I was – and still am – so moved by [the Sept. 23] liturgy on campus. I have never been prouder to be a CUA alumnus. The Mass celebrated by Pope Francis on this campus I love was heart-opening, inspiring and joy-filled. [...]

Pope Francis’s visit to CUA … was truly a glorious day filled with a strong sense of the presence of God’s Holy Spirit.  I felt very blessed to be part of such a holy and joyous celebration of the Eucharist.  Thanks to [...]

As a Communion volunteer, I was in McGivney Hall for most of the day. In the morning and early afternoon I was able to roam the Basilica lawn and be a part of all the excitement, but once it came close to the time the [...]

I volunteered the morning of the Mass driving guests from parking lots to the security area. It was wonderful to be able to meet so many people and share in the excitement. The whole campus was filled with so much joy as [...]

Bidding farewell to this papal visit blog will be bittersweet, just as bidding farewell to Pope Francis was bittersweet last week. Bitter because campus seems so very quiet now! Yet, sweet because a great moment is ours [...]