| WHAT: | CUA to Celebrate Mass of the Holy Spirit |
| WHEN: | Thursday, Sept. 3, at 12:10 p.m. |
| WHERE: | Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception Great Upper Church 400 Michigan Ave., N.E. Washington, D.C |
| DETAILS: | Cardinal Donald W. Wuerl, archbishop of Washington and chancellor of the University, will serve as the main celebrant and homilist. As many as 50 priests from the University community will concelebrate the Mass. The Mass - which draws heavy attendance by students, faculty, and staff - marks the official start of the academic year at Catholic University, a practice that goes back to the universities of medieval Europe. It will be televised live by the Eternal Word Television Network (EWTN). University classes will be cancelled from noon to 3:30 p.m. so that students, faculty, and staff may attend. |
| SPONSOR: | The Catholic University of America, Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception |