Book describes how bishops, Catholic college leaders can collaborate

Published: 2005-12-30

WASHINGTON (CNS) -- In a new book, "Promising Practices," 20 bishops and 20 Catholic college and university presidents described their own positive experiences of collaboration between local bishops and Catholic institutions of higher learning in the United States. Several college presidents cited the role their institutions play in offering educational programs such as ministry formation to enhance local church life. Several bishops stressed the importance of ongoing dialogue and involvement of the bishop in campus events to build a climate of trust, mutual understanding and shared vision. The book, subtitled "Collaboration Among Catholic Bishops and University Presidents," was a project of the bishops and presidents subcommittee of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops' Committee on Education. It was edited by Michael Galligan-Stierle, USCCB assistant secretary for higher education and campus ministry, and published by Sacred Heart University Press in Fairfield, Conn.

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