Category Archives: Leadership and Governance

Fordham Theologian Knocks Vatican Findings of Doctrinal Problems with Nuns

April 20, 2012 – 1:28 pm

While criticizing the Vatican’s move to reform the U.S. Leadership Conference of Women Religious (LCWR) in light of doctrinal problems, a Fordham University theology professor proclaimed on PBS Newshour: “Let me just say, as a scholar — as a scholar of religion and a theologian, Church teaching does change.” The news broke on Wednesday, April 18, that the [...]

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New Catholic College President Intends to Serve Students in ‘Spirit of Ex Corde’

April 9, 2012 – 3:30 pm

St. Gregory’s University in Shawnee, Oklahoma, inaugurated D. Gregory Main as its 15th president on March 30.  During his inaugural address, President Main remarked that, during his tenure, St. Gregory’s will serve students in the spirit of Ex corde Ecclesiae, Pope John Paul II’s apostolic constitution on Catholic higher education. Main noted his awe for [...]

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Catholic College, Vatican Reach Agreement?

April 4, 2012 – 10:34 am

The head of the Pontifical Catholic University of Peru (PCUP) reportedly announced that the university has reached an agreement with the Vatican, perhaps putting to an end an ugly and sustained feud that began when the University publicly refused to make its statutes agree with Ex corde Ecclesiae. Additionally, the University had denied the Archdiocese of Lima a [...]

By Matthew Archbold | Also posted in Catholic Identity Abuse, Ex corde Ecclesiae, Uncategorized | Comments Off

Faculty Balks at Catholic College’s Refusal to Host Speaker

March 2, 2012 – 11:10 am

The Christian Brothers University in Tennessee has withdrawn an invitation to host a conference featuring a Catholic theologian who supports women’s ordination and who preached at a family member’s same-sex wedding in 2009, according to The Commercial Appeal. Dr. Ada Maria Isasi-Diaz, a professor at Drew University Theological School, was scheduled to be the keynote speaker [...]

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Cardinal Bertone Issues Deadline to Catholic College

February 21, 2012 – 10:58 am

Is that an “or else” we hear? Over the past year tension has risen between the Pontifical Catholic University of Peru and The Vatican because of the university’s refusal to accept the tenets of Ex corde Ecclesiae. But now, according to the Vatican Information Service, Cardinal Secretary of State Tarcisio Bertone S.D.B., met with Marcial Rubio Correa, rector of the Pontifical [...]

By Matthew Archbold | Also posted in Catholic Identity Abuse, Ex corde Ecclesiae, Uncategorized | Comments (2)

And the Award for Most Students at the March for Life Goes to…

January 31, 2012 – 8:37 am

The Tower reports that students from The Catholic University of America comprised the largest contingent of students from any college at the March for Life last Monday, January 22.  From the report: Around 500 members of the CUA community stood on the steps of the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception on January [...]

By CNS Staff | Also posted in Abortion, Pro-life, Strong Catholic Identity | Comments (4)

Many Catholic Colleges Not Complying with Ex corde Ecclesiae, Survey Shows

December 12, 2011 – 9:48 am

From the Cardinal Newman Society press release: A national survey of U.S. Catholic college presidents reveals significant gaps in the implementation of Ex corde Ecclesiae more than 20 years after the Vatican issued its apostolic constitution for Catholic higher education. The survey results are presented in “Ex Corde Ecclesiae and Catholic Higher Education,” a doctoral dissertation by James [...]

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Sperm Donor Company Targets Catholic College

December 9, 2011 – 1:56 pm

Father John Malone remembers the first time he saw one of the posters on the campus of the University of St. Thomas in Minnesota where he works as Vice President of Mission since retiring from his parish in St. Paul. It was a poster for “Sperm donation.” Fr. Malone tells the Cardinal Newman Society that he [...]

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‘More Than a Monologue’ Conferences Marked by Dissent, Sacrilege, Support for Same-Sex ‘Marriage’

December 5, 2011 – 1:11 pm

From the Cardinal Newman Society press release: In a special investigative report released today, The Cardinal Newman Society (CNS) provides evidence of “a well-orchestrated attempt to undermine the Church’s doctrine and its stand against homosexual ‘marriage’” at a series of conferences co-sponsored by two Jesuit universities and funded by a radical foundation. The presidents of [...]

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“Choose Life” Banner Creates Controversy at Seton Hall

November 2, 2011 – 10:16 am

A “Choose Life” banner hanging from the entrance gate at Seton Hall University is causing some controversy on the Catholic campus. The banner which was put up midway through October in honor of Respect for Life month shows a picture of a mother kissing a newborn baby with the words “Choose Life” followed by the [...]

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Georgetown’s LGBTQ Center gets $1 Million Gift from former NFL Commisioner

November 1, 2011 – 1:54 pm

Georgetown University is celebrating a $1 million gift to the school’s LGBTQ Resource center from former National Football League Commissioner Paul J. Tagliabue and his wife. The money will reportedly go towards the creation of a new program to assist LGBT students. Georgetown’s website touts that the center which opened on campus in 2008  is [...]

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Catholic University Accused of Discriminating Against Muslims

October 26, 2011 – 10:11 pm

A complaint filed by the same George Washington Professor who recently sued Catholic University of America over single sex dorms is now alleging discrimination of Muslims at the Catholic school. According to PRLog, the complaint filed by John F. Banzhaf III reads that CUA: “does not provide space – as other universities do – for [...]

By CNS Staff | Also posted in Catholic Identity Policy, Religious Liberty, Uncategorized | Comments (1)

St. Joseph College (CT) Touts Honor for President Alongside Planned Parenthood Leader

September 16, 2011 – 11:29 am

Saint Joseph College in Connecticut is publicizing the fact that its president, Dr. Pamela Trotman Reid, will be honored by the Connecticut Women’s Education and Legal Fund (CWELF) alongside the President of Planned Parenthood of Southern New England. The Family Institute of Connecticut reports: The event’s financial sponsors include St. Joseph College, Planned Parenthood of Southern New [...]

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Marquette Prez Sees ‘Little Bit of Tension’ in Academic Freedom, Catholic Identity

September 2, 2011 – 11:35 am

The Journal Sentinel has an interview posted online today with Jesuit Marquette University’s new president, Fr. Scott Pilarz, S.J.  In the interview, Fr. Pilarz discusses his thoughts on the role of academic freedom and the controversy surrounding Marquette’s decision to rescind a job offer to Seattle University’s Jodi O’Brien last year. From the interview: Pilarz’s predecessor, [...]

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Pontifical University Resisting Vatican Order Risks Catholic Identity

September 1, 2011 – 9:05 am

Catholic News Agency is reporting that the Pontifical University of Peru has refused to follow a Vatican order to make its statutes agree with Ex corde Ecclesiae, which the Vatican has made a condition for the University maintaining its Pontifical and Catholic status.  Additionally, CNA reports, the University has denied the Archdiocese of Lima a [...]

By CNS Staff | Also posted in Catholic Identity Abuse | Comments (2)
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