The Catholic University of America

Campus Ministry

Caldwell Hall/Seton Wing, Ground Floor

Phone: 202-319-5575 • Fax 202-319-4431

Web: http://ministry.cua.edu

E-mail: cua-campus-ministry@cua.edu

University Chaplain and Director, Rev. Robert Schlageter, O.F.M. Conv., S.T.L.

Associate Chaplain for Faith Formation & R.C.I.A., Rev. Andrew Santamauro, O.F.M. Conv.

Associate Campus Minister for Community Service, Emmjolee Mendoza Waters, B.A.

Associate Campus Minister for Liturgy and Worship, Jessica Deprizio, M.T.S.

Associate Campus Minister for Women's Issues and Social Justice, Erin Craine, M.S.W.

Associate Campus Minister for Retreats and Men's Issues, TBD

Office Manager, Luz Lily Dullin-Jones, M.B.A.

Administrative Assistant III, Peggy Morris

Student Ministry Staff

House Staff: 202-319-5578, Matt Aujero (Conaty), Joshua Baum (Unanue/McDonald),

Colleen Crawford (Flather), Kara Fitzgerald (Regan), Jonathan Jerome (Flather), Kelsey

Flynn (Conaty), Casey O'Conor, (Spellman), Juliette Szczepaniak (Spellman)

Resident Ministers: Kevin Bein (Quinn), Nick Berg (Gibbons/Seton/Caldwell), Sarah

Hayes ( Curley Court), Julianne Keller (Millennium North), Brian Niemiec (Camalier),

Elizabeth Madio (Millennium South), Kelly O'Connor (Engelhard/Magner), Hannah

O'Sullivan (Ryan), Daniel Varroney (Walton).

Mission Statement

The mission of the Office of Campus Ministry is to assist the members of the CUA community in their growth as individuals and as a community so they may be more fully able to celebrate and live the message of the Gospel. The staff exercises its ministry in a variety of ways: convening the community for prayer and liturgy, sponsoring retreats and spiritual enrichment experiences, forming faith and life-sharing groups, undertaking social justice projects, organizing educational events, hosting social gatherings and providing spiritual direction. As we grow as a Christian community here at CUA, it becomes obvious that Campus Ministry is the work of not just a few but of all Christians at the university. Student participation in the work of Campus Ministry is encouraged and essential. Two lounges, a resource area and a prayer room are available for student use.

Franciscan Vision of Campus Ministry

St. Francis of Assisi, the beloved 13th-century saint, sought with all his heart to live the Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ. Inspired by that singular desire that has enlivened the imaginations and ministries of men and women of every generation since, we the friars and staff of Campus Ministry strive to:

  • Inspire young men and women to follow Christ and embrace and live the values of the Gospel within the context of the core values of The Catholic University of America.
  • Encourage our students to participate as fully as possible in the liturgical and devotional life of the Church.
  • Live our common life on campus as a witness to the community which we serve.
  • Inculcate a special love and concern for the poor and those in need.
  • Promote the culture of life in the hearts of our students, on campus and in our nation.
  • Encourage a regard for nature as a gift from God to be used, developed, preserved and revered.
  • Instill in our students a faithful respect for the Church's Magisterium and a desire to always promote unity and charity within the Church.
  • Serve all members of the CUA community regardless of their religious beliefs or practice.
  • Act as students' advocates by serving their corporal and spiritual needs through a ministry of presence.

Liturgy

Summoning the best of the traditions of our Roman Catholic Christian heritage, Campus Ministry liturgies offer an opportunity for students to gather as a community of the Church. In union with the whole Church, the weekday and Sunday liturgies are celebrations of the proclamation of the Word of God and a sharing in the Eucharistic body and blood of Jesus. Students are invited and encouraged to be an active part of the campus faith community and to participate in all of the ministries of the assembly--lector, acolyte, Eucharistic minister, pastoral musician and ministers of hospitality. A monthly memorial Mass for members of the CUA community and their family members who have died is another characteristic of the faith life on our campus. The Eucharistic celebration is extended through the twice weekly periods of adorations, one with contemporary prayer and praise music and the other with more solemn traditional music. The sacrament of reconciliation is offered weekly, on Wednesday evenings at 10 p.m. in Caldwell Chapel and in the residence halls once a semester during the Advent and Lenten seasons. Student initiatives for other periods of prayer and devotions are encouraged and supported.

Sunday Masses
  • Mass at 11 a.m. and 9 p.m., St. Vincent's Chapel
  • Mass at 4 p.m., Crypt Church
Weekday Liturgies
  • Monday--Friday, 12:15 p.m., Caldwell Chapel
  • Monday--Friday, 12:10 p.m., Law School Chapel
  • Tuesday, 8 p.m., House Mass, The House Lounge
Eucharistic Adoration
  • Wednesday, 9--10 p.m., Caldwell Chapel
  • Thursday, 9--10 p.m., Caldwell Chapel
Confessions on campus
  • Wednesday, at 10 p.m., Caldwell Chapel
  • Each semester in the university residence halls
  • Any time in the Office of Campus Ministry when a priest is available

The House

The House is a student community under the sponsorship of Campus Ministry, committed to Christian life, prayer and a ministry of hospitality. Students at The House are part of the Campus Ministry staff and have an active outreach ministry in the residence halls. The House community hosts regular social activities and a Tuesday evening Mass. All are welcome at the House.

Resident Ministers

As part of the Campus Ministry student staff, resident ministers live in the upperclass residence halls and are committed to serving the spiritual needs of their upperclass peers. Their ministry includes serving as a spiritual resource in the residence halls, fostering faith-sharing groups, as well as providing other programming, often in collaboration with resident assistants, to nurture community.

Retreats

Campus Ministry offers a variety of retreats each semester aimed at meeting the spiritual needs of students at different points of their faith lives. Retreats are provided throughout the year for each academic class, together with cross-class retreats on various themes. Retreat opportunities are also provided for various groups, such as musicians and athletes. Each Campus Ministry-sponsored retreat offers a renewed opportunity for participants to encounter Christ; to explore and grow in the rich tradition of the Roman Catholic faith; and to form new, lasting and wholesome friendships. The retreats are open to everyone, including those who are searching and questioning and those who feel firmly rooted in their faith.

Faith Formation

Providing opportunities for continuing faith formation at CUA is a major priority of Campus Ministry. Sacramental preparation is available for those interested in completing the sacramental initiation process or those seeking full communion with the Roman Catholic Church through RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults). Those considering sacramental marriage are also provided with a means for preparation. The sacrament of reconciliation is also offered on a regular basis. A variety of faith-sharing groups and vocation-discernment groups in which students meet to form community, pray, discuss the Word of God and seek its application in their lives are available in the residence halls and in the Campus Ministry offices on a weekly basis. Workshops, discussion groups and guest speakers on various topics in faith development and the virtues of Christian living are held periodically in Campus Ministry.

Schedule of Area Liturgical Services

Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception

Adjacent to campus is the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception, the largest Catholic Church in the United States and the seventh largest religious edifice in the world. Certain university Masses, such as the Baccalaureate Mass, take place in the Upper Church.

Liturgy Schedule at the Shrine
    • Monday through Saturday, Crypt Church: 7 a.m., 7:30 a.m., 8 a.m., 8:30 a.m.,
    • 12:10 p.m., 5:15 p.m.
  • Sunday, Upper Church: 5:15 p.m.
  • Saturday (Vigil): 9 a.m., 10:30 a.m., noon, 4:30 p.m.
  • Sunday, Crypt Church: 7:30 a.m., 1:30 p.m. (Latin)
    • Holy Days: Crypt or Upper Church: 5:30 p.m. (Vigil), 7 a.m., 7:30 a.m., 8 a.m.,
    • 8:30 a.m., 10 a.m., noon, 5:30 p.m.
  • Confessions: Confessional Chapel in the Crypt: Sunday: 10 a.m. to noon, 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Saturday: 7:45 to 8:15 a.m., 10 a.m. to noon, 3:30 p.m. to 6 p.m.
St. Anthony's

(The university is situated within St. Anthony's Parish. The church is at the corner of 12th and Monroe streets, N.E.)

  • Monday--Friday, Chapel: 6:30 a.m., 8 a.m., noon
  • Saturday, Chapel: 8 a.m., noon
  • Sunday, Church: 5 p.m. Sat. (Vigil), 7 a.m., 9 a.m., 11:30 a.m.
  • Holy Days of Obligation: 7:30 p.m. (Vigil), 6:30 a.m., 8 a.m., noon
    (school mass)

Service and Justice

Campus Ministry seeks to meet the challenge of the Gospel to serve the poor and marginalized. It offers a variety of service opportunities and is a resource for members of the CUA community who wish to volunteer their time and talents to serve those in need. Students serve the homeless, build and refurbish homes for the needy, tutor at local elementary schools, and care for abused and neglected children, among many other projects. The staff is available to help students find a volunteer opportunity that suits their gifts and interests. Campus Ministry also offers opportunities for students to reflect on the impact of their service as well as discussions on Catholic social teaching and social justice issues.

Resources for Non-Catholics

Campus Ministry wants to serve the needs of all CUA students, some of whom belong to other denominations and religions. All students are welcome to attend retreats and other programs. In addition, the office maintains a list of area ministers and rabbis as well as services provided by other denominations. Any student with concerns or requests about his or her religion is welcomed and encouraged to come to Campus Ministry for assistance.

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