Wow Catholic University of America Announces that Jonathan Roumie of "The Chosen" will Receive an Honorary Degree and be its Commencement Speaker
Catholic University of America Announces that Jonathan Roumie of "The Chosen" will Receive an Honorary Degree and be its Commencement Speaker:
Award-winning actor Jonathan Roumie of “The Chosen,” will serve as the commencement speaker for The Catholic University of America’s 2024 graduation ceremony held on Saturday, May 11, 2024.
“Millions of people have had their lives changed for the better by Jonathan Roumie through his portrayal of Jesus Christ, his voice on the Hallow app, and in his many appearances where he advocates for the Catholic faith and the teachings of the Church,” said President Peter Kilpatrick. “Jonathan’s work is a testament to how lay Catholics can use their God-given talents to deliver messages of hope, belief, and bring people closer to God. I am looking forward to welcoming him to The Catholic University of America and hearing his words of inspiration for our graduates and all in attendance.”
Roumie, who will also receive an honorary degree from the University, is best known for his role as Jesus in “The Chosen,” a television series about the life and ministry of Jesus of Nazareth. He is a contributor to the Hallow prayer and meditation app where he reads the Gospels as Jesus and leads prayers as himself. Roumie also starred in the 2023 movie, “Jesus Revolution.”
In addition to his work as an actor, Roumie is actively involved with his Catholic faith. A strong advocate of the sacraments, he has been a ministry leader and an extraordinary minister of Holy Communion. Catholic media have recognized him as a leader of the faith, with Our Sunday Visitor naming Roumie to a list of Catholics of the Year in 2022. In 2023 he was the keynote speaker at the annual March for Life. And on Super Bowl Sunday this year, an advertisement for Hallow during the game featured Roumie and Mark Wahlberg reached millions of people, sparking interest in the Catholic faith as evidenced by a spike in downloads of the app.
“Speaking at The Catholic University of America’s Commencement is such an honor because I will be among those who not only value a quality education, but a college experience formed by the Catholic faith,” said Roumie. “I so look forward to celebrating with these graduates and sharing some insights into how one can live an inspired, fulfilling and faithful life using the skills, talents, and intellect given to them by God.”
The University expects to bestow nearly 1,300 degrees. The Commencement ceremony will be held on the steps of the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception. It will be live streamed and recorded. More information about the program can be found here.
“Millions of people have had their lives changed for the better by Jonathan Roumie through his portrayal of Jesus Christ, his voice on the Hallow app, and in his many appearances where he advocates for the Catholic faith and the teachings of the Church,” said President Peter Kilpatrick. “Jonathan’s work is a testament to how lay Catholics can use their God-given talents to deliver messages of hope, belief, and bring people closer to God. I am looking forward to welcoming him to The Catholic University of America and hearing his words of inspiration for our graduates and all in attendance.”
Roumie, who will also receive an honorary degree from the University, is best known for his role as Jesus in “The Chosen,” a television series about the life and ministry of Jesus of Nazareth. He is a contributor to the Hallow prayer and meditation app where he reads the Gospels as Jesus and leads prayers as himself. Roumie also starred in the 2023 movie, “Jesus Revolution.”
In addition to his work as an actor, Roumie is actively involved with his Catholic faith. A strong advocate of the sacraments, he has been a ministry leader and an extraordinary minister of Holy Communion. Catholic media have recognized him as a leader of the faith, with Our Sunday Visitor naming Roumie to a list of Catholics of the Year in 2022. In 2023 he was the keynote speaker at the annual March for Life. And on Super Bowl Sunday this year, an advertisement for Hallow during the game featured Roumie and Mark Wahlberg reached millions of people, sparking interest in the Catholic faith as evidenced by a spike in downloads of the app.
“Speaking at The Catholic University of America’s Commencement is such an honor because I will be among those who not only value a quality education, but a college experience formed by the Catholic faith,” said Roumie. “I so look forward to celebrating with these graduates and sharing some insights into how one can live an inspired, fulfilling and faithful life using the skills, talents, and intellect given to them by God.”
The University expects to bestow nearly 1,300 degrees. The Commencement ceremony will be held on the steps of the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception. It will be live streamed and recorded. More information about the program can be found here.
CUA Press Release: https://communications.catholic.edu/news/2024/03/jonathan-roumie-of-the-chosen-to-be-catholic-universitys-2024-commencement-speaker.html
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