Collection aids college

Founded in 1887 by the United States bishops, CUA has graduated more than 70,000 students from all 50 states and more than 100 foreign countries.

More than 9,000 priests and 230 bishops, archbishops and cardinals have studied at CUA, which is the only American university with ecclesiastical faculties granting canonical degrees in theology, philosophy and canon law. Its programs in early Christian studies and biblical studies are world renowned.

In a letter to Catholics, Bishop Howard J. Hubbard cited another timely reason why CUA deserves their support: "The University also has trained leaders in Catholic education, especially school principals, and provided the first overall study now underway of Catholic education in our country."

The university has provided research for the bishops on Hispanics; the national financial crisis facing priests, brothers and sisters; and the Catholic Campaign for Human Development. CUA also supports the National Conference of Catholic Bishops and its Government Liaison Office by providing research and statistics for all Congressional hearings and reports.

Bishop Hubbard encouraged Catholics to continue giving to this year's collection as they have in previous years.

"In the past, your generous support and that of many others have made it possible for this national university to expand its educational and research services and programs on behalf of Catholic education in its many dimensions," he said. "Know that your financial and prayerful support, and that of Catholics throughout the United States, have enabled the university to continue its important educational mission. I am deeply aware of and grateful for your generosity in the past and urge your steadfast support of this 1999 Appeal."

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