At the conclusion of the 1980 Synod of Bishops devoted to the family, the Synod Fathers called for the creation of theological centers devoted to the study of the Church's teaching on marriage and the family. Accordingly, Pope John Paul II responded to the Synod with the establishment of the Pontifical Institute for Studies on Marriage and Family and the Pontifical Council for the Family.
The reading of literature, especially the great works of the past, is an indispensable part of learning. There are two reasons for this: first, we contemplate and penetrate the image of man from the roots of our culture’s history, attaching ourselves, so to speak, as branches to the vine of our tradition so that it may continue to bear fruit.
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Learn more about the Global Student Satisfaction AwardsStudent identification cards are available through the Catholic University Office of Public Safety in Leahy Hall. Dining services are also available at the Pryzbyla Center on The Catholic University of America campus. Parking permits are available to students for the Blessed John Paul II Shrine at 3900 Harewood Road, NE.
Students at the Institute live throughout the Washington metropolitan area. To assist students who are relocating to Washington for their studies, the Institute provides several resources on housing
The Catholic University of America provides a comprehensive fire safety program for the protection of the campus community, coordinating personnel, and electronic and mechanical systems.
In May 2006, the Knights of Columbus announced an $8 million grant for renovation of The Catholic University of America's Keane Hall to house the Pontifical John Paul II Institute for Studies on Marriage and Family. In July 2008, the Institute moved into the refurbished building. The building was renamed McGivney Hall. Dedicated and blessed on September 8, 2008, McGivney Hall now houses Keane Auditorium and other classrooms as well as the offices of the Institute.
The Pontifical John Paul II Institute for Studies on Marriage and Family is authorized by the Congregation for Catholic Education to grant ecclesiastical degrees.
