Leading with Heart: Lucy A. Pesce Recognized for Changing Lives at St. John’s
Commitment to the Vincentian mission shone brightly last week when Lucy A. Pesce, Executive Director for Mission Initiatives at St. John’s University, was honored by Depaul USA with the Dax Champion Award for her unwavering leadership and compassion. Ms. Pesce’s recognition highlights not only her personal dedication but also the University’s broader mission to uplift and serve individuals experiencing homelessness.
Vocation Festival Showcases Diversity of Opportunities in Religious Life
Eager to help young people discern a call to religious service, representatives of 13 Catholic congregations gathered in the D’Angelo Center plaza for St. John’s University’s fourth annual Vocation Festival.
Rev. Stephen Bicsko, C.M.: In Memoriam
With deep reverence and heartfelt sorrow, St. John’s University remembers the life and ministry of Rev. Stephen Charles Bicsko, C.M., a devoted Vincentian priest whose life was a testament to compassion, faith, and service to others.
The Soul of Catholic Education: Lecture Calls to Integrate Faith, Reason, and Service
Dr. King was the second speaker in the 2025–26 Vincentian Chair of Social Justice Lecture Series. His lecture, “The Soul of Catholic Education,” continued the series theme, “The Catholic Intellectual Tradition,” and was held on October 9 in the D’Angelo Center on St. John’s University’s Queens, NY, campus.
Founder’s Week Celebration Lights Hearts on Fire at St. John’s
St. Vincent de Paul was a practical man of action. He was a master at building teams composed of the most talented people suited to his cause. His passion motivated others; he set hearts on fire.
Vincentian Bishop Highlights Deep Connection Between St. John’s University and St. Vincent de Paul
St. Vincent de Paul had a “dual vision” of eyes and heart. He created and organized support networks to care for those in need materially, physically, and spiritually.
Honoring Exemplars Who Set Hearts on Fire at Annual Vincentian Convocation
At St. John’s University’s Vincentian Convocation on September 25, individuals and organizations were honored who echo, in word and deed, this year’s Founder’s Week theme: “Be Vincentian: Set Your Heart on Fire.”
St. John’s to Celebrate Mission and Service During Founder’s Week
St. John’s University will pay tribute to the enduring legacy of St. Vincent de Paul and his life of service to the disadvantaged with eight days of mission-focused events during Founder’s Week, from Monday, September 22, to Monday, September 29.
Display of Student Reflections Pays Tribute to 9/11 Victims
A display of student reflections, curated over 13 years by retired Adjunct Professor Paulette Hughes, served as the centerpiece of St. John’s University’s observance of the 24th anniversary of the September 11, 2001, attack on the United States.
St. John’s University President Engages with Students at Vincentian Chair Lecture and Luncheon
This year’s Vincentian Chair of Social Justice lecture series was launched by St. John’s University President Rev. Brian J. Shanley, O.P., with a talk, “Catholic Intellectual Tradition and the University: God, Philosophy, and Catholic Universities.”