Direct Quote from Land of Lakes Statement Direct Quote From Land of Lakes Statement: " To perform its teaching and research function effectively, the Catholic University must have a true autonomy..." Oh Ye of little Faith. Although some have made the claim that the pursuit of Academic competition would be compromised by our Catholic Faith, I believe that our Catholic Faith only enhances our ability to understand the fullness of all of God's Truth. Thanks Bill, and all of you who continue to point out the true Gift of a Catholic University.