Why might a society that has so consistently sought to distance itself from Catholic influence at the polling booth remain hesitant about abandoning ecclesial patronage over the classroom?
Catholic Education
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Catholic schools are partnering with Google on A.I. Will they be able to protect student privacy?
The announcement of the National Catholic Educational Association’s new artificial intelligence training initiative coincides with rising concerns among parents across the country over the growing technologization of childhood.
Posted inShort Take
Trump education cuts will make it more difficult for low-income students to afford college
Catholic institutions cannot stand by while government policies systematically dismantle pathways to opportunity for the students we are called to serve.
Posted inNews
Supreme Court to hear clash between Catholic preschools, Colorado over ‘universal’ program
Two Catholic parishes with preschools in the Archdiocese of Denver have alleged the state of Colorado excluded the religious preschools from participating in the program due to their religious beliefs.
Posted inShort Take
A new tax credit will help low-income families in Catholic schools in 2027
The new law will enable taxpayers in most states to direct some of their tax dollars to K-12 scholarships at private schools.
Posted inFaith in Focus
The gift of seeing Sister Edith Prendergast in action
If Sister Edith’s spiritual gifts first attracted me to a life in ministry, it was her human warmth that said it’s O.K. for you to be here, in fact, you’re welcome to stay a while.
Posted inNews
Catholics express grief, warn of politicizing immigration issue in murder of Loyola student
Catholics in Chicago have expressed sympathy and sorrow over the death of a Loyola University Chicago student who was shot and killed March 19 near the school campus.
Posted inIdeas
March Madness: Your definitive guide to the 2026 Catholic teams
America’s eminent sports editors bring you the definitive Catholic preview for 2026’s Big Dance.
Posted inBooks
Review: A Jesuit high school whodunit
Anna Bruno’s ‘Fine Young People,’ set at St. Ignatius, an elite Jesuit high school in a Pittsburgh suburb, operates as a whodunit on multiple levels simultaneously.
Posted inNews
After abortion advocacy controversy, professor withdraws from Notre Dame institute appointment
A professor at the University of Notre Dame has declined a research appointment at the school, following weeks of outcry from students, staff and several U.S. Catholic bishops, over her prominent advocacy for abortion.