Four local college presidents attending session with pope Apr 17, 2008
King s College president the Rev. Thomas O Hara, Misericordia University President Michael MacDowell, Marywood University president Sister Anne Munley and University of Scranton president the Rev. Scott Pilarz will travel to the Catholic University of America in Washington, D.C., for a meeting with the pope. The 81-year-old pope will speak to the Catholic Educators of America, a group that includes 200 presidents of Catholic colleges and universities and 195 directors and superintendents... (The Citizen's Voice, PA)
Pope Benedict Calls on US Bishops to Heal Wounds of Church Sex ... Apr 17, 2008
Indeed, every member of society can contribute to this moral renewal and benefit from it," he said. Later in his address, the pope warned against secularism, materialism and individualism as potential threats to the way people exercise their faith. He called for the expansion of Catholic education programs to restore dedication to the faith. The pope praised the American Catholic community for its diversity and encouraged bishops to welcome new immigrants. Just before the remarks, Pope Benedict... (Voice of America)
Pope Benedict XVI Mugs, T-Shirts Hot Souvenirs Apr 16, 2008
The Metro controversy aside, there's nothing inherently irreverent about a pope bobblehead, said the Rev. Mark Morozowich, associate dean for seminary and ministerial students at the Catholic University of America. The pope will visit the university Thursday evening to meet with Catholic educators. (Fox News)
Another view Apr 16, 2008
The pope s diplomatic skills also will be tested when he addresses educators Thursday at the Catholic University of America in Washing-ton. Like the late Pope John Paul II, Benedict is expected to insist that church-affiliated universities maintain their Catholic identity. (Montana Standard, MT)
Trip of a lifetime Apr 16, 2008
The pope's stops in Washington will include meeting today with U.S. bishops at the Catholic University of America. The Most Rev. Joseph Latino, current bishop of the Diocese of Jackson, which includes Northeast Mississippi, as well as the former bishop, the Most Rev. William Houck, will attend. (Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal)
On eve of visit, Benedict said to understands US culture Apr 15, 2008
Thursday, April 17, 7:30am CDT: Mass at Nationals Park; 4 p.m. CDT, address to Catholic educators at The Catholic University of America. Friday, April 18, 9 a.m. CDT, address to the United Nations. (Ames Daily Tribune, IA)
Pope Benedict XVI Ready to Meet America Apr 14, 2008
The Rev. David M. O'Connell, president of the Catholic University of America, noted that John Paul emerged on the world scene at the relatively young age of 58 when he was elected pope. He eventually became a grandfather figure for the church as his pontificate stretched to 26 years. (Newsmax)
For lucky few, tickets to Pope Benedict's Mass Apr 13, 2008
University of San Diego President Mary Lyons will attend Benedict's address at the Catholic University of America in Washington, D.C. After the morning Mass at National Stadium, the pope will travel to the school, where he is expected to talk about Catholic education issues to an invitation-only audience. Lyons, who chairs the Association of Catholic Colleges and Universities, downplays predictions that the pope may use that forum to scold schools for straying from orthodoxy. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
Pope Benedict to show his softer side on U.S. trip Apr 13, 2008
But Helen Alvare, who teaches family law at the Catholic University of America, believes this visit will bear fruit over time. Nearly 30 years after Pope John Paul's first visit, she said, many of her male students are named John Paul. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Frank L. Ciminelli, II Named Senior Vice President of LPCiminelli Apr 10, 2008
Mr. Ciminelli earned his bachelor of science degree, with a concentration in industrial engineering, from Marietta College and his master of science, with a concentration in construction management, from The Catholic University of America. Before joining LPCiminelli, Frank worked for Clark Construction Group in Washington, D.C. and Hunt Construction in Cincinnati. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Augusta felt shock wave from MLK tragedy Apr 4, 2008
" MICHAEL FIRMIN Executive director of Golden Harvest Food Bank Age at the time: 21 Where he was when he found out: " I was a junior in college at the Catholic University of America in Washington, D.C." His reaction: "I guess my mind was emotionally reeling with the news, because Dr. King stood for gospel justice. I saw in Dr. King a person who was a prophetic voice who was calling the whole of society to reach a high benchmark, so when he was assassinated it was like the wind was knocked out of... (The Augusta Chronicle)
Local Catholics primp for pope visit to District Apr 1, 2008
During his time in the District, Pope Benedict is scheduled to meet with President Bush, talk with U.S. bishops at the basilica, hold an April 17 mass for 46,000 at Nationals Park, address Catholic educators at The Catholic University of America and meet with interfaith leaders at the Pope John Paul II Cultural Center in Northeast. He will travel via his customized "pope mobile" three times, church officials said, though the routes have yet to be decided. (Washington Business Journal, DC)
Public Invited to Greet Pope as He Travels Through Washington Mar 20, 2008
On Thursday, April 17, following an address to the heads of more than 200 U.S. Catholic colleges and universities at The Catholic University of America, the pope will travel across campus to the John Paul II Cultural Center on Harewood Road to meet with faith leaders from several religions, including those from the Buddhist, Muslim, Hindi, Jain and Jewish traditions. Access to viewing areas on Catholic University's campus to see the pope on April 16 and 17 are available only through tickets that... (PR Newswire)
Man seeks backers for change in diocese Mar 7, 2008
His father was an attorney who worked with the Archdiocese of New York; his uncle was the rector of the Catholic University of America; his wife has a doctorate in theology; and his sister is a Dominican nun, Mr. McCormick said. The March 27 meeting, at the Holiday Inn Express on Concorde Drive in Avoca, has seating for only 50 people. (Scranton Times, PA)
New generation taking Times-Shamrock helm Mar 4, 2008
He earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from Villanova University in 1993, a Juris Doctor degree from the Columbus School of Law at the Catholic University of America in 1997, and a Master of Business Administration degree from Villanova in 2004. Upon graduation from law school, Mr. Haggerty served as clerk for U.S. District Court Judge William J. Nealon in Scranton. (Scranton Times, PA)
The clash of peoples Feb 29, 2008
Jerry Muller is professor of history at the Catholic University of America. his most recent book is "The Mind and the Market: Capitalism in Modern European Thought." This article is drawn from an essay in the March/April issue of Foreign Affairs. (International Herald Tribune -- Ed/Op)
Former FCC chief of staff to speak at College of Law Feb 28, 2008
Tramont currently serves as partner in the Washington, D.C., law firm, Wilkinson Barker Knauer, LLP, and is an adjunct professor at the Catholic University of America. He is also an adjunct guest lecturer at the University of Colorado at Boulder. (Daily Orange, NY)
Reaganites for Obama? Feb 14, 2008
PAGE: 1Douglas W. Kmiec, the former dean of the Catholic University of America School of Law, is presently the chair of constitutional law at Pepperdine University in Malibu, Calif. Photograph of Barack Obama by Mark Wilson/Getty Images. (Slate)
Butler native to direct music at pope's Mass Feb 2, 2008
Later that year he left for Washington, D.C., where he was awarded a scholarship to continue liturgical studies at the Catholic University of America. For 17 years he has been pastoral associate for liturgy at Our Lady of Mercy in Potomac. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
New generation carries on antiabortion message in Washington Jan 22, 2008
Ellie Baum, a student at Purdue University who rode 14 hours in a bus to attend the conference at the Catholic University of America, said she was inspired to join the antiabortion movement after witnessing the birth of her sister's child three years ago. "From that experience, I realized there was no difference between a child after it's born and when it's in the mother's womb. It made me really passionate about this issue," said Baum, 20, an engineering major from Wisconsin. (Boston Globe)
National Prayer Vigil for Life Opening Mass Jan 19, 2008
The Basilica and The Catholic University of America will host more than 1,600 high school students and other pilgrims overnight ... The National Prayer Vigil for Life is co-sponsored by the Secretariat of Pro-Life Activities of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB), The Catholic University of America, and the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception. (PR Newswire)
Orphaned 'Blue Blobs' In Space Found Jan 12, 2008
The findings are reported by Duilia de Mello of the Catholic University of America, Washington, D.C. and NASA s Goddard Space Flight Center, Greenbelt, Md. and her colleagues at the 211th meeting of the American Astronomical Society in Austin, Texas, USA.. (Science Daily)
Priest's departure from center worries local Haitians Jan 10, 2008
Advertisement He traveled to Haiti before beginning studies this month at the Catholic University of America, in Washington, D.C., according to Joseph McAleer, spokesman for the Diocese of Bridgeport. After his studies, Julien will be assigned to another parish, McAleer said. (Stamford Advocate)
Cosmic blue blobs discovered Jan 9, 2008
"We could not believe it, the stars were in ," said Duilia de Mello of the Catholic University of America in Washington, D.C., and NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center. advertisement. (MSNBC -- Technology)
Iridium(R) Satellite Names New Chief Legal and Administrative Officer Jan 7, 2008
Brunette holds both a Bachelor of Arts and Juris Doctorate from the Catholic University of America and is a member of the Maryland State Bar Association. About Iridium Satellite Iridium Satellite LLC ) is the only mobile satellite service (MSS) offering gap-free, pole-to-pole coverage over the entire globe. (PR Newswire)
Gordon C. Zahn, author, teacher, and pacifist; at 89 Dec 30, 2007
He earned a master's degree and doctorate from the Catholic University of America in Washington, and became an assistant professor of sociology at Loyola University in Chicago in 1953. Dr. Zahn continued to land in hot water for his pacifist views and had difficulty getting his book, "German Catholics and Hitler's Wars: A Study in Social Control," published. (Boston Globe)
ENGAGEMENT: Doran - Cutler Dec 14, 2007
She received her bachelor of arts degree and Juris Doctorate from The Catholic University of America in Washington, D.C. She works in the Marketing Department at Ropes & Gray LLP.. Her fianc. (Hingham Journal, MA)
Huntington library director helped expand literary, science holdings Dec 6, 2007
He also held a master of library science degree from the Catholic University of America in Washington, D.C.. Before he joined the Huntington staff, he taught English at the University of Mary Washington in Fredericksburg, Va. (Los Angeles Times)
Cancer studies 'wasted millions' Nov 21, 2007
But the letter's originator, Prof Roland Nardone of the Catholic University of America, told the BBC that some scientists seemed unwilling to act. Authenticated cell-lines. (BBC News -- Health)
'Sloppy' science?How cancer study errors produced 'worthless research' Nov 21, 2007
But the response from scientists was lukewarm according to the originator of the Open Letter, Professor Roland Nardone of the Catholic University of America. "They morphed into ostriches, is the best explanation I have.". (BBC News -- Health)
Pope will bypass Boston in US visit Nov 13, 2007
In Washington, the pope will meet with all US bishops at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception, with Catholic educators at the Catholic University of America, and with interfaith leaders at the John Paul II Cultural Center. His visit to the White House will be the second by a pope: John Paul II visited President Carter in 1979. (Boston Globe)
Hagel Skewers Iraq War, Defends Greenspan's Oil Comments Sep 28, 2007
com) - Speaking at the Catholic University of America Columbus School of Law on Monday, Sen. Chuck Hagel (R-Neb. (CNSnews.com)
Catholic U's Hosting of 'Pro-Choice' Kerry Sparks Controversy Sep 21, 2007
has been approved to speak this year at the Catholic University of America, a decision that has sparked discontent among many conservative Catholics ... "Senator Kerry is a remarkable lawmaker," Mark Arnone, president of the Catholic University of America (CUA) College Democrats, told Cybercast News Service ... Over the past several years, the Catholic University of America has frequently been at the center of political battles over Catholic doctrine, particularly regarding the abortion issue. (CNSnews.com)
Churches recruiting Latin American clergy to serve Hispanics Sep 14, 2007
" The recruitment wasn't necessarily needed in the past. When waves of Polish, German, and Irish immigrants were coming to the United States in the 19th and 20th centuries, for example, their Catholic priests followed them. That's not happening anymore. Churches now need to actively seek out clergy and seminarians, said Bill D'Antonio, a retired sociologist who has taught at the University of Connecticut and at The Catholic University of America. According to recent estimates by the Pew Forum on... (FOX 11, AZ)
Churches recruiting Latin American clergy Sep 14, 2007
Churches now need to actively seek out clergy and seminarians, said Bill DAntonio, a retired sociologist who has taught at the University of Connecticut and at The Catholic University of America. According to recent estimates by the Pew Forum on Religion and Public Life, in Washington, D.C., Hispanics comprise a third of all Catholics and 6 percent of evangelical Protestants in the United States. (MSNBC -- International)
Stegmaier sworn in as county administrator Aug 14, 2007
He is a graduate of the Catholic University of America, and earned his master s degree at the University of Virginia. Margo Stegmaier is a retired county teacher who works with the Valentine Richmond History Center. (Petersburg Progress Index, VA)
CCSU hosts MADD program Aug 1, 2007
"It's a mixed message, a wrong message. Not everyone in college drinks." Still, as a resident assistant in dorms at the Catholic University of America in Washington, D.C., D'Onofrio knows underage drinking is all too common at colleges and universities. There's a lot of peer pressure and ignorance, D'Onofrio said. (New Britain Herald, CT)
Personnel Announcement Jul 20, 2007
He received his bachelor's degree from the University of California and his JD from the Catholic University of America. The President has named Brett H. McGurk, of the District of Columbia, to be Special Assistant to the President and Senior Director for Iraq and Afghanistan, Strategic Planning and Policy Development, on the National Security Council. (White House News Releases)
Upset at leadership but steadfast in faith Jul 20, 2007
This viewpoint is shifting, according to Dean R. Hoge of the Catholic University of America. He is an expert on the sociology of religion and co-author of a new book, "American Catholics Today.". (Los Angeles Times)
Catholics Begin Campaign on Marriage -AP Jun 28, 2007
In spite of what the public reaction or perception might be, it isn't just a bunch of celibate men who are behind all of this,'' said John Grabowski, an associate professor of theology and religious studies at the Catholic University of America in Washington and a consultant on the project. Grabowski acknowledged other challenges, including lingering mistrust created by the clergy sexual abuse crisis that exploded in 2002. (Guardian Unlimited)
Catholic Univ. narrows search to four for Brookland project Jun 25, 2007
The Catholic University of America has shortlisted four bidders to develop an 8-acre parcel into a mixed-use complex that would revitalize the area around the Brookland Metro station. Abdo Development, EYA, Monument Realty and Trammell Crow have been shortlisted as potential developers. (Washington Business Journal, DC)
Nancy Nielsen, M.D., Ph.D., Named AMA President-Elect Jun 24, 2007
In 1969, Dr. Nielsen earned a doctorate in microbiology from the Catholic University of America. At the age of 29, after the birth of her fifth child, she entered medical school. (PR Newswire)
BREAKING NEWS-New York State Assembly Approves Gay Marriage Law Jun 20, 2007
But, he said, "Love found me in the body of a man" his first day of college at the Catholic University of America. "I could not have survived my late teens and my 20s if I did not have John Banta in my life," O'Donnell said in the concluding moments of the floor debate. (Gay City News)
West Virginia principal to lead Chippewa Area Catholic Schools Jun 16, 2007
D in Catholic Education Leadership at The Catholic University of America, Washington, D.C.. Britt said the position of president as an organizational model attracted him to the position. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
Marilyn Neeley, 69; piano soloist and educator Jun 4, 2007
Most recently Neeley was chairwoman of the piano faculty at the Catholic University of America in Washington, D.C.. mary. (Los Angeles Times)
Needed: Radiation Storms Warning May 30, 2007
The team includes researchers from Goddard, the Catholic University of America, Washington, the Naval Research Laboratory, Washington, and the Observatory of Paris. SOHO is a cooperative project between the European Space Agency and NASA. NASA's Wind spacecraft was launched on November 1, 1994, and is operated from Goddard. (SkyAndTelescope.com)
Words Of Wisdom May 28, 2007
White House spokesman Tony Snow addressed The Catholic University of America in Washington, D.C., after another round of cancer treatment. "You're young and you're bulletproof and invincible," Snow said, "But never underestimate the power of other people's love and prayer.". (CBS News)
Businessman moonlights with Orioles May 11, 2007
Wilkerson, who holds a degree in economics and finance from The Catholic University of America in Washington, D.C., operates his company, McDonogh iates, out of his Owings Mills home. One of five Orioles' ball boys or girls this season, Wilkerson is the only one older than 30. (Owings Mills Times, MD)
Alarming: The Dissent's Opinion in Gonzales v. Carhart May 1, 2007
Mario Diaz is in his final year of studies and a Moot Court Associate at the Catholic University of America, Columbus School of Law. He received a Bachelors Degree in Science of the Recording Industry, with minors in Mass Communications and Marketing from Middle Tennessee State University. (Townhall.com)
News, Trends & Resources May 1, 2007
The Catholic University of America broke ground March 12 on Opus Hall, a $25 million student housing project on campus. The seven-story residential facility is at the northeast corner of campus. (Washington Business Journal, DC)
IST | And then there were 4: Search to name new dean by August narrows Apr 30, 2007
He had previously worked at The Catholic University of America in Washington, D.C., as well as the University of North Texas in Dallas. Von Dran plans to take a year off before returning to SU to teach. (Daily Orange, NY)
Vegas has arrived, so have the cardinals Apr 29, 2007
"In a sense, it is counter intuitive to have the dinner in this place with gambling and other extravagances, but it gives the people of Las Vegas a chance to meet the cardinals," said the Very Rev. David M. O'Connell, president of the Catholic University of America. "In truth, the idea was very well received and not one person raised the question or objected" to having it in Las Vegas. (Las Vegas Sun)
Celebrating two years as pontiff, Benedict XVI assumes new role Apr 15, 2007
But one theologian whom Cardinal Ratzinger forced from the Catholic University of America said Pope Benedict has left him "pleasantly surprised.". "I don't think he's going to change anything but I think he has become quite conscious of his role of the bishop of Rome as the center of unity in the church," said the Rev. Charles Curran, now at Southern Methodist University. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Study: Young Adults a Problem for Catholic Church in U.S. Apr 10, 2007
D'Antonio and Hoge are fellows of the Life Cycle Institute of The Catholic University of America, Davidson teaches sociology at Purdue University and Gautier is a senior research associate at the Center for Applied Research in the Apostolate at Georgetown University. Reporting mainly on a 2005 telephone survey of nearly 900 Catholics by the Gallup Organization, the study compares results of that survey with similar surveys taken in 1987, 1993 and 1999 and with other sociological studies of... (Newsmax)
Biologists Learn Structure Of Enzyme Needed To Power 'Molecular Motor' Mar 24, 2007
Researchers at Purdue University and The Catholic University of America have discovered the structure of an enzyme essential for the operation of "molecular motors" that package DNA into the head segment of some viruses during their assembly ... Researchers at Purdue and The Catholic University of America have discovered the structure of an enzyme called an ATPase, which is essential for the operation of "molecular motors" that package DNA into the head segment of the T4 virus ... The paper was... (Science Daily)
Shore town rooting hard for ‘Idol’ hopeful, but judges don’t hold back Mar 8, 2007
Barba worked at the music store giving lessons the summer before starting college at the Catholic University of America. The store s owner said Clarizio s was showing its support but declined to comment further. (The Trentonian, NJ)
Where church meets state Feb 19, 2007
before he quit fighting his calling in 1985, when he enrolled at the Catholic University of America in Washington, D.C. He was ordained in 1988 and served at the Cathedral of St. Helena before joining the faculty at Carroll College full-time in 1992. He s published two books: Deviant Reality: Alternate World Views in 1981, and What Your Parents Were Doing Back Then: Youth and Drugs in a Southern California Beach Area from 1970 into the 21st Century in 2001. (Helena Independent Record)
Comment: When science and unproven fears collide Feb 17, 2007
The research was conducted by a team led by Theodore Litovitz, of the Catholic University of America (Washington). Exradia claims in its press materials that this work showed that the effects could be induced in biological systems by exposure to weak, extremely low EMF.. (EETimes)
• Joseph J. Stark Jr. Feb 14, 2007
He was a graduate of St. Vincent High School in Akron and a 1953 graduate of The Catholic University of America in Washington, D.C., with a B.S. degree in civil engineering. Joseph was a lifelong railroad enthusiast, starting his career with the Croad in Huntington, W.Va. (Fredericksburg Free Lance-Star, VA)
Blasphemy Site Gambling on Eternity Feb 6, 2007
"Peter Casarella, associate professor of systematic theology at the Catholic University of America, questioned the motives of the blasphemychallenge.com website. "It seems extremely manipulative," he said.Casarella also questioned the premise of the site, saying its interpretation of the biblical reference was off."Blaspheming the Spirit is a sin, that's not up for grabs. but they certainly can be forgiven," he told Cybercast News Service."Blaspheming against the Holy Spirit means taking the... (CNSnews.com)
Economist predicts growth locally Jan 25, 2007
Sweet, a graduate of Trinity College in Hartford, has a master s degree and a doctorate in economic history from the Catholic University of America, an MBA from Loyola College and a law degree from the University of Baltimore School of Law. Local News. (Carlisle Sentinel, PA)
Sister Anne Munley to lead Marywood Jan 20, 2007
Education: Bachelor of arts degree in sociology, history and government from Marywood in 1966; master of arts degree in sociology from the Catholic University of America; doctorate in sociology from Boston College. Also pursued study in Spanish at the Mexican American Cultural Center in San Antonio, Texas, in 2002, and at the Centro de Estudios Internacionales, Madrid, Spain, in 2003. (Scranton Times, PA)
Bush's new plan for Iraq draws support, criticism Jan 12, 2007
Maryann Cusimano Love, a professor of politics at The Catholic University of America, Washington, and an expert on terrorism, said Jan. 11: "This is primarily a political battle about winning hearts and minds. And the military measures that he presented last night don't do anything to address the underlying problems in Iraq and, I'm afraid, are unlikely to succeed.". She called it a belated response to the problem that not enough troops were committed in 2003. (Florida Catholic)
The Benefits of Having a Mom and Dad Jan 9, 2007
Mr. Lilienthal is a Washington, D.C., resident and a graduate student in library and information science at the Catholic University of America. He previously worked as a policy analyst at the Free Congress Foundation. (Human Events Online)
Disgraced author resurfaces Jan 8, 2007
He said he wrote the book in collaboration with religious scholar Frank Moloney, formerly of the Catholic University of America. Archer's publisher, Macmillan, said the book imagines Judas as a politician who betrays Jesus not for money, but because of the belief he is an ineffective leader unable to challenge the authority of the Romans. (USA Today -- Life)
