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Newman Approved: Engaging Catholic Summer Programs for High Schoolers
The Cardinal Newman Society highlights dozens of authentic Catholic summer programs for teens.
Bishop Barron to Deliver 2025 Commencement Speech at The Catholic University of America
Bishop Robert Barron, a university alumnus who is known for his evangelizing work, shared his gratitude for the opportunity to return to his alma mater.
30 Years After John Paul II’s ‘New Feminism,’ Catholic Debate Heats Up
And with a new generation of young Catholic women attempting to navigate a society increasingly marked by both radical feminism on the one hand and a reactionary ‘manosphere’ on the other, it’s a debate in which the stakes are also undeniably high.
Saint Mary’s College’s Defense of Graduation Speaker Draws Irish Pro-Life Ire
Former Irish president Mary McAleese, who voted for the successful 2018 repeal of a right-to-life provision in Ireland’s constitution, will receive an honorary degree at the all-women college’s commencement on May 17.
Notre Dame to Honor Catholic Charities President for ‘Faith-Filled Service’
Established in 1883 and granted annually, the school’s Laetare Medal is named after the Fourth Sunday of Lent, or ‘Laetare Sunday,’ the date on which its recipient is announced. The award will be given at Notre Dame's commencement ceremony.
Texas ‘School Choice’ Legislation Could Trigger Influx of Students to Catholic Schools
The legislation would create education savings accounts (ESAs) of about $10,893 per student — calculated as roughly 85% of what public schools receive per pupil — and allow home-schooling families to collect $2,000 per child.
The President Isn’t Speaking at Notre Dame — And Some Domers Think That’s a Good Thing
The argument goes that Catholic colleges should decouple dialogue with civic leaders from graduation ceremonies and honorary degrees.
‘A Scandalous Message’: St. Mary’s College Faces New Backlash Over Controversial Commencement Speaker
Mary McAleese, the former president of Ireland, advocates for the expansion of abortion access and the attempted ordination of women.
Neither Trump Nor Vance Will Give Notre Dame’s Commencement Address
The absence of both figures from the agenda appears to be a break from tradition and is likely to raise concerns about partisanship.
