Our legal objects
“To advance education, in such manner as befits a Catholic foundation, by:
- the provision, development and conduct of a Catholic institution of higher education; and
- the provision of training and continuing professional development for teachers in both religious and secular schools, with special provision for those intending to teach in Catholic and other Christian schools.”
(Articles of Association of St Mary's University, Twickenham: approved by the Privy Council January 2014)
“A university is understood by the Catholic church as “an academic institution which in a rigorous and critical fashion assists in the advancement of human dignity and cultural heritage through research, teaching and services offered to local, national and international communities” (Ex Corde Ecclesiae 12) and a Catholic university does so in a distinctive fashion which ensures a Catholic Christian presence in the intellectual exploration of the great problems and challenges facing society and culture.”