Contact Us

If you have any questions, prayer requests, or a desire to simply learn more about what Campus Ministry looks like at The Catholic University of America, we would love to hear from you.

Location: The Office of Campus Ministry is located on the ground floor of Caldwell Hall facing the McMahon parking lot. See the map in the photo above. 
Phone: 202-319-5575
Email: cua-campus-ministry@cua.edu

Regular Office Hours: 9AM-5PM Mon-Fri
Summer Office Hours: 10AM-4PM Mon-Fri* 
*On Mondays and Fridays in the Summer, staff work from home. Please contact us via phone or email. 

In the event of an emergency on campus, please contact Department of Public Safety at 202 319-5111, or if off-campus dial 911.

FAQs

  • What if I am experiencing a mental health emergency right now?

    If you are in imminent danger, we encourage students to call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255; Text HOME to 741741 to connect with a Crisis Counselor; dial 911; or go to their nearest Emergency Room for the most immediate care. You can also learn more by visiting The Catholic University's Counseling Center's emergency services page. 

  • How do I get in touch with a chaplain or a campus minister for spiritual guidance?

    Whether you need spiritual direction, prayer, or some one to talk to, you will find support at the Office of Campus Ministry. If you are seeking one-on-one spiritual guidance from any of our full-time campus ministers, please visit this page to learn more.

  • How do I send mail to Campus Ministry?

    Mail can be sent to us via The CUA Office of Postal Services. 
    Our mailing address is as follows:

    Campus Ministry
    Office of Postal Services
    Pryzbyla Center, first floor
    601 Thea Bowman Drive, NE
    Washington, DC 20064

  • How do I request a chapel on campus?

    University community members and alumni who would like to use the chapel for sacraments, please see our policy page and request link below:

  • How do I get married on campus?

    Additional questions about getting married on campus may be directed to our chaplain for worship, Fr. Bernard Knapke at knapke@cua.edu

  • How do I request a Mass intention, and are there any guidelines I should know?

    At every Mass, the priest offers the Holy Sacrifice for a particular intention. When members of our university community die, we automatically offer a Mass for the repose of their souls and we remember them especially through the Month of November. 

    If you would like to have a Mass offered for a loved one, living or deceased, please complete this form. Mass cards are available upon request.

    Because of the number of requests, we cannot specify the celebrant or accommodate requests for specific dates and times. Also because of the number of requests, we do not announce intentions publicly. Your intention will be offered by a university chaplain or priest in a timely manner. 

    “The Christian faithful who give an offering to apply the Mass for their intention contribute to the good of the Church and by that offering share its concern to support its ministers and works” (Code of Canon Law, c. 946). The Archdiocese of Washington recommends a Mass stipend of $10, but any amount may be given. 

    If you have questions about your request, please call our main office at 202-319-5575.

  • How do I submit a prayer request, and what happens to the intentions I share?

    We welcome you to share your prayer requests with the Campus Ministry staff using this form. We bring your intentions and those of the whole Catholic University community before the Blessed Sacrament every Thursday during our staff Holy Hour.