The 2026 GIVEN Forum will begin on Wed, June 24 at 7 PM and end on Sun, June 28 at 1:30 PM.

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CHECK-IN LOCATION:

Edward J. Pryzbyla University Center Google Maps
 601 Thea Bowman Drive, NE
 Washington, DC 20064

Check-In Driving Entrance:

McMahon Parking Lot Google Maps
3977-4117 Harewood Rd NE
Washington, DC 20017

Parking Passes (REQUIRED):

Register for a one-week visitor parking permit at CUA’s parking website.

LATE CHECK-IN:

If you are arriving after 4 – 7 p.m., please check-in at the Catholic University’s Pryzbyla Information Desk open 7:30 a.m. – 10 p.m. daily or after 10 p.m., call their 24/7 line at (202)319-5200. The Information Desk handles routine issues such as lock-outs, maintenance requests, lost and found, noise complaints, and requests for toiletries or extra blankets and pillows.

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DORMITORIES (Road Access):

Millennium North
3820 John McCormack Road, NE

Opus Hall
4006 John McCormack Road, NE

DORMS: Lodging will include linens (2 flat sheets, towel, pillow, blanket). Each participant has their own room with a private entrance, only sharing a bathroom and lounge within the suite. Laundry rooms with washers and dryers are available 24/7 on the first floor of both dorms. These come at no additional cost, they are free for the guests to utilize. 

DIETARY RESTRICTIONS: The dining hall has received all dietary restrictions and allergies. While CUA will do its best to accommodate dietary needs, we encourage you to bring supplemental options to ensure that you have what you need. There is a Trader Joe’s (Google Maps) within walking distance of CUA located at 701 Monroe St NE, as well as mini fridges in each dorm lounge.

PACKING: Please bring a notebook! The Forum is generally a low-tech environment, with exceptions made for attendees who require assistive technology or accessibility accommodations. If you prefer a fitted sheet, please bring one in size Twin XL. If you need hangers, a clothes iron or a hair dryer, please bring as well. You do not need to pack a tote bag or reusable water bottle; GIVEN will provide these for you!
DRESS CODE: Business casual dress is appropriate for attending the conferences, workshops, and liturgies throughout the week. Be prepared for chilly air conditioning for indoor programming and in the dorms. Comfortable walking shoes are recommended. For the Catholic Women Leaders Celebration on Saturday night, the dress code is cocktail attire.
MAILING PACKAGES: Conference guests may send or receive packages or mail through the University Post Office (Monday–Friday: Noon–5 p.m.), located on the ground floor of the Pryzbyla Center. The University Post Office can also accept UPS and FedEx packages for pick-up only. Guests are welcome to mail items to themselves at:
The Catholic University of America
Pryzbyla Center, Suite 204
620 Michigan Ave., N.E.
Washington, DC 20064
Attn: YOUR NAME (GIVEN FORUM)
FITNESS CENTER: The Eugene I. Kane Student Health and Fitness Center (next to St. Vincent de Paul Chapel) is CUA’s on-campus, 7,000- square-foot gym, offering guests functional training space for cardio and weight training needs. Summer Hours: Monday–Friday: 4–10 p.m. Weekends: 8 a.m.–12 p.m.
GIVEN FORUM EXHIBITORS:

2026 GIVEN Forum will be structured around the three themes of:

  1. Receive the gift you are
  2. Realize the gifts you’ve been given
  3. Respond with the gift only you can give

This DRAFT SCHEDULE is subject to change. Check back for updates!

Tuesday, June 23

*Mass times available at the Basilica

12:00-3:00pm Volunteer Check-In – Pryzbyla Center

3:00pm Volunteer Opening Meeting – Pryzbyla Center Great Room

4:00-7:00pm Mentors & Young Women Early Check-In – Pryzbyla Center

5:00-7:00pm Dinner available – Garvey Hall

7:30pm Mass and Conference for Mentors & Volunteers – Fr. John Burns – St. Vincent de Paul chapel 

8:30-9:30pm Adoration and Compline (Night Prayer) – St. Vincent de Paul chapel

Wednesday, June 24

*Mass times available at the Basilica

6:45am Lauds (Morning Prayer) – St. Vincent de Paul Chapel

7:00am Mass for Mentors & Volunteers – Fr. Joseph Hagan, OP – St. Vincent de Paul Chapel

7:30-9:00am Breakfast available – Garvey Hall

11:00am-1:00pm Lunch available – Garvey Hall

9:00-4:00pm Mentor Training with Dr. Joshua Miller – Maloney Hall, Della Ratta Auditorium, Busch School of Business

9:00-4:00pm Volunteer Prep – Pryzbyla Center

4:00-7:00pm Young Women Check-In – Pryzbyla Center

5:15pm Mass for Travelers (optional) – Basilica Lower Crypt

5:00-7:00pm Dinner available – Garvey Hall

7:00pm Welcome: GIVEN Executive Director Jennifer Cole-Schaefer and Forum Emcees Sr. Clare Hunter, FSE and Sr. Julianna Gonzalez, OCD – Pryzbyla Center Great Room

7:30pm Opening Keynote: Sr. Bethany Madonna, SV – Pryzbyla Center Great Room

8:30pm Ice Cream Break – Pryzbyla Center Patio

9:00-10:00pm Adoration with Confession available (optional) – St. Vincent de Paul chapel | Spiritual Direction available (sign-up required) – Registration table

Thursday, June 25 – Receive the Gift That You Are

7:00am Adoration with Morning Prayer (optional) – St. Vincent de Paul chapel

7:00am Breakfast – Garvey Hall

7:30am Spiritual Direction available (sign-up required) – Registration table

8:30am Visio Divina Prayer – Katie Weiss (GIVEN ’16) – Pryzbyla Center Great Room

8:50am Theme of the Day / First Pillar – Emcees

9:00am A Word from the Father’s Heart – Fr. John Burns

9:30am Keynote: Receive the Gift You Are – Dr. Mary Healy

10:15am Break | Visit Exhibitors

10:30am Panel: One Call, Many Vocations – Pryzbyla Center Great Room

Moderator – Sr. Elfie Del Rosario, FMA; Panelists – Christina Lamas, Melanie Owens, Liz Reckart (GIVEN ’16), Lucy Tongxin Lu (GIVEN ’19)

12:00pm Lunch – Garvey Hall | Visit Exhibitors – Pryzbyla Center | Confession available – St. Vincent de Paul chapel | Spiritual Direction available (sign-up required) – Registration table

1:30pm Small Groups

3:00pm Mass – Fr. Pierre Toussaint, CFR – Basilica Lower Crypt

4:30pm Leadership Training: Self-Care and Stewarding Whole-Person Health – Jackie Mulligan, Reform Wellness – Pryzbyla Center Great Room

6:30pm Dinner – Garvey Hall

7:30pm Special Event To Be Announced!

9:00-10:00pm Adoration with Confession available (optional) – St. Vincent de Paul chapel 

Friday, June 26 – Realize the Gifts You’ve Been Given

7:00am Adoration with Morning Prayer (optional) – St. Vincent de Paul chapel

7:00am Workout (optional) – University Lawn

7:00am Breakfast – Garvey Hall

7:30am Spiritual Direction available (sign-up required) – Registration table

8:30am Guided Prayer with Scripture – Ali Hoffman (GIVEN ’16) – Pryzbyla Center Great Room

8:40am Theme of The Day / Second Pillar – Emcees

8:45am Keynote: Realize the Gifts You’ve Been Given – Sr. Mary Madeline Todd, OP

10:00am Mass – Fr. John Burns – Basilica Lower Crypt

12:00pm  Lunch (available beginning at 11:00am) – Garvey Hall | Visit Exhibitors – Pryzbyla Center | Spiritual Direction available (sign-up required) – Registration table

1:30pm Leadership Training: Building Trust Through Strengths – Lisa Mladinich

3:00pm Break | Visit Exhibitors

3:15 pm Panel: Embracing Your Gifts – Pryzbyla Center Great Room

Moderator – Mary Devlin Capizzi; Panelists – Debbie Cunningham, General Maryanne Miller, Dr. Karin Öberg, Jem Sullivan

4:45pm Small Groups 

6:00pm Dinner – Garvey Hall | Spiritual Direction available (sign-up required) – Registration table

7:30-9:30pm Healing Eucharistic Holy Hour with a meditation by Heather Khym and music by Marie Miller – National Shrine of St. John Paul II

Saturday, June 27 – Respond with the Gift Only You can Give

7:00am Adoration with Morning Prayer (optional) – St. Vincent de Paul chapel

7:00am Workout (optional)  – University Lawn

7:00am Breakfast – Garvey Hall

8:30am Prayer – Katie Weiss (GIVEN ’16) – Pryzbyla Center Great Room

8:50am Theme of The Day | Third Pillar – Emcees

9:00am Keynote: Respond with the Gift Only You Can Give – Montse Alvarado

9:45am Break | Visit Exhibitors

10:00am Panel: Women On Mission – Pryzbyla Center Great Room

Moderator – Elise Crawford Gallagher; Panelists – Amanda Achtman (GIVEN ’24), Danielle Brown, Sr. Gianna Marie Savidge, RSM, MD, Erin McAtee (GIVEN ’19)

11:45am Group Photo

12:00pm Lunch – Garvey Hall

1:15pm Leadership Training: Action Plan Workshop – Dr. Irene Alexander

3:00pm Mass – Fr. Joseph Hagan, OP – Basilica Lower Crypt

6:00pm Dinner – Garvey Hall

7:30-9:30pm Catholic Women Leaders Celebration – Columbus School of Law

  • Welcome by Jennifer Cole-Schaefer, GIVEN  Executive Director
  • Award Presentation by Sr. Mary Gabriel Devlin, SV, GIVEN Board Chair
  • FIAT Award Acceptance by Mother Agnes Mary Donovan, SV
  • Mother Agnes in conversation with Helen Alvaré, GIVEN Advisory Board
  • Closing Prayer by Most Reverend Keith J. Chylinski

Sunday, June 28

7:00am Adoration with Morning Prayer (optional) – St. Vincent de Paul chapel

7:30-9:30am Check Out – Pryzbyla Center *grab-and-go breakfast available in Pryzbyla. There will be no breakfast in Garvey Hall.

10:00am Mass – Most Reverend Keith J. Chylinski, Auxiliary to the Archbishop of Philadelphia – Basilica Lower Crypt

11:30am Brunch – Pryzbyla Center Great Room

12:00pm Closing Keynote: Sam Kelley (GIVEN ’16) – Pryzbyla Center Great Room

1:00pm What’s Next – GIVEN team – Pryzbyla Center Great Room

1:15pm Commissioning – Pryzbyla Center Great Room

1:30pm Conclusion of Forum