Catholic University of America

The Catholic University of America, located in Washington, D.C., is the national university of the Catholic Church in the United States. Established by the body of U.S. Catholic bishops with the support of Pope Leo XIII, it was legally incorporated on April 19, 1887, and was formally opened on November 13, 1889.

HMML ID
484316207220
PURL
https://w3id.org/haf/organization/484316207220
LC name
Catholic University of America
HMML name
Catholic University of America
Library of Congress
https://id.loc.gov/authorities/names/n80126110
VIAF
https://viaf.org/viaf/143740365

Variants

  • Catholic University
  • CUA
  • Kʻaedorik Taehakkyo
  • Kʻatʻollik Taehakkyo
  • Universitas Catholica Americae

Organization information

Organization type
Universities and colleges
Foundation date
1887
Centuries
19th century CE ● 20th century CE ● 21st century CE
Locations
Countries
Languages

Preferred citation

"Catholic University of America." HMML Authority File. Hill Museum & Manuscript Library. Last modified April 19, 2021. https://w3id.org/haf/organization/484316207220

Change notes

Date added
2021-04-19
Last edited
2021-04-19