The Cardinal Newman Society joined an amicus brief at the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals, urging the full court to uphold a panel ruling that protects a religious student group from discriminatory treatment.
Everything in a Catholic educational institution must serve its mission of seeking and teaching truth, the sanctification of its students, and service to society. The primary means of advancing this mission is the academic program, which has pride of place and first claim to resources in the life of the institution. The delivery of the academic program takes place within a rich Catholic environment and is inspired by a Catholic worldview. However, co-curricular and extracurricular programs also are important to students’ formation and also must take place within this same rich Catholic environment and worldview. This is particularly true of sports which, in Catholic educational institutions, are an effective means to provide for the well-being of man and to give glory and praise to the Creator.[1]
MANASSAS, VA – The Cardinal Newman Society (CNS) is pleased to announce its seventh annual Essay Scholarship Contest. The winning essay writer will be awarded $5,000 toward the cost of attending a faithful Catholic college recognized in The Newman Guide in the fall of 2023. In addition, several Newman Guide […]
MANASSAS, VA – On today’s Solemnity of All Saints, The Cardinal Newman Society (CNS) celebrates 15 years of The Newman Guide, which recognizes Catholic colleges for their strong fidelity and formation. Every year, more than 75,000 families use The Newman Guide to find a faithful Catholic college, and now CNS will […]
At Mass, you often see mothers whispering into the ears of their squirming toddlers. Occasionally you can catch the words, “Look, it’s Jesus!” Shortly after the consecration, the congregation echoes loudly this whispered declaration of faith, “Lamb of God, who takes away the sins of the word, have mercy on […]
It was a special honor for The Cardinal Newman Society: in June, President Patrick Reilly had the opportunity to interview Archbishop Salvatore Cordileone in a public conversation about the renewal of sacred liturgy and Catholic education. Archbishop Cordileone is a hero of ours. He has been a champion of faithful […]
The Cardinal Newman Society joined an amicus brief at the 4th Circuit Court of Appeals, urging the court to protect Charlotte Catholic High School’s religious exemption from Title VII employment law.
Adapted from Literature, Library, and Media Guide for Catholic Educators By Denise Donohue Ed.D. and Dan Guernsey Ed.D. As Catholic education’s mission is different, a Catholic school library is also different since all elements within an institution—including its library—should adhere to its mission. Catholic school libraries don’t have to […]
The Cardinal Newman Society joined an amicus brief at the 10th Circuit Court of Appeals, urging the court to apply the ministerial exception to a ministerial employee’s lawsuit, overturning a court panel’s decision to go forward with the case.
The Cardinal Newman Society joined an amicus brief at the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals, opposing the exclusion of a religious organization from equal treatment under the law, simply because it has religious standards for its leaders and members.