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 Tuesday, June 3 to Friday, July 4, 2025, students from all Schools can complete the online evaluation questionnaire for the Second Semester Courses.
This is a valuable opportunity to help improve the quality of teaching and education.

Go to the questionnaire

In occasione del 60° anniversario della Costituzione pastorale Gaudium et spes (1965) e in preparazione al centenario della fondazione dell'Opus Dei (1928–2028), l'Università ha avviato un programma triennale di approfondimento, che prevede ogni anno accademico due seminari e un workshop. 

Quest’anno il workshop ha avuto luogo i giorni 29 e 30 maggio. Sono stati presentati i contributi selezionati attraverso la Call for papers lanciata nei mesi precedenti.

Following students' requests, starting this year, an additional evaluation window is activated, separate from that of the curricular courses.

From Monday, May 19 to Friday, May 23, 2025, students from the four Faculties can complete the online Evaluation Questionnaire for the General Services provided by the University by accessing the following link.

La Pontificia Università della Santa Croce si unisce con profonda commozione e filiale gratitudine al cordoglio della Chiesa universale per la morte del Santo Padre Papa Francesco, Pastore instancabile, testimone di misericordia, giustizia e pace.

Nella sua lunga vita al servizio del Vangelo, Papa Francesco ha indicato alla Chiesa e al mondo la via dell’amore concreto, della prossimità ai più deboli e dell’ascolto dello Spirito Santo. Il suo magistero, segnato dalla passione per l’annuncio della gioia del Vangelo e dalla cura per la casa comune, ha toccato i cuori e le coscienze, indicando sempre Cristo come centro e speranza.

Nel giorno delle esequie del Sommo Pontefice, saranno sospese le attività accademiche come segno di lutto e di comunione ecclesiale, uniti in preghiera con la Chiesa di Roma e con i fedeli di tutto il mondo.

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