Catholic University of America
Organization
Dates
- Existence: 18870419
- Existence: 18891113
Biographical / Historical
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.