About The Catholic University of America Located in Washington, D.C., The Catholic University of America (CatholicU) is the national university of the Catholic Church in the United States, founded and sponsored by the bishops of the country with the approval of the Holy See. CatholicU is committed to being a comprehensive Catholic and American institution of higher learning, faithful to the teachings of Jesus Christ as handed on by the Church. Dedicated to advancing the dialogue between faith and reason, CatholicU seeks to discover and impart the truth through excellence in teaching and research, all in service to the Church, the nation, and the world. Service and faith are at the heart of CatholicU’s mission. CatholicU is one of America’s oldest and strongest major research un