Catholic Identity
USD expresses its Catholic identity by witnessing and probing the Christian message as proclaimed by the Roman Catholic Church.
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Diversity and Inclusion
All are welcome at USD, regardless of faith background. One major expression of this commitment is the annual All Faith Service.
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University Ministry
University Ministry enthusiastically seeks to provide all students a place to belong, believe and become.
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Center for Christian Spirituality
The Center for Christian Spirituality seeks to serve the spiritual development of the San Diego community at large.
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Founders Chapel
Founders Chapel is the University of San Diego's main chapel.
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Mission and Ministry
About Mission and Ministry
The division of Mission and Ministry communicates the mission and core values of the university to all members of the USD community.
As a Catholic university, the University of San Diego draws from the wisdom of its Catholic tradition and provides means for its members to grow in their understanding and expression of the Catholic faith. It also welcomes persons of other faith traditions and those who hold no tradition. Being a Catholic university, it welcomes diversity and ecumenism and is pluralistic and inclusive.
By communicating its heritage, mission and core values and providing a comprehensive ministry program, Mission and Ministry seeks to create a community in which intellectual and spiritual growth complement one another. Reason, a human gift, is regarded as compatible with faith—both seeking the truth.
Founders Chapel Mass Schedule
Daily Mass
Monday - Friday, 12:15 p.m.
Held year-round except for university holidays.
Sunday Mass
6:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m.
Held each Sunday while classes are in session.
Mass for Peace
Wednesday, 9:00 p.m.
Held each Wednesday while classes are in session.
In the News
Mass of the Holy Spirit Welcomes All, Celebrates Student Leaders
// September 14, 2019
The Mass of the Holy Spirit, the traditional early school year service, took place on Thursday, Sept. 12 in The Immaculata. A large continge…
Highly Anticipated Exhibit "Christ: Life, Death and Resurrection" Opens at Hoehn Galleries
// September 13, 2019
The wait is over. Today, Sept. 13, is the official public opening of one of the University of San Diego's most highly anticipated art exhibi…
Office Hours: Derrick Cartwright, PhD, University Galleries Director/Art History Associate Professor
// September 10, 2019
Through his work as the Director of University Galleries and as an Associate Professor of Art History, Derrick Cartwright, PhD, connects the…
