Ex Corde Ecclesiae

Because Ex corde ecclesiae has been a guide and inspiration to Ave Maria University since its founding, the document is used for the orientation of new faculty to the University and other formation opportunities on campus. Printed copies of the document in booklet form are no longer easy to obtain. As a result, the University approached the Holy See through the Apostolic Nuncio in Washington, D.C. for permission to reprint the document. Several weeks later, the Nuncio to the United States, Archbishop Christophe Pierre, informed the University that the Holy See did not object to the University’s request to reproduce the document, so long as the copyright © of Libreria Editrice Vaticana be duly acknowledged and the text of the document not be altered. We are grateful to the Holy See for this generous permission and to Archbishop Pierre for his assistance.

It is our hope that this guide will facilitate renewed interest in John Paul II’s vision for Catholic higher education and provide greater clarity to all the faithful about what the Church expects from her universities.

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