Aug. 27, 2010

New CUA students and their families attend Mass marking the end of Orientation for parents.

Orientation ended for the parents of new CUA students today with a 4:30 p.m. Mass celebrated at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception.

The Mass was celebrated by University Chaplain Rev. Jude DeAngelo, O.F.M. Conv.; who also delivered the homily, "Freedom to be Wise."

President John Garvey addressed the parents after holy Communion.

Orientation for students continues through the weekend with barbeques, presentations from upperclassmen, a Saturday night carnival and excursions through the D.C. area.

University Chaplain Rev. Jude DeAngelo, O.F.M. Conv., delivers the homily.
President John Garvey, far left, spoke after holy Communion.
New CUA students and their families fill the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception.

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