Inspiring and promoting the renewal and transformation of our nation's Catholic schools
Our Mission
Promoting a Four-Fold Transformation
of Catholic Education
PROGRAMS and SERVICES
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Our Vision
To promote the great treasure of the Church’s educational tradition
and form disciples of Christ who transform the world.
Latest News
Lumen Celebration — CUA President Peter Kilpatrick and Dean Thomas Smith join Archbishop Hebda
The Institute for the Transformation of Catholic Education was honored to be joined by Dr. Peter Kilpatrick, President of The Catholic University of America; Dr. Thomas Smith, Dean of the School of Arts and Sciences; and Archbishop Bernard Hebda of the Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis to celebrate the official accredited status of the Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis and its ninety Catholic schools in Minnesota. …
Announcing Our New Associate Director of Accreditation
The Institute for the Transformation of Catholic Education (ITCE) at The Catholic University of America announces a new Associate Director for the Program of Accreditation, Dr. Todd Sweda. …
Lumen Accreditation Now Accepting Applications for the 2025-2026 School Year!
The Catholic University of America is pleased to announce that applications for Lumen Accreditation are now being accepted for the 2025-2026 school year. …
Lumen Expands to Tennessee, Alabama, Montana, and Louisiana
The Catholic University of America welcomes new Lumen member schools from Louisiana, Montana, Tennessee, and Alabama. We look forward to serving our member schools in their continuous growth towards their mission! …
Catholic U. Fully Accepted into NCPSA
At the 2024 summer meetings of the National Council for Private School Accreditation (NCPSA), The Catholic University of America (Lumen Accreditation) was recognized as a full member of NCPSA. CUA began this process in the summer of 2022. …
ITCE Partners with the Archdiocese of Chicago
It is fitting in this teacher appreciation week to announce a partnership of ITCE with the Archdiocese of Chicago. ITCE’s teacher formation program, How Do I Know My School is Catholic? will be offered during the 2024-2025 school year …
October 2024
Dr. Hagan, Dr. Kremer, and Dr. Sweda will be traveling to ...
January 2025
Dr. Daryl Hagan and Dr. Andrew Kremer will be traveling to ...
August 2025
Dr. Daryl Hagan will be presenting on “Building Communion and Community ...
