Author: mholler
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High School Summer Program
This summer, CatholicTech will be hosting a summer program for rising high school Juniors and Seniors here in Castel Gandolfo! The program will take place from July 5 to August 4, 2025. Students will take an intensive Computer Science course with CatholicTech Faculty, experience life as a student in Castel Gandolfo, immerse themselves in the…
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Dr. Rodrigo Negreiros: New Publication on the Lightest Neutron Star Observed
Dr. Rodrigo Negreiros of Catholic Institute of Technology recently had a paper published in the Astrophysical Journal, “Can the Central Compact Object in HESS J1731-347 Be Indeed the Lightest Neutron Star Observed?” This study helps us to understand how some neutron stars form, especially ones in systems with two stars. An unusually lightweight neutron star…
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Fr. Philip Larrey: Interview with Boston College
Boston College recently released an article featuring Fr. Philip Larrey, Chairman of the Research Ethics Committee at Catholic Institute of Technology, on his expertise in the Church’s stance on artificial intelligence. Fr. Larrey told Boston College that his interest in artificial intelligence stems from his background in philosophy, where one learns what it means to…
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Christmas in Italy
Buon Natale! Christmas is a magical time in Italy, being steeped in Catholic tradition. While we eagerly count the days until our students return to Italy for the beginning of their winter term, let’s take a festive journey through some of Italy’s many fascinating Christmas traditions of their own that we can participate in. St.…
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The Miracles of Our Lady of Guadalupe
Yesterday was the Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe, commemorating when Our Lady appeared to St. Juan Diego in 1531 on Tepeyac Hill in Mexico. The Virgin Mary asked Juan Diego to go to the bishop and request that he build a church on that hill. The bishop initially rejected this request and later asked…
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The Hopeful Legacy of St. Nicholas
While the year is coming to an end, this week marks the first week of the Church’s new liturgical year. The season of Advent encompasses the first four Sundays after the Feast of Christ the King leading up to Christmas day. Similar to the season of Lent, you’ll notice that the decorations in churches over…
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Saints, Scholars, and Scientists Working in Witness of Christ
Join Young Catholic Professionals of Boston and CatholicTech for an evening in Cambridge, Massachusetts! Register here!
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St. Albert the Great: Patron of the Sciences and CatholicTech
The first academic term of Catholic Institute of Technology concluded last Friday, November 15, which coincided with the Feast Day of one of our patrons, St. Albert the Great. To celebrate, members of CatholicTech attended a conference at the Pontifical University of St. Thomas Aquinas focused on St. Albert’s work on bridging science and faith.…
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Dr. Rodrigo Negreiros’ recent publication: Differential rotation in neutron stars at finite temperatures
CatholicTech Professor Rodrigo Negreiros recently published a new article on the impact of different rotation on the bulk properties and onset of rotational instabilities in neutron stars at finite temperatures. This article and his findings highlight the importance of considering both differential rotation and temperature effects in neutron star models, aiding in the interpretation of…
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STEM and the Faith: CatholicTech’s First Term Comes to a Close
With three days left until the end of Catholic Institute of Technology’s historic first term of classes, we find it important to reflect on the mission of the school, and how CatholicTech’s unique location contributes to its purpose. Although quite small, the town of Castel Gandolfo bears great significance for the Catholic Church. Situated just…