RADNOR, Pa. (Sept. 14, 2015)—On Sept. 26 and 27, Pope Francis will join the World Meeting of Families for the Festival of Families and Papal Mass.
The historic event offers unique opportunity for members of the Cabrini community.
In preparation, the College has modified its schedule to ensure the safety of its students, faculty, and staff.
College Operations
It is anticipated that more than 1.5 million visitors will be traveling into the greater Philadelphia region. Radnor Township is anticipating major traffic jams, which could negatively impact the ability to access campus or depart from campus.
As a result, like many colleges in the area, Cabrini College will not hold face-to-face classes on campus on Friday, Sept. 25 through Monday, Sept. 28 at 4:30PM.
Please note that classes are not cancelled on these days, but will be provided in a different format.
Faculty with classes on those days have been asked to either conduct class online or use alternative instructional techniques. Please discuss the plans for those days.
All online classes will be held as scheduled.
Classes scheduled after 4:30PM on Monday, Sept. 28 will be held as usual.
Staff
During this time, essential personnel are expected to be on campus. Otherwise, employees are asked to stay safe given the expectations of extensive traffic and travel restrictions.
Residents
Resident students whose schedules allow them to travel home by Thursday evening, Sept. 24, are strongly encouraged to return home.
Those who are unable to, or who elect not to do so, should note the following information about campus services during this period:
Dining Services:
Cavs Corner:
Casual Breakfast 7:00AM–11:00AM
Brunch 11:30AM–1:30PM
Dinner 4:30PM–7:00PM
*Note: Food stations will be modified.
The RAC: Regular Hours
Sandella's and Jazzman's: Closed Friday–Monday
Normal hours of operation for all Dining Services venues will resume Tuesday, Sept. 29.
Dixon Center Hours:
Friday–Sunday, Sept. 25–27: 1:00PM–6:00PM (pool closing at 5:00PM)
Monday, Sept. 28: 1:00PM–11:00PM (pool closing at 8:00PM)
Library Hours:
Friday–Saturday, Sept. 25–26: 12:00PM–5:00PM
Sunday, Sept. 27: 12:00PM–8:00PM
Monday, Sept. 28: 3:00PM–midnight
Mass on Sunday, Sept. 27, is cancelled.
Cabrini Shuttle Service - Saturday–Sunday, Sept. 26–27:
The Shuttle will not provide transportation to the train stations, because SEPTA canceled normal service. It will provide transportation to the King of Prussia Mall and Walmart only. It will depart campus every hour beginning at 8:00AM.
The last Shuttle on Saturday will depart campus at 10:00PM to pick up shoppers at the Mall and Walmart. The last Shuttle on Sunday will depart campus at 6:00PM.
Service is not guaranteed to run on time, because of the anticipated heavy traffic and congestion, so please plan accordingly.
Lancaster Loop Shuttle Van - Saturday–Sunday, Sept. 26–27:
The Lancaster Loop Shuttle Van will not provide transportation to the train stations because SEPTA canceled normal service. It will provide transportation to the Wayne area stops only.
It will depart campus every hour beginning at 7:00PM. The last Shuttle will depart campus at 10:00PM to pick up riders in Wayne. Service is not guaranteed to run on time, because of the anticipated heavy traffic and congestion, so please plan accordingly.
Normal shuttle service will resume on Monday, Sept. 28, barring any unforeseen disruption of SEPTA train service. Updates will follow, as more information is made available by SEPTA.
Participate
On Saturday, Sept. 26, and Sunday, Sept. 27, members of the Cabrini community will volunteer together during the Papal visit. All volunteer logistics are arranged by the World Meeting of Families.
Cabrini volunteers and the College will be posting about the event on social media.
To join the conversation, please follow @CabriniCollege and use #cabriniwelcomespope, #popeinphilly, and #wmf2015.
Cabrini Scholars and Experts
Cabrini College faculty and administrators are available to comment on topics relating to the Papal visit and Pope Francis.
For details, view the Cabrini experts and speakers guide.