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March 24, 2020
In an article for Aleteia, Mario Enzler, Fellow at the Institute for Human Ecology at the Catholic University of America, shares the devastating aftermath of over 11 deaths of priests in the Bergamo, Italy area. As the pandemic continues to affect us all personally, how will it affect the Body of Christ as a whole?
March 17, 2020
M.A. in Human Rights student, Joseph Enzler, reflects on his recent opportunity to attend a meeting of the Commission on Inalienable Rights, formed by Secretary of State Mike Pompeo. Enzler shares how this experience shaped his view on public policy as he heard from both academic and private sector experts.
March 17, 2020
Abigail Wilkinson, M.A. in Human Rights student with the IHE, demonstrates the growing need for legislation that respects basic rights as she reflects on her time attending a recent meeting of the Commission on Unalienable Rights. Her reflection is one that challenges us to ask ourselves: who are the people and what are the organizations that are responsible for ensuring rights for all?
March 17, 2020
IHE Fellow, Lucia A. Silecchia, pens a thought-provoking reflection on how changes to daily routine impact our personal faith and community spirituality. She shares how the meaning of the Holy Mass is transformed in light of the fact that it’s been taken away. How will the faithful respond?
March 17, 2020
Rev. John McNerney, PhD, the Michael Novak Distinguished Visiting Scholar at CUA, shares his expertise on the educational principles and ideas that make St. John Henry Newman a beacon for all generations.
March 5, 2020
In October 2019, President Trump signed an Executive Order issuing guidance for streamlining administrative effectiveness and documentation for third parties (federal grantees, states, and private parties.) Yet, this EO is merely guidance, not law. Professor of Law and IHE Fellow Emmett J. McGroarty answers myriad questions pertaining to the EO, the Trump administration's enforcement of its own guidance, and how the response of each third party impacts citizens.
March 5, 2020
The Cardinal Newman Society has a long history of helping students determine the quality of a college program through its Newman Guide, which ranks faithful Catholic colleges and universities. The Catholic University of America is proud to have been featured in the Guide consistently over the years. Now The Cardinal Newman Society is offering scholarships to alumni of Newman Guide recommended colleges. Pursuing a graduate degree just got less expensive.
March 5, 2020
Lucia A. Silecchia, Professor of Law and IHE Fellow, shares how her experience celebrating Saint Joseph's feast day in Italy changed her perspective on Fathers Day and strengthened the bond she had with her own dad. As our modern society begs the question of “quality time” vs.“quantity time,” Professor Silecchia makes the case that father's need only look to Saint Joseph, with its lack of fireworks and fanfare, as a model for fatherhood: steady, loving, and true.
March 4, 2020
IHE Faculty Fellow Professor Frederic Sautet invites us to take a closer look at why the United States has never been a socialist nation. He explores whether the exceptional qualities that have kept socialism at bay in our nation are dying or even already dead.
February 26, 2020
Dr. Brad Lewis, professor of Political Philosophy at the Catholic University of America was recently a guest on the Cana Academy podcast, speaking about the Common Good. He speaks about society's understanding of the term and humanity's capacity to flourish.
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