Cardinal Weekend is Catholic University’s annual homecoming and reunion extravaganza. All alumni, parents, faculty, staff, and students are invited to take part in the largest gathering of the CatholicU Cardinal family.

FAQ

When is Cardinal Weekend 2026?

Cardinal Weekend is from October 16-18, 2026.
 

Which alumni will have special reunion celebrations in 2026?

As always, alumni from all class years are encouraged to attend most events. Special events will be hosted for our reunion alumni who graduated with a class year ending in 1 or 6.

Read our stories about prior Cardinal Weekends
Cardinal Weekend 2021: Virtual Activities
Cardinal Weekend 2021 includes two virtual activities: a virtual tour of campus and a virtual 5K and fun run. Participate in them now!
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Who wore it best: Cardinal Weekend 2021 T-shirt
We're proud to present our Cardinal Weekend 2021 T-shirt! Inspired by the baseball jerseys once worn by Brian Cashman, B.A. 1989; Ross Natoli, head baseball coach; and other greats from the Catholic Baseball program, this shirt features an iconic, retro design with modern sensibilities.
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A smashing success for our first-ever virtual Cardinal Weekend
The weekend's festivities were a novel experience for all of us, and even though we were physically separated, we felt the strength of the Catholic University community.
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