There are two good reasons:
If we are engaged in a “classical” curriculum that focuses academically on writers such as St. Augustine, St. Thomas Aquinas, and other Fathers and Doctors of the Church, then it only makes sense that the spiritual life of The Collegium is centered around the “classical” Mass, that is, the Mass that shaped the faith and spiritually of the writers we study.
More importantly, Pew Foundation studies reveal that among young Catholic adults (ages 18-32), less than 20% attend Mass regularly. One study puts the number as low as 7%! However, another study by Rev. Kloster shows that among the same age group, young Catholic adults who attend the so-called traditional Latin Mass (TLM), regular Mass attendance is at 98%. That is 98% vs 20% or even 7%. Based on these studies, if staying close to the Church, Mass, and the Sacraments is important, then tradition is a clear choice. Many parents think that because their children were raised well, they will not succumb to the temptations and pressures placed upon them in college. Perhaps, but the data say otherwise. We are here to help support and continue the work of parents in strengthening the faith in our students. Tradition is an obvious choice in this endeavor.