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Together in Faith: The Pope Visits Catholic University

Commemorating the Visit

Many items were made to commemorate the Pope’s historical visit to Catholic University. As well as banners, t-shirts, and tote bags, a commemorative gift was presented to the Publications Director for Catholic University. A framed Papal Visit logo was presented to Donna Hobson, Publications Director, by Father O’Connell. It was signed by Father O’Connell and Most Reverend Donald W. Wuerl, S.T.D. The gift was commemorating that The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops selected the papal visit logo created by Hobson to serve as the official logo commemorating Pope Benedict XVI’s April 2008 visit to the United States.

View images below relating to items created to commemorate the Pope’s visit.

Commemorative papal card with printed signature of Pope Benedict XVI

Photograph taken by Anthony Fiorini, University Photographer

Tote bag produced by the Office of Public Affairs for the hundreds of educators who came to hear the Pope’s presentation on Catholic education in the Pryzbyla Center

Photograph taken by Anthony Fiorini, University Photographer

Brilliant gold polo shirt worn by event volunteers on April 17

Photograph taken by Anthony Fiorini, University Photographer

Papal visit banners displayed throughout campus

Photograph taken by Anthony Fiorini, University Photographer

A rosary blessed by Pope Benedict XVI during his visit to campus

Photograph taken by Anthony Fiorini, University Photographer

Formal invitation for Pope Benedict’s presentation on Catholic education in the Pryzbyla Center

Photograph taken by Anthony Fiorini, University Photographer

Program and passes for campus events on April 17

Photograph taken by Anthony Fiorini, University Photographer

Duplicate copy of framed Papal Visit logo which was presented by Father O’Connell to Donna Hobson, Publications Director for Catholic University.

Photograph taken by Anthony Fiorini, University Photographer