordered to pay $171,000 to a school teacher fired for undergoing artificial insemination,... Read more
Diocese affirms need for Catholic fidelity after teacher fired
Following controversy over the firing of a Catholic school gym teacher who was in a homosexual relationship, the Diocese of... Read more
Mock conclave teaches Catholic students about faith
The principal at a Virginia Catholic grade school said he hopes an elaborate mock conclave recently held by students and... Read more
Kansas school stewardship model encourages vocations
The stewardship model which funds Catholic schools in the Diocese of Wichita has blessed the local Church with numerous priestly... Read more
