St. John’s Students Partner with Protiviti in Thanksgiving Food Distribution Effort
Inspired by the approaching Thanksgiving holiday and motivated by St. John’s University’s Vincentian mission, more than 100 students joined with business consultancy firm Protiviti employees in packing more than 20,000 meals for distribution to needy families overseas.
Student Volunteer Efforts Acknowledge World Sustainability and World Food Days
St. John’s University’s commitment to sustainability, eco-friendliness, and food security was brought to light in a series of October events held on and off the Queens, NY, campus.
Vincentian Chair Lecturer Discusses Measurable Impact of Poverty
Numbers can be part of the ongoing work of redressing poverty and a tool in the hands of people of goodwill. That was the message of Sabina Alkire, D.Phil, holder of the 2024–25 Vincentian Chair of Social Justice, during the first of four lectures held throughout the academic year.
Campus Ministry Retreat to Highlight the Music of Taylor Swift
Campus Ministry at St. John’s University will host a Shake it Off Retreat—a one-day experience highlighting the songs of global pop icon Taylor Swift—as a catalyst for self-discovery, confidence building, and personal growth.
In Memoriam: Retired US Chamber of Commerce CEO Thomas J. Donohue ’63C, ’85HON
St. John’s University mourns the passing of former US Chamber of Commerce Chief Executive Officer Thomas J. Donohue ’63C, ’85HON, who died at home in northern Virginia on Monday, October 14, surrounded by loved ones after a brief illness.
Founder’s Week Celebration Theme Asks, ‘What Must be Done?’
As the Congregation of the Mission (also known as the Vincentians) celebrates its 400th anniversary, St. John’s University’s annual Founder’s Week celebration highlighted the quintessential Vincentian question: What must be done?
Vincentian Convocation Explores “What Must be Done?”
Honorees at this year’s Vincentian Convocation were individuals and organizations who answered the thematic question posed during St. John’s University’s annual Founder’s Week celebration, “What Must...
Vincentian Heritage Lecturer Stresses Need to Defend Migrants
In today’s highly polarized climate, when we welcome a stranger—as St. Vincent de Paul did— or shelter our undocumented immigrants, are we running afoul of state and local governments?
Brooklyn Bishop Robert J. Brennan ’84C, ’24HON Celebrates St. John’s Student Mass
Few Gospel passages better illustrate St. John’s University’s Vincentian commitment to service than the one read at the 5:30 p.m. student Mass on September 22.
St. John’s Students Meet Archbishop of Anchorage at National Conference
Two St. John’s University students who are members of the St. Vincent de Paul Society had the opportunity to meet fellow Vincentian Archbishop Andrew E. Bellisario, C.M. , Archbishop of Anchorage...