philadelphia john carroll weekend april 3-6, 2025

 

 

Register for Signature Events

John Carroll Weekend is returning to Philadelphia for the first time in over 20 years!

Independence Hall. The Liberty Bell. Cheesesteaks and Rocky Balboa. Join the Georgetown community from April 3 to 6, 2025 to experience the City of Brotherly Love and birthplace of the United States through specially curated excursions, thought-provoking conversations, and memorable social gatherings.

Alumni, university leaders, renowned faculty, and friends of the university will spend four days together exploring a city steeped in American history with a renowned culinary playground, legendary sports culture, and vibrant arts and music scene.

This year, we’ll have two host hotels: The Four Seasons Hotel Philadelphia at Comcast Center and The Logan Philadelphia, Curio Collection by Hilton. We’re excited to host you in these two magnificent locations for John Carroll Weekend Philadelphia.

Signature Events

Registration for John Carroll Weekend’s two signature events is now open. The full schedule of events will be released in winter 2025. Register now >

President’s Welcome Reception at the Philadelphia Museum of Art

Thursday, April 3 at 6:30 p.m.
2600 Benjamin Franklin Parkway, Philadelphia

Join your fellow Hoyas at one of the largest art museums in the country for the official opening of John Carroll Weekend. Throughout the evening you will have a chance to take in the dramatic Great Stair Hall with its gilded statue of Diana by Augustus Saint-Gaudens, and enjoy after-hours access to breathtaking works by van Gogh, Monet, Degas, Renoir, and more.

John Carroll Awards Banquet at the National Constitution Center

Saturday, April 5 at 7 p.m.
525 Arch Street, Philadelphia

Celebrate the recipients of this year’s John Carroll Awards and Patrick Healy Award at a black-tie banquet in the National Constitution Center. The museum, located in the heart of Historic Philadelphia, features interactive exhibits, including the famous Signers’ Hall with life-size statues of the Founding Fathers, and offers sweeping views of Independence Hall. The Alumni Association will present its highest honor to six alumni and one friend of the university in recognition of their dedication to Georgetown’s mission of service and leadership.

Nearby Accommodations

The John Carroll Weekend hotel room blocks are sold out. Below, you will find a list of hotels conveniently located near the event’s co-host hotels. If you would like to join the waitlist for the John Carroll Weekend hotel blocks, please fill out this form.

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Sonesta Philadelphia Rittenhouse Square

1800 Market Street
Philadelphia, PA 19103

.2 miles away from the Four Seasons

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Le Meridien Philadelphia

1421 Arch Street
Philadelphia, PA 19102

.4 miles away from the Four Seasons

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Kimpton Hotel Palomar Philadelphia

117 South 17th Street
Philadelphia, PA 19103

.4 miles away from the Four Seasons

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Hyatt Centric Center City

1620 Chancellor Street
Philadelphia, PA 19103

.5 miles away from the Four Seasons

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The Ritz-Carlton, Philadelphia

10 Avenue of the Arts
Philadelphia, PA 19102

.6 miles away from the Four Seasons

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W Hotel

1439 Chestnut Street
Philadelphia, PA 19102

.6 miles away from the Four Seasons

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The Notary Hotel, Philadelphia, Autograph Collection

21 North Juniper Street
Philadelphia, PA 19107

.6 miles away from the Four Seasons

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Philadelphia Marriott Downtown

1200 Filbert Street
Philadelphia, PA 19107

.7 miles away from the Four Seasons

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Accommodations

Our hotel blocks have filled up! Please submit your information through our waitlist form if you would like to be alerted as rooms become available in one of the three hotels below.

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Four Seasons Hotel Philadelphia at Comcast Center

Co-host Hotel
Includes registration, hospitality, and programming

This luxury hotel features a 57th-floor infinity-edge pool, a rejuvenating spa, expansive views of the city from the SkyHigh Lounge, and an external glass elevator.

Deadline for cancellation and refunds is March 3rd.

Phone: (215) 419-5000

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The Logan Philadelphia, Curio Collection by Hilton

Co-host Hotel
Includes daily mass and programming

At The Logan, you will enjoy modern amenities and services, including an indoor pool and on-site restaurants. Don’t miss the plush Rocky-themed robes to help you unwind after a busy day at John Carroll Weekend events!

Deadline for cancellation and refunds is March 3rd.

Phone: (215) 963-1500

Less than .5 miles to co-host hotels |

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The Westin Philadelphia


Right in the heart of downtown Philly, the Westin hotel offers newly renovated accommodations, a fitness studio, and the creative cuisine at Lea Restaurant & Bar. It’s less than half a mile to the JCW host hotels as well as premier attractions and The Shops at Liberty Place.

Deadline for cancellation and refunds is March 3rd.

Phone: (215) 563-1600
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John Carroll Weekend 2024

Look back on some of the best moments from John Carroll Weekend in Dublin. We look forward to seeing you in Philadelphia in 2025!

View video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c7yq0omjLIY

2025 Georgetown University Alumni Association Awards

At John Carroll Weekend Philadelphia, we will celebrate the 2025 John Carroll and Patrick Healy awardees.

The John Carroll Award recognizes alumni whose achievements and record of service exemplify the ideals and traditions of Georgetown University and its founder.

The Patrick Healy Award honors friends of the university whose record of service to the Georgetown community and professional achievements exemplify Georgetown University’s ideals and traditions.

Questions? Contact the Alumni Association Awards Committee at GUAAawards@georgetown.edu. Learn more about the GUAA Awards >

John Carroll Awardees

eileen ferrell

Eileen Brennan Ferrell (N’75 G’83)

lynn fritz

Lynn Clinton Fritz (C’64, Parent’98,’11)

richard hluchan

Richard M. Hluchan (SFS’71, Parent’08,’09,’17)

Laurie Hodges Lapeyre

Laurie Hodges Lapeyre (B’83, Parent’15,’17)

Paul ONeill headshot

Paul O’Neill (C’86, MPP’96)

eric woods

Eric Woods (B’91)

Patrick Healy Awardee

christopher steck, sj

Christopher Steck, S.J.

View past John Carroll Award recipients
View past Patrick Healy Award recipients

Sponsorship

Are you interested in becoming a sponsor of John Carroll Weekend Philadelphia? Your support plays a vital role in continuing this beloved Georgetown tradition of intellectual, cultural, and social enrichment.
View the levels of sponsorship below, and contact Allison Harper at ah1963@georgetown.edu to discuss your sponsorship opportunity.

  • Presidential Sponsorship | $50,000

    • A reserved table with priority placement at the John Carroll Awards Banquet
    • Two tickets to the President’s Welcome Reception
    • Recognition in the remarks at the John Carroll Awards Banquet
    • Recognition in the John Carroll Awards Banquet program, in the John Carroll Weekend pocket program, and on the John Carroll website acknowledgements page
    • Registration fee waived

  • University Circle Sponsorship | $25,000

    • Six tickets for seats with priority placement at the John Carroll Awards Banquet
    • Two tickets to the President’s Welcome Reception
    • Recognition in the John Carroll Awards Banquet program, in the John Carroll Weekend pocket program, and on the John Carroll website acknowledgements page
    • Registration fee waived

  • Dahlgren Sponsorship | $15,000

    • Four tickets to the John Carroll Awards Banquet
    • Two tickets to the President’s Welcome Reception
    • Recognition in the John Carroll Awards Banquet program, in the John Carroll Weekend pocket program, and on the John Carroll website acknowledgements page
    • Registration fee waived

  • Blue and Gray Sponsorship | $10,000

    • Two tickets for the John Carroll Awards Banquet
    • Two tickets to the President’s Welcome Reception
    • Recognition in the John Carroll Awards Banquet program, in the John Carroll Weekend pocket program, and on the John Carroll website acknowledgements page
    • Registration fee waived

  • Archbishop Carroll Sponsorship | $7,500

    • Two tickets to the President’s Welcome Reception
    • Recognition in the John Carroll Awards Banquet program, in the John Carroll Weekend pocket program, and on the John Carroll website acknowledgements page
    • Registration fee waived

  • Patrick Healy Sponsorship | $3,000

    • Recognition in the John Carroll Awards Banquet program, in the John Carroll Weekend pocket program, and on the John Carroll website acknowledgements page
    • Registration fee waived

  • William Gaston Sponsorship | $1,500

    • Recognition in the John Carroll Awards Banquet program and on the John Carroll website acknowledgements page
    • Registration fee waived

  • Alma Mater Sponsorship | $250

    • Recognition in the John Carroll Awards Banquet program and on the John Carroll website acknowledgements page
    • Registration fee waived

John Carroll Weekend Philadelphia Alumni Advisory Committee

Peter (C’85) and Ellen (B’85) Blommer (Parents’16,’18), Co-Chairs
David (C’88) and Michelle (SFS’88) Shepherd (Parents’24), Co-Chairs

Ky Adderly (C’98, G’01)
Gerard Alolod (SFS’05)
Emily Christian (C’78, Parent’11, ‘14)
Michael Eagles (C’95, L’98)
Megan Flinn (C’91, Parent’25)
Kimberly Gallagher (C’05)
Debbie Hluchan (SFS’71, Parent’08, ‘09, ‘17)
Rich Hluchan (SFS’71, Parent’08, ‘09, ‘17)
Dr. Kara Liebeskind (C’08)
Paul Liebeskind (C’08)
Shawn Lytle (B’92)
Lindsay McDonnell (NHS’11)
Jack McNamara (B’69, L’73, Parent’04, ‘07)
Delphine O’Rourke (SFS’96)
Robert Pineda (C’90, L’93)
Dr. Frank Previti (C’69, R’79, Parent’06, ‘08, ‘09)
Mauren Previti (Parent’06, ‘08, ‘09)
Maureen Cawley Rhodes (C’88, Parent’18)
Kevin Rieffel (C’06)
Lori Riggs-Kadar (NHS’88, MBA’91, Parent’19, ‘20, ‘23, ‘24)
Lizann Boyle Rode (C’88)
Nigel Scott (C’95)
Mark Sullivan (I’84, Parent’17)
Tammee Thompson (C’91)
Dr. Regina Tornsey-Durkin (C’73, M’77)
Kim Longstreth Vogel (NHS’97, Parent’22, ’24, ’25, ‘26)

Explore

Take a look at John Carroll Weekends in Dublin, San Francisco, Nashville, Boston, Seattle, Austin, and Rome.

John Carroll Weekend 2024 in Dublin, Ireland

John Carroll Weekend 2019 in Boston

John Carroll Weekend 2023 in San Francisco

John Carroll Weekend 2018 in Seattle

John Carroll Weekend 2022 in Nashville

John Carroll Weekend 2017 in Austin

John Carroll Weekend 2016 in Rome

Past Weekends

Dublin 2024
San Francisco 2023
Nashville 2022
Boston 2019
Seattle 2018
Austin 2017
Rome 2016

Frequently Asked Questions

Please email advancementevents@georgetown.edu or call 202-687-2064 (Monday – Friday, 9 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. EDT) if you have any further questions or need assistance.

  • What is John Carroll Weekend?

    Alumni, faculty, students, staff, family members, and friends of Georgetown travel annually to a different city to celebrate the university and the leaders it creates. The weekend is packed with social, cultural, and intellectual events that provide participants with opportunities to engage with one another and with Georgetown’s outstanding faculty and university leaders. John Carroll Weekend includes tours and excursions, lectures from industry experts, and receptions that offer an exclusive and exciting experience of the host city or locale.

  • What are the John Carroll and Patrick Healy Awards?

    Each year, Georgetown honors several alumni and one friend of the university for their lifetime achievements and record of service to Georgetown. Two types of awards are presented at a special banquet during John Carroll Weekend. The John Carroll Award was established in 1951 to honor alumni whose achievements exemplify the ideals and traditions of the university and its founder, Archbishop John Carroll. The Patrick Healy Award is named in honor of Patrick Healy, the first African American president of a predominantly white university, who transformed Georgetown from a small college into a modern university. The award honors a person who is not an alumnus or alumna, but who carries on Healy’s tradition of service to Georgetown.

    To learn more about the Georgetown University Alumni Association (GUAA)’s recognition awards and their application process, please visit GUAA Awards.

  • Who may attend John Carroll Weekend 2025 in Philadelphia?

    Georgetown alumni, parents, family members, friends, students, and faculty—as well as industry and political leaders—are invited to participate in John Carroll Weekend 2025.

  • I’d like to make a gift in support of John Carroll Weekend. How do I proceed?

    Thank you for your interest in supporting John Carroll Weekend. Please contact Allison Harper to discuss your sponsorship opportunity.

  • When will John Carroll Weekend registration launch?

    Registration for the signature events and the hotel blocks are now open. The full John Carroll Weekend schedule of events will launch in early 2025.

  • I have a question that is not listed here.

    Please email advancementevents@georgetown.edu.