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Service Trips Enable St. John’s Students to Embrace Vincentian Mission
Although separated by thousands of miles, members of the St. John’s University community were nevertheless united in their commitment to the vision of St. Vincent de Paul through service opportunities offered recently through Campus Ministry’s Plunge program.
St. John’s Employees Embrace a Return to In-Person Service Opportunities
More than 70 St. John’s University employees from the Queens and Staten Island , NY, campuses participated in a special day of service marked by opportunities throughout the local area, on campus, and...
Students Recognize Earth Day with Garden Dedication Ceremony
The St. John’s University community celebrated Earth Day on Friday, April 21, with a symbolic rededication of the organic garden and arboretum on the west end of the Queens , NY, campus. The event...
St. John’s Community Members Complete R.C.I.A. Process
Fifteen members of the St. John’s University community made their commitment to a life of faith by receiving the Sacraments of Initiation at St. Thomas More Church on Sunday, April 16, an uplifting conclusion to almost a year of study and reflection through the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (R.C.I.A.).
Final Vincentian Chair Lecture Discusses Religion and Democracy
All of us have a stake in whether or not the Church, as a corporate body, is willing and able to stand as a prophetic witness against racism in our time. Shawn Copeland, Ph.D. , Professor Emerita of...
Coming Together at St. John’s Interfaith Dialogue
Focusing on how various faiths can work together for the common good in a society that is increasingly polarized, representatives from various faiths throughout the local area gathered for the annual...
Lecture Examines Life and Legacy of Missionary Order Founder
The enduring legacy of a Spanish-born philosopher brought experts in the fields of theology, metaphysics, literature, culture, and theology to The Lesley H. and William L. Collins College of Professional Studies on Friday, March 24.
St. John’s Catholic Scholars Make Pilgrimage to Rome
A visit to the Eternal City created a lifetime of memories for members of St. John’s University’s Catholic Scholars program, who made a pilgrimage in January to Rome and Vatican City, seats of the Catholic faith.
Foundation Day Liturgy Celebrates Origin of Vincentian Charism
St. Vincent de Paul was filled with a passion to meet the material and spiritual needs of persons who were poor. With a talent for organizing others who shared his passion, he began a group of priests and Brothers—the Congregation of the Mission—for the evangelization of the poor and the formation of the clergy.
Vincentian Chair Lecture Stresses Importance of Authentic Belonging
What is a nation? What does it mean to belong to a nation? What does that belonging require? What is citizenship?