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 College Honors Papal Nuncio Archbishop Charles Brown at Commencement May 14, 2013 On April 6, Christendom College celebrated its 35th Anniversary with a celebratory gala which raised funds for student financial aid. Over 300 participants enjoyed an evening of fine dinning and dancing, with special guests Senator Rick Santorum, Arlington Bishop Paul S. Loverde, and former Mouseketeer Sherry Alberoni... |
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College Alumna Interviewed About Her Religious Order's Chart-Topping Music AlbumsJune 7, 2013 Christendom College alumna Sister Miriam Esther (Lorraine Podlinsek, '05) appears in an interview in the Cardinal Newman Society's Catholic Education Daily. In the interview, Sr. Miriam discusses the chart-topping classical albums performed by her and her order, the Benedictine Sisters of Mary, as well as the impact Christendom had on her vocation... |
Alumni Excel in Law EnforcementMay 23, 2013 A liberal arts education may seem like a strange first step for someone considering a career in federal or local law enforcement, but—according to College alumni Nick Murphy (’90) and Ted Eidem (’00)—their Christendom education has been invaluable to them in their careers. Whether analyzing the scene of a crime or defending their findings in court, these alumni found themselves at a tremendous advantage thanks to their liberal arts education... |
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Two Alumni Set to Join the Dominican Friars June 13, 2013 Last week the Dominican Province of St. Joseph announced the 18 men who have been accepted for the 2013 novitiate class, which included two Christendom College alumni. Marc Solitario (’11) and Stephen Tomlinson (’12) will be vested on the feast of St. Dominic, August 8, at St. Gertrude priory in Cincinnati... |
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Alumna Celebrates Clothing Ceremony at Carmelite Monastery May 28, 2013 On May 26, Christendom College alumna Kathleen Gilbert ('07) took her first vows at the Carmelite Monastery in Buffalo, New York. Taking the name Sr. Mary Magdalene of Jesus Crucified, Gilbert is the fifth Christendom graduate to enter that particular monastery... |
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Graduate Students Preparing for Second Careers May 20, 2013 The Christendom Graduate School attracts not only recent college graduates to its MA program in theology, but also a good number of early retirees looking for a second career. Many federal employees and military personnel live—and retire—in the Washington Metro area, so it comes as no surprise that many well-educated and accomplished people are looking to Christendom for the theological education that they missed in their previous education... |
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Crusaders Complete Perfect Rugby Season May 9, 2013 Christendom College's rugby team completed a memorable and perfect 2013 season with a tough 28-14 victory over the Lions of Lord Fairfax on April 13. Due to the long winter and the spacing of the spring semester breaks, the Crusaders hadn't seen action since their impressive win over George Mason University in late March. Standing with a 3-0 record for the year, the team put their undefeated season on the line in that last game of the season... |
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EWTN's Marcus Grodi to Emcee College's History Conference this Summer May 3, 2013 Christendom College is pleased to announce its one-day summer conference and the speakers for the July 13th event focusing on Catholic history. To be held in memory of the college's founder, Dr. Warren Carroll, the conference will feature EWTN's Marcus Grodi as emcee along with six prominent and dynamic historians... |
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Dr. Ken Grasso Examines the Role of Christianity in Modern Democracy April 30, 2013 Dr. Ken Grasso, a professor of political science at Texas State University, delivered a lecture entitled "The Freedom of the Church and the Taming of the State" to the students and faculty of Christendom College on April 29. Speaking as part of the college's Faith & Reason Lecture Series, Grasso examined the role of Christianity in the development and the future of modern democracy... |
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Vatican Radio Director Reveals Secrets of Past Five Pontificates April 16, 2013 As part of Christendom College's Major Speakers Program, Sean Patrick Lovett, Vatican Radio's director of English language programming, delivered a deeply insightful talk on April 15 about some of his many intriguing life experiences working so closely with Pope Francis and his four predecessors over the past 35 years... |
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College Celebrates 35 Years with Fundraising Gala for Student Financial Aid April 12, 2013 On April 6, Christendom College celebrated its 35th Anniversary with a celebratory gala which raised funds for student financial aid. Over 300 participants enjoyed an evening of fine dinning and dancing, with special guests Senator Rick Santorum, Arlington Bishop Paul S. Loverde, and former Mouseketeer Sherry Alberoni... |
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College Celebrates Dedication of Christ the King Chapel April 9, 2013 Today the college celebrated the Feast of the Dedication of Christ the King Chapel with a solemn Mass. Celebrating 18 years, the chapel was filled with students and faculty giving thanks to the generous donors who provided what the college community considers “the heart” of the campus... |
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College Launches New Summer Program in Ireland March 27, 2013 This summer, Christendom College is launching the St. Columcille Institute, an annual program in Ireland featuring classes in Catholic theology, history, and literature. Held from July 19 to August 11, 2013, the Institute aims to strengthen the faith and deepen the understanding of young Catholic leaders in Europe and America... |
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Christendom Crusaders Defeat George Mason Patriots in Rugby March 26, 2013 The Christendom College Crusaders rugby team is now 3-0 after their win over George Mason on Saturday. George Mason, who at one time played Division I rugby, played hard but in the end, came up short, losing to the Crusaders 29-17... |
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Author Dr. Harry Veryser Lectures on Austrian Economics March 22, 2013 Dr. Harry Veryer, author and professor of economics at the University of Detroit Mercy, delivered a lecture at Christendom College entitled "Thomism and Austrian Economics" on March 18. Sponsored by the Intercollegiate Studies Institute and part of the college's Faith and Reason Lecture Series, Veryer discussed how the foundational principles of the Austrian school of economics capture St. Thomas Aquinas's understanding of the nature of man... |
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Largest Spring Mega-Shield Protest of Planned Parenthood March 18, 2013 Christendom College’s pro-life student group, Shield of Roses, held its largest spring semester pro-life prayer protest at the Planned Parenthood clinic located on 16th Street in Washington, D.C., this past Saturday, March 18. After 7:30 a.m. Mass, approximately 140 students, traveled to the abortuary and prayed four rosaries and sang a number of Marian and religious hymns while the clinic’s “pro-choice” escorts looked on... |
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Christendom College Celebrates Election of Pope Francis March 13, 2013 The entire Christendom College community welcomes the joyful news of the election of Pope Francis. The bells of Christ the King Chapel rang throughout the afternoon in celebration of the election of the new Supreme Pontiff... |
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Nineteen Percent of College's Student Body Take Part in Spring Break Missions Trips March 13, 2013 Nineteen percent of the students studying on Christendom College's Front Royal, Va., campus did missionary work during their spring break this year. The college's robust annual mission trips program sent out 66 students, along with members of the faculty and staff, on four different mission trips across the globe. Each student was responsible for raising the funds to go on their respective mission trips, which many found to be life-changing experiences... |
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Alumni Religious Celebrate Jubilee Anniversaries March 7, 2013 Two Christendom alumni celebrated their 25th Jubilees of final vows this past year. Both graduates of the class of 1982, Fr. Peter Williams and Sr. Eileen Tickner discovered their religious vocations while at Christendom... |