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 (Live stream from the Immaculata Parish)
8:00 a.m. PST

Sunday Mass on Instagram Live
Resuming August 23rd, 2020.
6:00 p.m. PST

Mass for Peace on Instagram Live
Resuming August 26th, 2020.
9:00 p.m. PST

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Featured News from Mission and Ministry

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Dr. Constance Carroll: "The American Catholic Church in the Shadow of Slavery"
// September 8, 2020
Constance Carroll, PhD, provides leadership with her words, by example and actions. There's perhaps no better indication of combining all th…
Alcala Bazaar Day 2: Developing Ways Toward Success
// August 28, 2020
Day two of the virtual Fall Alcalá Bazaar, a first for this signature University of San Diego activity, offered students a platform f…
Bishop McElroy's Encouragement Boosts Virtual Mass of Holy Spirit
// August 20, 2020
The Mass of the Holy Spirit is a tradition that dates back some 500 years to the founding of great European universities in the Middle Ages.…