Article: A visit to Ave Maria: it was easy to scoff about a pizza magnate creating a brand-new town in rural Collier County. Then I saw the place in person.(ARCHITECTURE)

Article: Catholic billionaire envisions city of God: The founder of Ave Maria, Fla., plans a university and town devoted to strict religious values.
Chicago Tribune (Chicago, IL);  March 31, 2006 ;     700+ words ......Dahleen Glanton Mar. 31--AVE MARIA, Fla. -- America's newest town is rising up in the midst...world. At this point the town of Ave Maria, about 30 miles northeast...thing he asked was, How's Ave Maria? While the town is not restricted to Catholics...

Article: Town of Ave Maria open to all, developers say
Capital (Annapolis);  July 28, 2007 ;     437 words ......No, of course not, Ave Maria is not a Roman Catholic town, its builders say...Monaghan now says Ave Maria University, the school...guidelines, but the town will be largely allowed...If he had his way, Ave Maria would be God's town. "I thought we owned...

Article: Despite Catholic feel, developers say Ave Maria, Fla., is inclusive
Charleston Gazette;  July 24, 2007 ;     350 words ......NAPLES, Fla. - Ave Maria is not a Roman Catholic town, its builders...now says that Ave Maria University, the...guidelines, but the town will be largely...of worship in Ave Maria, and that gays...Web site for the town and university...

Article: New town of Ave Maria for anyone, builders say
Deseret News (Salt Lake City);  July 28, 2007 ;     700+ words ......No, of course not, Ave Maria is not a Roman Catholic town, its builders say. Why...disappointed. If he had his way, Ave Maria would be God's town. "I thought we owned the...uncomfortable living in a town called Ave Maria, builder Barron Collier...

Article: The Quasi-Parish of Ave Maria Oratory is Officially Dedicated.
PR Newswire;  March 31, 2008 ;     695 words ......the Catholic residents of the town of Ave Maria. This is a sign of growth for...monumental step forward for the town of Ave Maria. We are delighted to celebrate...and project manager for the town of Ave Maria. We are proud and honored to...

Article: Ave Maria, Florida Statement Issued.
PR Newswire;  March 3, 2006 ;     469 words ......regarding the town of Ave Maria, Florida. The town is being developed by Ave Maria Development, LLLP...misperception that Ave Maria, Florida is to be a Catholic town, controlled by...the portrayal of Ave Maria as a Catholic town should not ...

Article: Ave Maria University to Build one of the Largest Catholic Churches in the United States as Centerpiece for University and Town; The Oratory of Ave Maria Will Have Largest Seating Capacity of any Catholic Church in the Country and Largest Crucifix in the World.
PR Newswire;  March 24, 2004 ;     700+ words ......serving as an oratory for the Town of Ave Maria. (Photo: http://www.newscom...the Catholic church for the Town of Ave Maria, for baptisms, weddings and...the Catholic church for the Town of Ave Maria. The church will anchor an oval-shap...

Article: Welcome to Ave Maria
Winnipeg Free Press;  August 19, 2007 ;     700+ words ......David Casstevens AVE MARIA, Fla. -- There is...southwest Florida town. Neighbours can walk...and bankrolled the town and college with $450 million, envisioned Ave Maria (Latin for "Hail...signposts in the heart of town are as unambiguously...Monaghan and his vision. Ave ...

Article: Ave Maria University Officials Unveil Campus Architectural Design and Plan for First Catholic University in 40 Years; Phase I to Include 15 Campus Buildings and Oratory.
PR Newswire;  March 24, 2004 ;     700+ words ......the Oratory of Ave Maria, which will have...will include the Town of Ave Maria, housing and...Commissioner. Ave Maria University will...development of the town, including extensive...phase of the town. As planning for Ave Maria moves ahead...

Article: /C O R R E C T I O N -- Ave Maria University & Town/.
PR Newswire;  August 21, 2006 ;     49 words ......release, Arches Go Up for Oratory of Ave Maria, issued earlier today by Ave Maria University & Town over PR Newswire, we are advised...that the headline should have read Ave Maria University & Town Construction Update and Tour. Web...

Article: Ave Maria University Hosts Multiple Festivities; All Are Open to the Public.
PR Newswire;  January 10, 2008 ;     568 words ......the Prep' Kicks Off New Year of Events AVE MARIA, Fla., Jan. 10 /PRNewswire/ -- Throughout the months of January and February, Ave Maria University (AMU) will host a number of...inaugural year at its permanent campus in Ave Maria, Fla. Nicholas Healy, Ave Maria ...

Article: Ave Maria University Unveils New Design Plans of Oratory.
PR Newswire;  July 21, 2005 ;     700+ words ......design plans for Ave Maria University's Oratory...the university and town. It will be in the...the sacred. In the Ave Maria Oratory, American...the campus and the town. Cannon Design of...permanent campus and Ave Maria Town, which will be located...partnership ...

Article: 3 students, 6 faculty members enough to keep the original Ave Maria University open.
South Florida Sun-Sentinel (Fort Lauderdale, FL);  May 25, 2006 ;     395 words ......students and six teachers, Tom Monaghan's Ave Maria College will remain open this fall. The...Arbor Township denied permission for an Ave Maria campus at Domino's Farms, where Domino...rebuff, Monaghan announced he would build Ave Maria University northeast of Naples. The Michigan...

Article: Pizza man delivers inclusive village.(Thomas S. Monaghan's Ave Maria)(Brief article)
The Advocate (The national gay & lesbian newsmagazine);  April 11, 2006 ;     160 words ......Monaghan said March 3 that the town of Ave Maria, which he is bankrolling in...pornography and birth control--but its Ave Maria University would not...gays, they'd be welcome in the town, but the campus would not allow...Monaghan's attempts to develop a town governed purely by ...