Mission

The primary mission of Catholic Theological Union is the academic and pastoral formation of students preparing for the priesthood and a variety of other ministries in the United States and around the world. The school also provides continuing theological education for clergy, religious and lay persons. CTU is committed to theological education and scholarship within a community of faith in interaction with a living Catholic tradition and ecumenical, interfaith and cross-cultural perspectives and resources. Through its degree programs and other educational and formational opportunities, CTU strives to educate effective leaders for the Church whose mission is to witness to Christ’s good news of justice, love and peace to people of all nations.