DePaul University has revoked official recognition of its Planned Parenthood Generation Action (PPGA) student group, citing incompatibility with its Catholic and Vincentian identity. Effective June 3, the university barred the group from hosting events, receiving funding, or accessing campus resources.
University officials told student leaders that affiliation with Planned Parenthood—an organization whose mission directly contradicts Catholic teaching—violates DePaul’s policies for student organizations. Administrators advised the group to sever formal ties with the national Planned Parenthood network if it wished to remain on campus.
PPGA members denied breaking any rules, insisting the group operated within student organization guidelines. They accused the university of imposing restrictions solely because of the club’s association with the abortion provider and pledged to continue their work off campus.
DePaul offered students the option of forming a new reproductive health group, provided it avoids ties to external abortion advocates. School leaders emphasized their commitment to respectful dialogue but reaffirmed the institution’s adherence to Catholic values in deciding which organizations qualify for recognition.
PPGA announced plans to hold a town hall meeting on June 13 to strategize next steps. The decision sparked criticism among some students and abortion-rights advocates, while Catholic groups defended the move as consistent with Church doctrine.
DePaul’s action highlights ongoing tension at religious universities navigating cultural pressures while upholding faith-based standards.
