October 28, 2022
Alumni smile in CatholicU gear while they catch up over drinks from the tent reception

The Catholic University community welcomed back alumni and their families on Friday, Oct. 21 for Cardinal Weekend, an annual celebration of the University’s past and present students.

The big event on Saturday, Oct. 22 was the Homecoming football game against the Merchant Marine Academy, where the Cardinals crushed their opponents with a score of 41-33. Alumni, faculty, and students cheered on the home team from the bleachers and their tailgates. The weekend was packed with festivities, receptions, and Cardinal Pride. See you next year! 

CUA Gaels Irish dancers show off their skills at Cardinal Fest

CUA Gaels Irish dancers show off their skills at Cardinal Fest.

A young girl gets her face painted at Cardinal Fest on Friday, Oct. 21.

A young girl gets her face painted at Cardinal Fest on Friday, Oct. 21.

Alumni and board members catch up at President’s Leadership Breakfast on Saturday, Oct. 22
Alumni and board members catch up at the President’s Leadership Breakfast on Saturday, Oct. 22.
University President Dr. Peter Kilpatrick socializes with President’s Leadership Breakfast attendees
University President Dr. Peter Kilpatrick socializes with the President’s Leadership Breakfast attendees.
President Kilpatrick shows alumni his Cardinal spirit before the Homecoming football game on Saturday
President Kilpatrick shows alumni his Cardinal spirit before the Homecoming football game on Saturday.
Two alumni catch up at the tent reception before the Cardinals take on the Raymond A. DuFour Athletic Center field
Two alumni catch up at the tent reception before the Cardinals take on the Merchant Marine Academy on the Raymond A. DuFour Athletic Center field.
Alumni pose with their tailgate beverages
Alumni pose with their tailgate beverages.
A group of alumni smile under the sun ahead of the big game

A group of alumni smile under the sun ahead of the big game.

A group of Cardinal-fanatic alumni gather together for a picture

A group of Cardinal-fanatic alumni gather together for a picture.

Alumni smile in CatholicU gear while they catch up over drinks from the tent reception

Alumni smile in CatholicU gear while they catch up over drinks from the tent reception.

CatholicU Cardinals take on the Merchant Marine Academy for the Homecoming game

CatholicU Cardinals take on the Merchant Marine Academy for the Homecoming game.

Students and alumni Thaddeus Aubry and Leon LeBuffe pose together at the Aubry-LeBuffe Scholarship Reception

Students pose together at the Aubry-LeBuffe Scholarship Reception on Sunday, Oct. 23.

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