The DeFronzo Family Pays It Forward
Little did Kimberly DeFronzo, R.Ph., M.B.A. ’88MS know when she came to the College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences in 1986 to pursue a Master of Science degree in Industrial Pharmacy, that attending...
St. John’s Hosts Annual Brothers and Sisters Night
Representing 24 congregations from across the New York metropolitan area, as well as New Jersey and Connecticut, 70 Catholic Brothers and Sisters recently gathered together in St. Thomas More Church...
St. John’s College Lecture Series Hosts Award-Winning Catholic Scholar
In a world so divided, it is difficult for those with opposing viewpoints to engage without a conversation deteriorating into a shouting match. And yet, however challenging, common ground can be...
Founder’s Week Celebration Encourages Solidarity with the Poor
St. Vincent de Paul considered the poor his “lords and masters.” He believed there was much to learn from them, and always emphasized that those who served the poor were accompanying them on a journey...
Strengthening International Ties
Abraham Stefanidis, Ph.D., believes that his interest in international business came naturally. “I always had a passion for exploring different cultures,” said Dr. Stefanidis, an Associate Professor of Management whose main research focus is the role of ethics and trust in cross-cultural negotiation.
Vincentian Convocation Celebrates Faith in Action
St. Vincent de Paul charged his followers not only to serve the poor, but to create systems and policies designed to lift those in need out of poverty. St. John’s University, founded in 1870 by the...
Students Participate in Annual Service Pilgrimage to Lourdes
Pope Francis wrote that “making a pilgrimage is one of the most eloquent expressions of faith.” A pilgrimage is a spiritual journey to a place made holy by a heavenly encounter. From May 24 through June 3, St. John’s University students Paul Espiritu, Samantha Melendez, Keyla Peyano, and Theresa Vogel had the opportunity to visit one of those very special places: Lourdes, France.
R.C.I.A. Offers a Life of Faith
Seventeen members of the St. John’s University community made their commitment to a life of faith by receiving the Sacraments of Initiation at St. Thomas More Church on Sunday, April 28, an uplifting...
Lecture Discusses Impact of St. Louise de Marillac as Educator
A great collaborator with St. Vincent de Paul, St. Louise de Marillac contributed immeasurably to the concept of a Vincentian education throughout her life. Each instilled in their followers the...
An Experience of Poverty Raises Awareness for Students
Seeking a better understanding of poverty in the United States, 84 St. John’s University students, faculty, administrators, and staff participated in “The Poverty Experience,” a simulation of the...