
102nd Alumni Priest to be Ordained
Deacon Dominic Winter ’18 will be ordained to the priesthood this Saturday, May 28, in the Diocese of Lincoln, Nebraska. Deacon Winter, who has been studying with fellow alumni at St. Charles Borromeo Seminary, will become Christendom’s one-hundred and second alumni...

Alumnae Work on the Front Lines of the Pro-Life Movement
Lily stared blankly into the future. Last week, she found out she was pregnant. Life seemed hopeful and exciting. Her girlfriends were so encouraging as they talked and dreamed about the things to come. Even though the whole pregnancy was unexpected and a bit scary,...

Christendom Celebrates Passing 100 Alumni Priests
Fr. John (Thomas) Francis ’09 was ordained to the priesthood this past Saturday, May 21 — a momentous occasion for his family, for the Church, and for his alma mater, Christendom College. With his ordination, Christendom now has 101 alumni priests in its nearly...

Schedule Released for Christendom’s Rugby National Championship Run
Christendom’s path to another rugby National Championship title is now set, with the official schedule for the Collegiate Rugby Championship May Madness 7s released this week by National Collegiate Rugby. The team, coming off a rugby 15s National Championship in...

Recent Alumni to Begin Graduate Studies this Fall
Attending graduate school is a dream for many college students, as they hope to continue their studies and become experts in their fields. Achieving that dream is easier said than done, however, with competition, GREs, and application essays all standing in the way....

Grateful Parents Rejoice at Spiritual Fruit of Alumni Children
Richard and Monica Blank wanted something different, something better, for their children than what they experienced in their college years. Like any loving parents, the Blanks wanted to make sure that college was the right fit for their children. “We told our eldest...

Christendom College Honors Robert Cardinal Sarah During 43rd Commencement Ceremonies
Christendom College celebrated its forty-third commencement on May 14, awarding ninety-seven undergraduate degrees to the Class of 2022. Internationally renowned author and theologian Robert Cardinal Sarah was also honored during the ceremony, with the college...

The Miracle Baby: The Incredible Story of Zelie Marcolini
By Zach Smith Have you ever seen a miracle? Many have heard of them, whether in the Bible or in the lives of the saints. But to witness one for yourself — that is an experience that can change lives and the world for the better. Alumnus Matthew Marcolini ’15 and his...

Music Department Expands this Fall with New Professor
Christendom College will welcome recognized musicologist Dr. Sara Pecknold to the faculty this coming fall, where she will be teaching in the college’s music department. An expert in the scholarly study of the history of music, Pecknold will teach multiple classes and...

Athletic Scholarship Winners Announced
Josh Pabst and Megan Lovar have been named Christendom’s Thomas S. Vander Woude Athletic Scholarship winners for the Class of 2026. Recognized for their athletic ability and how they have showed Christ-like leadership and heartfelt service through sports and in the...