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Event Recap – 2025 Palestrina 500 Pontifical High Mass at Sacred Heart of Jesus in Grand Rapids, MI
Archbishop Cordileone Processing into Mass On the feast of Our Lady of Mount Carmel—July 16, 2025—the faithful gathered at Sacred Heart Parish in Grand Rapids for a profound celebration of the sacred liturgy, offered as part of the Palestrina 500 Festival, a year-long commemoration of the 500th anniversary of the great Renaissance composer Giovanni Pierluigi da Palestrina. The Pontifical Solemn High Mass was celebrated by Archbishop Salvatore Cordileone, whose deep commitment
Isabella Maciejewski
Aug 1, 20252 min read
Reclaming the Soul of Catholic Education in Uganda
Symposium on Catholic Education | June 10th - 12th, 2025 | Ggaba Seminary, Kampala From June 10th to 12th, 2025, over 160 Catholic...
Isabella Maciejewski
Jul 7, 20253 min read
A Landmark Gathering Led by the St. John Henry Newman Institute: Recap of the 2025 Convocation on the Renewal of Catholic Education
Event Recap: Convocation on Catholic Education Renewal Over the course of two days at the Augustine Institute’s new campus in St. Louis,...
Isabella Maciejewski
May 1, 20253 min read
Event Recap: Informative Reception in Ave Maria, FL
On February 2nd, thanks to our generous donors, the St. John Henry Newman Institute had the pleasure of hosting over 40 attendees in the...
Isabella Maciejewski
Feb 17, 20251 min read
Sacred Heart Academy and Parish in Grand Rapids Launches Palestrina 500 Music Festival
In December 2024, Sacred Heart Academy and Parish launched the Palestrina 500 Music Festival to celebrate the quincentennial of...
Isabella Maciejewski
Dec 28, 20241 min read
Collaboration and Synergy: JHNI convenes Summit for Catholic Education Renewal
This Fall, the St. John Henry Newman Institute convened education thought leaders at an inaugural Summit for the Renewal of Catholic...
Isabella Maciejewski
Oct 22, 20241 min read
Empowering Educators: Highlights from the 2024 Newman Track Fellowship at Acton University
In June, 60 educators, school administrators, and stakeholders gathered in Grand Rapids, MI, for the third annual Newman Track Fellowship...
Isabella Maciejewski
Jul 29, 20241 min read
Resources for Exploring the Latin Mass
The Latin Mass, also known as the Traditional Latin Mass, holds a special place in the hearts of many Catholics worldwide and can play an important part in forming the sacramental imagination of students. Every Catholic should be privileged to encounter the history, solemnity, and beauty of the Latin Mass. This post summarizes the best resources we've found for providing clear guidance, historical background, and practical insights into the Latin Mass. 1. The Beginner's Guide
Zachary Good
Jan 52 min read
Inaugural School Accelerator – A Transformative Week for Catholic Schools
Cohort photo at the Augustine Institute In October, the St. John Henry Newman Institute brought together committed leaders in Catholic education for our inaugural School Accelerator —an immersive, high-impact experience designed to invigorate mission-driven schools and deepen their capacity for renewal. Immersion in Mission and Community Over three days, participants—school heads, administrators, and pastors—came together to engage deeply with the principles of Perennial Cath
Isabella Maciejewski
Nov 5, 20252 min read
The Learnables: Towards the Reform of Mathematics in a Liberal Arts Curriculum
The Learnables: Towards the Reform of Mathematics in a Liberal Arts Curriculum August 6–7, Augustine Institute, St. Louis, MissouriSponsored by the St. John Henry Newman Institute Recent decades have seen a remarkable revival of the humanities within classical and Catholic education, yet mathematicdisconnecteds and the sciences have often been left trailing behind—fragmented, under-theorized, or from the broader liberal tradition. This August, The Learnables symposium took
Isabella Maciejewski
Sep 2, 20252 min read
Event Recap – 2025 Palestrina 500 Pontifical High Mass at Sacred Heart of Jesus in Grand Rapids, MI
Archbishop Cordileone Processing into Mass On the feast of Our Lady of Mount Carmel—July 16, 2025—the faithful gathered at Sacred Heart Parish in Grand Rapids for a profound celebration of the sacred liturgy, offered as part of the Palestrina 500 Festival, a year-long commemoration of the 500th anniversary of the great Renaissance composer Giovanni Pierluigi da Palestrina. The Pontifical Solemn High Mass was celebrated by Archbishop Salvatore Cordileone, whose deep commitment
Isabella Maciejewski
Aug 1, 20252 min read
July '25 School Spotlight - St. Jerome Academy in Hyattsville, MD
St. Jerome Academy – Hyattsville, Maryland The Parish School That Sparked a National Renewal in Classical Catholic Education St. Jerome Academy, located in Hyattsville, MD, just outside Washington, D.C., is a K-8 parish school with an outsized influence. Founded in 1943 by the Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur, the school served generations of Catholic families from the heart of Hyattsville, Maryland. Like many Catholic schools in the early 21st century, it eventually found itse
Isabella Maciejewski
Aug 1, 20254 min read
Acton University Newman Track 2025 Recap
Highlights from the 2025 Newman Track at Acton University Newman Track 2025 group photo In June, 80 educators, school leaders, priests and Catholic education advocates from over 45+ schools and organizations gathered in Grand Rapids, MI, for the fourth annual Newman Track Fellowship at Acton University. Hosted by the Acton Institute, this unique track—curated by the St. John Henry Newman Institute—offers an immersive experience at the intersection of Perennial Catholic Educa
Isabella Maciejewski
Jul 9, 20252 min read
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