As the national university
of the Catholic Church in the United States, founded and sponsored by the
bishops of the country with the approval of the Holy See, The Catholic
University of America is committed to being a comprehensive Catholic and
American institution of higher learning, faithful to the teachings of Jesus
Christ as handed on by the Church. Dedicated to advancing the dialogue between
faith and reason, The Catholic University of America seeks to discover and
impart the truth through excellence in teaching and research, all in service to
the Church, the nation and the world.