Catholic Life on Campus
At the University of Dallas, the light of the Catholic faith shines through every aspect of campus life—not only in theology courses, but across all subjects and events.
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At the University of Dallas, the light of the Catholic faith shines through every aspect of campus life—not only in theology courses, but across all subjects and events.

UDallas is committed to more than teaching from a Catholic perspective; we seek to infuse every class and community experience with a deeply rooted Catholic ethos. By engaging with a wide range of works, including those that challenge Church teachings, students are encouraged to think critically, wrestle with big questions and ultimately take ownership of their faith. This approach helps our students grow in both intellectual depth and spiritual maturity.


The Church of the Incarnation, located near the center of our Irving campus, was recognized by the American Institute
of Architects for its distinctive design and holds a unique status within the Diocese
of Dallas. On August 15, 2001, it was elevated from a chapel to a church, a change
that reflects its role as a vibrant faith community not defined by geography, but
by its presence on a university campus. Its primary mission is to serve the spiritual
needs of UDallas’ students, faculty, staff and alumni, while also welcoming all who
wish to worship there. The Church offers two daily Masses and weekly Confessions as part of its regular liturgical life, and includes the St. Thomas Aquinas Reliquary Chapel which has relics of nearly two dozen saints.
Located on our Due Santi campus near Rome, Italy, the Chapel of the Transfiguration provides a quiet and intimate setting for private prayer, for the Sacrament of Reconciliation
and for daily Mass.

UDallas alumni include 12 bishops, over 200 priests, and more than 100 religious men and women.