Catholic College Fair

2024 Catholic College Fair

at St. John Francis Regis Catholic Parish

43950 St. John's Road, Hollywood, MD 20636

Saturday, October 5th, 2024

10:00am - Mass

10:30am - 11:30am - Eucharistic Adoration

11:00am - 2:00pm - Catholic College Fair

12:00-12:30 - panel discussion on "Why Catholic Higher Education?" with Patrick Reilly

General Schedule

Food, snacks and drink will be available for purchase from 11am-2pm

Colleges/Universities Attending

All schools attending are listed on the Newman Guide to Choosing a Catholic College

"The Newman Guide, published annually by the Cardinal Newman Society, recommends Catholic colleges and universities because of their commitment to a faithful Catholic education. All the institutions recommended in the Guide are unique, each with its own special charism, approach to education, and campus culture.

For instance, some immerse students in every aspect of faithful Catholic life, while others, though faithful, serve a more diverse group of students. Some allow opposite-sex visitation in student bedrooms, while others do not. Some have a strong core curriculum, while some offer more electives and encourage specialization.

One type of institution may not be better than the other. But one type is likely better for your unique needs. Parents and students should look closely at each college to decide if what it offers is what you need and are looking for. We pray that you successfully find the college that is the best fit for you!" - The Cardinal Newman Society

View a comparison chart of vital information on all Newman Guide recommended colleges by clicking the image to the left.

Click on a school to go to their website

"Choosing a Catholic college

The Cardinal Newman Society recommends colleges for their commitment to a faithful Catholic education. No secular education is a complete education, and today much of secular education is opposed to Catholic belief and morality. On the other hand, sadly much of Catholic higher education has been compromised by ideology, infidelity, and scandal, and so we cannot recommend any college that is not listed below.

Our reviews are based on extensive research and dialogue with Catholic educators and families and are based on what the Church expects of Catholic colleges. Ultimately, however, The Newman Guide represents The Cardinal Newman Society’s subjective analysis and suggestions for Catholic families.

The bottom line

No college is perfect and no college is right for every student, but at least one of the colleges listed below is likely a good fit for your needs.

Parents and students should look closely at each college and, most importantly, make a campus visit, overnight if possible. We pray that you successfully find the college that is the best fit for you!" - The Cardinal Newman Society

For the Newman Guide's detailed information on each school, click this image.

Panel Discussion
12:00-12:30pm

"Why Catholic higher education?"

Mr. Patrick Reilly

Patrick J. Reilly is President, CEO, and Founder of The Cardinal Newman Society, which promotes and defends faithful Catholic education.

Since 1993, the Society has led a movement of educators and parents to uphold clear standards of truth and fidelity in Catholic education and to build up a strong core of faithful Catholic schools, homeschools, colleges, and graduate programs. This is done in full accord with the Magisterium of the Catholic Church and to promote the vision of the Society’s holy patron, Saint John Henry Newman.

Patrick also serves as an adjunct professor teaching rhetoric at Holy Apostles College and Seminary and a teacher and developer of logic, rhetoric, and philosophy courses for students grade 7-12 at Aquinas Learning, a classical Catholic hybrid school founded and led by his wife, Rosario.

He has authored and edited many articles, reports, studies, and other publications on Catholic education for The Cardinal Newman Society and national media; addressed audiences for national and local Catholic organizations; and appeared on EWTN, FOX News, MSNBC, and numerous radio programs.

Patrick was awarded Honorary Doctorates of Humane Letters from Benedictine College (Atchison, Kan.) in 2022 and Holy Apostles College and Seminary (Cromwell, Conn.) in 2008. He also was awarded the Catholic Culture Award from Our Lady Seat of Wisdom College (Barry’s Bary, Ontario) in 2023; the Excellence in Youth Ministry Award from the Diocese of Arlington in 2019; the Lumen Vitae Medal from the University of Mary in 2018; the Miles Militantis Ecclesiae Award from the Brent Society of the Diocese of Arlington in 2011; the Hall of Fame Award from the Catholic Education Foundation in 2009; and the Spes Nostra Award from the National Association of Private Catholic and Independent Schools in 2003.

He previously served as editor and research fellow at Capital Research Center, executive director of Citizens for Educational Freedom, higher education analyst at the U.S. House of Representatives, program analyst at the U.S. Department of Education, media consultant for the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops, and chairman of American Collegians for Life.

Patrick and his wife Rosario have five children, including four who have attended Newman Guide colleges.