Celebrating 25 Years of Education at Villanova College

During the last academic year, Villanova College hosted a year-long series of celebrations to mark its 25th anniversary. Students, faculty, and staff reflected on the school’s mission and growth.

Festivities began with an opening school Mass in the fall and culminated in April with a week-long itinerary including a spectacular gala evening and a special anniversary Mass at Sacred Heart Church in King City. Alongside almost 600 other guests in attendance were five Augustinian Friars, including three from Chicago: Fr. Tony Pizzo, O.S.A., Prior Provincial of the Midwest Province, along with Fr. Bernie Scianna, O.S.A., and Fr. Tom McCarthy, O.S.A.

Over the past quarter-century, Villanova has nurtured students in the Augustinian tradition, preparing them to be leaders rooted in truth, unity, and love. These founding values remained central to the anniversary proceedings. As the school looks ahead to the future, they continue to shape its vision for faith-based education and leadership.