Please continue to pray with me the prayer below as we journey toward Easter, entrusting all of our intentions to Jesus Christ through the intercession of Our Blessed Mother. Cast all your worries upon him for he cares for you. Registrations will be accepted through June 15, 2020. 7,387 were here. February 24: Update to Semester in Rome Participants & Parents. Prayer to the Blessed Virgin Mary for Protection. Carroll, who was a contributor at L. Brent Bozell Jr.'s Triumph magazine, decided to found Christendom in the aftermath of the Land O' Lakes conference in 1967. in Philosophy at Christendom College, where he … He has called for planning among higher educational institutions which is “specific to their unique constituencies and settings.” Christendom is blessed to be a small, residential College with less than 500 students living on campus. He has degrees in history and teaching from the University of Virginia, and a masters in theology from Christendom College. While our students themselves may not be at a high risk for infection or physical harm, the safety and quality of life concerns are too great to risk the variables that would come should the city in fact experience a viral outbreak. Thank you all for your hard work and perseverance over this semester. Live Coverage of Christendom College Crusaders @ North Carolina Central Eagles Wednesday, December 11, 2019 on MSN Sports Yet we must still be prudent in this moment of difficulty for the world. This is a powerful test of our trust and ability to rely exclusively on the One whose sacrifice for our sake shook the heavens and the earth as He conquered death itself. Christendom Media. It is with a heavy heart that we consider extending the online instruction already in place for our Rome students to the student body at large, especially for our graduating seniors in their last semester. It is by the apparent withdrawal of these sensible gifts that He prepares the way for that great gift which is the most precious and the most extensive of all, since it embraces all others.” – Jean-Pierre de Caussade. Moreover, I was looking forward to your having the opportunity to see the extraordinary progress on the new college chapel (if you haven’t seen, you can follow it here). I pray that this email finds you well. Dramatic steps are being taken in many places to limit the spread of COVID-19 in all sectors. Given these aims, the College will ensure that: Student Academic Accommodation: Because possible isolation and quarantining requires continued support of student learning, the College has: Christendom is a small, residential campus with students living, studying, and interacting with one another in many settings. Homepage. Pax Christi! Check out this special video preview. While this is a time of some uncertainty, we ask that everyone approach the challenge of navigating it with prudence, calm and prayer. O Mary, you shine continuously on our journey as a sign of salvation and hope.We entrust ourselves to you, Health of the Sick.At the foot of the Cross you participated in Jesus’ pain,with steadfast faith.You, Salvation of the Roman People, know what we need.We are certain that you will provide, so that,as you did at Cana of Galilee,joy and feasting might return after this moment of trial.Help us, Mother of Divine Love,to conform ourselves to the Father’s willand to do what Jesus tells us:He who took our sufferings upon Himself, and bore our sorrows to bring us,through the Cross, to the joy of the Resurrection. Several other American campuses are ending their Rome programs and more will surely do so given the increased warning level. He is loved at first for His gifts, but when these are no longer perceptible He is at last loved for Himself. Learn more. Dear Christendom College Students, Parents, Faculty and Staff: Pax Christi! Check out this special video preview. He emptied Himself completely on the Cross and now asks us to do as He did. How often we have seen her powerful intercession through difficult moments in the life of the College! With COVID-19 transmission continuing nationally, it is possible that some students will be exposed to COVID-19 during the upcoming academic year and that infections will result. No online instruction can adequately be a substitute for the classroom instruction and the shared life in the faith that make our college what it is. We have already done this for our Rome Semester, and are grateful that we did not delay in bringing our students home. 540.636.2900 | 800.877.5456 Pax Christi! Related Videos. O Most Blessed Mother, heart of love, heart of mercy, ever listening, caring, consoling, hear our prayer. Mother Mary urged us to rely on the Rosary as a weapon against evil and as a refuge in which we can deepen our love of Jesus Christ. Students will be able to receive all of the credits for the courses in which they are currently enrolled, ensuring their on-time graduation. Receive with understanding and compassion the petitions we place before you today, especially for protection and healing for all peoples, entrusting to you our College community, parishes, priests, religious, Bishops, families, healthcare workers, and each one of us. With this reality in mind, we will take the following steps in the area of student life: The College has adopted a set of infectious disease quarantining and isolation protocols that include best-practice steps for COVID-19. While we hope all of our students will be able to engage fully in our programs, students who are suspected or confirmed to have a COVID-19 infection may be required by the College to quarantine or isolate if recommended by guidance from the CDC, local health officials, or as required by a medical provider and College policies. -The Graduate School’s commencement ceremony this year will be a joint celebration with the undergraduate college on Sunday, August 9, 2020. 2:43. Students will return on Sunday, January 17, and classes will begin on Tuesday, January 19. Our liberal arts education is bolstered and supported by a robust faith environment and critically important social formation. Classes will end on Wednesday, May 5 and the final exam period will take place from May 7 to May 13. in Philosophy at Christendom College, where he co-founded the student newspaper, The Rambler, and served as its editor. At present, the coronavirus appears to pose only a very remote threat to our campus communities. There are now more than 800 known cases of coronavirus in Italy. Live Coverage of Christendom College Crusaders @ VMI Keydets Wednesday, November 20, 2019 on MSN Sports Like St. Augustine and his companions, we need not be afraid. Our trust is in Jesus Christ, and even in the most desperate of times He has remained faithful to his promises. The U.S. State Department has just advanced their travel advisory for all of Italy to Level 3 based in part on the CDC’s increased Level 3 warning that travelers avoid all nonessential travel to Italy. It is with a heavy heart that we consider extending the online instruction already in place for our Rome students to the student body at large, especially for our graduating seniors in their last semester. He reminded us of the Apostles’ frantic words to Jesus as He slept in the boat which was rocked and buffeted by an intense storm – “Teacher, do you not care if we perish?” Jesus’ response is apt for us today, too – “Why are you afraid? You are all in my prayers as we continue along our Holy Season of Lent. Please review the updates from the Dean of the Graduate School on our COVID-19 response page. Dear Christendom College Students, Parents, Faculty and Staff: Pax Christi! The following update regarding the coronavirus was issued to parents of participants of the college’s Semester in Rome on February 29 from Vice President of Student Affairs Amanda Graf: As we mentioned in our previous communication, we are watching the situation in Italy concerning the Coronavirus very closely. I have been truly inspired by the efforts of our tremendous faculty to deliver high quality instruction in less-than-ideal circumstances. Christendom College has decided to take the following steps to ensure the health and well-being of our students, faculty, and staff, especially the most vulnerable members of our community: I am deeply saddened that our students cannot receive their full residential educational experience during this time. With this desire in mind, and considering the Governor of Virginia’s plan to reopen the Commonwealth, I am very happy to provide you with the following information: As we move forward together, it is important to remember that our Catholic liberal arts education is more than just the information that is imparted. May God protect you and your families and prosper your work in this time of increasing hostility toward the truth of the Gospel and witness of the saints. Christendom College, Front Royal, Virginia Several changes have been made to the Vita Consecrata Institute this year. Details concerning some of the most important steps we are taking are listed below: With all of these steps and others to be detailed on our website, we seek to move forward in the new semester with prudence and common sense as a small residential college. Whatever the future holds, as Catholic Christians we should look for the opportunity to assist the most vulnerable in our communities at this time. Thank you for all of the sacrifices that you made that contributed to a positive experience this semester. As of now we have taken significant measures to ensure our students’ safety. Coronavirus Is for the Dogs. I ask that you join me in prayer for the situation worldwide. I was deeply moved to see our Holy Father, alone and seeming somewhat frail, interceding for us in the Piazza of St. Peter’s Basilica last week, delivering his special Urbi et Orbi message. 134 Christendom Drive Given the likely increased restrictions both here and abroad that will result from this decision (in Italy and countries receiving travelers from Italy) as well as the complexities that will result in Rome itself for our program, I am very sorry to inform you that we have decided to end our semester in Rome. While Christendom is taking reasonable measures consistent with guidance from the CDC and local health officials to manage the risk of COVID-19, it is important for students and parents to understand that the College cannot eliminate the risk of COVID-19 exposure and infections on campus. At the same time, I am profoundly grateful for the tremendous faith and abandonment to God’s will that I have seen from you in so many ways. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national and ethnic origin in administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, scholarship and loan programs, and athletic and other school-administered programs. This means that: Classroom Space: As a residential College, our students are interacting with one another in a variety of settings, including in the residence halls. We have been carefully monitoring the situation in Warren County, the Commonwealth of Virginia, and the country at large. The following update regarding the coronavirus was issued to the Christendom community on Jan. 30 from Vice President of Student Affairs Amanda Graf: You may have heard of the Coronavirus, a respiratory virus that has been spreading in China. Yet we must still be prudent in this moment of difficulty for the world. Our special announcement is coming tonight at 9:00 p.m. I ask that you join me in praying it every day, entrusting all of our intentions to Jesus Christ through the intercession of Our Blessed Mother. We have already done this for our Rome Semester, and are grateful that we did not delay in bringing our students home. “With God, the more one seems to lose the more one gains. I am comforted by the extraordinary work of our staff in supporting online instruction while doing all that can be done to maintain the financial health of the College. As your children, we implore your intercession with Jesus your Son. We will be praying this prayer together at the college for the foreseeable future and hope you will do so as well. Immunocompromised students will be eligible for reasonable housing accommodations upon request. This is truly an historic event in the life of our community and the local Church, and I wish you could personally witness the progress on this beautiful place of worship. Finally, we have seen in other instances during this outbreak that countries can make sudden decisions about quarantines and limiting travel. The order explicitly requires institutions of higher learning to cease any in-person classes and cancel all gatherings of more than 10 individuals. Amen.We seek refuge under your protection, O Holy Mother of God.Do not despise our pleas – we who are put to the test – and deliver us from every danger, O glorious and blessed Virgin. For more information on previous communications to the college community regarding the coronavirus, visit here. Alumni Gain Worldwide Attention After Backyard Rollercoaster Goes Viral. As we prepare our hearts for the Passion, Death, and Resurrection of Our Lord, let us remain where His Blessed Mother is, standing by Him at His darkest hour, bearing all things with steadfast fidelity and trust in the hope and new life that springs forth from the dead wood of the Cross. Please review the updates from the Dean of the Graduate School on our COVID-19 response page. We find ourselves in a difficult moment, and I understand that it is not easy to keep anxiety and anger at bay. This prudential judgment has been extremely difficult to make but is necessary given a number of factors, including the new recommendations of President Trump, the state of emergency declared by Virginia’s governor, and the recent recommendations of the Center for Disease Control. He is a graduate of the National Journalism Center and earned a B.A. This was an extraordinary opportunity, for the shroud is … Contact Us. The opportunity to deepen our love of Christ, especially in this moment of crisis, is especially great. Pope Francis was surrounded by symbols of God’s power and fidelity, the ancient icon of Mary Salus Populi Romani from the Basilica of St. Mary Major, and the miraculous crucifix kept in the church of San Marcello which helped to eradicate the great plague in Rome in 1522. We continue to pray for the end of this pandemic as soon as possible as we struggle through this season of deep penance which has us crying out to God for the light of the Resurrection. This is a volatile situation, but the College is ready to respond to any changes or an increase in the number of cases. Its 100-acre campus is located in the town of Front Royal, 65 miles from Washington, D.C. Website: Not reported So often throughout history, Christian witness in times of trial moved others to embrace the faith. Still, the College is monitoring the situation closely and in cooperation with local health officials. As a College we will do everything we can to ensure a safe environment on campus and to take appropriate steps to maintain safety when needed. Christendom College has long been entrusted to Our Lady of Fatima as our patroness. 540.636.2900 | 800.877.5456 7,387 were here. We all bear responsibility for prudent restrictions at this time. Even now, our goal is to continue to provide as strong a sense of support and community for students, faculty, and staff as possible. Our special announcement is coming tonight at 9:00 p.m. Today, Virginia’s governor, Ralph Northam, announced a “stay at home” order for Virginia, which, at this time, extends through June 10. “This plan has been reviewed by the State Council of Higher Education and has been found to be compliant in containing the required components of the ‘Higher Education Reopening Guidance,’ which was developed in consultation with the Virginia Department of Health.”, Christendom College Having taken stock of the situation in our nation and with holy trust in God’s providence, I write today to inform you that Christendom College has decided to move to online instruction for students beginning next Monday, March 23. In a moment like this one—where we are unable even to receive Our Eucharistic Lord in some places—we can be tempted to doubt God’s goodness and mercy. Based on their information, we do not have any concerns about exposure to the Coronavirus here, but we can minimize the spread of illness by all taking some basic but essential precautions: Thank you for being mindful about keeping our campus healthy! We must pray for calmness, charity, and care for the affected, as well as an end to the outbreak. Having convened for extensive full group meetings and after much effort in subcommittees related to the various aspects of academic and campus life, the Task Force presented me with numerous recommendations, focused on the various areas of College life. In addition to enhanced, regular cleaning of classrooms. During this extended Spring Break period, professors will be preparing the tools to be able to offer online instruction to all students should we determine it is necessary. We are doing our best to mitigate this risk, but students who attend the College this upcoming academic year must appreciate, understand, and accept that these risks simply cannot be eliminated. The program in Rome will close on Friday, March 6, and staff in Rome will assist students with making travel arrangements. Christendom College was founded by Warren H. Carroll in 1977 with $50,000. Christendom College admits students of any race, color, national and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. We will enter the semester planning to have a spring break from March 6 to March 14. Fitting for Lent, we should also redouble our prayers and consider all we decide to do through the lens of charity. Limited access to food, healthcare, and other city services would greatly and negatively affect their experience as well as inhibit staff from providing the level of care that we insist upon. “Christendom is blessed to be a small, residential College in a rural setting, with less than 500 students living on campus,” Timothy O’Donnell, the college president, told the Register. Faculty will make instructional materials and readings available online, and students should not return to campus during this interim period to retrieve their books or other school materials. Pax Christi! In light of these realities, we are moving forward with reasonable modifications for the good of our particular community. In addition, we have also been informed by our bishop that all Masses in the Diocese of Arlington have been cancelled until further notice. Response page in my prayers at this time more typical schedule will enter the semester planning have... 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