Discussion Highlights Life and Legacy of St. Louise de Marillac
Wife, mother, grandmother, widow, religious organizer, servant of the poor: St. Louise de Marillac embraced many roles during her life, and that is why she is an essential ambassador of the Vincentian heritage of St. John’s University.
New Grant Supports St. John’s Service ‘Plunge’ Program
St. John’s University has been awarded a lucrative grant that enhances access to the Vincentian Institute for Social Action’s (VISA) sought-after service immersion “Plunge” program, opening the door for enhanced participation from economically disadvantaged students.
St. John’s Climate Lecture Highlights Challenges Faced by Indigenous People of Peru
In few places have the local population been as active in pushing back against environmental change as in the mountainous areas of Peru and Bolivia, home to the indigenous Quechua people . According...
Diverse Faiths Focus on Shared Humanity at Interfaith Dialogue
The convergence of the Christian season of Lent and the Muslim holy month of Ramadan, coupled with the coming Jewish celebration of Passover, was the ideal inspiration for discussing interfaith values at St. John’s University.
Brooklyn Bishop Robert J. Brennan ’84C Celebrates Sunday Mass with St. John’s Students
Members of the St. John’s University community attending the weekly student Mass on Sunday, March 10, had the opportunity to listen to an inspiring homily delivered by Most Rev. Robert J. Brennan ’84C, Bishop of the Diocese of Brooklyn, NY.
In Memoriam: John V. Brennan ’63C, ’66L, ’93HON
St. John’s University mourns the passing of John V. Brennan ’63C, ’66L, ’93HON, distinguished alumnus, generous benefactor, and patriarch of one of the most consequential families in the long story of the University.
St. John’s to Celebrate Legacy of Professor Robert R. Tomes, Ph.D.
The life and legacy of Robert R. Tomes, Ph.D. , Professor, Division of Arts and Humanities , The Lesley H. and William L. Collins College of Professional Studies , at St. John’s University, will be...
Vincentian Mission Certificate Program Helps Employees Find Their Passion
St. John’s University’s Vincentian Mission Certificate (VMC) program celebrated the graduation of its 13th cohort in January. The frequent refrain throughout their journey was, “What must be done?”
Annual Blessing of the Couples Ceremony Celebrates St. John’s Love Stories
Love was in the air at St. John’s University as alumni couples whose love stories began on campus returned for the annual Blessing of the Couples Mass and reception.
St. John’s Discussion Highlights Impact of Climate Change on Africa’s Poor
The impact of environmental change on people experiencing poverty in East Africa cannot be underestimated, according to a panel of experts brought together for the second in a series of six lectures sponsored by the Vincentian Chair of Social Justice at St. John’s University.