St. John’s Hosts National Catholic Student Affairs Conference
The role of faith-based colleges and universities during challenging times in higher education was examined over four days when St. John’s University hosted the Association of Student Affairs at Catholic Colleges and Universities (ASACCU) annual conference for the first time.
Volunteers Needed for 2025 University Service Day
The St. John’s University family will gather to serve neighboring communities throughout metropolitan New York in celebration of the 24th annual University Service Day on Saturday, September 27.
Students Donate Food, Clothing, and More in Annual Residence Hall Move-Out
St. John’s University students have again turned a laborious, end-of-school-year ritual into an opportunity to demonstrate their commitment to the environment and the less fortunate. Students joined faculty, administrators, and staff in participating in St. John’s Saves, a residence village move-out effort that collected more than 3.5 metric tons of food, clothing, and household essentials.
Bishop Brennan Administers Sacraments to St. John's Community Members
The candidates received the Sacraments of Initiation at a Mass at which Bishop Brennan was principal celebrant, on Sunday, April 27, at St. Thomas More Church on the Queens, NY, campus. Focusing on prayer, study, and reflection, the OCIA process welcomes non-Catholics, and Catholics who may not have received one or more of the Sacraments of Initiation as children.
Pope Francis Remembered in Prayer at St. John’s
The St. John’s University community did what it always does at challenging times and gathered to pray for the repose of the soul of Pope Francis, who died at the age of 88 in the early morning of April 21, Easter Monday. The beloved Pontiff made his last public appearance the day before on Easter Sunday.
On the passing of Pope Francis
St. John’s University joins the whole Church in mourning the death of Pope Francis. Pope Francis, the first to take the name of the 13th-century saint, served his 12-year papacy with the humility, mercy, and joy of his namesake.
Vincentian Social Justice Chair Discusses Ties Between Poverty, Gender, and Education
The relationship between poverty and educational opportunities in the developing world served as the climax of the 2024–25 Vincentian Chair of Social Justice lecture series, delivered by Sabina Alkire, D.Phil., at St. John’s University.
Introducing the Future Catholic Teacher Scholarship Program
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 31, 2025 Queens, NY. The School of Education at St. John’s University, in partnership with the Diocese of Brooklyn, is proud to announce the launch of the Future Catholic...
VCSJ Chair Discusses Questions of Poverty in a Rapidly Shifting Political Landscape
This is a critical moment to think about what we can do for impoverished people throughout the world, where the traditional structures and institutions that support them are faced with rapid change.
St. John’s Students ‘Inspired’ After Catholic Social Ministry Gathering
Eager to become “missionaries of hope” in challenging times, eight St. John’s University students joined the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops’ annual Catholic Social Ministry Gathering from January 25 to 28 in Washington, DC.