Fordham Theologian Knocks Vatican Findings of Doctrinal Problems With Nuns

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… Read More

Catholic Schools in Britain

There is a debate going on in Britain about Catholic schools. It is taking place at several levels.
At the level of government, there is much lip service paid to the value of “faith schools” because of their undeniable popularity,… Read More

Is Cheating in College O.K.?

In light of the dynamic discussion going on over at Dwija Borobia’s blog regarding the subject of college education, I thought Catholic Exchange readers might enjoy this article about cheating in college by Allie Grasgreen. It says quite a bit… Read More

Pell vs. Dawkins: A Clash of the Titans?

Easter is for bishops what spinach is for Popeye, so you have to admire Richard Dawkins for accepting an invitation on Australia’s ABC TV (see the transcript) to debate Cardinal George Pell yesterday. Both have PhDs from Oxford and both… Read More

American Education: An Upheaval Is Coming

Reform in America’s public schools occurs with seemingly glacial slowness. In the private sector, businesses (including schools) that provide a lousy product quickly lose customers. They either correct their deficiencies or they eventually close. Similarly, if the problem is poor… Read More

Ave Maria Files Lawsuit Against Obama Administration

Ave Maria University has joined Belmont Abbey College and the Eternal Word Television Network in the rising tide of lawsuits against the Obama administration’s attempt to force contraception, sterilization, and abortion drugs into virtually every health insurance policy in America.… Read More

Villanova Cancels Invitation to Radical Gay Rights Performer

Following a report by The Cardinal Newman Society, Villanova University, a Roman Catholic Augustinian University outside Philadelphia, has now cancelled the invitation to a militant gay rights performance artist who had been asked to be an artist in residence this… Read More

Yes, Catholics–All Catholics–Evangelize

The following is the speech, “The Announcement of the Gospel Today, between missio ad gentes and the new evangelization,”then Cardinal-designate Timothy Dolan gave at the meeting of the 133 Cardinals with Pope Benedict XVI on Friday 17th February 2012.  He… Read More

How Not to Become a Catholic

This is the first installment of how a former Protestant leader crossed the Tiber.  
A little over a year ago my status changed. Having been a Presbyterian minister for over twenty years, I became a Catholic layman.  How that happened… Read More

Ave Maria Will Not Comply

The President of Ave Maria University Jim Towey released a strong statement saying in no uncertain terms that Ave Maria University will not comply with the HHS contraceptive mandate.
Unfortunately, a provision in the massive health care reform legislation will… Read More

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