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Annual Mass Marks 800th Anniversary of St. Thomas Aquinas’ Birth, National Catholic Schools Week
The 800th anniversary of the birth of St. Thomas Aquinas, the patron saint of The Catholic University of America, was celebrated by the University community.

Legacy In the Making: Noah Gomes Becomes Second Generation Healthcare Professional
Senior Noah Gomes reflects on coming to Catholic University and following in the footsteps of his family.

Welcoming Our New Chancellor, Cardinal Robert McElroy
President Peter Kilpatrick welcomes His Eminence Cardinal Robert McElroy as the newly appointed Archbishop of Washington and, in that role, as Chancellor of the University.
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Cardinal Preview Day at Catholic University offers prospective undergraduate students and their families a comprehensive introduction to campus life, academic programs, and student services. The event includes campus tours, informational sessions, and opportunities to meet faculty and current students.
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Learn more about the admissions process to the Columbus School of Law as well as financial aid opportunities.
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Look Back: Commencement Stories
In 2024, the first graduates from Catholic University’s pilot program in Tucson, Arizona celebrated a milestone moment with their fellow Cardinals at Commencement.
An Encounter with Catholic Sisters Leads to New Tech Scholarships at Catholic University
Catholic University's Secret Weapon: Former FBI Agent Educates Next-Gen Public Servants
Catholic University's politics department features an intelligence studies focus. Here's the story behind one of their newest adjunct faculty members and what he brings to the table.
Christmas Concert Marks 35 Years, Debut of New Choral Activities Director
The Catholic University of America welcomed the Christmas season with the 35th Annual Christmas Concert for Charity at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception on Dec. 6.
Celebrating Excellence: Our First Winter Graduates
December 13 marked the first winter commencement ceremony for Catholic University, with graduates from 11 schools.
Campus Life
"We March as Witnesses": President Kilpatrick Rallies Campus Community
Hundreds of Catholic University students, faculty, and staff gathered for the 2025 March for Life pep rally, demonstrating the community's strong commitment to protecting human life.
Catholic University President, Hundreds of Students to Participate in March for Life Events
Catholic University students, faculty, and staff will join President Peter Kilpatrick at the 2025 March for Life in Washington, D.C., continuing the University's longstanding tradition of advocating for human dignity.
A Cardinal Light in the Political Landscape
Presidential candidate and alumnus Peter Sonski on his views of government and critical issues in America at this juncture.
Faith & Service
Advent Reflection: Seeking Light in the Darkness
Fr. Aquinas Guilbeau, O.P., Vice President for Ministry and Mission, invites us to reflect on how our deepest aspirations find fulfillment in the Light that breaks into the darkness of our world.
The Higher Purpose of Higher Education Celebrated at the Annual Mass of the Holy Spirit
The campus community gathered for today’s Mass of the Holy Spirit at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception, an annual celebration of the beginning of the academic year at The Catholic University of America.
New York's Cardinal Dolan at Eucharistic Congress: Catholics Must Recover Centrality of Mass
University alum shares wisdom with Church at the national gathering.
University News
O'Malley Chair for Hispanic Ministry Nears $3 Million Goal
A $3 million fundraising initiative to establish the Cardinal Seán P. O'Malley Endowed Chair for the Study of Hispanic Catholics in America honors his decades of service to immigrant communities and to Catholic University. Once fully funded, the Chair will advance Hispanic ministry through research and pastoral formation.
Welcoming Our New Chancellor, Cardinal Robert McElroy
President Peter Kilpatrick welcomes His Eminence Cardinal Robert McElroy as the newly appointed Archbishop of Washington and, in that role, as Chancellor of the University.
Catholic University Named Top School for Veterans
The Catholic University of America is the top institution of higher education for veterans in the Washington, D.C.-Baltimore region, and one of the top 12% of universities nationwide, according to new rankings released by The Military Times.
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