November 30, 2007
Christmas off Campus
University of Dayton graduate Brian Lowry learned one of his most important lessons at a college party.
November 30, 2007 in Catholic issues | Permalink
July 23, 2007
Modeling Mary
The University of Dayton will dedicate a new 11-foot bronze statue of Mary, the mother of Jesus, on Aug. 15, the Catholic Feast of the Assumption.
July 23, 2007 in Catholic issues | Permalink
March 29, 2007
Marriage made in Heaven
Father Norbert Burns has taught Christian Marriage to more than 27,000 students. He's stepping away from the classroom this semester after dispensing words of wisdom to nearly a third of all UD graduates.
March 29, 2007 in Catholic issues | Permalink
February 15, 2007
An extraordinary messenger
The University of Dayton will honor the St. Anthony Messenger Press with the Daniel J. Kane Religious Communications Award.
February 15, 2007 in Catholic issues | Permalink
February 05, 2007
Truth and justice
The Rev. Cyprian Davis, a Benedictine monk who spent a good part of his life chronicling the history of black Catholics, says the church transcends all races, colors and cultures despite its checkered past. He received this year's Marianist Award from the University of Dayton.
February 5, 2007 in Catholic issues | Permalink
December 14, 2006
Impressive track record
Sundar Kumarasamy, the University of Dayton's new vice president for enrollment management, brings a wealth of experience in increasing diversity, selectivity and reach.
December 14, 2006 in Catholic issues | Permalink
December 05, 2006
Burritos as soul food
A modern-day fish-and-loaves story with burritos as soul food is taking place at UD. Find out how one student is using his contest winnings to help spread UD's Catholic, Marianist mission.
December 5, 2006 in Catholic issues, Hot issues | Permalink
November 27, 2006
The nativity through children's eyes
Local Catholic school children were asked how they would describe Jesus' birth without talking. Their answers, in the form of pictures, are on display until Jan. 28 at the Marian Library, home to the world's largest collection of nativity sets.
November 27, 2006 in Catholic issues, Hot issues | Permalink
October 17, 2006
People of vision
The University of Dayton receives the 2006 People of Vision award for community leadership.
October 17, 2006 in Business, Catholic issues, Education | Permalink
June 20, 2006
Living with Mary today
Symposium to address a variety of issues related to Mary and Marian customs.
June 20, 2006 in Catholic issues | Permalink
May 05, 2006
Experts available to discuss "The Da Vinci Code"
The Associated Press, Voice of America and the Chicago Tribune, among others, have sought Jim Farrelly’s comments about various movies.
May 5, 2006 in Catholic issues, Hot issues | Permalink
March 28, 2006
Expanding Catholic scholarship
The Rev. Jim Heft, S.M., chancellor and professor of faith and culture, will take a leave from the University of Dayton to expand the Institute for Advanced Catholic Studies.
March 28, 2006 in Catholic issues | Permalink
February 06, 2006
A saint in our time
A standing-room-only crowd attended a Feb. 2 Mass and honorary degree ceremony that paid tribute to Sister Dorothy Stang, slain a year ago in the Amazon rain forest. "We gather to recognize a saint in our time," said the Rev. Paul Marshall, S.M., rector.
February 6, 2006 in Catholic issues | Permalink
January 27, 2006
Blessed are the peacemakers
The University of Dayton will honor Sister Dorothy Stang with a posthumous honorary degree on Feb. 2. She was murdered in Brazil nearly a year ago after spending decades serving the poor and protecting the Amazon rainforest.
January 27, 2006 in Catholic issues | Permalink
January 18, 2006
Making a life
The University of Dayton is one of 10 religiously affiliated colleges nationally that excels at helping students ''find purpose and meaning in life,'' according to the newly published book, Putting Students First: How Colleges Develop Students Purposefully.
January 18, 2006 in Catholic issues | Permalink
December 21, 2005
Ministering to Hispanic Catholics
The University of Dayton's Institute for Pastoral Initiatives launches online faith formation courses in Spanish.
December 21, 2005 in Catholic issues | Permalink
Online faith formation courses in Spanish
UD’s Institute for Pastoral Initiatives has launched a program that has been four years in the making -- online faith formation classes taught in Spanish.
December 21, 2005 in Catholic issues | Permalink
December 15, 2005
The future of the church
More than 80 University of Dayton students are majoring in religious studies this year, reflecting a growing interest in lay ministry. The number of majors has doubled since 2003.
December 15, 2005 in Catholic issues | Permalink
December 13, 2005
Opinion: Pledge Allegiance to God
Michael Newdow objects to the Pledge of Allegiance because it violates the First Amendment. Christians ought to object to the Pledge because it violates the First Commandment, according to an opinion piece by M. Therese Lysaught, Ph.D., a UD religious studies professor.
December 13, 2005 in Catholic issues | Permalink
November 11, 2005
Catholics unite to oppose death penalty
Theologians believe time has come for Catholics to unite as bishops announce campaign to end death penalty.
November 11, 2005 in Catholic issues | Permalink
October 14, 2005
A calling
The Lilly Endowment has awarded a $500,000 grant to the University of Dayton to help students and faculty integrate faith into their professional lives.
October 14, 2005 in Catholic issues | Permalink
September 29, 2005
Who decides end-of-life issues?
Each year, millions of Americans face the situation Michael Schiavo did before his wife Terri died earlier this year but with much less media scrutiny. Experts at the School of Law's Gilvary Symposium will discuss possible legal changes and the ethical and social justice implications of end-of-life issues.
September 29, 2005 in Catholic issues, Law | Permalink
September 14, 2005
Engineering is about building lives too
Students, faculty and professional engineers of all faiths, disciplines and universities are invited to discuss how engineers can impact society Sept. 22-24 during the University of Dayton’s “The Role of Engineering at a Catholic University.”
September 14, 2005 in Catholic issues, Engineering, Hot issues | Permalink
September 02, 2005
Marianist award
The University of Dayton will present the 2005 Marianist Award to Vatican II scholar and author David J. O'Brien on Sept. 21.
September 2, 2005 in Catholic issues | Permalink
August 26, 2005
Hail Mary!
Interest in Mary, the mother of Jesus, is on the upswing. Since its debut in cyberspace a decade ago, The Mary Page has quietly advertised to the world the University of Dayton's vast collection of material on Mary.
August 26, 2005 in Catholic issues | Permalink
August 05, 2005
Online Spanish religion classes
DAYTON, Ohio – The University of Dayton is teaming up with the Archdiocese of Los Angeles to pilot four Spanish Catholic faith formation classes over the Internet, starting in August. It's an effort to minister to Hispanics, the city's largest ethnic group.
August 5, 2005 in Catholic issues | Permalink
