Catholic University in Northeast Washington in Washington, District of Columbia — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Welcome Plaza
Angels Unawares
"Do not neglect to show hospitality to strangers, for thereby some have entertained angels unawares."
Hebrews 13:2
Timothy Schmalz, Artist
The University is grateful to an anonymous donor for this gift of art.
This is a second casting of the sculpture commissioned by Pope Francis and installed in St. Peter's Square in the Vatican in September 2019, to commemorate the World Day of Migrants and Refugees
Erected by Catholic University of America.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Education • Immigration • Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical date for this entry is September 29, 2019.
Location. 38° 55.963′ N, 76° 59.93′ W. Marker is in Northeast Washington in Washington, District of Columbia. It is in Catholic University. It is on Alumni Lane Northeast 0.2 miles east of Michigan Avenue Northeast, on the left when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Washington DC 20064, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in the Washington Metropolitan Area. It is also in the American
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Father Michael J. McGivney (within shouting distance of this marker); O'Connell Square (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Pope Francis (about 400 feet away); Veterans Memorial (about 600 feet away); The Catholic University of America Theological College (about 600 feet away); Saint Mother Theodore Guerin (approx. 0.2 miles away); Shoah Memorial (approx. 0.2 miles away); Dr. Justine Bayard Ward (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Northeast Washington.
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, November 23, 2024
6. The nearby Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception
Credits. This page was last revised on December 7, 2024. It was originally submitted on July 26, 2024, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 176 times since then and 19 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on July 26, 2024, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. 6. submitted on December 7, 2024, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia.
