WELCOME TO CHRISTENDOM

In the pages that follow, you will find a basic introduction to the educational philosophy, curriculum, goals, and structure of Christendom College. All the administration, faculty, and staff of the College are committed to providing you with the finest Catholic education possible. We have a traditional, liberal arts core curriculum which properly grounds students by teaching them to think critically. As we have entered into the second decade of the Third Millennium, we invite you to become a vibrant part of our growing Christendom community. Our program seeks to bear witness to the whole truth about God, man, and the created order. Here at Christendom, the love of life, learning, and Catholic festivity go hand-in-hand with the desire for God. I personally invite you to join us in our common effort to consecrate the intellect and will to Christ our Lord and King.

In the Heart of Christ,

Timothy T. O’Donnell, STD, KGCHS President

Timothy T. O’Donnell was the first layman to receive both his licentiate and doctoral degrees in Ascetical and Mystical Theology from the Pontifical University of Saint Thomas Aquinas (Angelicum) in Rome. He has been with Christendom College since 1985 and has been President of the College since 1992. He is a Knight Grand Cross in the Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulchre. He was appointed by Pope John Paul II as a Consultor to the Pontifical Council for the Family. He continues to teach in both the History and Theology Departments of Christendom College. He is the author of Heart of the Redeemer and Swords Around the Cross: The Nine Years War. He has filmed many programs for the Eternal Word Television Network (EWTN) including Saint Matthew: Evangelist of the Church; The Lenten Stational Churches of Rome; Saint John: Evangelist of the Heart of Christ; Glory of the Papacy; Luke: Meek Scribe of Christ; The Gospel of Mark: the Memoirs of Saint Peter; and most recently, The Path to Rome: The Captivity Epistles of St. Paul.

Dr. O’Donnell and his wife, Cathy, have nine children and thirteen grandchildren. They live on their farm “Tir Connaill” in Stephens City, Virginia.

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