Catholic International University

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Dear Present and Prospective Donors,

Grounded in the rich Catholic tradition of faith and reason, Catholic International University is at once academically rigorous and deeply committed to ensuring that our students enjoy the lifelong benefits of Catholic formation. This is why we serve the Heart of the Church. Catholic International University is also admirably innovative. Being fully online and dedicated to educating the whole person, we are truly unique and indispensable. When it comes to our approach to Catholic education, we entirely agree with St. John Paul II, in the apostolic constitution ex corde ecclesiae, in that research and teaching are illuminated by faith: “[a Catholic university] shares that Gaudium de Veritate, so precious to St. Augustine, which is that joy of searching for, discovering, and communicating truth in every field of knowledge.” (Ex Corde Ecclesiae, 1) Everything we do at Catholic International University is therefore a reflection of our vibrantly Catholic mission, which is to spread and bring alive the Church’s teachings in a digital world – a world in constant need of those teachings. More specifically, we are dedicated to:

Educating learners and teachers around the world in Catholic theology, faith formation, and the liberal arts;
Promoting the growth of faith, leadership, and ecclesial service for the New Evangelization; and
Making faithful Catholic education accessible worldwide

In addition, those interested in partnering with us and making a donation to our mission should consider these ‘at-a-glance’ bullet points, all of which demonstrate the uniqueness and highly differentiated scope of our work:

Our students are our top priority. As such, we give them a learning experience that gives them an extraordinarily ‘one-on-one’ access to their professors. Moreover, our Faculty and Student Life Team ensure that our students have a sense of community within our global campus and are fully supported on their academic journey.
We are the most affordable Catholic university in the United States, and offer a rigorous, high-quality education that makes higher education accessible to all.
Due to our flexible, sustainable, and innovative financial model, a contribution to Catholic International has far greater impact than it might at other universities. Not having the overhead costs of ‘bricks & mortar’ universities, we offer our donors outcomes that directly enhance the learning experience of our students.
Our digital format allows students to succeed at their own pace and enables them to earn their degree while maintaining employment and supporting their families.
Our programs are accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and The Association of Theological Schools. They are recommended by The Cardinal Newman Society for academic excellence, value, and fidelity to the teachings of the Catholic Faith. And they have been ranked in 2023 and 2024 as #1 for Catholic Theology Programs online.
Our programs are available anywhere in the world, and are a great benefit to international, military and religious students. We are also technology forward.
Since innovation is one of our hallmarks, we integrate AI and big data design into the curriculum to provide students with cutting-edge skills essential for success in today’s digital age.
We offer new technologies while remaining fully faithful to our robustly Catholic character, though it is important to stress that we entirely welcome non-Catholics to our

Below you will find not only options for ‘one-time’ or ‘monthly’ giving but three Circles of Giving, each of which we have designed expressly to appeal to the philanthropic preferences of our valued contributors.
Thank you for your kind and generous consideration.

All good wishes,

Edward Short
Vice President of Institutional Advancement
Catholic International University

“The firm commitment of Catholic International University to the pursuit of excellence and the search for truth has made her a forerunner in distance learning. At a time when so much misinformation is disseminated, we are privileged to have this instrument to deepen knowledge of the Catholic faith and promote the New Evangelization.”

— Archbishop Timothy P. Broglio, Archdiocese for the Military Services, USA, Chancellor and Vice Chairman of the Board of Trustees

“Over the past 31 years, Catholic International has served thousands of students in the United States and throughout the world. Moreover, a number of my brother bishops have entered into diocesan partnerships with Catholic International in order to provide theological and catechetical formation for Catholic school teachers, parish catechists, and candidates for the permanent diaconate.”

— Bishop Emeritus Paul S. Loverde, Diocese of Arlington, Member of the Board of Trustees

“Using modern technology and taking into account contemporary lifestyles, Catholic International provides its students not merely with information about the faith but with genuine spiritual nourishment for living the faith rooted in prayer and in a living encounter with Christ, the Incarnate Son of God. In various ways, Catholic International prepares its graduates to give reasons for hope to all those whom they are privileged to serve in an array of ministries, including and especially parish and school evangelization and catechetical programs.”

— Most Reverend William E. Lori, Archdiocese of Baltimore

“Pope Francis has said: ‘This is one of the challenges of our time: transmitting knowledge and offering a key for vital comprehension, not a heap of notions unconnected to one another. There is need of a true evangelical hermeneutic for better understanding life, the world, and humanity.’ (Address to the Community of the Pontifical Gregorian University, 10 April 2014). Catholic International University plays a vital role in taking up this challenge by providing an authentically Catholic, high quality education in a flexible and affordable way, making use of the latest technology and an exceptional faculty to form the hearts and minds of men and women who promote the mission of the Church by engaging culture, using both reason and faith.”

— Archbishop Christophe Pierre, Apostolic Nuncio