In Walk to Emmaus, a popular post-resurrection account within the Gospel of Luke, Jesus appears before two disciples as an unknown traveler and patiently guides them in their faith. For Jessica Hooper ’03 (BA), the story truly signifies what faith in action means.

Most Reverend Michael M. Pham, auxiliary bishop of San Diego and diocesan administrator, was appointed the next bishop of San Diego, the Vatican announced Thursday. 

The University of San Diego (USD) joins the global Catholic community in celebrating the historic election of Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost as Pope Leo XIV – the first American to lead the Roman Catholic Church in its 2,000-year history. 

Cardinal Robert W. McElroy, bishop of San Diego, was appointed by Pope Francis to lead the Archdiocese of Washington, D.C., the Vatican announced Monday morning. McElroy, 70, has led the Archdiocese of San Diego since 2015. 

In a spectacular celebration of spirit and tradition, the University of San Diego's annual Homecoming and Family Weekend brought the Torero community together for three days of unforgettable festivities. 

The University of San Diego (USD) celebrated the beginning of the fall semester with its annual Mass of the Holy Spirit inside The Immaculata on Sept. 12.

The University of San Diego (USD) honored the heroes and victims of 9/11 with its annual September 11 Memorial on Wednesday morning inside the Joan B. Kroc Institute for Peace and Justice Theatre.

In Spring 2023, the USD Board of Trustees adopted updated vision and mission statements for the university. This year, USD celebrates 75 years as an anchor institution — 75 years being a part of the community and 75 years working alongside its neighbors near and far to make the world a better place.