It was a broad-based, wholistic curriculum that encouraged critical thinking, understanding of the human person and society, strong communication skills and the formation of good character, all the qualities needed for active citizenship and effective ministry....
At the Gregorian University, students from all over the world are schooled in an extraordinary range and depth of intellectual resources and prepared to deal with the most pressing issues in the Church and society, all for the common good. ...
Many are studying for Church service at great personal sacrifice, both financially and in their living circumstances. As we have met more of these impressive students and learned of their struggles, especially in our visits to Rome, we have made raising financial support for them...
We see this in the Gregorian University and its related institutes in Rome. Anyone who visits there is deeply moved by the rich diversity of its students and faculty from 150 countries, representing the whole of humanity, yet all united in their dedication to serving...
It is meant to touch and nourish the deepest core of their faith and bring them into contact with the reality of the Living God, both to strengthen their own commitment and to share it with others....
Lent begins with a call to repentance. The first reading on Ash Wednesday starts this way: Even now, says the Lord, return to me with your whole heart, with fasting, and weeping, and mourning; Rend your hearts, not your garments, and return to the Lord,...
Lent begins with a call to repentance. The first reading on Ash Wednesday starts this way: Even now, says the Lord, return to me with your whole heart, with fasting, and weeping, and mourning; Rend your hearts, not your garments, and return to the Lord,...
We invite you to participate in this guided retreat extended over the six weeks of Lent. There will be two talks per week with reflections based on themes from the Spiritual Exercises and related Scripture, along with suggestions on how to pray over them. The talks...
He spoke very warmly about their students, “our treasure,” who come from all over the world. At the Biblicum 70 countries are represented among their 360 students. They bring with them their extraordinarily diverse experiences and concerns....
The lights, the music, the elaborate displays and decorations, the manger scenes, the cookies and other treats specially made for the occasion, going together to church and to visit families and friends, the caroling, all speak to a unique special occasion filled with joy, beauty...
