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Vincentian Priest Nominated for Nobel Peace Prize
A native of Slovenia and passionate advocate for the poor, Rev. Pedro Opeka, C.M. , whom St. John’s University honored with the Spirit of Service Award during its 2015 President’s Dinner , was...
“Three Things Talk” Highlights the Book of Psalms
Each of the biblical verses in the Book of Psalms was written by a different person, in a different situation, with a different set of needs, and they all turn to the Lord and speak those needs, said...
Vincentian Chair Lecture Focuses on Equity in the Workplace
Women of color face particular challenges in corporate America: micro and macroaggressions, casual and systemic racism, and a lack of allyship. All contribute to feelings of isolation and devaluation...
Young Vincentian Alumnus Cultivates Vocations
Rev. Luis Romero, C.M. ’14C has been assigned as the new Vocation Director for the Congregation of the Mission of the Eastern Province . He is headquartered in an office located in St. Thomas More...
Through Service and Research, Class of 2020’s Ozanam Scholars Explore Issues of Social Justice - Part V
St. John’s Ozanam Scholars Program is a highly selective, academic initiative that combines service, research, and global learning. Through the program, scholars examine and seek solutions to real...
Vincentian Chair Lecture Discusses Bias in the Sciences
As objective as science purports to be, truths have often been obscured throughout history by human beings with their own biases and agendas. That was the message delivered by Angela Saini, an award-winning British science journalist and author, during her lecture, “Race, Gender, Science, and Power,” held via Webex on November 16.
Papal Infallibility Examined at Three Things Talk
As St. John’s marks its 150th anniversary this year, it can make a claim that few other institutions of higher education can assert: “Namely, we can say truthfully that the doctrine of papal...
Plight of Migrants Focus of Biennial Poverty Conference
Now, more than ever, the immigrant population is in desperate need of support, compassion, and love; this was the message conveyed by speakers at St. John’s University’s biennial Poverty Conference,...
Founder’s Week Creates Unity while Celebrated Virtually
Founder’s Week , St. John’s University’s annual celebration of the life and legacy of St. Vincent de Paul , was faced with a daunting challenge this year: crafting virtual programs for events that...
Through Service and Research, Class of 2020’s Ozanam Scholars Explore Issues of Social Justice, Part IV
In this series, we look at Ozanam Scholars from the Class of 2020 and the impact each has made on society.