John Garvey, President of The Catholic University of America, expressed the gratitude of the university?s students, faculty, staff and board of trustees for the support of the faithful of the Diocese of Cleveland during the recent National Collection. In a recent letter to Diocese of Cleveland Bishop Richard G. Lennon, Mr. Garvey wrote, ?Each diocesan contribution to the National Collection demonstrated the Body of Christ at work in the world. It supports the formation of young Catholics who will serve the Church, their local communities, and the world.?
This year, the faithful of the Diocese of Cleveland donated a total of $68,861 which will be used to assist the 18 students from the diocese, making their education at The Catholic University possible. This year?s total marks an increase over last year?s contribution.
Bishop Lennon added his thanks to all those who generously donated to support the National Collection for The Catholic University of America.
As the national university of the Catholic Church in the United States, founded and sponsored by the bishops of the country with the approval of the Holy See, The Catholic University of America is committed to being a comprehensive Catholic and American institution of higher learning, faithful to the teachings of Jesus Christ as handed on by the Church. Dedicated to advancing the dialogue between faith and reason, The Catholic University of America seeks to discover and impart the truth through excellence in teaching and research, all in service to the Church, the nation and the world.
This week, Pope Francis travelled to the Catholic University campus to celebrate the Canonization Mass of Blessed Jun
