This document contains a directory of Catholic elementary and secondary schools in the United States, Guam, Puerto Rico, and the Virgin Islands, as well as tables of historical statistics on such topics as the number of Catholic schools, the enrollment in Catholic elementary and secondary schools, the number of lay teachers, and the number of…

Catholic education in the United States was initially avowedly catholic: its purpose was to train catholics, and it rested on the purpose that there would always be enough religious personnel to staff the institutions. The G.I. Bill of Rights and federal funding for higher education were instrumental in providing growth capital for catholic…

Following an explanatory statement on the history and nature of this document, the complete text concerning the role of a Catholic university in the modern world is presented. The first section discusses the nature of a Catholic university, emphasizing the essential characteristics, objectives, and the various kinds of Catholic universities. The…

Religious studies/theology chairpersons of 80 Catholic undergraduate institutions were contacted by mail and asked to provide a brief statement of the purpose and scope of their departments. Information is provided on names of departments, course requirements, goals for majors and other students, and the relationship of the department to the…

At Catholic colleges and universities, the campus ministry has important roles in the academic, pastoral, liturgical, and social conduct of the institution. The character and training of the campus minister and the organizational aspects of the campus ministry team are discussed. (SW)

Considers how lay teachers view justice for themselves in Catholic schools. Suggests that the Catholic Church must strive for just treatment, i.e., teaching environment, teachers' salaries, teacher organizations, of those responsible for teaching the values of Christianity to young students who will make up the Church of the future. (Author/ RK)

Discusses the closing of many elementary and secondary Catholic schools in Detroit, Michigan, the effect the closings had on social and parishioner attitudes, and community reaction to an absence of Catholic schools and religious education. (RK)

The thesis advanced in this paper was that although the original purpose of Catholic education was to serve religious ends, the contemporary Catholic educational system is primarily secular and specifically oriented to facilitating the social mobility of selected Catholic youth. The inputs and outputs of Catholic and public schools were compared.…

This is the third in a series of four articles, (including EJ 163 640 and AA 527 267), tracing the history of the National Catholic Educational Association through the contributions made by six of the Association's leaders. This article focuses on the work of Msgr. Frederick G. Hochwalt, NCEA chief executive, 1944-1966. (Editor/RK)

Drawing from Father Biard's book, "Relation de la Nouvelle France," the article recounts the joys and trials of this man, who was one of the first two Jesuits in Canada. (Text is in French.) (DB)

Issues faced by women seminarians include attitudes of male students and faculty, lack of representation of women on faculty search committees and on the faculty, and restricted opportunities in the church to use their talents and training. The problems are similar for Protestant, Catholic, and Jewish women looking for jobs. (LBH)

Lists, describes, and offers ordering information about videotapes/films, journals, texts, and organizations that can serve as classroom or school resources for teaching about the American black experience. Includes resources keyed to black Catholic interests. (DMM)

St. Alphonsus School in Ocean Springs, Mississippi, has strong academic traditions and a caring atmosphere. The factors that make this school an effective one are discussed. (MT)

Formulations of the Hispanic Pastoral Encounter include a call for the respect of Hispanic culture in Catholic parishes and a priority for recruiting and ordaining Spanish-speaking clergy. These requests parallel those presented on behalf of German immigrants 100 years ago. They must be considered and accepted. (VM)

Describes the establishment, objectives, and services of Marquette University's Education Clinic, where students and professors in the School of Education provide psychological, educational, social, and behavioral assessment; remedial reading instruction; tutoring; counseling; behavior therapy; home visits and consultations; and in-service teacher…