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Today we begin to welcome our freshmen to campus! Students began moving onto our campus in Castel Gandolfo on Friday afternoon, and joined the community for dinner at a local restaurant. They will settle into the residence halls and begin their studies next week, after attending…

Getting excited! Tomorrow we begin to welcome our freshmen to campus! Students will be moving into the Residence halls from this afternoon to Sunday evening.  We are so excited to begin a new year with a new group of students.

Our staff and Cardinal Newman Fellows are going a little stir crazy waiting for the class of 2029's arrival to campus! Tomorrow, we officially welcome our freshmen to campus.

As biotech continues to stretch the boundaries of possibility, CatholicTech is asking the deeper questions: How can we harness innovation while upholding the dignity of the human person? Can cutting-edge science align with timeless ethics? 🔗 Read the full article here:…

Last week at CatholicTech our students got creative with how they live out faith, community, and adventure during Italy’s vacation season. Some walked a five-mile loop around Lake Albano to prepare for their pilgrimage along the Camino de Santiago. They’ve now begun their…

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First year at Catholic Institute of Technology 🧡

Myanmar’s recent earthquake claimed thousands of lives, reminding us just how fragile life can be along the world’s fault lines. New research is uncovering ways to better anticipate these devastating events through advanced radar technology and seismic imaging.  Read more:…

At CatholicTech, we’re more than a STEM university, we’re a community. After classes, our students gather on the roof terrace to share a meal, dive into meaningful faith conversations, and build friendships that last a lifetime. Because learning isn’t only about labs and books,…

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NOW OPEN: Fall 2026 Admissions at CatholicTech! Catholic Institute of Technology is now accepting applications for Fall 2026 for both undergraduate programs and our brand-new Master’s in Technology Ethics. Whether you're passionate about building the future of science or…

Ready to visit Catholic Institute of Technology in Castel Gandolfo? Stop by on pilgrimage—or apply now to join our community of saints, scholars, and scientists. Applications for Fall 2026 are now open! Learn more today at catholic.tech/admissions

NASA is now accepting proposals for the 2026 Human Exploration Rover Challenge—a global competition where high school and college teams design and test rovers built for the Moon and Mars. We believe the world needs scientists and engineers who are not only innovators, but also…

This past Friday, we celebrated the Feast of the Assumption—Ferragosto style 🇮🇹 with a community BBQ on our Castel Gandolfo campus. Ferragosto, from the Latin Feriae Augusti (“August rest”), began as an ancient Roman festival of rest and harvest. For Catholics, it now marks…

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Fr. Michael Baggot, CatholicTech Professor of Theology and Bioethics, was featured on Closer To Truth, PBS’s long-running series exploring the biggest questions in science, philosophy, and meaning. In his interview, Fr. Baggot draws from Aristotle and Aquinas to explain the…

Lindsay reflects on her time in Italy as part of CatholicTech’s High School Summer Program—more clips coming soon! From walking through the Holy Doors to meeting Pope Leo, our students don’t just study abroad, they encounter the heart of Rome and the rich graces of the Church in…

Today we celebrate the Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary — a feast that reminds us of the hope of the resurrection and the profound unity of faith, grace, and the human body. The Church teaches that Mary, the Mother of God, was taken body and soul into…

Dreaming of studying abroad in Italy? Fall 2026 Admissions are now open at CatholicTech! We are accepting applications for: -Undergraduate Programs -Master’s in Technology Ethics Whether you want to push the boundaries of science or shape the ethical future of technology, your…

Today we celebrate the Feast of St. Maximilian Kolbe, a Franciscan friar, missionary, and visionary who used the media of his time to spread truth and hope. From founding a global Catholic publication to establishing a monastery nicknamed the “City of the Immaculate,” St.…

Recently, we were thrilled to host a group of young Catholic journalists from the 2025 EWTN Summer Academy, an intensive program in religious journalism and digital storytelling. They joined our chaplain, Father Michael Baggot, for Mass in our chapel, toured our campus in Castel…

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Astronomers using JWST have uncovered dormant black holes in dusty galaxies, quietly lurking until a star strays too close… then shredding it in a tidal disruption event. Unlike active galaxies, these black holes lie in wait, then burst into brief, powerful feasts visible only…

Today we celebrate the Feast of Saint Clare of Assisi! Saint Clare was the first woman in Church history to write a religious rule approved by a pope—just days before her death in 1253. At CatholicTech, we’re inspired by her trailblazing spirit as we form the next generation of…