Christendom College gets a special shout-out from Pope Benedict

Christendom College press release:

At Wednesday’s Papal audience on March 5, Pope Benedict XVI personally acknowledged Christendom College in his address and then blessed a marble cornerstone for the planned addition to Christendom’s Christ the King Chapel. Later that evening the College celebrated its thirtieth anniversary with a reception for its many friends in Rome.

“I extend particular greetings to the visitors from Christendom College,” Pope Benedict XVI said at the close of his address. “May this Lenten season purify your hearts and renew your faith and your hope in the mystery of Christ our Redeemer. God bless you all!”

Following the address the Holy Father came down to greet the many pilgrims. “Ah, Christendom College!” the Pope said as Christendom College Chairman of the Board Donna Bethell [edited] and President Timothy O’Donnell introduced themselves.

O’Donnell then presented an artist’s rendition of the planned chapel renovation. “It’s very beautiful,” the Pope said. He blessed the drawing and then blessed the cornerstone.

Christendom has the full press release available here on their website. Further Zenit coverage here.

Christendom is hosting a fundraising gala here in Washington DC on April 19th. More information here.

I was able to visit the Christendom campus for the first time last fall. It's a very beautiful setting, and they have a wonderful library! I also enjoyed the student art exhibit they had running. I met several students earlier this year at the March for Life when they bussed their entire student body out to participate.