Vincentian Torch of Service

“Extend mercy towards others, so that there can be no one in need whom you meet without helping.”
-St. Vincent de Paul

First created by Campus Ministry for the graduating members of the Class of 2010, the Vincentian Torch of Service is an innovative project directly responding to the Mission aspect of the University’s Strategic Plan which seeks to “…explore developing a program for graduating seniors who pledge to serve the materially poor for a specified number of hours each year.”

Initial Student Involvement
To date, nearly 1,000 graduates from the Class of 2010, representing both the Queens and Staten Island campuses, have signed the Vincentian Torch of Service pledge.

A Commitment to Service is Forever
As a Vincentian university inspired by St. Vincent de Paul’s compassion and zeal for service, the Vincentian Torch of Service is a concrete reminder for graduates to seek a tangible way to live out the St. John’s mission in their everyday life after graduation. Graduates will be invited to keep the Vincentian charism alive in their family, work environment, community and in all future endeavors. Their participation in Vincentian service as undergraduates can be translated into their life after graduation, and will be actively encouraged by the University through continued contact and specific programming.

More Information
For additional information or to participate, contact:

Victoria R. Migliore
Campus Director
Campus Ministry
(718) 990-1363
migliorv@stjohns.edu

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