Students learn Christian symbolism in tradition of decorating Easter eggs

Marek Dojs, a professor at the University of Mary’s, in Bismarck, North Dakota, sees a lot of symbolism in decorating Easter eggs in the Pysanky Slavic style, and, as he teaches his students the ancient folk art, he ties in its spiritual aspects. “This tradition, this art comes back from pre-Christian times in Europe,” Dojs explained. “The eggs are symbolic to... Read More

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March 18, 2021

Menston students ask Pope Francis for help over environment

Over lockdown, we might have all had a delivery from Amazon. It’s all too easy to forget about the incredible ecosystem it takes its name from… But that wasn’t the case for Year 8 pupils at St Mary’s Catholic Academy, Menston, who have been learning about the Amazon rainforest in their geography lessons. The topic inspired such interest... Read More

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February 26, 2021

Priest plans to auction coveted baseball cards to aid low-income students

A baseball card collection worth thousands of dollars was a split second away from being dropped into a bin and disappearing forever in a landfill. Fr John Ubel, rector of the Cathedral of St Paul, in St Paul, Minnesota, recalled that moment more than 15 years ago when he was transferred to a different priestly assignment and... Read More

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January 15, 2021

Norwich students quiz the ‘naked scientist’ on vaccines

A-Level biology students at Notre Dame High School in Norwich interviewed ‘Naked Scientist’ Cambridge medical consultant Dr Chris Smith via Zoom before Christmas, with questions focusing on the challenges faced by scientists in creating a Covid-19 vaccine. Chris is medical consultant at Cambridge University and Addenbrooke’s Hospital and specialises in clinical microbiology and virology. He... Read More

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December 22, 2020

Be witnesses of God’s presence, pope tells theology students

In a world that seems less tolerant of religion, theology students have a mission to be witnesses of God’s love and goodness, Pope Francis said. “It will be your task to enter into dialogue with a world where there seems to be less and less room for religion,” the pope told a group of Catholic... Read More

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November 12, 2020

Government allows university students to return home for Christmas in ‘travel window’

University students will be able to  travel  home  to spend Christmas with their families once  the national restrictions end  on 2nd December, following steps set out in new Government guidance. In order to travel home safely, students in England will be required to follow the current national restrictions in place until 2nd December, completing this four-week period in their... Read More

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November 2, 2020

Several students at North American College test positive for Covid-19

Students and faculty at Rome’s Pontifical North American College are under quarantine after several students tested positive for Covid-19. “We are isolating the students who tested positive, quarantining ourselves on campus, and increasing our testing,” Fr David A. Schunk, vice rector for administration, told Catholic News Service. Citing privacy concerns, Fr Schunk declined to reveal how many students... Read More

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October 6, 2020

University students describe ‘horrible’ year as pandemic ‘guinea pigs’

University students have said being in the class of 2020 has been “horrible” and they are paying to be “guinea pigs” amid the coronavirus pandemic. A sharp rise in Covid-19 cases has meant thousands of students are now self-isolating, while a shift to online working has caused many to question their tuition and accommodation fees.... Read More

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