Lawsuit alleges bullying of Afro-Latino pupil at N.J. Catholic school
The civil rights case describes racist bullying at Saint Joseph Regional School in Somers Point—including mistreatment by a Catholic nun.
Education
Xavier University of Louisiana is a 2024 national champ in cheer and triple jump
XULA Gold Rush cheer is national champs for the second time in three years and Seth Alexander, a senior from Arnaudville, has gone back-to-back.
How one San Francisco Catholic school interfaces with bullying—even as it evolves
Once a perceived hotbed for racism and homophobia, Sacred Heart Cathedral Prep has made strides even as bullying evolves worldwide in the digital age.
Xavier University of Louisiana raises $100 million for 2025 centennial campaign
The historic Catholic HBCU aims to raise half a billion dollars in total, which will support university improvements and student scholarships.
Fontbonne University to close in 2025, continuing decline in diverse Catholic education
The 100-year-old school is one of several small, significantly Black Catholic colleges to announce closure recently due to long-term financial struggles.
Racist graffiti found in Philadelphia Catholic school bathroom, police investigating
The incident in February at Little Flower Catholic High School for Girls is the second of its kind at a local Catholic school in roughly a year.
Notre Dame College in Ohio to close permanently in 2024
The 102-year-old Catholic college cited declining enrollment and financial woes, compounded by the departure of the Sisters of Notre Dame last year.
Cristo Rey school in Seattle to open this fall, reflecting diversity and Jesuit ethos
A new institution on the campus of a closed diocesan school will aim to revitalize affordable Catholic education in the Pacific Northwest's largest city.
Dr. Norman Francis statue unveiled at Xavier University of Louisiana
The work honors the 47-year presidential tenure of Francis at XULA, the nation's Catholic HBCU. He retired in 2015 and spoke at the historic event.
Lyke House to mark 25th anniversary with concert and Black Catholic digital library launch
The historic Newman Center on the campus of the Atlanta University Center is celebrating its silver jubilee with a yearlong series of events.
Calumet College votes to authorize charter for Thea Bowman Academy
The embattled K-12 institution, named for a Black nun and located on the property of a former cathedral school, had been the subject of closure rumors.
With Supreme Court ruling on affirmative action, Maryland debates guaranteed admissions
A bill brought by a Black Catholic legislator could make college enrollment much simpler for graduating high schoolers in the state.
Where to find a Catholic Black History Month event (2024 edition)
A listing of Black History Month events from parishes, schools, and national organizations around the country.
St. Augustine Catholic School in Washington honored with street renaming
The historic school, the oldest surviving educational institution for Black children in Washington, was approved for the civic honor in 2023.
Is it time for a Catholic charter school movement?
Catholic schools are closing every year, but few parishes are moving to capitalize in the aftermath. Dr. Ronald Smith says there's a better way.
Venerable Mary Lange to be celebrated in Baltimore during Catholic Schools Week
The Black Catholic foundress and nun on the path to sainthood will be the honoree of a Mass celebrated by Archbishop William Lori.