They say curiosity gets cats into trouble. At Mullen, we think it leads to better questions. A new academic year is the purrfect time to poke around, get your bearings, and find out what you’ve been missing. Whether you’re new to campus or returning to familiar territory, consider this your invitation to explore, ask questions, Read More

One hundred twenty six years ago in Baltimore, Maryland, Mary Frances Cunningham, later known as Mother Demetrias, noticed the children of color in her neighborhood had no access to religious education so she began teaching them on the front steps and in the basement of the church. Eventually the Mission Helpers of the Sacred Heart Read More

Like many cultural heritage institutions across the United States, we have been eagerly anticipating this year’s 250th anniversary of American independence. We have prepared articles, exhibits, and planned our personal holiday celebrations. But before we part ways for the long holiday weekend and head to our various parades or barbecues, we wish to give a Read More

When opening a book, typically the first page one encounters is the title page – a separate page that offers several pieces of information about the work, including the title, author name, and publisher information. The presence of a title page seems rather intuitive, but that assumption underlies how common the title page has become Read More

The World Cup kicks off today! For the first time since 1994 the tournament is back in the United States with co-hosts Canada and Mexico. The first match starts at 3pm between host nation Mexico and South Africa. Over the next month Argentina will look to defend its title, while historic football giants like Brazil Read More

Summer is a season for winding trails, starry skies, and stories shared around the fire. Pack your backpack and stop by Mullen, where resources, recommendations, and new discoveries are waiting around every bend. Whether your summer takes you across mountains or just across campus, we’re here all summer long to help you find your way Read More

Books are like time machines. When we read the kinds of works produced by Aristotle, Einhard, Shakespeare, J.R.R. Tolkien, Mary Shelley, etc. we lift the veil of time and make contact with a past we will never truly know. This analogy deepens in meaning when the book itself– not just the text– is centuries old. Read More

Last Monday, Theology and Religious Studies Librarian Taras Zvir published a post describing the many books that Mullen Library was able to purchase with funds from a bequest of former Professor of Church History Msgr. Robert Trisco (1929-2023). Msgr. Trisco’s generous gift has enabled Taras to strengthen and bring up to date the library’s holdings Read More

Each year, the staff of Special Collections choose several items from the Rare Books collection to undergo conservation [1]. We prioritize rare or unique items that we believe are likely to be of broad academic interest and whose condition would otherwise make it difficult for researchers to consult them without causing further damage. The goal Read More

Photo credit: Rev. Msgr. Robert Trisco / The Catholic University of America Fiscal Year 2026 marks the first year in which the library has been able to utilize the generous gift of a devoted friend of the library, Rev. Msgr. Robert Trisco. In December 2020, Msgr. Trisco, Professor Emeritus of Church History, pledged $650,000 in Read More