Catholic Identity | University of St. Thomas

Founded in 1947 by the Basilian Fathers the University of St. Thomas embodies the principles of Ex Corde Ecclesiae, committed to the religious ethical and intellectual traditions of Catholic higher education.

1 of only 17 U.S. Catholic colleges and universities recommended by the Cardinal Newman Society. more>>

Key Symbols of our Catholicity:Key Symbols of our Catholicity:

Catholic chapel of St. Basil on the campus of the University of St. Thomas in Houston, TX — Chapel of St. Basil
Mass is held every day; confession is held every weekday. All attendance is optional.

University singers at the Chapel of St. Basil on the University of St. Thomas campus in Houston, Texas — Catholic Academics
Degrees include a Theology major for undergrads, and grad degrees in Philosophy, Sacred Music and more.

Campus Ministry at Catholic University of St. Thomas in Houston, Texas — Campus Ministry
Part of the Center for Faith and Culture.

Open to students of all faiths.

Mass of the Holy Spirit at University of St. Thomas in Houston, Texas — Eucharist
There is a daily celebration. And at the beginning of the academic year, UST hosts the Mass of the Holy Spirit.

Image of blessed sacrament at the University of St. Thomas in Houston, Texas — Blessed sacrament
Processions are held throughout the year. On Good Friday, community members walk the Way of the Cross.

University of St. Thomas Campus Ministry at March for Life in Washington, D.C. — Celts for Life Club
Sends students to Washington, D.C. to support the pro-life cause at the annual **March for Life**.

University of St. Thomas Houston Catholic campus ministry retreat — Retreats
Offered for students to hear talks, pray, reflect and enjoy time away from campus.

Archdiocese of Houston-Galveston Catholic Essay Contest featuring Catholic school students in Houston, TX. — Essay Contest
Annual event for Catholic school students in the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston. See photos.

The University of St. Thomas in Houston, Texas offers a Catholic tuition waiver program — Tuition Waiver
Available to full-time employees / family members in participating Catholic schools in the Archdiocese.

Praying in the Catholic chapel of St. Basil on the campus of the University of St. Thomas in Houston, TX — Parish Partners
UST is partnered with these parishes in the Archdiocese. Learn more or contact Cindy Viaud.

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