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2012 Commencement
At the 123rd Annual Commencement of The Catholic University of America on Saturday, May 12, 2012, Cardinal Timothy Dolan, Archbishop of New York and President of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, delivered an address that focused on selflessness and the vigorous defense of Catholic values and teachings. The University conferred approximately 1,500 bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral degrees during the ceremony. (Photos by Ed Pfueller and Matthew Barrick)
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2012 Baccalaureate Mass
Graduating students and their families attended the annual Baccalaureate Mass on Friday, May 11, 2012, in the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception. The principal celebrant and homilist was University Chaplain and Director of Campus Ministry Rev. Jude DeAngelo, O.F.M. Conv. In his homily, Father Jude told the graduates that true happiness will not be found in isolation, autonomy, and "finding your passion," but rather in communion, self-giving love, and in the Passion of Jesus Christ. "Put an end to the lie of isolation, and we regain hope and life itself becomes an adventure to be shared and not a burden to be endured," he said. (Photos by Ed Pfueller and Matthew Barrick)
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23rd American Cardinals Dinner
America’s Catholic cardinals gathered in Chicago on April 27 to raise money for college scholarships at the 23rd American Cardinals Dinner, which was held at the Hilton Chicago Hotel. (Photos by Ed Pfueller)
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Mass for the American Cardinals Dinner
Prior to the 23rd American Cardinals Dinner on April 27, Cardinal Francis George, O.M.I., Archbishop of Chicago, served as the principal celebrant and homilist at a Mass at Holy Name Cathedral in Chicago. Visiting cardinals, bishops, and clergy concelebrated the Mass, which was open to the public. (Photos by Ed Pfueller)
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Founders Ball Caps Off 125th Anniversary Celebration
Catholic University students in gowns and suits dined and danced at the 125th Anniversary Founders Ball on April 13, 2012. The ball was held in a large tent in front of Mullen Library that was decorated with chandeliers and red, white, and black balloons. President John Garvey and his wife Jeanne attended the ball as special guests of the students. The event was jointly sponsored by the Program Board and the 125th Anniversary Committee. (Photos by Ed Pfueller)
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Luaupalooza 2012 – The Year of the Zip Line
Catholic University celebrated the last day of classes of the 2011-12 academic year with the annual Luaupalooza on Friday, April 27. The traditional Luaupalooza shirt – blue on blue this year – was in great demand as usual among students who started lining up four hours before t-shirts were given out. The line snaked past McMahon Hall, and down the sidewalk almost to Crough Hall. Food, games and music filled the west lawn of the Pryzbylla Center. Students had fun with caricatures, bumper cars, and a zip line. Luaupalooza is presented by Campus Ministry and the Student Fee Allocation Board. (Photos by Donna Hobson)
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Sun Shines on Odyssey Day 2012
Friday the 13th of April was a lucky day for the 654 admitted students who visited the Catholic University campus. The day was bathed in sunshine under a bright blue sky as prospective students and their parents toured the campus, interacted with current students, met with faculty members, heard talks by University administrators, and explored Washington, D.C. The annual event is sponsored by the Office of Admissions. (Photos by Ed Pfueller)
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Founders Day Festivities Mark University's 125th Anniversary
Catholic University celebrated the 125th anniversary of its founding with a Solemn Mass of Thanksgiving in the Crypt Church of the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception. Cardinal Donald W. Wuerl, archbishop of Washington and chancellor of the University, was the principal celebrant and homilist. Later, the University community gathered at the Edward J. Pryzbyla University Center for a Founders Day celebration that included the announcement that the community had completed 352,627 hours of service, far surpassing the goal of 125,000 hours to mark the anniversary. Awards were presented; President John Garvey gave a speech; the alma mater was sung; and the community enjoyed birthday cake and lemonade. (Photos by Ed Pfueller)
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Students Participate in Annual Way of the Cross
About 250 Catholic University students participated in the candlelit campus-wide Way of the Cross on Monday, April 2, 2012. This event has become a Holy Week tradition on campus, drawing students together before the University closes for the Easter Triduum. Student organizations took turns carrying the cross between the 14 stations. (Photos by Ed Pfueller)
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Architecture Students See Their Hermitage Design Built
About a dozen current and former members of the School of Architecture and Planning’s design collaborative (CUAdc) visited the Franciscan Monastery of the Holy Land in America on March 29 to witness the construction of a hermitage they designed. They signed a wooden beam that was then placed above the main entryway to the building. See story. (Photos by Ed Pfueller)