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Catholic University of America
‘Nones’ now largest religious category in U.S., new report says
By Peter Pinedo Washington, D.C. Newsroom, Jan 25, 2024 / 17:55 pm Religiously unaffiliated people, often referred to as “nones,” now make up the largest religious category in the U.S., according to a new report by the Pew Research Center. Pew’s new report, released Jan. 24, shows that nones now account for …
Man fatally shot on DC campus of Catholic University of America
By Kevin J. Jones CNA Staff, Jul 5, 2023 / 09:56 am A fatal shooting Wednesday morning on the D.C. campus of the Catholic University of America is no threat to the university community and is under police investigation, the university said July 5. A male shooting victim was found at …
Not over the rainbow, yet: Lawsuit blocks Catholic University’s auction of ‘Wizard of Oz’ dress
by Kevin J. Jones Denver Newsroom, May 22, 2022 / 12:12 pm A dress worn by Judy Garland in her classic role as Dorothy in “The Wizard of Oz” is now the main character in a surprise drama. Supporting characters are the Catholic University of America and some relatives of …
Live nativity scene (camel included) gives Catholic University students a welcome study break
by Shannon Mullen Washington D.C., Dec 12, 2021 / 22:29 pm You knew this wasn’t your average live nativity scene when you saw the camel. Delilah, to be more precise. On Sunday night, Dec. 12, she was the B.M.O.C. (Biggest Mammal on Campus) at The Catholic University of America — …
Catholic University says it wasn’t aware student health plan covered abortion
by Joe Bukuras Washington, D.C. Newsroom, Nov 19, 2021 / 15:00 pm The Catholic University of America has acknowledged that its student health care plan has included coverage for certain abortion services for the past three years, a provision the school says it will discontinue after the policy was brought …
A ‘true living medieval experience’: Catholic University students replicate Notre Dame cathedral architecture
by Joe Bukuras Washington D.C., Jul 28, 2021 / 15:03 pm Students and professors at the Catholic University of America (CUA) are building a full-scale truss replicating that which was destroyed in a 2019 fire at Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris. On the lawn in front of the Basilica of …
Notre Dame classes go online for two weeks amid rising COVID-19 cases
by Jonah McKeown Denver Newsroom, Aug 21, 2020 / 04:00 am MT (CNA).- The University of Notre Dame on Tuesday announced a two-week hiatus from in-person class instruction, amid a growing number of COVID-19 infections on campus. Some alumni, students, and faculty are calling on university president Father John Jenkins …
Catholic university stages a ‘digital play’ amid quarantine
by Perry West Denver Newsroom, Apr 29, 2020 / 05:13 pm MT (CNA).- While the coronavirus has shut down universities and artistic events, the drama department of a Catholic university performed a play nevertheless, through a video conference. A production of Shakespeare’s “Measure for Measure” was meant to be staged …
Archbishop Dennis M. Schnurr celebrates 45th anniversary of Ordination.
On July 20, 1974 Archbishop Dennis M. Schnurr was ordained. Here is a reprint of the article announcing his appointment to the Archdiocese of Cincinnati. WASHINGTON — Pope Benedict XVI has named Bishop Dennis M. Schnurr of Duluth, Minn., who is treasurer of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops, as …
Catholic University students vote to block porn
By Christine Rousselle Washington D.C., Apr 5, 2019 / 02:20 pm (CNA).- Students at The Catholic University of America have asked the administration to ban the top 200 pornography websites from its internet system. The call came in a petition and resolution passed by the university’s Student Government Association and …