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.
Foundation Day Liturgy at St. John’s Celebrates Origin of Vincentian Charism
Inspired by St. Vincent de Paul, whose transformative work with the needy energized the 17th-century Church, members of the Congregation of the Mission—the Vincentians—called on the St. John’s University community to follow the message of Christ and work toward a wholly inclusive Church.
Historical St. Vincent de Paul Statue Finds New Home at Queens Campus
Students returning to St. John’s University for the spring semester will notice a new presence of a familiar campus face on the southeastern side of the new St. Vincent Health Sciences Center.
One Lucky Dog
As a Catholic and Vincentian University, core values that include truth, love, respect, opportunity, excellence, and service are woven into every aspect of life at St. John’s. This became very evident...
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.