The closing of Cabrini University in Radnor, PA may have taken place one year ago, however the mission, our loyalty, and friendships continue to remain open and deeply rooted in our hearts as alumni.

In the past year, the Cabrini Alumni Volunteers and Supporters (CAVS) association has been launched to keep our 18,000+ alumni ties strong, to keep communications flowing, to engage one another in the mission and in service for the common good, and to enjoy each other’s company at sporting events and social gatherings.

We, as alumni, have always taken our cue from our beloved Missionary Sisters. The Sisters’ charism, their warmth, their sense of inclusion and hospitality created a campus culture of welcome and of a shared endeavor that was transcendent. As students, we felt valued, and a part of something greater than ourselves. As alumni, we seek to keep that distinctive Cabrinian spirit flourishing.

Last evening, Missionary Sisters Christine Marie Baltas, Eileen Currie, and Roselle Santivasi, invited the alumni who are currently serving on the CAVS Council to their home for a social event. For many of these alums, who represent a wide range of graduation years, this was the very first opportunity to meet one other. As the alums gathered, our Cabrini bonds were immediately evident. Smiles, hugs, and laughter filled the air as we greeted one another. As one alum so aptly said, “I am so happy. This feels like home.”

Thank you, Sisters, for welcoming us into your home and for your encouragement to grow and strengthen our Cabrinian connections.