6:30 PM | Cocktail Reception
7:30 PM | Dinner and Award Presentation
Venue Address 1700 Army Navy Drive
Arlington, VA 22202
Stephen D. Pryor is a retired ExxonMobil executive who served more than 43 years with the company, retiring in 2015 as president of ExxonMobil Chemical Company. Over his career, he led marketing, refining, lubricants, and chemical operations in the United States and abroad, including Asia Pacific.
He has also served in leadership roles with Catholic International University, the Foundation for Government Accountability, the Immokalee Foundation, Hope for a Healthier Humanity, and Lafayette College. Pryor holds a BA in biology from Lafayette College and an MBA from Harvard University.
Ashley McGuire is a Senior Fellow with The Catholic Association and co-host of the nationally syndicated radio show Conversations with Consequences. Her writing and commentary have appeared in major outlets such as The Wall Street Journal, The Washington Post, TIME, and Fox News, and she has covered two papal conclaves from Rome. She lives in the Washington, D.C. area with her husband and five children.
Arlington Shirlington | 1-877-STAYHGI
One King Guest Evolution Room – $168 |
Two Queen Guest Evolution Room – $192
(Rates are valid 10/29-10/31)
Complimentary parking | Complimentary shuttle service to and from ANCC
Group Name: Catholic International University Annual Gala
Group Code: CIU
Make a reservation by Tuesday, October 6, 2026.
Pentagon City | (800) 422-2410 or (800) 241-3333 (24 hrs)
Deluxe King room – $219 (Rate is valid for 11/20-11/22)
Valet Parking: Overnight $65.00, plus taxes /Day $38.00, plus taxes
To Book: Please mention Catholic International University to receive our discounted rates.
Make a reservation by Saturday, November 4, 2025.
Questions? We’re excited to hear from you!
Email gala@catholiciu.edu
