Vatican II Group
Dublin Core
Title
Vatican II Group
Description
This exhibit explores the context surrounding the Vatican II councils in the 1960s and the effects on St. Edward's curriculum, staff, and student life as a Catholic higher education institution.
Date
Spring 2019
Contributor
Jordan Goff, Sunny Brittain, Emil Perkins, Emily Burns
Collection Items
Freshmen Must Be Able to Identify These Men By Name
Hilltopper page with pictures of men, including Brothers of the Holy Cross, with text stating that freshmen should be able to identify these men.
Holy Cross Order Boasts 3,000 Priests and Brothers
Founded in 1937, the Holy Cross Order has accumulated 3,000 brothers and priests, who provide a variety of services to the Church and society.
Board of Lay Trustee Soon to be Separate Ruling Body
The St. Edward's administrative board has made a transition of authority to lay trustees.
Church Both Revolutionary and Conservative
Dr. Neill insists that Christians must look at the past to better understand how the Church should move forward while cross-referencing it towards the Bible and Catholic doctrine.
Brother Daly Interview 3/28
Brother Richard Daly, member of Congregation of the Holy Cross and faculty at St. Edward's University, gives verbal interview with students about the context and effects of the Vatican II council.
Aims and Objectives of St. Edward's University
This is a general statement of the objectives of St. Edward's University for their students' education and development.
Freshman Must be able to Identify These Men by Name
A showcase of the faculty in the Hilltopper newspaper to show to the freshmen the new people they will be working with over the years.
Life on Campus
The expectations for students' religious duties are outlined, as well as the different services offered to students for worship.
Courses Offered (1958-1960)
These excepts from a general bulletin list some of the available courses, specifically comparing the philosophy and religion curriculum during these years.
Patriarch of Antioch Guest at St. Edward's
A newspaper article published in the Hilltopper in 1962 describing the visit and honors given to the Patriarch of Antioch Paul Peter Meouchi during his visit to Saint Edwards while on tor in the U.S. The Patriarch's participation in the official…