Rev. Paul Sullins , associate professor of sociology and Institute for Policy Research & Catholic Studies fellow, was quoted in an Oct. 3 U.S. News & World Report article on the Synod of Bishops on the family.

From: U.S. News & World Report Date: Oct. 3, 2014 Author: Tierney Sneed

... "All of the energy and the lobbying of the interests on all sides of the issues prior to the synod strongly confirms the wisdom of Pope Francis in calling such a synod. We really need it," says Rev. Paul Sullins, a sociologist at The Catholic University of America. "People are concerned, upset - both liberals and conservatives - about families and how they fit in with modern society."

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