Vincentian Chair Lecture Focuses on ‘Crucified Peoples’
Since the dawn of Christianity, the Cross has been a metaphor for suffering. However, in certain parts of the world, the true meaning of that metaphor has been diluted. In regions of the world where...
Diverse Faiths Speak with One Voice during Interfaith Dialogue
“We live in very challenging times. Hopefully, we’re moving toward the end of the coronavirus pandemic. As case numbers drop, we long for a return to normal life. We are also seeing challenges in...
St. John’s Students Virtually Attend Social Ministry Gathering
Last month, 15 St. John’s University students attended the annual Catholic Social Ministry Gathering (CSMG). Held virtually, the theme of this year’s conference was “Justice at the Margins”...
Blessing of the Couples Celebrates Renewal and Commitment
Alumni couples who found love at St. John’s University returned to alma mater to celebrate the beginning of their relationships while renewing their commitment to each other at the annual Blessing of...
Combating Hunger amidst COVID-19 in the Philippines
Hunger, a persistent concern in the Philippines, has become exponentially worse in the face of COVID-19—but a group of women in the small village of Payatas continue to make a difference. That was the...
Bishop Brennan Enjoys Warm Welcome from Alma Mater
“St. John’s University was the place where my vocation was really solidified. I came here believing I wanted to be a priest, and I left here knowing I wanted to be one.” Most Rev. Robert J. Brennan...
New Bishop of Brooklyn to Celebrate Student Mass at St. John’s
Just five days after his formal installation as the eighth Bishop of Brooklyn, NY, His Excellency, the Most Rev. Robert J. Brennan ’84C, will return to alma mater to celebrate his first Sunday Mass as...
Catholic Scholars Enjoy Thanksgiving Dinner
As we sat down to celebrate Thanksgiving with our families, I was reminded of the meal I shared with my family away from home. A few weeks before Thanksgiving, all of the participants in the Catholic...
Student Sacristans Deepen Faith through Service
Sacristans have a sacred responsibility during the Catholic liturgy. They are entrusted with ensuring the smooth running of the Mass, allowing the celebrant to concentrate fully on his role. At St...
Three Things Talk to Explore and Celebrate St. Joseph
Marking the 150th anniversary of St. Joseph being declared patron of the universal church, Pope Francis proclaimed a yearlong celebration from January 1, 2020, to December 8, 2021, as the “Year of St...