The Catholic University of America

A Call to Service to Honor Our 125th Anniversary

Dear Members of the Catholic University Family,

John Garvey

Happy Anniversary! As we approach the 125th birthday of The Catholic University of America, it is fitting that we begin our celebration with a commitment to service. Pope Leo XIII in his founding letter on April 10, 1887, called this University to serve the Church and the nation.

For 125 years, our pursuit of truth through reason and faith has found its fulfillment in charity. In this way, our University has borne witness to the idea that knowing, loving and serving God are part of the same enterprise. At Catholic University, the incoming Class of 2015, the first students of 1887, and every class in between are united through reason, faith, and service.

In honor of that noble heritage, and in gratitude for the blessings of our first 125 years, I invite every member of the Catholic University family to participate in the Cardinal Service Commitment.

– John Garvey, president

  

 
 

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News

  • Student Groups Contribute to Service Challenge

    Student organizations at CUA are engaging in a variety of projects to contribute to the service challenge, which started last May and ends on April 10. They include homeless food drives, mission trips, and raising money for cancer research.

  • 'Songs' Brings Musical History to Life

    On Sunday, Feb. 12, 2012, performers from Catholic University's Benjamin T. Rome School of Music presented "Songs of Old CUA," a nostalgic revue of music from CUA's history. (Video)

  • Feb. 12 Dance Party to Evoke Bygone Era

    Dancers will take to the floor in the Edward J. Pryzbyla University Center Great Room on Sunday, Feb. 12, as part of the University's 125th anniversary celebration.

  • Video Trailer Announcing 'Songs of Old CUA'

    The Benjamin T. Rome School of Music in conjunction with the 125th anniversary of Catholic University presents "Songs of Old CUA," a multimedia musical revue of the University’s history at 3 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 12, 2012. (See video.)

  • Father Brian Shanley Delivers 125th Anniversary Aquinas Lecture

    In honor of the feast of St. Thomas Aquinas, patron saint of Catholic University, the School of Philosophy and the 125th Anniversary Committee sponsored a lecture by Rev. Brian J. Shanley, O.P., president of Providence College, on Jan. 27, 2012. It was titled "St. Thomas Aquinas: Companion and Patron." (Video)


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Events

  • Jan.
    10
    125th Anniversary Historical Exhibit
    The exhibit highlights 125 years of the student experience at CUA. It features displays on athletics, academics, campus buildings, songs, and student life.
  • Apr.
    10
    Founders Day Mass
    Cardinal Donald Wuerl, archbishop of Washington, D.C., and chancellor of the University will preside at a Mass of thanksgiving in the Crypt Church of the Basilica of National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception.
  • Sep.
    26
    Conference on 50th Anniversary of Vatican II
    Cardinal William Levada headlines a list of world-renown speakers for this historic four-day event, hosted by the School of Theology and Religious Studies.
  • APR
    10
    125th Birthday
    Circle the date, and stay tuned to this website for information about our big 125th birthday celebration!

 

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