Welcome to The Cardinal Newman Society Podcast with Kevin Murphy.

This podcast acquaints listeners with the beauty of a faithful Catholic education—what it is and what it is not; you’ll discover how to determine if a school or college is faithfully Catholic. Our content courageously confronts the “educational emergency” declared by Pope Benedict XVI by featuring the brightest minds from Newman Guide institutions and how they are renewing faithful Catholic education worldwide. These are the superheroes at work in the trenches daily fighting for the souls of our youth amidst today’s relativistic culture.

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Ep. 22: A new Catholic university focused on the arts—John Paul The Great Catholic University

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Derry Connolly purchased a book for $4.95 that forever changed his life.

As a result, Connolly went from cultural Catholic to President of a new university focused on the arts—John Paul The Great Catholic University in Escondido, CA.

If you’re a student interested in film, videography, video game creation, or other artistic pursuits, this might be the university for you.

Ep. 21: From Nuclear Engineering to Eucharistic Task Force Leader, Meet Bob Laird of The Cardinal Newman Society

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Meet Bob Laird, senior counselor to the president of The Cardinal Newman Society, as he shares his journey from West Point graduate to nuclear engineering, to family life work at the Arlington diocese, to spearheading our Task Force for Eucharistic Education, a program designed to revive Eucharistic understanding and devotion. What is the thread that draws this varied background together? Bob’s deep commitment to his Catholic faith. 

Ep. 20: The Collegium Sanctorum Angelorum – an upstart liberal arts college with a Latin Mass emphasis (Pt. 2)

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Imagine the many challenges you would face today in launching a faithful Catholic college that emphasizes the Traditional Latin Mass. Joining us for part two of our conversation is Ed Schaefer, president of the Collegium Sanctorum Angelorum in Hagerstown, Maryland. Schaefer shares how this upstart college is overcoming the many challenges and seeing enrollment growth.

Ep. 19: The Collegium Sanctorum Angelorum – an upstart liberal arts college with a Latin Mass emphasis (Pt. 1)

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Meet Ed Schaefer, president of the Collegium Sanctorum Angelorum in Hagerstown, Maryland, a liberal arts college with an integrated curriculum and an emphasis on the traditional Latin Mass. 

Ep. 18: The History & Vision of The Catholic University of America with President Peter Kilpatrick (Pt. 2)

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Join us for PART 2 of our interview with President Peter Kilpatrick of The Catholic University of America!

We discuss his conversion to the Catholic faith, the state of Catholic higher education and how the how the largest Newman Guide college is making an impact beyond their DC campus.

Ep. 17: The History & Vision of The Catholic University of America with President Peter Kilpatrick (Pt. 1)

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What goes into running the largest university on The Newman Guide and an institution known as ‘the Bishop’s University?’ We sat down with President Peter Kilpatrick of The Catholic University of America to discuss its rich history, his vision for the University, and the roll-out of its new Lead with Light campaign.

Ep. 16: The ‘Ave Maria Law Difference’ with Dean John Czarnetzky (Pt.2)

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What is the Ave Maria Law School difference? Find out as we continue our conversation with Dean John Czarnetzky.

Ep. 15: The ‘Ave Maria Law Difference’ with Dean John Czarnetzky (Pt.1)

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Tune into our interview with Dean John Czarnetzky of Ave Maria School of Law located in Naples, Florida. We discuss the story of how the law school was founded, and the importance of sending forth Catholic lawyers in every corner of our culture armed with the ‘Ave Maria Law Difference’! 

Ep. 14: Finding Your Life’s Calling at Franciscan University with President, Fr. Dave Pivonka (Pt.2)

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We continue our discussion with Father Dave Pivonka, president of Franciscan University of Steubenville. We discuss the University’s growth and success, overcoming challenges, embracing his role as priest and president, and much more.

Ep. 13: Finding Your Life’s Calling at Franciscan University with President, Fr. Dave Pivonka (Pt.1)

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In this episode, we are joined by Father Dave Pivonka, president of Franciscan University of Steubenville Ohio to discuss what sets Franciscan apart, the university’s success under his leadership, helping students find their life’s calling, and much more.