Catholic, Marianist Identity
The University of Dayton’s Catholic, Marianist identity infuses campus with a commitment to learning and living in community with opportunities for spiritual growth and service.
The distinctive Marianist attributes of a University of Dayton education of learning in community, serving others and adapting to changing times were often highlighted in news stories during the 2012-13 academic year. As one of the top 10 Catholic universities in the U.S. and a leader in Catholic thought and Marian scholarship, University of Dayton experts provided context and commentary on the intersection of faith and public policy, Catholic teachings, religious devotion and U.S. Catholicism.
Religion, Faith and Culture
David O'Brien, former University Professor of Faith and Culture, talked to Catholic News Service on the traditional partnership between faith organizations and government in supporting charitable work.
Local, Regional and National Issues
Miguel Díaz, University Professor of Faith and Culture, and former U.S. ambassador to the Holy See, talked to the Chicago Tribune about what the president should look for in naming his successor.
Jana Bennett, assistant professor of religious studies, talked to the Catholic World Report Jan. 3 on the legacy of Dorothy Day.
Miller also talked to Catholic News Service on Sept. 24 about the presidential candidates’ differing views of the federal budget.
Vincent Miller, Gudorf Chair of Catholic Theology and Culture, wrote an extensive opinion piece Sept. 21 in America magazine on Catholic social thinking on the redistribution of wealth.
David O’Brien, University Professor of Faith and Culture, talked to the National Catholic Reporter on Sept. 1 about a statement by the U.S. bishops. The Associated Press also interviewed O'Brien Sept. 17 about parish restructuring; The Boston Globe and other outlets carried the story.
David O'Brien, former University Professor of Faith and Culture, wrote about renewal and reform in the Catholic Church in the Aug. 13 America magazine.
William Portier, Mary Ann Spearin Chair of Catholic Theology, talked to The Cincinnati Enquirer Aug. 5 about American nuns' conflict with the Vatican.
Sandra Yocum, associate professor of religious studies, on July 2 talked to the National Catholic Reporter about increased need for dialogue among bishops and theologians.
Religion and Politics
The Wall Street Journal published a letter to the editor Aug. 22 from Vince Miller, Gudorf Chair in Catholic Theology and Culture, about the Catholic view of the role of government.
Vince Miller, Gudorf Chair in Catholic Theology and Culture, wrote an opinion piece July 30 for America magazine about the Catholic social doctrine of subsidiarity and how it has been used in federal budget discussions.
Catholic Education
The Associated Press wrote a story on law student Matthew Henrici, the fourth generation of his family to graduate from the University of Dayton as far back to its days as St. Mary's Institute. More than 30 Ohio outlets picked up the story as well as Dayton's ABC22/Fox 45 and WHIO-TV.
The Lansing State Journal featured the University's Lalanne Program in a Nov. 21 story about a Catholic education revival.
The National Catholic Register in an Aug. 7 story described the decades of work of Sister Angela Ann Zukowski, M.H.S.H., has given to the Caribbean School of Catholic Communications.
The Troy Daily News mentioned the University's Lalanne Program that supports Catholic education in high-need areas and quoted a Lalanne teacher in an Aug. 26 story.
Service
The Journal Gazette (Fort Wayne, Ind.) featured the local University of Dayton alumni group in a Christmas Day story about their Christmas off Campus event benefiting local children.