School of Church Communications

Comunicazione Istituzionale

The Pontifical University of the Holy Cross established the School of Church Communications in 1996 to prepare communication professionals for ecclesial institutions. 

Patroness     Flyer     Conference April 27-28, 2026 C.S. Lewis

The School’s program offers students solid, systematic courses in four key areas:

  • The nature of communication and the elements upon which it is based. This includes the processes of shaping public opinion, the structure of information-based entities and the language of the traditional means of communication (radio, tv, press), as well as the new technology-based media.
  • The Church in cultural context. The Church presents its message and incarnates the faith in an ongoing dialogue with men, women and cultures. This area investigates of how Christianity has developed and expressed its message over the centuries, transforming it into a catalyst of cultural change.
  • The theological, philosophical and canonical content of the faith and its impact on the identity of the Church as an Institution.
  • The application of these theories, practices and communication techniques to institutions of the Church, bearing in mind their particular identity. Special emphasis is given to how communication offices are organized, methods of communicating with the various interlocutors of the Church and the presentation of the content of the faith in the field of public opinion.

In evidenza

From 16 February to 18 May 2026, every Monday from 3:00 p.m. to 4:40 p.m., the Schools of Communication, Theology, and Canon Law are organizing the optional course (2 ECTS) Welcoming Victims of Abuse in the Church.

The subject is structured into four modules, corresponding to different perspectives: abuse, trauma, and prevention; accompaniment of victims; the legal framework; and communication aspects.

Thursday​, January 29, 2026 (9:00 AM, Room A101), the School of Communication, in collaboration with ISCOM, organized the “Communication Day for the Third Sector”, titled Voices in the Storm: Communicating Nonprofit in Polarized Contexts.

The event featured five working sessions, during which seven specialists explored various aspects related to the growing importance of communication processes in nonprofit organizations. The meeting also offered an opportunity to delve into the strategic management of communication within institutions through the presentation of best practice cases.

Information

The new special issue of Church, Communication & Culture (Volume 10, Issue 3, October 2025), entitled “Footprints. An International Study on Young People, Spirituality, Faith and Religion,” is now online. This issue brings together international research on young people and their relationship with faith, exploring diverse contexts such as Italy, Spain, the United Kingdom, and the Philippines.

Among the main contributions are a global survey of 4,889 young people analyzing the role of faith in young people’s identity, a study on changes in the religiosity of Spanish youth, and a reflection on the spiritual landscape of young Italians, caught between a longing for God and secularizing trends.

On Monday, December 15, 2025 (from 12:45 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., in the Aula Magna), University Life organized a Christmas Carol Contest opened to the entire academic community (professors, students, and staff).

The day begun with Holy Mass, animated by the University Choir. This was followed by a packed lunch; those who wish may request one from the cafeteria at a cost of 5 euros. 

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