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University of St. Thomas Launches LGBTQIA+ Literature Course; More Campus Updates

January 22, 2022/0 Comments/in Higher Education, Schools & Youth /by Robert Shine, Managing Editor

The spring semester is beginning with a new LGBTQ-specific literature course at one Catholic college. Today's post includes this story and other news from Catholic higher education. Read More

Catholic Universities Pressed to Resist Vatican Ban on Blessing Same-Gender Couples

April 22, 2021/0 Comments/in Higher Education, Marriage & Family, Parish Life & Pastoral Care, Same-Gender Blessings /by Robert Shine, Managing Editor

The Vatican’s March 15th statement banning blessings of same-gender unions has generated a variety of responses across Catholic college and university campuses, including op-eds from campus newspapers and statements from administrators. Today’s post features four campus reactions. Read More

Catholic Campus Supports Lesbian Theologian Targeted by Anti-Gay Demonstrator

November 30, 2020/2 Comments/in Employment Issues, Higher Education, Marriage & Family /by Brian Kaufman

A Catholic university has supported the lesbian theology professor who was targeted by a local resident calling for the professor's firing. The incident has led to a wider discussion about justice and inclusion in the institutional church. Read More