Presidential Inauguration of Katia Passerini, Ph.D.

Installation Ceremony

Friday, September 26, 2025

2:00p.m. | McCarthey Athletic Center

Featuring a keynote address by Sister Raffaella Petrini, F.S.E.,
President of the Pontifical Commission for the Vatican City State and
President of the Governorate of the Vatican City State

Reception to follow | McCarthey Athletic Center South Lawn

Inauguration Themes

Open Doors, Empower Potential, Lead with Hope

The inauguration of Katia Passerini, Ph.D. as ��Ƶ University’s 27th president is an invitation to reflect on what it means to receive the gifts of community, purpose and possibility — and to carry them forward. Each theme stands on its own, yet together they reflect a shared commitment to receive with gratitude and lead with intention.

Open Doors honors ��Ƶ’s visible culture of belonging, where students receive access to a transformative Jesuit education, and relationships open doors to investment, partnership, mentorship, careers and lifelong learning.

Empower Potential upholds the University’s Mission to accompany students, faculty, staff, families and alumni as they discover and develop their capacity to think creatively and critically, act ethically and grow into their fullest selves.

Lead with Hope affirms how the ��Ƶ community shows up for one another and the world — with the compassion, courage and faith to shape a better future together.

Thank you to those who are graciously serving on the Presidential Inauguration Planning Committee.

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