Laymen to Run Catholic University in Portland Oregon
James F. Cour reports that the University of Portland plans to shift control to a layman dominated board of trustees in April. Father Paul Waldschmidt notes the change could reduce his power and workload, while expanding governance beyond clergy. The 65 year old campus with about 1900 students expects Rome approval to formalize the lay board.
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Notre Dame to expand board with six laymen
The Holy Cross school will add six lay board members to join six priests. The move mirrors Notre Dame expanding its board to include lay trustees alongside clergy on governance and oversight.
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Fires kill at least 10 in Philippines during fire prevention week
In Manila fires over 24 hours ended Saturday killed at least 10 people and injured 13 while destroying property valued above one million dollars. The blazes occurred as the Philippines observed fire prevention week across multiple cities.
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Soviet Backing For Syrian Dam
Syria will buy 22.5 million dollars worth of machinery from the Soviet Union to build a dam on the Euphrates in northern Syria. The USSR has agreed to lend 125 million for the first irrigation stage and will send technicians to work on the project.
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