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Gerald M. Cattaro, EdD, is professor of Education, Director of the Center of faith Based Education and Catholic School Leadership and former Chair of the Division of Educational Leadership Administration and Policy, in the Graduate School of Education at Fordham University in New York City.
Charles J. Russo, MDiv, JD, EdD, is the Joseph Panzer Chair in Education in the School of Education and Health Services, Director of its PhD Program, and Adjunct Professor in the School of Law at the University of Dayton.
Introduction Charles J. Russo, University of Dayton
Gerald M. Cattaro, Fordham University
C. 1 Catholic Schools: Purpose, Presence and Prophecy
Gerald M. Cattaro, Fordham University
C. 2 The Legal Status of American Catholic Schools
Charles J. Russo, University of Dayton
C. 3 Church documents: Vatican and US since Vatican II
Sr. John Mary Fleming, O. P.
C. 4 Demographic Shifts Impacting Catholic Education
Sr. Dale McDonald, P.B.V.M., NCEA
C. 5 Governance
Regina Haney, Ed.D. and Karen Ristau, Ed.D.
C. 6 Catholic Schools and the Option for the Poor
Shane Martin and Jordan Gadd, Loyola Marymount University
C. 7 Higher Education
Rev. Michael Garranzinni, S. J., Loyola Chicago
C. 8 Ecumenical Perspective: Faith Based Schools
Bruce S. Cooper, Ming Zhu, Fordham University
C. 9 Catholic Schools and The Common GoodJohn Convey, Catholic University of America
C. 10 Epilogue and Recommendations
Charles J. Russo, University of Dayton
Gerald M. Cattaro, Fordham University
[An] interesting and informative collection of scholarly articles compiled by Gerald M. Cattaro and Charles J. Russo, two leading authorities on the foundations and administration of Catholic schools.
— American Catholic Studies
A great read to understand why and how American Catholic education must pursue its future golden opportunities. Dialogues about these should flow from an intense study of each of the book's chapters written by those with expertise in the various aspects of education, and who have all lived, shaped, and loved their Catholic educational experiences.
— Dr. Elinor R. Ford, Retired Superintendent of schools, Archdioceses of NY; President, Sadlier Books
In concert with Pope Francis, Professors Cattaro and Russo celebrate Catholic education in their erudite volume Gravissimum Educationis. This scholarly work is a must read for anyone even remotely curious about the past, present, and future of Catholic education worldwide.
— Dr. Vincent C. Alfonso, Dean of the School of Education, Gonzaga University