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

< 2026 GIVEN Forum

CHECK-IN LOCATION:

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

Closest Driving Entrance & Parking:

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.

Key Forum locations (iPhone map)

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.

DORMITORIES (Road Access):

Millennium North
3820 John McCormack Road, NE

Opus Hall
4006 John McCormack Road, NE

NOTE ON DORMS: Lodging will be provided at Catholic University for all attendees, and will include linens (2 flat sheets, towel, pillow, blanket). Each participant has their own room with a private entrance, only sharing a bathroom within the suite.

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. The dormitories are well air-conditioned, so please keep this in mind while packing if you tend to be cold. You do not need to pack a tote bag or reusable water bottle; GIVEN will provide these for you!

The days of the 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

Please note that this is a DRAFT SCHEDULE that is subject to change. Check back to this page for updates!

Tuesday, June 23

12-3:00pm Check-in for volunteers – Pryzbyla Center

3:00pm Opening meeting for volunteers – Pryzbyla Center

4-7:00pm Check-in for mentors and young women early arrivals – Pryzbyla Center

7:30pm Mass and conference for mentors and volunteers  – St. Vincent de Paul chapel

Mass available at the Basilica. Dinner in Garvey Hall available 5:00 – 7:30 PM.

Wednesday, June 24

7-8am Morning prayer and Mass for mentors and volunteers – St. Vincent de Paul Chapel

9-4pm Mentor Training and volunteer prep – Pryzbyla Center

4-7:00pm Check-in for young women – Pryzbyla Center

5:15pm Mass for Travelers (optional) – Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception Crypt Church (Mass available at the Basilica)

6:00pm Dinner – Garvey Hall

7:00pm Welcome – Forum MCs Sr. Clare Hunter, FSE and Sr. Julianna Gonzalez, OCD – Pryzbyla Center Great Room

7:30pm Opening Keynote: Sr. Bethany Madonna, SV

8:30pm Ice Cream Break – Pryzbyla Center Patio

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

Thursday, June 25 – Receive the Gift That You Are

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

7:00am Workout (optional) – University Lawn 

7:15am Breakfast

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

8:50am Introduction to Theme of the Day – MCs

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

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

10:15am Break

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

1:30pm Small Groups – Pryzbyla Center Great Room

3:00pm Mass – Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception Crypt Church

4:15-6:15pm Leadership Training: Self-Care and Stewarding Whole-Person Health – Jackie Mulligan, Reform Wellness

6:30pm Dinner – Garvey Hall

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

7:15am Breakfast – Garvey Hall

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

8:50am Introduction to Theme of The Day – MCs

9:00am Keynote: Realize the Gifts You’ve Been Given – Sr. Mary Madeline Todd, OP

10:00am Mass – Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception Crypt Church

12:00pm Lunch – Garvey Hall

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

3:00pm Break

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 – Pryzbyla Center Great Room

6:30pm Dinner – Garvey Hall

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

7:15am Breakfast – Garvey Hall

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

8:50am Introduction to Theme of The Day – MCs

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

9:45am Break

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 – Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception Crypt Church

6:00pm Dinner – Garvey Hall

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

Sunday, June 28

7:00-8:00am Adoration with Morning Prayer (optional) – St. Vincent de Paul chapel

8:00-9:00am Check Out – Pryzbyla Center

10:00am Mass celebrated by Most Reverend Keith J. Chylinski, Auxiliary to the Archbishop of Philadelphia – Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception Crypt Church 

11:30am Brunch – Pryzbyla Center Great Room

12:00pm Closing Keynote: Sam Kelley (GIVEN ’16)

1:00pm What’s Next – GIVEN team 

1:15pm Commissioning 

1:30pm Conclusion of Forum