The U.S. Supreme Court upheld a ruling denying state funds to a Catholic charter school in Oklahoma. What should American Catholics be asking about public funding for school choice?
Education
Posted inFaith and Reason
What Pope Francis taught us: Church teaching finds clarity and power in acts of mercy
Pope Francis taught the church that the magisterium finds its clarity not merely in propositions but in acts of mercy.
Posted inFaith, Short Take
The battle between universities and Trump is on
Universities need to change. But Trump is attacking the wrong problems.
Posted inArts & Culture, Theater
‘John Proctor Is the Villain’ gives us a ‘Crucible’ for a post-#MeToo world
We may be used to #MeToo stories at this point, but Kimberly Belflower brings a new twist to a classic tale with ‘John Proctor Is the Villain.’
Posted inFaith, Short Take
Catholic bishops can—and should—do more to help homeschooling parents
Prohibiting homeschooling parents from using parish facilities can make it more difficult for them to provide a comprehensive Catholic education.
Posted inFaith, Faith and Reason
In too many Catholic schools, faith has become like ‘frosting on a secular cake’
The intellectual content at Catholic schools cannot just be “Catholic frosting on a secular cake,” but should instead be like yeast, infusing every aspect of education.
Posted inFaith, Jesuit School Spotlight
The Jesuit case for diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging in Catholic schools
The commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging in Jesuit high schools is an integral part of their mission and identity.
Posted inFaith, Features
The changing face of seminary formation: Group therapy, digital detoxing and more listening
The ultimate goal is to prepare the men to be able to build strong and healthy relationships with their parishioners.
Posted inPolitics & Society, Short Take
How Catholic education can make space for introverts
Let us cultivate universities and workplaces where the contemplative life is valued, where introverts and extroverts alike can thrive, and where every person can feel recognized.
Posted inPolitics & Society, Short Take
How a college class discussion on sex and gender turned from culture war to conversation
By remembering how a group of his students mended a fracture over a controversial book, a former college professor finds hope for national reconciliation.