Catholic University in Iowa Opens Sex-Segregated Islamic Prayer Space
St. Ambrose University in Davenport, Iowa, inaugurated a new prayer space for Muslim students this week, co-designed by the Saudi Student Association.
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Rowan Williams Teams Up with Atheist Richard Dawkins to Block Catholic School Expansion
The former Archbishop of Canterbury may not agree with professional atheist Richard Dawkins on much, but they align in their opposition to allowing Catholic schools to expand in the UK. Dr. Rowan Williams and Richard Dawkins were two of a
In Gender-Inclusive Guidelines, Catholic College Eliminates Use of ‘Husband’ and ‘Wife’
In its guidelines for the use of gender-inclusive language, the University of Dayton proposes the elimination of the gender-specific terms of “husband” and “wife,” substituting them with “spouse, partner, significant other.”
Beyond Common Core: Cardinal Newman Society Releases K-12 Curriculum Standards
The Cardinal Newman Society says its Catholic Curriculum Standards seek to serve as a “valuable new resource encouraging greater emphasis on what makes Catholic education special while moving beyond reliance on the controversial Common Core State Standards.”
Georgetown Becomes First Catholic College to Hire a Hindu Priest as a Chaplain
The Jesuit-run Georgetown University has become the first Catholic college to hire a Hindu priest as chaplain, with Brahmachari Vrajvihari Sharan leading his first worship service for students on Sunday.
Top Catholic Group on Vatican Sex Ed Program: ‘Compromises Innocence and Integrity of Young People’
The organization whose main mission is to promote and defend faithful Catholic education is highly critical of a new sex education program promoted by the Vatican’s Pontifical Council for the Family.
Catholic Diocese Chooses Classical Curriculum Over Common Core
“After much consideration, the Catholic schools in the Diocese of Marquette will not adapt or adopt the Common Core State Standards which were developed for the public school system,” announced Bishop John Doerfler in a statement.
Magazine Blasts Planned Parenthood, Georgetown: It Wouldn’t Invite ‘Racist, Anti-Gay or Misogynist’
An editorial in the Catholic Standard – the online news magazine of the Archdiocese of Washington, D.C. – condemned an invited address by Planned Parenthood president Cecile Richards at Georgetown University – the nation’s oldest Catholic university.
Catholics Outraged: Common Core ‘Architect’ David Coleman To Headline National Catholic Education Conference
A Catholic education organization that identifies itself as “the national voice for Catholic schools” says Common Core “architect” David Coleman will serve as keynote for the group’s annual convention in March of 2016 in San Diego.
