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St. John’s has plenty to offer students outside of the classroom. One of the departments that attract the most attention from St. John’s students is the Center for Campus Ministries. Campus Ministries can provide you the opportunity to continue following in your faith, but also the chance to serve others. As a university founded in the tradition and heritage of St. Vincent DePaul, who is known as the "Father of the Poor," St. John’s students of all denominations are encouraged to volunteer with their classmates.

St. John’s students participate in the Midnight Run program, conduct builds for Habitat for Humanity, volunteer with Big Brother/Big Sister, the Ronald McDonald House, and work in local soup kitchens. Students also participate in weekend or week long Plunges to cities like New Orleans, Philadelphia, and Panama, among others. And even as a freshman, you can get involved in the Freshman Plunge to Philadelphia before even starting classes.

With 15 campus ministers on staff, St. John’s believes there is a way for everyone to get involved. A Catholic Mass is offered twice daily and again twice on Sunday’s. Additionally there are Spirituality programs and Leadership programs to be a part of, along with V.I.T.A.L, the Vincentian Initiative to Advance Learning.