On May 16, 2026, The Catholic University of America will celebrate the Commencement exercises wrapping the 2025-2026 academic year and sending off our newest graduates into the world.

These four honorary degree recipients will be part of the ceremony and program; here’s a highlight of their background and achievements and why we are conferring honorary degrees on them.

https://www.catholic.edu/all-stories/2026-honorary-degree-recipients-inspire-and-empower

HONORARY DEGREE RECIPIENT

portrait of john Bruchalski

JOHN BRUCHALSKI, MD

Founder, Tepeyac OBGYN

From abortionist to pro-life doctor, Dr. Bruchalski founded one of the most extensive, innovative, and humane full-service reproductive health care enterprises in the United States. The first OB-GYN practice in the country explicitly committed to Catholic social teaching, this non-profit medical practice gives care to all women no matter their means, beliefs, or background. 

I’ve just been doing my duty. It’s brought incredible peace and hope and to be honored by Catholic University is really for all the people that we’ve helped.