Narrates the ninety years of leadership involved in the Department of Chief Administrators of Catholic Education (CACE). Outlines the historical development and various leaders of CACE in three parts: section period from 1908-1935, department period from 1936-1971, and CACE period from 1972-present. (VWC)

The French Revolution bears an ironic responsibility for generating works of charity. To counteract the devastating social effects of that late 18th century uprising, numerous religious communities were founded in France, among them the Congregation of Holy Cross. The Congregation of Holy Cross, the founding religious community behind the…

This article examines the current and potential contributions of the University Consortium for Catholic Education (UCCE) to both K-12 and higher Catholic education. In order to situate the development of alternative teacher preparation programs, a history of Catholic teacher formation is addressed followed by a brief summary of the existing…

Presents a tribute to the late Bishop Francis W. Howard for his many contributions to Catholic education. Presents insights into his character: his desire to spread the Catholic faith through Catholic education, his priestly involvements, his keen social awareness, and his work with the National Catholic Educational Association. (VWC)

The preceeding article (EJ 163 640) in this series sketched the history of the NCEA through contributions made by two early leaders, Thomas J. Conaty and Francis W. Howard, 1899-1920. This article deals with the next twenty-five year period, 1920-1944, in the NCEA's history and the influence that Francis Howard and George Johnson had in helping…

This is the first of four articles tracing the history of the National Catholic Educational Association through the contributions made by six leaders of the association. This article focuses on the work of Thomas J. Conaty and Francis W. Howard, 1899-1920. (Editor)

Describes the political, religious, and legal problems involved when, after 1761, the Crown and Parliament began the shift of control over local secondary education from the Jesuits to local municipalities. (MF)

Summarizes pedagogical innovations and the emergence of a social justice mission within the Catholic school system. The authors present a thorough historical review of the American Catholic school philosophy including dates, key figures, and the political and social contexts that framed these educational developments. (Contains 30 references.) (RC)

Offers a brief history of Louisiana, highlighting the establishment of Catholic schools by missionaries before the development of public schools. Covers the French and Spanish, and Black Catholics in Louisiana, the Code Noir and the missionary church, the beginning of public schooling, north Louisianan schools, and the civil war. (DMM)

Provides a description of the author's experiences and challenges as president of the National Catholic Education Association between 1986 and 1994. Indicates that the period, which began with the visit of Pope John Paul II to the United States, was a period of much collaboration among Catholic educators of all levels. (MAB)