Our Savior Parish and USC Caruso Catholic Center

Since 1923, when sixty-two students gathered together to form the Newman Club on campus, the Catholic tradition at USC has grown with the university itself. Locations on campus have changed, pastors have come and gone, and generations of students (including baseball coaching legend Rod Dedeaux) have attended mass and graduated.

Today, the Center serves a university-wide community of 10,000 Catholic students,  one of the largest west of the Mississippi. In 2008, the Catholic Center celebrated its 50th Anniversary as a parish! We enjoyed several special events to commemorate this special milestone. On September 9, 2007, we celebrated Father Lawrence’s installation as pastor followed by a BBQ. On December 9th, 2007, we held a 50th Anniversary Mass,  reflecting on the last half century at Our Savior Catholic Center.

Mission Statement

Our Savior Parish and USC Caruso Catholic Center embraces the University of Southern California’s mission of “the cultivation and enrichment of the human mind and spirit.” We realize this mission by worshipping in communion with the Roman Catholic Church, fostering fellowship, promoting social justice, and nurturing the spiritual life of students, alumni, faculty, staff, and members of the local community. Through these means, we seek to develop transformative Catholic leaders bearing witness to the Gospel of Jesus Christ.