Notre Dame Mandate Lawsuit Dismissed as Premature

A federal judge ruled the Catholic university lacks standing to challenge the contraceptive mandate because of the Obama administration’s promise to amend the regulation.

Alabama and Notre Dame Bring Faith to Football Showdown

Both teams feature a solid Christian presence in the locker room, on the sidelines and off the field.

Looking Into the Mystique of Notre Dame Football

Excellence transcends the football field for the famous Fighting Irish, and this commitment to quality incorporates a strong component of Catholic faith.

Contraception Mandate Challenge Reaches Appeals Court

In a case involving Belmont Abbey College, the D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals has become the first federal appellate court to hear arguments surrounding the federal contraception mandate.

Wyoming Catholic College Dismisses Chaplain

Decision follows allegations of improper behavior with students.

Notre Dame Creates ‘GLBTQ’ Student Organization

A critic of the decision says the organization is 'astonishingly extensive' and provides a potential venue for homosexual activists to undermine Catholic teaching.

Stand for Catholic Identity Pits University of San Diego President Against Faculty

After President Mary Lyons disinvites a dissenting British theologian, some faculty collectively rebuke her for ‘compromising campus academic freedom.’

Papal Nuncio: Catholic Division Undermines Religious Freedom

Persecution of Catholics is facilitated by internal dissent, Archbishop Carlo Vigano stresses in a speech at the University of Notre Dame.

Pro-Lifers: Notre Dame Invite to Obama Is Acceptable

Unlike 2009, this time the Catholic university isn’t honoring the president.

Cross the Crux of Steubenville Showdown With Atheist Group

The Town Council will meet tonight to continue debate over the city logo that includes the Franciscan University cross.

Battling for the Church's Universities

Report calls for renewing mandatum implementation.

Why Kathleen Sebelius Needs to Speak at Georgetown

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CUA, a Bellwether of American Catholicism, Celebrates 125th Anniversary

Dorm-ant Virtues Emerge in College

With the fall semester upon us, philosophy professor Christopher Kaczor discusses The Catholic University of America's recent move to single-sex dorms and Catholic colleges in general.

Strong Catholic Identity Can Protect Religious Liberty

What increasing threats to colleges mean in light of Ex Corde Ecclesiae.

Notre Dame and Emily’s List

Washington Grapples With Catholic Social Teaching

May has marked a month of renewed focus on Church thought and its practical implications.

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