"A Catholic Renaissance at Princeton"?

So reports George Weigel:

Princeton's vibrant Catholic community is, today, at the center of the enterprise to which John Witherspoon dedicated his life: the dialogue of faith and reason in the service of democracy and human freedom. If you're a student looking for an intellectually challenging education and a Catholic community whole-heartedly committed to the new evangelization, or if you're a parent looking for such a school for your son or daughter, you could do far worse than look at Princeton. Indeed, you'd be far better off with Princeton than with several high-priced institutions whose Catholicism is vestigial at best.

The Princeton Catholic renaissance is nothing short of amazing – and heartening. It's currently led by a marvelous chaplain, Father Tom Mullelly, who believes in leading by forming leaders. Three Sunday Masses, a well-attended daily Mass, and adoration of the Blessed sacrament keep Princeton's Catholics eucharistically centered. The RCIA program brings new Princetonian Catholics into the Church every Holy Week – during which outdoor stations of the cross give a powerful witness to the central story of western civilization. Numerous Bible studies, "Catholic principles" studies, and similar discussion groups maintain a lively conversation about Catholic truth and its application in the world. The campus ministry organizes an annual spring pilgrimage (Rome and Spain were recent destinations). Distinguished Catholic speakers are regularly invited to campus; a Gregorian chant choir offers an introduction to classic Catholic music; and Princeton's Catholics pray Vespers every Tuesday evening with Princeton's Episcopalians and Lutherans.

This is very good news.  That said, I did have to laugh -- just a little -- at Weigel's allowing that a parent "could do far worse than look at Princeton."  If only "taking a look" were enough to get one's kid admitted . . . to (probably) the best undergraduate institution in America!