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100

This pope, known as the first Bishop of Rome, is considered the first leader of the Catholic Church.

Who is St. Peter?

100

A prominent American archbishop and gifted communicator, he was a beloved professor at the Catholic University of America, where he taught philosophy and theology for nearly two decades. Renowned for his radio and television programs, as well as his prolific writings, he inspired millions with his ability to present complex truths with clarity and eloquence.

Who is Fulton Sheen?

100

This manager has never been to the Statue of Liberty.

Who is Matt Cutrona?

100

This iconic marble obelisk, standing at 555 feet, was once the tallest structure in the world.

What is the Washington Monument?

100

This chaplain originates from the Great State of Michigan.

Who is Fr. Ceslaus Kowalkowski OP?

200

This ecumenical council, opened by Pope John XXIII and concluded by Pope Paul VI, met from these years to address Church modernization and renewal.

What are 1962 to 1965?

200

This state's current governor is an alumnus of CUA

What is New York?

200

This manager had braces for 7 years.

Who is Matt Cutrona?

200

These two rivers form natural borders for Washington, D.C., with one separating it from Virginia and the other flowing through Maryland.

What are the Potomac River and the Anacostia River?

200

This chaplain is a 4th Degree Knight of Columbus and has been a chaplain of a council. 

Who is Fr. Hugh Vincent OP?

300

This 5th-century theologian and bishop of Hippo wrote Confessions and The City of God, two of the most influential works in Christian history.

Who is Saint Augustine?

300

The three popes that have visited CUA

Who are JP II, Benedict XVI, and Francis?

300

This manager coached the winner of a singing competition.

Who is Dylan Brett?

300

This president never lived in the White House.

Who is George Washington?

300

This chaplain has given Communion to James Bond (Pierce Brosnan).

Who is Fr. Aquinas Guilbeau OP?

400

Founded in 1088, this university, recognized as the world's oldest, was established under the guidance of the Catholic Church.

What is the University of Bologna?

400

The Pope who chartered CUA 

Who is Pope Leo XIII?

400

This manager failed a breathing test 12 times.

Who is Dylan Brett?

400

This is the oldest Catholic church in Washington, D.C., established in 1794.

What is St. Patrick’s Catholic Church?

400

This chaplain played baritone in his college marching band.

Who is Fr. Bernard Knapke OP?

500

This number was skipped in the naming of Popes named John. Ex. Pope John 1 or Pope John 23

What is 20 or XX?

500

The competition in which CUA beat Ole Miss in Football

What is the 1936 Orange Bowl?

500

This manager was an invested minecraft gamer in high school.

Who is Matthew Cutrona SJ?

500

This prominent Catholic family, including a signer of the Declaration of Independence and the first Catholic bishop in the United States, played a key role in shaping early American history and the Catholic Church in D.C.

Who is the Carroll family?

500

This chaplain attended seminary at the Sacred Heart Major Seminary in Detroit.

Fr. Maximo Stöck SSJ?

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