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College · Catholic life on campus

University of Southern California

  • LocationLos Angeles, CA
  • Type and sizePrivate nonprofit · 4-year · 47,147 students
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University of Southern California is not a Catholic college. This rating measures Catholic life on campus: campus ministry, priests, Mass and confession, student groups, and nearby parishes.

Our Savior Parish & USC Caruso Catholic Center, at 844 W 32nd Street across from USC Village, is the Catholic parish and campus ministry for the University of Southern California. Catholic ministry at USC dates to the Newman Club of 1923. Fr. Matthew Wheeler is pastor, with a director of campus ministry, a campus minister, a deacon, and a FOCUS missionary team. The Fall 2026 schedule lists Mass Monday through Saturday and three Sunday Masses, confession on four weekdays and Sunday evening, and exposition of the Blessed Sacrament every weekday, along with small groups, retreats, OCIA, service outreach, and a World Youth Day 2027 pilgrimage.

Mass, confession, and adoration

Confirm with the parish

Mass 5

  • Monday–Friday9:00 PMOur Savior Church, USC Caruso Catholic Center · Fall 2026 schedule.
  • Saturday9:00 AMOur Savior Church, USC Caruso Catholic Center · Fall 2026 schedule.
  • Sunday10:00 AMOur Savior Church, USC Caruso Catholic Center · Fall 2026 schedule.
  • Sunday5:00 PMOur Savior Church, USC Caruso Catholic Center · Fall 2026 schedule.
  • Sunday8:00 PMOur Savior Church, USC Caruso Catholic Center · Fall 2026 schedule.

Confession 2

  • Tuesday–Friday5:00 PMOur Savior Church, USC Caruso Catholic Center · Fall 2026 schedule.
  • Sunday7:00 PMOur Savior Church, USC Caruso Catholic Center · Fall 2026 schedule.

Adoration 2

  • Monday–Friday9:00 AMOur Savior Church, USC Caruso Catholic Center · Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament. Fall 2026 schedule.
  • Tuesday–Friday5:00 PMOur Savior Church, USC Caruso Catholic Center · Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament. Fall 2026 schedule.

Times come only from official parish, chaplaincy, or school pages, and can change with the season. Last verified Oct. 8, 2026.

Sources for these times (2)
  1. Mass | USC Caruso Catholic Centercatholictrojan.org/mass · verified Oct. 8, 2026
    “Fall 2026 Liturgy Schedule Daily Mass Monday-Friday 9PM Daily Mass Saturday 9AM Weekend Mass Sunday 10AM, 5PM, 8PM”
    Fall 2026: daily Mass Monday-Friday at 9 PM and Saturday at 9 AM; Sunday Mass at 10 AM, 5 PM, and 8 PM.
    “Fall 2026 Liturgy Schedule Daily Mass Monday-Friday 9PM Daily Mass Saturday 9AM Weekend Mass Sunday 10AM, 5PM, 8PM”
    Fall 2026: daily Mass Monday-Friday at 9 PM and Saturday at 9 AM; Sunday Mass at 10 AM, 5 PM, and 8 PM.
    “Fall 2026 Liturgy Schedule Daily Mass Monday-Friday 9PM Daily Mass Saturday 9AM Weekend Mass Sunday 10AM, 5PM, 8PM”
    Fall 2026: daily Mass Monday-Friday at 9 PM and Saturday at 9 AM; Sunday Mass at 10 AM, 5 PM, and 8 PM.
    “Fall 2026 Liturgy Schedule Daily Mass Monday-Friday 9PM Daily Mass Saturday 9AM Weekend Mass Sunday 10AM, 5PM, 8PM”
    Fall 2026: daily Mass Monday-Friday at 9 PM and Saturday at 9 AM; Sunday Mass at 10 AM, 5 PM, and 8 PM.
    “Fall 2026 Liturgy Schedule Daily Mass Monday-Friday 9PM Daily Mass Saturday 9AM Weekend Mass Sunday 10AM, 5PM, 8PM”
    Fall 2026: daily Mass Monday-Friday at 9 PM and Saturday at 9 AM; Sunday Mass at 10 AM, 5 PM, and 8 PM.
  2. Adoration & Confession | USC Caruso Catholic Centercatholictrojan.org/adoration · verified Oct. 8, 2026
    “Confession Tuesday-Friday 5PM Sunday 7PM”
    Fall 2026: confession Tuesday-Friday at 5 PM and Sunday at 7 PM.
    “Confession Tuesday-Friday 5PM Sunday 7PM”
    Fall 2026: confession Tuesday-Friday at 5 PM and Sunday at 7 PM.
    “Fall 2026 Liturgy Schedule Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament Monday 9AM Tues-Fri 9AM & 5PM”
    Fall 2026: exposition of the Blessed Sacrament Monday at 9 AM and Tuesday-Friday at 9 AM and 5 PM.
    “Fall 2026 Liturgy Schedule Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament Monday 9AM Tues-Fri 9AM & 5PM”
    Fall 2026: exposition of the Blessed Sacrament Monday at 9 AM and Tuesday-Friday at 9 AM and 5 PM.

Catholic churches nearby

Map of University of Southern California, its Catholic center and nearby Catholic churches1 mi2 mi3 miSaint Vincent De Paul Roman Catholic Church: 0.7 mi1Saint Agnes Roman Catholic Church: 0.9 mi2Saint Cecilias Catholic Church: 1.4 mi3Saint Patricks Catholic Church: 1.7 mi4St. Joseph Church: 1.8 mi5Saint Thomas the Apostle Roman Catholic Church: 2.0 mi6Our Savior Parish & USC Caruso Catholic Center: 0.3 miUniversity of Southern California (campus)N1 mi
CampusCatholic centerCatholic church (numbered below)Open a street map ›
  1. Saint Vincent De Paul Roman Catholic Church — 0.7 mi
  2. Saint Agnes Roman Catholic Church — 0.9 mi
  3. Saint Cecilias Catholic Church — 1.4 mi
  4. Saint Patricks Catholic Church — 1.7 mi
  5. St. Joseph Church — 1.8 mi
  6. Saint Thomas the Apostle Roman Catholic Church — 2.0 mi · 2727 West Pico Boulevard, Los Angeles

Within 3 miles, as mapped by OpenStreetMap contributors. The map may be incomplete. Confirm with the parish or diocese.

Catholic life scorecard

Each line is one thing we looked for. A check means yes, a half means partly, a dash means no. “Not enough information” means official sources did not say.

ACatholic life on campus: Strong (grade A): 85 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.

Catholic life on campus

98 of 100 points on what we could document.

  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Catholic campus ministry serving this campus (Catholic center, campus ministry, or chaplaincy)Yes (Our Savior Parish & USC Caruso Catholic Center describes itself as a home for Trojans who wish to live their Catholic faith, continuing the USC Newman Club founded in 1923. USC's Office of Religious and Spiritual Life lists Fr. Matthew Wheeler and Emerie Poblano of the Caruso Catholic Center among its religious directors.)
    Sources (2)
    1. About | USC Caruso Catholic Centercatholictrojan.org/about · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Our Savior Parish and USC Caruso Catholic Center is a home for Trojans of all ages who wish to learn and live out their Catholic faith.”
      Our Savior Parish & USC Caruso Catholic Center serves the USC community as its Catholic parish and center.
      “Since 1923, when just 62 USC students gathered together to form the Newman Club on campus, the Catholic tradition at USC has grown with the university itself.”
      Catholic campus ministry at USC dates to the Newman Club founded in 1923.
    2. Team – Office of Religious and Spiritual Lifeorsl.usc.edu/team · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Fr. Matthew Wheeler Caruso Catholic Center”
      USC's Office of Religious and Spiritual Life lists Fr. Matthew Wheeler of the Caruso Catholic Center among its religious directors (Emerie Poblano is also listed).
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Dedicated Catholic center or chapel on or next to campusYes (Our Savior Church and the USC Caruso Catholic Center (opened 2012) are at 844 W 32nd St, across the street from USC Village.)
    Sources (2)
    1. About | USC Caruso Catholic Centercatholictrojan.org/about · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “The opening of our Our Savior Church and USC Caruso Catholic Center in 2012 marked a new chapter in our long history.”
      Our Savior Church and the USC Caruso Catholic Center building opened in 2012.
    2. Mass | USC Caruso Catholic Centercatholictrojan.org/mass · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Parking is available in the underground parking structure at University Village, across the street from the Church and Center.”
      The church and Catholic Center are across the street from USC Village.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Priest chaplain assigned to campus ministryFull-time priest chaplain (Fr. Matthew Wheeler is pastor of Our Savior Parish & USC Caruso Catholic Center, the campus parish. Deacon Paul Pesqueira directs liturgy and sacramental preparation.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Our Team | USC Caruso Catholic Centercatholictrojan.org/team · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Fr. Matthew Wheeler ‘10 Pastor”
      Fr. Matthew Wheeler is pastor of Our Savior Parish & USC Caruso Catholic Center.
    2. Fr. Matthew Wheeler | USC Caruso Catholic Centercatholictrojan.org/frmatthew · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “For all inquiries directed to Fr. Matt, please contact frmatt@catholictrojan.org”
      Fr. Matthew Wheeler can be reached at frmatt@catholictrojan.org.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Weekday Mass at the campus ministryEvery weekday (5 or more weekdays) (Fall 2026: Monday-Friday at 9 PM, plus Saturday at 9 AM.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Mass | USC Caruso Catholic Centercatholictrojan.org/mass · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Fall 2026 Liturgy Schedule Daily Mass Monday-Friday 9PM Daily Mass Saturday 9AM Weekend Mass Sunday 10AM, 5PM, 8PM”
      Fall 2026: daily Mass Monday-Friday at 9 PM and Saturday at 9 AM; Sunday Mass at 10 AM, 5 PM, and 8 PM.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Sunday Mass at the campus ministry or a campus chapelTwo or more weekend Masses (Fall 2026: Sunday at 10 AM, 5 PM, and 8 PM.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Mass | USC Caruso Catholic Centercatholictrojan.org/mass · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Fall 2026 Liturgy Schedule Daily Mass Monday-Friday 9PM Daily Mass Saturday 9AM Weekend Mass Sunday 10AM, 5PM, 8PM”
      Fall 2026: daily Mass Monday-Friday at 9 PM and Saturday at 9 AM; Sunday Mass at 10 AM, 5 PM, and 8 PM.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Scheduled confession at the campus ministryWeekly or more often (Fall 2026: Tuesday-Friday at 5 PM and Sunday at 7 PM.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Adoration & Confession | USC Caruso Catholic Centercatholictrojan.org/adoration · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Confession Tuesday-Friday 5PM Sunday 7PM”
      Fall 2026: confession Tuesday-Friday at 5 PM and Sunday at 7 PM.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Catholic student groups and missionary outreach (e.g., FOCUS, Saint Paul's Outreach, Knights of Columbus, Bible studies)Two or more (FOCUS (eight missionaries listed on focus.org; six listed on the Catholic Center's team page), student small groups, a student-athlete community, Greek Masses for students in fraternities and sororities, the Catholic Student Association, and the pro-life club Trojans for Life (both listed on USC's EngageSC platform, shown as not yet registered for the current year).)
    Sources (9)
    1. Our Team | USC Caruso Catholic Centercatholictrojan.org/team · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “FOCUS Missionaries Julia Zelaya FOCUS Team Director Thomas Glawe FOCUS Missionary Hallie Horner FOCUS Missionary”
      The Catholic Center's team includes FOCUS missionaries led by team director Julia Zelaya.
    2. University of Southern California - FOCUSfocus.org/campus/university-of-southern-california · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “McCarthy Allison McCarthy Mendez Cristian Mendez Claas Landon Claas Horner Hallie Horner Loecken Jonathon Loecken Glawe Thomas Glawe Mackesy Kevin Mackesy Zelaya Julia Zelaya”
      FOCUS's USC campus page lists eight missionaries.
    3. Campuses - FOCUSfocus.org/about/campuses · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “University of California, Irvine University of Southern California”
      FOCUS lists the University of Southern California among the campuses where it serves.
    4. Small Groups | USC Caruso Catholic Centercatholictrojan.org/smallgroups · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “These gatherings provide a supportive environment for students to explore scripture, share personal insights, and grow spiritually together.”
      Student small groups meet to study scripture and share faith.
    5. Athletes | USC Caruso Catholic Centercatholictrojan.org/athletes · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Join fellow student-athletes in finding balance and purpose beyond the field.”
      The center has a community for student-athletes.
    6. All Events | Trojan Catholic | USC Caruso Catholic Centercatholictrojan.org/all-events · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Join us for our first Greek Mass of the year on Tuesday, September 15th at ZBT's front lawn. Confession starts at 6PM, Mass begins promptly at 6:30PM, with ice cream to follow.”
      The center holds Greek Masses with confession for students in fraternities and sororities; the first of the year was September 15, 2026.
    7. Home - Catholic Student Association | EngageSCengage.usc.edu/catholicstudentassociation/home · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “The Catholic Student Association seeks to further the mission of USC by worshipping in communion with the Roman Catholic Church, fostering fellowship, promoting social justice, and nurturing the spiritual life of students, alumni, faculty, and staff.”
      The Catholic Student Association is a student group on USC's EngageSC organization platform.
    8. List of Groups | EngageSCengage.usc.edu/club_signup?view=all&search=catholic · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Catholic Student Association USC Office of Religious & Spiritual Life (ORSL) - Spiritual, Service, Social”
      USC's group directory lists the Catholic Student Association under the Office of Religious and Spiritual Life; the listing shows it as not yet registered for the current year.
    9. Home - Trojans for Life | EngageSCengage.usc.edu/trojansforlife/home · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “We are comprised of members ranging from undergraduates to PhD students. Although we come from a variety of backgrounds and studies, we are all passionate about being the voice for the pro-life movement at USC!”
      Trojans for Life is a pro-life student organization at USC with undergraduate and graduate members.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Formation programs (retreats, OCIA/RCIA, service, small groups)Two or more kinds (Retreats (Encounter for first-year and transfer students. CTR retreat), OCIA, small groups, service outreach (St. Francis Center, Casa Milagrosa, Hotel Dieu, Skid Row), mission trips, the Catholic Executive Mentorship Program, and Nova Forum seminars.)
    Sources (6)
    1. Retreats | USC Caruso Catholic Centercatholictrojan.org/retreats · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Encounter is a transformative experience designed specifically for incoming students to connect, reflect, and grow spiritually.”
      Encounter is a retreat for first-year and transfer students.
    2. CTRXV | The Father's House — USC Caruso Catholic Centercatholictrojan.org/all-events/ctrxv-the-fathers-house · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Save the date for CTR: The Father's House, October 7th to 9th, in Mill Creek Canyon”
      The CTR retreat ran October 7-9, 2026, in Mill Creek Canyon.
    3. OCIA | USC Caruso Catholic Centercatholictrojan.org/ocia · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Whether you're not Catholic or haven’t yet received all of your sacraments, we invite you to explore the Order of Christian Initiation for Adults (OCIA).”
      The center offers OCIA for those becoming Catholic or completing their sacraments; it usually lasts two semesters.
    4. Missions & Outreach | Trojan Catholic | USC Caruso Catholic Centercatholictrojan.org/outreach · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Every first Saturday of each month, we gather at the Catholic Center for prayer and then volunteer at the St. Francis Center, where we prep food boxes and distribute them to the homeless and families experiencing food insecurity.”
      Students volunteer at the St. Francis Center food pantry on the first Saturday of each month.
    5. All Events | Trojan Catholic | USC Caruso Catholic Centercatholictrojan.org/all-events · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Join us on Friday as we visit with our homeless brothers and sisters and elderly friends at Casa Milagrosa and Hotel Dieu.”
      Trojan Catholic Outreach visits Casa Milagrosa and Hotel Dieu on Friday mornings (listed for September 4, 11, 25 and October 2, 2026).
      “Join us for Nova Forum's first seminar of the year! What is friendship, and what does it add to human life?”
      Nova Forum holds seminars and lectures listed on the center's calendar.
    6. Mentorship | USC Caruso Catholic Centercatholictrojan.org/mentorship · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “The USC Caruso Catholic Center’s Catholic Executive Mentorship Program gives USC students the chance to learn from Catholic executives”
      The Catholic Executive Mentorship Program pairs USC students with Catholic executives.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Catholic church within walking distance (computed from OpenStreetMap)Within 1 mile of campusComputed from OpenStreetMap church locations.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Published weekly schedule of Mass, confession, and adoration20 to 29 times a week (23 weekly times documented: 9 Mass, 5 confession, 9 adoration.)Computed from the verified Mass, confession, and adoration times listed on this page (each day a time is offered counts once).

Grades come from the documented indicators under the published rubric. “Not enough information” does not mean the school lacks it.

Strengths

  • Our Savior Church and the Caruso Catholic Center, with Newman Hall, a courtyard, and a library, are across the street from USC Village.
    Sources (3)
    1. About | USC Caruso Catholic Centercatholictrojan.org/about · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “The opening of our Our Savior Church and USC Caruso Catholic Center in 2012 marked a new chapter in our long history.”
      Our Savior Church and the USC Caruso Catholic Center building opened in 2012.
    2. Mass | USC Caruso Catholic Centercatholictrojan.org/mass · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Parking is available in the underground parking structure at University Village, across the street from the Church and Center.”
      The church and Catholic Center are across the street from USC Village.
    3. All Events | Trojan Catholic | USC Caruso Catholic Centercatholictrojan.org/all-events · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Location: Upstairs Library of the Catholic Center.”
      The Catholic Center has an upstairs library.
      “We'll start the day with Mass at 8am in the Church, followed by brunch and games at 8:30am in Newman Hall and the CC Courtyard.”
      Football tailgates begin with Mass, followed by brunch in Newman Hall and the Catholic Center courtyard.
  • The Fall 2026 schedule lists Mass Monday through Saturday, three Sunday Masses, confession five times a week, and exposition of the Blessed Sacrament every weekday.
    Sources (2)
    1. Mass | USC Caruso Catholic Centercatholictrojan.org/mass · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Fall 2026 Liturgy Schedule Daily Mass Monday-Friday 9PM Daily Mass Saturday 9AM Weekend Mass Sunday 10AM, 5PM, 8PM”
      Fall 2026: daily Mass Monday-Friday at 9 PM and Saturday at 9 AM; Sunday Mass at 10 AM, 5 PM, and 8 PM.
    2. Adoration & Confession | USC Caruso Catholic Centercatholictrojan.org/adoration · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Fall 2026 Liturgy Schedule Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament Monday 9AM Tues-Fri 9AM & 5PM”
      Fall 2026: exposition of the Blessed Sacrament Monday at 9 AM and Tuesday-Friday at 9 AM and 5 PM.
      “Confession Tuesday-Friday 5PM Sunday 7PM”
      Fall 2026: confession Tuesday-Friday at 5 PM and Sunday at 7 PM.
  • A priest pastor, a director of campus ministry, a campus minister, a deacon, and a FOCUS missionary team serve the center.
    Sources (4)
    1. Our Team | USC Caruso Catholic Centercatholictrojan.org/team · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Fr. Matthew Wheeler ‘10 Pastor”
      Fr. Matthew Wheeler is pastor of Our Savior Parish & USC Caruso Catholic Center.
      “FOCUS Missionaries Julia Zelaya FOCUS Team Director Thomas Glawe FOCUS Missionary Hallie Horner FOCUS Missionary”
      The Catholic Center's team includes FOCUS missionaries led by team director Julia Zelaya.
    2. Emerie Poblano | USC Caruso Catholic Centercatholictrojan.org/emerie-poblano · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Emerie Poblano serves as the Director of Campus Ministry at the USC Caruso Catholic Center.”
      Emerie Poblano is Director of Campus Ministry.
    3. University of Southern California - FOCUSfocus.org/campus/university-of-southern-california · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “McCarthy Allison McCarthy Mendez Cristian Mendez Claas Landon Claas Horner Hallie Horner Loecken Jonathon Loecken Glawe Thomas Glawe Mackesy Kevin Mackesy Zelaya Julia Zelaya”
      FOCUS's USC campus page lists eight missionaries.
    4. Dcn. Paul Pesqueira | USC Caruso Catholic Centercatholictrojan.org/dcn-paul-pesqueira · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Paul’s current assignment is to Our Savior Parish and USC Caruso Catholic Center where he oversees the Sacramental Preparation program.”
      Deacon Paul Pesqueira oversees sacramental preparation at the center.
  • Formation and service include small groups, retreats, OCIA, the Catholic Executive Mentorship Program, Nova Forum seminars, and regular outreach in Los Angeles.
    Sources (6)
    1. Small Groups | USC Caruso Catholic Centercatholictrojan.org/smallgroups · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “These gatherings provide a supportive environment for students to explore scripture, share personal insights, and grow spiritually together.”
      Student small groups meet to study scripture and share faith.
    2. Retreats | USC Caruso Catholic Centercatholictrojan.org/retreats · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Encounter is a transformative experience designed specifically for incoming students to connect, reflect, and grow spiritually.”
      Encounter is a retreat for first-year and transfer students.
    3. OCIA | USC Caruso Catholic Centercatholictrojan.org/ocia · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Whether you're not Catholic or haven’t yet received all of your sacraments, we invite you to explore the Order of Christian Initiation for Adults (OCIA).”
      The center offers OCIA for those becoming Catholic or completing their sacraments; it usually lasts two semesters.
    4. Missions & Outreach | Trojan Catholic | USC Caruso Catholic Centercatholictrojan.org/outreach · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Every first Saturday of each month, we gather at the Catholic Center for prayer and then volunteer at the St. Francis Center, where we prep food boxes and distribute them to the homeless and families experiencing food insecurity.”
      Students volunteer at the St. Francis Center food pantry on the first Saturday of each month.
    5. All Events | Trojan Catholic | USC Caruso Catholic Centercatholictrojan.org/all-events · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Join us on Friday as we visit with our homeless brothers and sisters and elderly friends at Casa Milagrosa and Hotel Dieu.”
      Trojan Catholic Outreach visits Casa Milagrosa and Hotel Dieu on Friday mornings (listed for September 4, 11, 25 and October 2, 2026).
      “Join us for Nova Forum's first seminar of the year! What is friendship, and what does it add to human life?”
      Nova Forum holds seminars and lectures listed on the center's calendar.
    6. Mentorship | USC Caruso Catholic Centercatholictrojan.org/mentorship · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “The USC Caruso Catholic Center’s Catholic Executive Mentorship Program gives USC students the chance to learn from Catholic executives”
      The Catholic Executive Mentorship Program pairs USC students with Catholic executives.

Concerns

  • Weekend Masses are on Sunday only.
    Sources (1)
    1. Mass | USC Caruso Catholic Centercatholictrojan.org/mass · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Fall 2026 Liturgy Schedule Daily Mass Monday-Friday 9PM Daily Mass Saturday 9AM Weekend Mass Sunday 10AM, 5PM, 8PM”
      Fall 2026: daily Mass Monday-Friday at 9 PM and Saturday at 9 AM; Sunday Mass at 10 AM, 5 PM, and 8 PM.
  • Weekday Mass is offered only in the evening (9 PM Monday-Friday).
    Sources (1)
    1. Mass | USC Caruso Catholic Centercatholictrojan.org/mass · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Fall 2026 Liturgy Schedule Daily Mass Monday-Friday 9PM Daily Mass Saturday 9AM Weekend Mass Sunday 10AM, 5PM, 8PM”
      Fall 2026: daily Mass Monday-Friday at 9 PM and Saturday at 9 AM; Sunday Mass at 10 AM, 5 PM, and 8 PM.

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The Catholic center

Our Savior Parish & USC Caruso Catholic Center

  • Address: 844 W 32nd St, Los Angeles, CA 90007
  • Location: Next to campus
  • Distance from campus: 0.3 mi (straight line from the campus point in federal IPEDS data)
  • Facilities: church, Newman Hall, courtyard, library

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Catholic clubs and student life

22 groups and regular activities · 15 on campus, 7 off campus

Retreats 3

  • Encounter RetreatOff campus
    Retreat for first-year and transfer students.
    catholictrojan.org
  • CTR Retreat (The Father's House)Off campus
    October 7-9, 2026
    Student retreat in Mill Creek Canyon; limited scholarships available.
    catholictrojan.org
  • World Youth Day 2027 pilgrimageOff campus
    2027 (Seoul, South Korea)
    Student pilgrimage to World Youth Day, with scholarships of up to $1,000.
    catholictrojan.org

Service 4

  • St. Francis Center food pantryOff campus
    First Saturday of each month
    Prayer at the Catholic Center, then packing and distributing food boxes at the St. Francis Center.
    catholictrojan.org
  • Trojan Catholic Outreach (Casa Milagrosa and Hotel Dieu)Off campus
    Friday mornings, 7:15-10:30 AM
    Visits with homeless people at Casa Milagrosa and with seniors at Hotel Dieu, run by the Daughters of Charity.
    catholictrojan.org
  • Skid Row with the Sisters PoorOff campus
    Serving lunch, handing out clothes, and visiting with homeless people on Skid Row; separate dates for athletes, graduate students, and general students.
    catholictrojan.org
  • Mission tripsOff campus
    Service and cultural immersion trips organized by the center's outreach ministry.
    catholictrojan.org

Faith formation 4

  • Small GroupsOn campus
    Student small groups for scripture study and faith sharing; students sign up through the center.
    catholictrojan.org
  • OCIA (Becoming Catholic)On campus
    Order of Christian Initiation of Adults for those becoming Catholic or completing their sacraments; usually two semesters, overseen by Deacon Paul Pesqueira.
    catholictrojan.org, catholictrojan.org
  • Nova ForumOn campus
    Seminars and lectures on philosophy, literature, and the purpose of university education, listed on the center's calendar.
    catholictrojan.org
  • Catholic Executive Mentorship ProgramOn campus
    Pairs USC students with Catholic executives who advise on career and faith goals.
    catholictrojan.org

Clubs and groups 4

  • FOCUS missionary teamOn campus
    FOCUS lists eight missionaries at USC, led by team director Julia Zelaya; the center's team page lists six.
    catholictrojan.org, focus.org, focus.org
  • Athletes communityOn campus
    Community and small groups for student-athletes, served by athlete missionaries; includes a season-opening kickoff and blessing.
    catholictrojan.org, catholictrojan.org
  • Catholic Student AssociationOn campus
    Student organization under USC's Office of Religious and Spiritual Life for worship, fellowship, service, and spiritual life; listed on EngageSC as not yet registered for the current year.
    engage.usc.edu, engage.usc.edu
  • Trojans for LifeOn campus
    Pro-life student organization with undergraduate and graduate members; offers education, advocacy, and resources for women with an unintended pregnancy.
    engage.usc.edu

Liturgy and prayer 3

  • Greek MassOn campus
    First of the year Tuesday, September 15, 2026, 6 PM confession and 6:30 PM Mass
    Mass with confession beforehand for students in fraternities and sororities, held at a chapter house lawn.
    catholictrojan.org
  • Music ministryOn campus
    Singers and instrumentalists serve at Mass.
    catholictrojan.org
  • Liturgy hospitality teamOn campus
    Volunteers welcome and seat people at Mass.
    catholictrojan.org

Social life 4

  • Bethany BrunchOn campus
    Sundays 11:30 AM-1 PM (series beginning October 4, 2026)
    Brunch and discussion series; the 2026-27 season is on relationships, beginning with relationship with God.
    catholictrojan.org
  • Welcome WeekOn campus
    August 25-29 (2026)
    Daily events for new and returning students, including Night Fever, an evening of adoration, worship, and confession.
    catholictrojan.org, catholictrojan.org
  • Catholic Center football tailgatesOn campus
    Game-day Mass followed by brunch and games in Newman Hall and the Catholic Center courtyard.
    catholictrojan.org
  • Graduate student eventsOn campus
    Graduate student gatherings such as a Grad Happy Hour in Newman Hall and graduate-student outreach trips.
    catholictrojan.org

Everything listed is published by the school, its campus ministry, or the parish. Ask the campus minister what’s happening this semester.

Catholic campus ministry

Sources (10)
  1. About | USC Caruso Catholic Centercatholictrojan.org/about · verified Oct. 8, 2026
    “Our Savior Parish and USC Caruso Catholic Center is a home for Trojans of all ages who wish to learn and live out their Catholic faith.”
    Our Savior Parish & USC Caruso Catholic Center serves the USC community as its Catholic parish and center.
    “Since 1923, when just 62 USC students gathered together to form the Newman Club on campus, the Catholic tradition at USC has grown with the university itself.”
    Catholic campus ministry at USC dates to the Newman Club founded in 1923.
    “The opening of our Our Savior Church and USC Caruso Catholic Center in 2012 marked a new chapter in our long history.”
    Our Savior Church and the USC Caruso Catholic Center building opened in 2012.
    “Our Savior Parish and USC Caruso Catholic Center is a home for Trojans of all ages who wish to learn and live out their Catholic faith.”
    Our Savior Parish & USC Caruso Catholic Center serves the USC community as its Catholic parish and center.
    “The opening of our Our Savior Church and USC Caruso Catholic Center in 2012 marked a new chapter in our long history.”
    Our Savior Church and the USC Caruso Catholic Center building opened in 2012.
  2. Team – Office of Religious and Spiritual Lifeorsl.usc.edu/team · verified Oct. 8, 2026
    “Fr. Matthew Wheeler Caruso Catholic Center”
    USC's Office of Religious and Spiritual Life lists Fr. Matthew Wheeler of the Caruso Catholic Center among its religious directors (Emerie Poblano is also listed).
  3. Our Team | USC Caruso Catholic Centercatholictrojan.org/team · verified Oct. 8, 2026
    “FOCUS Missionaries Julia Zelaya FOCUS Team Director Thomas Glawe FOCUS Missionary Hallie Horner FOCUS Missionary”
    The Catholic Center's team includes FOCUS missionaries led by team director Julia Zelaya.
  4. University of Southern California - FOCUSfocus.org/campus/university-of-southern-california · verified Oct. 8, 2026
    “McCarthy Allison McCarthy Mendez Cristian Mendez Claas Landon Claas Horner Hallie Horner Loecken Jonathon Loecken Glawe Thomas Glawe Mackesy Kevin Mackesy Zelaya Julia Zelaya”
    FOCUS's USC campus page lists eight missionaries.
  5. Campuses - FOCUSfocus.org/about/campuses · verified Oct. 8, 2026
    “University of California, Irvine University of Southern California”
    FOCUS lists the University of Southern California among the campuses where it serves.
  6. Home - Catholic Student Association | EngageSCengage.usc.edu/catholicstudentassociation/home · verified Oct. 8, 2026
    “The Catholic Student Association seeks to further the mission of USC by worshipping in communion with the Roman Catholic Church, fostering fellowship, promoting social justice, and nurturing the spiritual life of students, alumni, faculty, and staff.”
    The Catholic Student Association is a student group on USC's EngageSC organization platform.
  7. List of Groups | EngageSCengage.usc.edu/club_signup?view=all&search=catholic · verified Oct. 8, 2026
    “Catholic Student Association USC Office of Religious & Spiritual Life (ORSL) - Spiritual, Service, Social”
    USC's group directory lists the Catholic Student Association under the Office of Religious and Spiritual Life; the listing shows it as not yet registered for the current year.
  8. USC Caruso Catholic Centercatholictrojan.org · verified Oct. 8, 2026
    “844 W 32nd St, Los Angeles, CA 90007 t. 213.516.3959 info@catholictrojan.org”
    The center is at 844 W 32nd St, Los Angeles, CA 90007; phone 213.516.3959; email info@catholictrojan.org.
  9. Mass | USC Caruso Catholic Centercatholictrojan.org/mass · verified Oct. 8, 2026
    “Parking is available in the underground parking structure at University Village, across the street from the Church and Center.”
    The church and Catholic Center are across the street from USC Village.
  10. All Events | Trojan Catholic | USC Caruso Catholic Centercatholictrojan.org/all-events · verified Oct. 8, 2026
    “Location: Upstairs Library of the Catholic Center.”
    The Catholic Center has an upstairs library.
    “We'll start the day with Mass at 8am in the Church, followed by brunch and games at 8:30am in Newman Hall and the CC Courtyard.”
    Football tailgates begin with Mass, followed by brunch in Newman Hall and the Catholic Center courtyard.

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Academic Excellence

AAcademic Excellence: Strong (grade A): 85 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
99 of 100
From federal data, on fixed published scales.

Each measure counts for the share shown.

  • Graduation rate 35% of scoreThis measure counts for 35% of the Academic Excellence score.92%
  • First-year retention 20% of scoreThis measure counts for 20% of the Academic Excellence score.96%
  • Entering students' test scores 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.SAT 1,495 · ACT 33.5
  • Student-to-faculty ratio 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.9 to 1
  • Instructional spending per student 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.$49,674

Bars show points on each measure’s scale. How Academic Excellence is computed.

Source: College Scorecard (College Scorecard, most recent cohorts (data release 06/10/2026))

Cost and value

Federal data, shown separately. Cost, debt, and earnings are never part of any grade.

Undergraduate students
Fall enrollment (IPEDS)
21,023
Total students47,147
Average net price (per year)
After grants and scholarships, for students receiving federal aid
$32,740
Cost of attendance (per year)$90,300
Median federal debt at graduation$18,000
Graduation rate
First-time, full-time students finishing within 150% of normal time
92%
First-year retention96%
Median earnings 10 years after entry$92,498
Admission rate10%
Students receiving Pell grants22%
Admission test scores (middle 50% of admitted students who submitted scores)
Average SAT1495
SAT reading & writing710–760
SAT math740–790
ACT composite32–35
Test policyConsidered but not required

Value index: 68 / 100 (how it’s computed)

Sources: College Scorecard · IPEDS College Navigator · Net price calculator
College Scorecard, most recent cohorts (data release 06/10/2026); IPEDS 2024-25 directory and institutional characteristics; fall 2023 enrollment.

Local Church

Archdiocese of Los Angeles

The Most Reverend José H. Gomez, Archbishop of Los Angeles

Formal address: “Your Excellency”

Source: lacatholics.org, lacatholics.org, verified Oct. 7, 2026.

Diocese determined from the county, using the diocese’s county list (Wikipedia). Confirm with the diocese.

About this school’s data

  • IPEDS unit ID 123961
  • Carnegie classification: Doctoral university (very high research)
  • Accreditation: WASC Senior College and University Commission (U.S. Department of Education DAPIP)
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Questions families ask

Is University of Southern California a Catholic college?
No. University of Southern California is not a Catholic college. Catholic School Compass rates the Catholic life on its campus instead. Catholic students are served by Our Savior Parish & USC Caruso Catholic Center.
What is University of Southern California’s Catholic Life Score?
98 out of 100 (grade A). It measures Catholic life on campus: campus ministry, priests, Mass and confession, student groups, and nearby parishes, together with academics.
Where is Mass celebrated at University of Southern California?
Mass is listed at Our Savior Church and USC Caruso Catholic Center. Days and times are on this page; please confirm with the parish or campus ministry before you go.
Is University of Southern California Compass Recommended?
Yes. University of Southern California meets the Compass Recommended standard for Catholic life on campus.

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