Catholic News Agency: Why do priests study philosophy? (July 2019)

Philosophy does not teach its students the Bible. It does not teach one how to minister to a congregation. It does not teach one how to distribute the sacraments. So why do seminarians study it for two to four years before ordination?
The Catholic World Report: Why do priests study philosophy? (July 2019)

Philosophy does not teach its students the Bible. It does not teach one how to minister to a congregation. It does not teach one how to distribute the sacraments. So why do seminarians study it for two to four years before ordination?
Catholic News Agency: Discerning in, and discerning out: What happens when seminarians leave? (July 2019)

“Catholic journalists know that discernment stories are popular because they give readers hope. And they often follow a pattern: They end with ordination or follow final vows.” Find out what happens when discernment leads to just the opposite.
Catholic News Agency: Pascal Siakam: How a Toronto Raptors star got his start in seminary (June 2019)

“Siakam is not like most NBA players. He’s played basketball for only nine years. He grew up preferring soccer. And when he first put on a jersey to shoot hoops, Siakam was a seminarian in Cameroon.”
North Texas Catholic: Pascal Siakam: How a Toronto Raptors star got his start in seminary (June 2019)

“Siakam is not like most NBA players. He’s played basketball for only nine years. He grew up preferring soccer. And when he first put on a jersey to shoot hoops, Siakam was a seminarian in Cameroon.”
University News: Humans of UD: Dr. Frank (May 2019)

Philosophy professor Dr. William Frank does not actively search for beauty, yet he finds it all around him in nature. Learn more about how his hobby draws him to beauty.
North Texas Catholic: Middle school students rally for Christ (March 2019)

Learn more about the importance of Middle School Rallies.
North Texas Catholic: Local students win 2018 national art contest, and submissions accepted for 2019 (December 2018)

Learn more about how two young Fort Worth artists had their work displayed in the nation’s capital during Advent and Christmas. The artwork of the two grand prize winners was reproduced as the organization’s Christmas cards.
North Texas Catholic: Children’s Christmas Art Contest (November 2019)

“Nearly 150 young artists entered the diocese’s annual MCA (Missionary Childhood Association Art Contest) last year. Out of the participants ranging from kindergarten to eighth grade, three winners were selected, each receiving a cash prize.”
North Texas Catholic: Carolyn Jones, assistant director of finance, retires after 28 years (November 2018)

“It’s time for me to do something different with my life. I kind of figured it was a God thing that brought me here, so I’m relying on Him to direct me,” Jones said. “Perspective changes.”