Jan. 14, 2010
The Catholic University of America community is responding to the tragedy in Haiti with the initiative CUA Cares: A Novena of Prayer and Action for the People of Haiti.
The initiative includes the following:
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A 12:10 p.m. Mass on Thursday, Jan. 14, in Caldwell Chapel. Celebrant and homilist will be Very Rev. David M. O'Connell, C.M., president of the university. A student with family in Haiti will offer a short reflection at the conclusion of the Mass.
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CUA students have formed three committees and students are signing up to volunteer:
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Education (to raise awareness)
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Prayers (to offer prayerful support)
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Fundraising (to raise money for Haiti)
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A "Wall of Remembrance" is being established in the Edward J. Pryzbyla University Center for CUA community members to share their thoughts, prayers and remembrances.
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Student-created posters have been placed in all the residence halls.
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Novena cards have been printed. Students will gather for prayers in each residence hall at 11 p.m. each day for 9 days.
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Every member of the faculty, staff and student body is being asked to contribute at least $5 to the fundraising effort. The university will match all donations dollar for dollar.
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Money will be collected at CUA sporting events and at the March for Life on Jan. 22. A student-staffed table to accept donations has been set up in the Pryzbyla Center. Donations may also be made online and sent to the Office of the President.
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All money raised will be sent to Catholic Relief Services
