From One Mad Mom
Students facing punishment after Virgin Mary statue shattered at University of St. ThomasUniversity leaders say it was a deliberate act.ADAM URENMAR 19, 2019A numbers of students are facing punishment after a statue of the Virgin Mary was deliberately smashed at the University of St. Thomas in St. Paul last week.That’s according to President Julie Sullivan and Provost Richard Plumb, who issued a statement about the “religious vandalism” that occurred at the university’s Ireland Hall student residence.The statue, which according to the statement has “stood in Ireland Hall for years,” was moved and “ultimately purposefully dropped and shattered.”“This statue holds great significance to our Catholic faith, which is the heart of this university,” Sullivan and Plumb wrote.“The destroying of a holy object of any religion is a grave act of disrespect and is completely inconsistent with St. Thomas’ values and convictions.“The students responsible were identified following an investigation and the release of emails “denouncing the act” that were sent to the student body.Those responsible will now be “subject to the student conduct process,” while any non-students involved will be barred from campus.In the meantime, the university is now searching for a new statue to place in Ireland Hall.The University of St. Thomas is Minnesota’s largest private university, catering to 10,000 students at its campuses in St. Paul, Minneapolis and Rome.
Yes, yes, I know that many of the Catholic universities do so. I really don’t care. I’m not saying that Muslims should be barred from praying, but reading all of the literature linked to, it’s far more than that. Heck, the Center for Campus Ministry/Office for Pastoral Care & Worship webpage is advertising the Muslim Women’s Retreat! Can’t find that Lenten retreat anywhere.
https://stthomas.campuslabs.com/engage/organization/QSA
Our mission is to foster respect and equality for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Intersex, Pansexual, Asexual, Gender Non-Conforming, Non-Binary, Plus individuals and supporters within the University of St. Thomas community.UST QSA accomplishes this mission through:– serving as a safe space for individuals,– acting as an educational resource for Queer issues, and– promoting visibility of the Queer community.Our vision is to create a thriving, diverse Queer community and a community of allies at one of the leading Catholic universities in the state.”
St. Thomas Mission Statement:Inspired by Catholic intellectual tradition, the University of St. Thomas educates students to be morally responsible leaders who think critically, act wisely and work skillfully to advance the common good.In accordance with its mission, members of the university community are expected to advance the common good. This goal is most often accomplished through the normal activities of university students, staff, faculty, and administration. However, extraordinary means of expression and demonstration may be warranted when social problems become urgent and when ordinary actions are regarded as insufficient. This policy is intended to create a space for expression and dissent within boundaries that protect the rights and safety of all community members.St. Thomas Convictions of Dignity and Diversity:We respect the dignity of each person and value the unique contributions that each brings to the greater mosaic of the university community.We strive to create a vibrant diverse community in which, together, we work for a more just and inclusive society.The university is dedicated to the advancement of knowledge by means that respect the dignity and diversity of all. Dissent – defined as disagreement or withholding assent – is vital to the authentic pursuit of higher education. Therefore, members of the university community have the freedom to express diverse points of view without intimidation through expressions and demonstrations that do not infringe upon the rights of others.
Mission & ServicesThe Student Diversity & Inclusion Services office exists to enhance the campus climate and holds deep commitment in developing and sustaining a diverse campus community in the broadest sense including differences in gender, race, ethnicity, generational history, culture, socioeconomic class, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship status, political perspectives, geographic origin, and physical ability, through programs and initiatives aimed at UST students. Our work is based on four pillars: education, leadership, advocacy, and community.
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Sad to say A Cino(cathl. In Name Only) Excuse for a Col. Like St. Thomas Long ago ended any semblance of belief in Catholic faith and Morals sexual and otherwise. Founders of St. Thomas and Jesuits etc. must be spinning in their Graves or in Heaven at the Homosexual infested CINO col. Like St. Thomas and Jesuit and Holy Cross col such as ND Ind.,Fairfield, Fordham, Marquette &St. Louis Etc. have sunk to.
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