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This episode shares more details from the college experience of Emily Torres, as recounted by Kelly Salomon. It highlights how faculty and campus culture at a nominally Catholic university undermined Church teaching—reinforcing the critical need for families to seek truly faithful Catholic colleges.
This episode recounts the experience of Emily Torres, a student who faced anti-Catholic hostility, gender ideology, and drag shows at a college claiming to be Catholic. Her story, shared by Kelly Salomon, underscores the vital role of the Newman Guide in helping families identify truly faithful institutions.
This episode encourages families to begin the college search early, take advantage of Newman Guide summer programs, and use Catholic education to cultivate virtue and discernment. It also addresses Pope Leo XIV’s remarks on the isolation of youth and how Catholic schools counter this with authentic formation—and explores concerns over AI shortcuts replacing true learning.
This episode spotlights Notre Dame students petitioning for a campus-wide pornography filter and broader efforts to uphold chastity and human dignity in Catholic higher education. It also announces the 2025 Newman Guide Scholarship winner and highlights available resources and financial aid for families seeking faithful Catholic colleges.
This episode reflects on the excitement of Newman Guide college students present in Rome for Pope Leo XIV’s election and installation. It also explores the crisis in Catholic education—including widespread school closures—and how faithful schools are leading a hopeful revival through vocations, strong formation, and innovative models.
This episode examines the importance of faithful commencement speakers at Catholic colleges, highlighting concerning choices at some schools and excellent examples at Newman Guide colleges. It also explores how Newman Guide institutions foster spiritual formation, healthy community, and detachment from technology—offering a compelling vision for authentic Catholic education.
This episode features inspiring examples of how Newman Guide schools are creatively teaching students about the papacy and papal conclave during this historic moment in the Church. From class prayer initiatives and art lessons to “adopt-a-cardinal” projects and Pope parties, these schools bring Catholic tradition to life and engage families in the faith.
This episode highlights how faithful Catholic schools go beyond prenatal development education—now mandated in Kansas public schools—to foster a deeply pro-life culture across curriculum, prayer, and campus life. It also shares inspiring alumni leading today’s pro-life movement and stresses the importance of choosing authentically Catholic colleges that form students in truth.
This episode highlights the Guide for the Catholic Reader, offering families age-appropriate, virtue-rich literature as an alternative to secular book fairs. It also addresses the growing backlash against men in women’s sports and emphasizes how faithful Catholic schools uphold truth and protect human dignity in athletics.
This episode explores the potential dismantling of the U.S. Department of Education and its implications for Catholic families. It highlights concerns with public schooling, the value of faithful Catholic education, and ways families can access support, scholarships, and summer programs.