Historic Papal Visit Shines Spotlight on Catholic Schools
Pope Francis found many occasions during his Sept. 22-27 visit to the United States to highlight his call to reach out to all people—in places of power and at the margins of society. Here’s a recap of national and international media coverage that featured ACE commentary surrounding the Pope’s historic visit to Our Lady Queen of Angels School in East Harlem, NY.
The New York Post – “The Message of the Pope’s Visit to a Harlem School,” an op-ed by ACE founder Rev. Tim Scully, C.S.C.
FoxNews.com – “Pope Francis and Catholic Schools: Building Bridges,” a second op-ed by Fr. Scully.
The Economist interviewed Rev. Joseph Corpora, CSC, director of ACE’s Catholic School Advantage Campaign. Fr. Corpora served as an online commentator for the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops about Francis in NY. The Observer published Fr. Corpora's reflections on the visit.
USA Today featured ACE senior director Christian Dallavis.
National Review posted a commentary citing ACE as evidence that “Catholic schools are back.”
The Hechinger Report features ACE as an example of Catholic school innovation.
The International Business Times – Interview with Fr. Scully notes the value of Catholic schools.
Catholic News Service – Fr. Scully’s comments note entrepreneurship boosting schools’ renewal.
The Tablet, a leading U.K. Catholic publication, published Institute for Educational Initiatives fellows Peg Brinig and Nicole Garnett on Catholic school renewal. (© 2015 used with permission)
Notre Dame Magazine published a blog post by ACE Teachers at St. Thomas More in Washington, D.C. regarding their students who joined in welcoming Pope Francis at the Vatican Embassy.
Northjersey.com also interviewed Fr. Nuzzi.
The Diocese of Orlando shared a story about a "popewatch" at Lourdes Academy, a Notre Dame ACE Academy.
Sarasota News spoke to Remick Leader Fr. Matt Grady.
Washington Jesuit Academy featured a reflection from ACE Teaching Fellows graduate Analise Brower.
The ACE Blog also offered insight into the importance of the Pope's visit:
An Awesome Week to Work for Catholic Schools by Christian Dallavis
What Did Pope Francis Really Say Last Week? A Lesson Plan by Dan Faas
An ACE podcast interview provided timely comments from ACE senior director Rev. Ronald Nuzzi, Ph.D., after the Pope’s address to Congress.
What You Should Expect from Pope Francis' Visit to the US by Fr. Nuzzi