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@CATHOLICDIOCESEOFONDO/FACEBOOK | Pope Francis removed former Cardinal Theodore McCarrick from the priesthood Feb. 16 after an investigation of allegations of sexual abuse. A university working group formed in November is continuing to evaluate the honorary degree McCarrick received from Georgetown in 2004.

McCarrick Removed From Priesthood; GU Continues Review of Honorary Degree

By Mason Mandell February 19, 2019

While Georgetown continues to consider revoking the honorary degree awarded to former Cardinal Theodore McCarrick, Pope Francis expelled McCarrick from the priesthood Feb. 16. The expulsion follows...

HANNAH LEVINE/THE HOYA Catholic Women at Georgetown and Georgetowns chapter of Knights of Columbus held a holy hour for survivors of clerical sexual abuse. The holy hour comes in the wake of a series of allegations of sexual assault against members of the Catholic Church.

Catholic Student Groups Hold Holy Hour for Sexual Abuse Survivors

By Katrina Schmidt September 27, 2018

Catholic Women at Georgetown and Georgetown’s chapter of Knights of Columbus hosted a joint prayer service for victims of clerical sexual abuse Sept. 21 in Dahlgren Chapel as allegations of sexual...

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Pope Francis, the first Jesuit pope, will visit D.C. in 2015.

Pope Francis to Visit DC Later This Year

By Sarah Smith and Kristen Fedor January 27, 2015

Pope Francis will visit Washington, D.C., this fall during his first official visit to the United States as pope. Francis’ three-city trip of New York City, Philadelphia and Washington marks the...

Knights of Charity?

By The Editorial Board January 27, 2015

As the world’s largest Catholic fraternal service organization, the Knights of Columbus have a strong presence on college campuses across the country. Georgetown is no exception. The Georgetown Knights...

Taking Pride and Joy in Catholic Identity

By Chris Cannataro September 27, 2013

In his book, “Idea of a University,” Cardinal John Henry Newman states that “the human spirit must be cultivated in such a way that there results a growth in its ability to wonder, to understand,...

Conference Draws Pro-Life Advocates

By Zosia Dunn January 29, 2013

Pro-life advocate Helen Alvaré opened a discussion of ideology and best practices at the Cardinal O’Connor Conference on Life in Gaston Hall Saturday. The conference attracted about 650 students...

God’s Plan for Sexuality

By Kieran Raval October 19, 2012

Venerable Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen once said, “Millions of people dislike the Church for what they think she teaches. But there aren’t 10 people who dislike the Church for what she really teaches.”...

Weekend Unifies Pro-Life Groups

By Hiromi Oka January 24, 2012

Pro-life activists from across the country gathered on campus this weekend for the the 13th annual Cardinal O'Connor Conference on Life, the largest student-run conference of its kind. Kevin Sullivan...

Knights Honored

By Danny Funt October 7, 2011

The Knights of Columbus recognized Georgetown's chapter as its Outstanding College Council of the year last Friday. The Knights of Columbus — an international all-male Catholic fraternity with over...

GU Groups Host Conference on Life

By Matt Joseloff January 22, 2010

About 450 people entered Gaston Hall on Thursday for the Cardinal O'Connor Conference on Life, a day of symposia in which anti-abortion advocates and experts discussed their views with peers from around...

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