During the 2013 Alumni Homecoming festivities, three alumni will receive the University’s highest award, the Distinguished Alumni Award. These three alumni are Mary Danhauer ’76, Al Mattingly ’69, and Kathryn Raymer ’93. Since the inception of this prestigious recognition in 2000, Brescia University has awarded more than 50 alumni with the Distinguished Alumni title. This…
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Jobs in the Catholic Church
Whatever your talents, there are employment opportunities in the Catholic Church for those who wish to dedicate part of their life to God. Many parishioners accept small paid positions within their faith while others who have heard the call commit their all to forging a career in the church. Read on for more information about…
How to Become a Catholic Deacon
In the Catholic hierarchy, the Pope is at the top, followed by cardinals, bishops, priests and deacons in that order. There are two types of deacons in the Catholic Church: permanent deacons and transitional deacons. Only men can be deacons; it is an ordained position and only men can be ordained in the Catholic Church.…
Constitution Day 2013
Brescia University commemorates Constitution Day on Tuesday, September 17 by hosting attorney Charlie Kamuf, Sr. Kamuf will offer a presentation open to the public at 1 pm in the Board Room/Art Gallery, located on the second floor of the Campus Center (717 Frederica Street). Federal law requires institutions offer a program or commemoration on or…
How to Become a Catholic School Teacher
The requirements for teaching in a private school, including Catholic schools, are similar to that of teaching in public schools. Because private schools are not state funded, they are not required to meet as many state regulations to obtain funding. For this reason, qualifications for public and private school teachers may vary. Read on for…
How to Become a Priest
The priesthood is more than a vocation; it is a calling. The Catholic Church believes that God speaks to some men and asks that they dedicate their lives to his service. At ordination, a man’s soul undergoes an ontological change—a change of being—which indelibly marks his soul forever. Once a priest, always a priest. If…
2014 U.S. News & World Report Ranking
Brescia was chosen by U.S. News & World Report for a top 40 ranking in its 2014 edition of “America’s Best Colleges” in the category Regional Colleges in the South. Schools in this particular category focus almost entirely on the undergraduate experience and offer a broad range of programs in the liberal arts and in…
Brescia Activities Surrounding National Suicide Prevention Week
Suicide prevention is everyone’s business and anyone can participate in National Suicide Prevention Week. Stigma about mental health and receiving help keeps far too many people away from the resources that could assist them. Mental health is just as important as physical health. While many students go to the gym, watch their weight and eat…
Comprehensive Immigration Reform Panel
Brescia University’s Spanish Program is hosting a comprehensive immigration reform panel on Tuesday, August 27 from 6-7:30 pm in Taylor Lecture Hall (Science Bldg.). This event is open to all Brescia students, staff, and faculty, as well as the entire greater Owensboro community. The panelists will be Susan Gesser-Montalvo, Owensboro Immigration Lawyer; Cristóbal Gutiérrez, Director…
Fall 2013 Enrollment Numbers
Brescia University reports the seventh consecutive year of undergraduate degree seeking enrollment growth. Undergraduate degree seeking headcount reaches 858 students with recruitment still ongoing for the start of module 2, which begins in October. This represents a 7% increase over the final fall 2012 numbers. At 858 students, enrollment is currently at Brescia’s highest level…
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