Catholic University Of Ukraine

Awesome Awesome Awesome


http://blogs.telegraph.co.uk/damian_thompson/blog/2009/06/06/in_ukraine_a_catholic_university_offers_a_way_forward_for_a_tired_western_church


"this wonderful institution offers a philosophy of teaching in radical contrast to the moribund model of Catholic further education found in this country and much of the West."
"teaches not only the liberal arts and trains Eastern-rite Catholic priests, but also places a community of mentally and physically handicapped people at the centre of its spiritual and social life."

This is similar to a program not affiliated with the university in the U.S. I will get back to you with the name. Also if I am not mistaken this idea may have come from MacIntyre and his ideas of community.

http://www.ucu.edu.ua/eng/about/


"The Ukrainian Catholic University is an open academic community living the Eastern Christian tradition and forming leaders to serve with professional excellence in Ukraine and internationally – for the glory of God, the common good, and the dignity of the human person.

Type of institution: A private institution for education and research. Founded by the St. Clement Fundation, whose elected head is Patriarch Lubomyr (Husar), the head of the Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church."

They don't just preach Catholicism. They don't just teach sound theology and foster an environment of prayer. Do those things but live the Catholic life to. Ora et labora.

Interesting website

http://laystudentsinrome.googlepages.com

four NEW articles

(5 including this one)
It's been a while since my last post. I've been doing research and want to remind everyone I do not have all the answers. If anyone would care to contribute to the blog in any way please feel free to submit an article. I try desperately to show what's available for the student in general and the Catholic in particular. Please feel free to comment or email me suggestions.

Catholic Campus Ministry Association

"CCMA Vision Statement
CCMA aspires to excellence in leadership, programs and resources for Catholic campus ministers and the Church so that:

* All Catholics in higher education will have rich and abundant opportunities for personal, spiritual and theological growth.
* All involved in Catholic campus ministry will embrace and proclaim the Gospel of Jesus Christ on campus, in the Church and throughout the world.
* All who participate in Catholic campus ministry will be formed and empowered to take their places as leader in the Church.
* The academic community will welcome the Catholic Intellectual Tradition as an indispensable partner in the search for truth and wisdom."

not bad not bad

National Catholic Student Coalition

"provides students with the necessary resources, network, and partners in order to aid in the formation of faith-filled Catholics. In turn, we strive to empower students to take ownership of their Faith and enable them to grow as current and future leaders of the Church.

Guided by this mission, we provide students with the ability to utilize the ideals of the USCCB’s pastoral letter, Empowered by the Spirit, in order to live the Gospel in their collegiate lives."

* A Voice for Catholic students on campuses across the U.S.
* A Vision which strives to embody Catholic identity for college students across the nation
* A Network enabling campuses throughout the country to interact and share ideas.
* A Resource in the form of annual conferences, regional events and the new, on-line resource bank.
* A Partner with national and international associations whose missions are aligned with our own…
which includes: Catholic Campus Ministry Association (CCMA), Pax Romana CMICA/USA, International Movement of Catholic Students (IMCS), International Young Catholic Students (IYCS), National Association of Diocesan Directors of Campus Ministry (NADDCM), United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB)
There is a membership fee apparently

Cardinal Newman

I am looking into the history of the Newman societies, and hoping to read the book of this Servant of God his Eminence Henry Cardinal Newman on the university.

FOCUS part II

FOCUS seems to be behind in its game. They have yet to send me the information I signed up for several days ago on their website. Their website is impressive however. There core beliefs may be of interest:
Dynamic Orthodoxy:
"Dynamic Orthodoxy means being converted by all of Christ’s teaching and having a new mindset, the mindset of Jesus."
Living Tradition:
:the Tradition of the Church:
and
"to hand this truth on to others"
Vital Unity:
"Our faithfulness to Christ leads us to work for the unity Jesus prayed for. We strive to have an intense love for one another. (c.f. Jn 13:35) We love and follow the Pope, our Bishop, and our pastors with whom we work."
Heroic Generosity:
"Jesus heroically gave Himself up for us on the Cross and we are called to also give of ourselves and to carry our crosses as well."

They have a conference in a few months Dec 30 – Jan 3