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Journalism Conference to Confront Challenges of a Post-Truth World

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Thursday, January 19, 2023
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IRONDALE, Ala., Jan. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- How can journalists committed to truth thrive in a polarized world drowning in propaganda and hostility? That will be the focus of the Journalism in a Post-Truth World Conference, March 10-11, 2023, at the Museum of the Bible in Washington, D.C.

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  • That will be the focus of the Journalism in a Post-Truth World Conference, March 10-11, 2023, at the Museum of the Bible in Washington, D.C.
    Co-sponsored by EWTN News and Franciscan University of Steubenville, the event will discuss the state of modern journalism and challenges of media ethics, bias, and covering the Catholic Church.
  • EWTN News is pleased to partner with Franciscan University in presenting this conference.
  • "I'm grateful to EWTN News for collaborating with us on this timely and important conference," Father Pivonka added.
  • Those who cannot attend in person may register for the livestream or view recordings after the conference.

Victory for Catholic-Based Hospital Systems Across the Country

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Tuesday, January 31, 2023
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won a significant and precedent-setting victory for its client, and other Catholic-affiliated hospitals across the country, in a case that challenged the use of the Ethical and Religious Directives for Catholic Health Care Services (“ERDs”) in Catholic-affiliated hospitals.

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  • won a significant and precedent-setting victory for its client, and other Catholic-affiliated hospitals across the country, in a case that challenged the use of the Ethical and Religious Directives for Catholic Health Care Services (“ERDs”) in Catholic-affiliated hospitals.
  • Catholic institutions requiring adherence to the ERDs now are armed with a federal court decision to fend off similar future claims.
  • Plaintiff sued, claiming that he was discriminated against and blacklisted from employment for asking about the ERDs.
  • The Court expressly called the ERDs a “code of conduct” and reflected on its decision on the motion to dismiss.

Word of Life Curriculum Revitalizes Catholic Religious Education

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Thursday, January 26, 2023
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Greenwood Village, Colorado, Jan. 26, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Augustine Institute and Ignatius Press have collaborated on a groundbreaking initiative to reinvigorate Catholic education: Word of Life.

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  • Greenwood Village, Colorado, Jan. 26, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Augustine Institute and Ignatius Press have collaborated on a groundbreaking initiative to reinvigorate Catholic education: Word of Life.
  • The Word of Life curriculum immerses children and families in the story of salvation history.
  • The Word of Life curriculum has become a key component in how Catholic schools use new ways to teach students, particularly relevant as Catholic Schools Week will be held from January 29–February 4, 2023.
  • Word of Life engages, educates, and evangelizes the whole family, reinvigorating fruitful participation in the Church’s life and mission.

Word of Life Curriculum Revitalizes Catholic Religious Education

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Thursday, January 26, 2023
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Greenwood Village, Colorado, Jan. 26, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Augustine Institute and Ignatius Press have collaborated on a groundbreaking initiative to reinvigorate Catholic education: Word of Life.

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  • Greenwood Village, Colorado, Jan. 26, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Augustine Institute and Ignatius Press have collaborated on a groundbreaking initiative to reinvigorate Catholic education: Word of Life.
  • The Word of Life curriculum immerses children and families in the story of salvation history.
  • The Word of Life curriculum has become a key component in how Catholic schools use new ways to teach students, particularly relevant as Catholic Schools Week will be held from January 29–February 4, 2023.
  • Word of Life engages, educates, and evangelizes the whole family, reinvigorating fruitful participation in the Church’s life and mission.

Mercy Medical Center Ranks No. 1 in Surgical Care in State of Maryland, According to Healthgrades

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Wednesday, January 18, 2023
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"This recognition by Healthgrades is indicative of Mercy's commitment to the mission of the Sisters of Mercy -- to provide quality care in a compassionate setting for our patients, no matter their economic or social condition," Dr. Maine said. "We especially wish to recognize the efforts of Mercy's entire surgical team, including the providers and staff in Orthopedics & Joint Replacement at Mercy, and their dedication to fulfilling the Mercy mission, every day."

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  • Mercy Medical Center ranks #1 in Maryland for Surgical Care and among the Top 5 hospitals in the state for both Joint Replacement and Orthopedic Surgery.
  • BALTIMORE , Jan. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Mercy Medical Center ranks #1 in Maryland for Surgical Care and among the Top 5 hospitals in the state for both Joint Replacement and Orthopedic Surgery, Dr. David N. Maine, President and CEO of Mercy Health Services, has announced.
  • Founded in 1874 in downtown Baltimore by the Sisters of Mercy, Mercy Medical Center is a university-affiliated Catholic medical institution with a national reputation for women's health care, cancer, digestive health and liver disease, and orthopedics.
  • Mercy is home to the acclaimed Weinberg Center for Women's Health and Medicine and the $400+ million Mary Catherine Bunting Center.

Five Higher Education Governing Boards Receive the AGB 2023 John W. Nason Award for Board Leadership

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Wednesday, January 18, 2023
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WASHINGTON, Jan. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Association of Governing Boards of Universities and Colleges (AGB), in partnership with TIAA, today announced that it has selected five higher education governing boards to receive the 2023 John W. Nason Award for Board Leadership. Established in 1992, the Nason Award is presented to higher education governing boards that demonstrate exceptional leadership and initiative. The recipients of this year's award addressed pressing issues related to transformational student success efforts.

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  • WASHINGTON, Jan. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Association of Governing Boards of Universities and Colleges (AGB), in partnership with TIAA , today announced that it has selected five higher education governing boards to receive the 2023 John W. Nason Award for Board Leadership.
  • Established in 1992, the Nason Award is presented to higher education governing boards that demonstrate exceptional leadership and initiative.
  • AGB is the premier organization advocating strategic board governance in higher education.
  • "Strategic governing boards play a vital role in assuring the value and vitality of higher education," said Henry Stoever, AGB president and CEO.

Iona University Dedicates Kelly Center for Health Sciences in Bronxville

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Tuesday, January 17, 2023
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BRONXVILLE, N.Y., Jan. 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Iona University hosted a dedication ceremony for the Kelly Center for Health Sciences on January 12, 2023, recognizing benefactors Alfred F. Kelly Jr. '80, '81MBA, '19H, chairman and chief executive officer of Visa, and Peggy Kelly '81, '84MBA, who generously gifted $5 million to name the building.

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  • Iona University hosted a dedication ceremony for the Kelly Center for Health Sciences on January 12, 2023.
  • Located on Iona's new campus in Bronxville, N.Y., the Kelly Center for Health Sciences will serve as the flagship building of the NewYork-Presbyterian Iona School of Health Sciences .
  • "The legacy of the Kelly Center for Health Sciences will be built through the many thousands of Iona students who go on to save and improve lives for generations to come," said Peggy Kelly.
  • During the dedication ceremony, Iona University President Seamus Carey, Ph.D., said the opening of the Kelly Center for Health Sciences marked the beginning of a new era for Iona.

St. Thomas Announces Record-Breaking, $75 Million Gift for Hockey/Basketball Arena

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Tuesday, January 17, 2023
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Partnering with Ryan Companies US, Inc., and Crawford Architects, St. Thomas aims to break ground in 2024, with a fall 2025 target opening.

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  • Partnering with Ryan Companies US, Inc., and Crawford Architects, St. Thomas aims to break ground in 2024, with a fall 2025 target opening.
  • Aside from games, the arena will host commencement ceremonies, academic convocations, career fairs and other events.
  • This gift helps St. Thomas to continue its upward trajectory in athletics and as an institution."
  • In 2021, St. Thomas made history as the first Division III institution in the modern NCAA to transition directly to Division I.

Houston School Fair at the Zoo To Bring Learning Options, Free Fun to Families

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Friday, January 13, 2023
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HOUSTON, Jan. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- A bilingual school fair at the Houston Zoo on Saturday, Jan. 21 offers families a chance to gather school information and enjoy special animal interactions, all in one morning.

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  • To help streamline the submission of school applications, free, one-on-one school help will be available to attendees in English and Spanish.
  • The first 600 people in attendance will receive free admittance into the zoo, making for a complete day of fun and learning.
  • Additional flagship events in Texas include a school fair in Fort Worth and a School Discovery Day in San Antonio.
  • "It is an honor for the Families Empowered team to provide free bilingual search services for families looking for schools," said Colleen Dippel, Families Empowered Founder & CEO.

In The Leadership Role: Mercy's Dr. David Maine and Sister Helen Amos, RSM, Featured Guests on "Medoscopy"

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Wednesday, January 11, 2023
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BALTIMORE, Jan. 11, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Dr. David N. Maine, President and CEO of Mercy Health Services, Mercy Medical Center, and Sister Helen Amos, RSM, Executive Chair, Mercy Board of Trustees, are the guests for the hospital's ongoing talk show series, "Medoscopy," airing on Facebook Watch, Mon-Tues., Jan. 30th and 31st at 5:30 p.m. EST (http://www.facebook.com/MercyMedicalCenter).

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  • In this latest installment, Dr. Maine and Sister Helen discuss their education and backgrounds, how they came to Mercy, and established leadership roles with the nearly 150-year-old Catholic hospital.
  • Sister Helen noted her days in education before coming to Baltimore, working as a teacher in Georgia.
  • Thomas R. Mullen took the reins after Sister Helen and was himself succeeded by Dr. Maine in 2020.
  • Dr. Maine and Sister Helen discussed their friendly rivalry regards their fan affiliations with the Buffalo Bills and Baltimore Ravens, respectively.