Category: News
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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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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…
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Hallowtide at Catholic Institute of Technology
Students, faculty, and staff at Catholic Institute of Technology had an eventful Hallowtide involving a campus-wide All Hallows’ Eve celebration followed by a trip to the historic birthplace of the Franciscans—Assisi. On Thursday, October 31st, members of the CatholicTech community joined together to prepare Villa Santa Caterina for the school’s first annual All Hallows’ Eve…
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Catholic Institute of Technology Research Competition
“Inspiring Exploration of Divine Creation” As a Catholic research university, Catholic Institute of Technology understands the importance of original research work that gives greater insight into the mystery of God’s Creation. It is for this reason that we are excited to invite all high school students to compete in CatholicTech’s inaugural Research Competition for a…
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Catholic Institute of Technology at The Builders AI Forum
Faculty at CatholicTech are interested in the sustainable development of technology in accordance with ethical principles based on the teachings of the Catholic faith. Alexis Haughey—Co-founder and Vice President of Research at CatholicTech—and Fr. Michael Baggot—Professor of Theology and Bioethics at Catholic Institute of Technology—both had the opportunity to discuss this topic at The Builders…
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The First of Many Semesters: CatholicTech Reflects on Past Accomplishments and Future Goals
With just three weeks left until the end of classes, members of Catholic Institute of Technology have much for which to be thankful, hopeful, and proud. Forming an R1 Research University grounded in the Faith is no small task, yet with the commitment of like-minded students, faculty, staff, and generous donors, CatholicTech has taken concrete…
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Catholic Institute of Technology Welcomes Cardinal Harvey
Interest in Catholic Institute of Technology’s mission is growing rapidly as news about its enterprises travels through Europe, the United States, and beyond. Just a week after receiving His Excellency Bishop Vincenzo Viva of Albano, CatholicTech’s campus was graced by the presence of His Eminence Cardinal James Michael Harvey—Archpriest of the Papal Basilica of St.…
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Bishop Vincenzo Viva Welcomes CatholicTech to Castel Gandolfo
The Bishop of Albano welcomes Catholic Institute of Technology to his Diocese Catholic Institute of Technology had the privilege of welcoming to campus The Most Reverend Vincenzo Viva, Bishop of Albano, on Friday, October 11th. His Excellency visited CatholicTech both to learn more about the university and its mission and also to officially welcome the…