Behind the scenes of college basketball are the chaplains who offer spiritual support, prayer and wisdom, including the chaplains at nationally-ranked Marquette and Gonzaga.

No Jesuit Catholic university’s mission should be reduced to the wider culture’s understanding of social justice.

Preparations for the upcoming Synod have prompted an important question: How might the local church of the United States become a powerful witness of the good news amid cries for racial healing and justice?

Howard University celebrated the blessing and dedication of its Sister Thea Bowman Catholic Student Center on Aug. 28.

“I think that she’s a great example of someone who used her beliefs and used her ability to make a change in the world,” one student said. “And I think that a lot of Gen Z [is] looking for ways to do that."

The dog days of August are also the first week of school for millions of students, parents and teachers. Want some advice on how to handle it? Generations of America contributors have had thoughts on the subject.