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The Call to Build Beyond

The Carlow University Capital Campaign

"We should be shining lamps, giving light to all around us."

-Catherine McAuley
Founder, Sisters of Mercy, 1831

Heed the Call. Build Beyond.

Nearly two centuries ago, Catherine McAuley answered a profound calling. To turn compassion into action and to shape a more just and merciful world.

What began as a single act of faith became a force that continues to ripple across time. It led to the founding of the Sisters of Mercy in Dublin in 1831 and, nearly a century later, to the creation of Mount Mercy College, now Carlow University. Each generation has carried that vision forward, extending its reach, expanding its promise.

An Invitation to You

Through the $100 million A Call to Build Beyond Capital Campaign, Carlow University invites you to become part of this legacy of a lifetime. To create a powerful ripple effect.

This is more than a campaign. It is a rare opportunity to shape what rises next. To extend a mission that has already transformed countless lives and to carry Catherine's historic mission to future generations.

Together, let's devote ourselves to building something lasting and meaningful. Something that will live far beyond this moment, far beyond our own lives.

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An Invitation to You

Through the $100 million A Call to Build Beyond Capital Campaign, Carlow University invites you to become part of this legacy of a lifetime. To create a powerful ripple effect.

This is more than a campaign. It is a rare opportunity to shape what rises next. To extend a mission that has already transformed countless lives and to carry Catherine's historic mission to future generations.

Together, let's devote ourselves to building something lasting and meaningful. Something that will live far beyond this moment, far beyond our own lives.

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Three Ways to Build Beyond

The Call to Build Beyond Capital Campaign is centered on three priorities—each devoted to strengthening what already exists while opening new pathways forward:

Restore & Reimagine

Transform St. Agnes Church into a vibrant, revenue-generating community destination.

Strengthen & Sustain

Grow endowment funding to secure Carlow's long-term future.

Strengthen & Sustain

Grow endowment funding to secure Carlow's long-term future.

Expand & Empower

Invest in programs, people, and places that prepare students to become leaders and beacons of justice and mercy out in the world.

Restore & Reimagine

Transform St. Agnes Church into a vibrant, revenue-generating community destination.

Strengthen & Sustain

Grow endowment funding to secure Carlow's long-term future.

Expand & Empower

Invest in programs, people, and places that prepare students to become leaders and beacons of justice and mercy out in the world.

Your support will help Carlow build beyond today by advancing a legacy nearly 200 years in the making.

Build Beyond: Preservation

St. Agnes Restoration | $20M

A historic landmark. A future reimagined.

St. Agnes Church has stood as a symbol of faith and community in Pittsburgh for generations. Now, we'll not just preserve it, we'll restore its beauty while transforming it into a dynamic event and gathering space.

Key priorities include:

  • Restoring the church's historic structure
  • Adapting interiors for modern use while maintaining its defining features
  • Ensuring sustainability and accessibility
  • Partnering with preservation experts to honor its legacy

Your investment will ensure this treasured space continues to serve Carlow and the Pittsburgh community by repurposing history to adapt to what's next.

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Build Beyond: Stability

Endowment Growth | $30M

A strong foundation makes a bold future possible.

By growing Carlow’s endowment, we will build beyond the needs of today to ensure lasting strength and flexibility for the years ahead.

This investment will:

  • Expand scholarships and access
  • Support and retain exceptional faculty
  • Deepen community partnerships
  • Ensure long-term institutional resilience

Your support won’t just help us build financial security. It will go beyond to give life to new opportunities, access, and impact. It will change the future.

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Build Beyond: Opportunity

Programs & Projects | $50M

These times demand more. Our students deserve more.

Investments in key programs and facilities will ensure students are equipped to meet the demands of a rapidly changing world.

Priorities include:

  • Modernizing science labs and equipment
  • Expanding healthcare training facilities
  • Enhancing campus learning and living environments
  • Strengthening workforce and emerging academic programs

Your support will help shape a more vibrant, inspiring environment on campus so students can learn with confidence, lead with faith, and maximize their impact far beyond graduation.

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Build Beyond.

“A more just and merciful world. May it be your gift to Carlow University. May it be your gift to humanity.”

Dr. Kathy Humphrey
President, Carlow University

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