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Fr. Peter Galadza and Bishop Basil H. Losten

First-ever Basil H. Losten Endowed Professor and Chair in Ukrainian Church Studies Installed

On Wednesday, September 28, Catholic University officially endowed Fr. Peter Galadza as the first Bishop Basil H. Losten Endowed Professor and Chair in Ukrainian Church Studies.

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Frank Hanna Partners with Catholic University to Transform Catholic Education

In the hope of encouraging others to support a vital new interdisciplinary initiative, Frank Hanna has provided a seven-figure lead gift to Catholic University’s Institute for the Transformation of Catholic Education (ITCE).

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President Peter Kilpatrick

Meet the new University PresidentQ&A with Peter Kilpatrick

University President Peter Kilpatrick sat down for an interview to share some personal details and his vision for Catholic University with our community.

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John and Jeanne Garvey with family members in front of Garvey Hall

Opening Fall 2022Garvey Hall

The new dining commons will be named in honor of outgoing University President John Garvey and his wife, Jeanne Garvey.

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Peter Kilpatrick

Introducing the University's 16th PresidentPeter Kilpatrick

On July 1, 2022, Peter Kilpatrick will succeed President John Garvey, who has served as president for 12 years.

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2022 Founders Day Giving ChallengeCatholicU community delivers success

The 2022 Founders Day Giving Challenge was an incredible success! The Cardinal family united to make 788 gifts in celebration of the founding of The Catholic University of America.

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Light the Way: The Campaign for Catholic UniversityExtended through 2023 with $500M goal

The Catholic University of America will extend Light the Way: The Campaign for Catholic University through 2023 with a new goal of $500 million.

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Leadership annual giving1887 Society

Join Catholic University's philanthropic society for leadership annual donors!

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Upcoming Events

Celebrate Catholic University with us! Join us for these upcoming events:

Dec 05

Garvey Hall Dedication Ceremony

The Catholic University of America | University Campus - Washington, DC

Mon, Dec 5 2022, 5:00-6:00pm

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Dec 06

What Does It Mean to Be a Librarian in the Modern World?

Webinar - Online,

Tue, Dec 6 2022, 6:00-7:30pm

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Dec 07

CUOnline Lunch and Learn - Dr. Kenyse Lyons and Studying Cultures

Webinar - Online,

Wed, Dec 7 2022, 12:00-1:00pm

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Dec 14

DMV Presidential Reception

Congressional Country Club - Bethesda, MD

Wed, Dec 14 2022, 6:00-8:00pm

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Dec 17

Wreaths Across America Wreath Laying

Washington Soldiers Home Cemetery - Washington, DC

Sat, Dec 17 2022, 9:00am-12:00pm

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Dec 20

Baltimore Presidential Reception

The Center Club - Baltimore, MD

Tue, Dec 20 2022, 6:00-8:00pm

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Jan 15

CatholicU Men's Basketball Pre-Game Reception at the Palestra

Tse Center - Philadelphia, PA

Sun, Jan 15 2023, 6:30-7:30pm

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Our Latest Stories
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The Catholic University Community Raises Over $94,000 on Giving Tuesday 2022
November 30, 2022

The Cardinal community came together for yet another year to help usher in the next generation of Cardinals. Collectively, Catholic University alumni, faculty, staff, parents, friends, and students raised more than $94,000 for student scholarships, surpassing last year’s total of more than $75,000. The community’s

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CatholicU Nets Best Giving Challenge Result Ever
November 17, 2022
This year marked the most successful Athletics Giving Challenge in University history, with a total of $372,440 dollars raised through 3,721 gifts from a record-setting 2,905 donors. Last year, $313,614 was raised during the Athletics Giving Challenge.
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Peter Varga B.A. 2019, on human flourishing through self-transcendence
November 15, 2022
On November 9, we were joined by Peter Varga, B.A. 2019, for a discussion on his research on aesthetics and self-transcendence in psychology and how those topics relate to well-being.
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Each year since 2019 we have released a major video in support of Light the Way: The Campaign for Catholic University. Learn about the Campaign, the history of the University, and how you can participate in the most ambitious campaign in the University's history. Together, we will light the way!