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Our Mission

To invite the USC community into a transforming relationship with Christ and one another, empowered to make a lasting impact on the world.

Our Vision

A Home Away From Home

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. We are a Christ-centered home away from home where students are seen, known, and loved.

Our Values

Our History

Building a Legacy of Faith

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. Generations of students have attended Mass here, graduated, and made our Catholic alumni network stronger than ever.

The Heart of Catholic Life at USC

Today the USC Caruso Catholic Center is one of the largest communities of Catholic students west of the Mississippi. The opening of our Our Savior Church and USC Caruso Catholic Center in 2012 marked a new chapter in our long history. Through the tremendous support of our growing and dedicated Catholic Trojan community, we became what and who we are today.

1880

The University of Southern California opens to 53 students

1923

The USC Newman Club is created

1958

Dedication of the new Church

2010

Groundbreaking begins for the new Our Savior Parish & USC Caruso Catholic Center

2012

Our Savior Parish & USC Caruso Catholic Center Opens

2022

Our Savior Parish & USC Caruso Catholic Center celebrates 10 years

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