Spring 2026

Welcome to the debut issue of Votis, Holy Family’s new magazine. Votis, like the University motto from which it borrows its title, is a promise to our community: a promise to celebrate the bold ideas, big wins, and invaluable, everyday contributions of the University’s students, alumni, faculty, and staff. There’s a lot to talk about at this dynamic and growing university. Keep reading to get to know the alumni who make every Phillies win possible, go behind the scenes of America’s biggest birthday party, and discover why regional universities like Holy Family are perfectly positioned for this moment.

Features

• Ballpark Figures

  Get to know the alumni behind every Phillies victory

• The Power of Local

  In an age of globalization, regional universities have an unexpected advantage

• Every Room Is a Classroom

  The University's innovative new general curriculum takes a holistic approach to learning

• My Mission

  Living the lessons of Holy Family everywhere, from the classroom to a wildlife refuge.
  Plus: Everyday ways to embody the teachings.

Vision: News and Views from Holy Family

• Women’s Basketball Wins Big

• 7 Things Tigers Are Talking About

• Bold Ideas

  • Mary Carroll Johansen on the lessons of 1776
  • Claire Ann Sullivan on teaching shortages
  • John Dellipriscoli on the impact of the World Cup
  • Patricia Griffin on the fentanyl crisis

• Making History with the University Archives

• The Nation's Party Planners

• Washington (Almost) Slept Here

• Giving Back

More Stories from Holy Family

• Read the full digital magazine—including more than 300 alumni, faculty, and staff updates.
• Alumni: Get a print copy of the next issue.
• Explore the magazine archives.