At St. John’s University, service to the community is much more than a one-time volunteer experience; it is a lifetime commitment. Service allows us to express our faith. Our desire to reach out to those in need is a direct extension of our Vincentian heritage and the mission of the University.

At St. John’s, we believe that giving back to the community teaches us lessons that can only be learned by serving, lessons that deepen our faith. This is why we see faith and service as inextricably connected; while faith inspires the service we do, it is still nurtured by service.

Faith and Service is the guiding philosophy that encourages every member of the St. John’s community to use St. John’s educational and spiritual resources to the best advantage of the larger community while engaging with their faith.

St. John’s University continues to embody its Vincentian mission through its Faith and Service programs. We invite you to explore our various service opportunities and academic and scholarship programs that incorporate service and hope that you will be inspired to take part in this St. John’s experience.  

Service Opportunities
Campus Ministry
Bread and Life
University Service Day
LEADing through Service

Academic and Scholarship Programs with Service Components
Academic-Service Learning
Ozanam Scholars

Windows on Vincent
In this year, the Vincentian Family throughout the world celebrates the 350th anniversary of St. Vincent and St. Louise.  At St. John’s, one of the ways in which we can enter into this joyous year is through a series of talks which combine a story from one of the beautiful windows in St. Thomas More Church with an important value in the faith of St. Vincent.
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