2013 USD Fact Book

Catholic Identity As a Roman Catholic institution, the University of San Diego believes that faith and reason are compatible in education, and that true knowledge can only be cultivated in a community environment that fosters intellectual freedom, personal development and mutual respect. USD embraces the ecumenical and interfaith teaching of the Second Vatican Council, and welcomes students, faculty and staff of every faith tradition or no faith tradition. The university’s Catholic identity is declared through a campuswide commitment to serving others, developing an active faith community, and fashioning a more just and humane world. University Ministry provides daily Masses in Founders Chapel and sponsors a variety of retreats, service and immersion programs, faith sharing groups and sacramental preparation. The Frances G. Harpst Center for Catholic Thought and Culture articulates the message of the Catholic intellectual tradition through thought-provoking lectures, programs and cultural events. And through the efforts of the Joan B. Kroc Institute for Peace & Justice and Joan B. Kroc School of Peace Studies, USD affirms its commitment to addressing issues of peace and justice. The benefit of this Catholic identity is first to the students, but ultimately to society at large. The university offers a variety of services and Masses during the 2012-13 academic year, such as the All Faith Service and the Mass of the Holy Spirit. Additional Masses include: Daily Mass, Monday – Friday, 12:15 p.m., Founders Chapel in Founders Hall, held year-round; Sunday Mass, 7 p.m. and 9 p.m., Founders Chapel in Founders Hall, held each Sunday while classes are in session; and the Mass For Peace, Wednesday, 9 p.m., Founders Chapel in Founders Hall, held each Wednesday while classes are in session. Additional information can be found at www.sandiego.edu/um, or at www.sandiego.edu/cctc.

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