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Did St. Vincent Ever Envision Vincentian Universities?

The short answer to the question “Did Vincent ever envision Vincentian Universities?” is probably no. But that may not be the right question. Read what is happening. You be the judge!

Our Vincentian Heritage Through the Eyes of a St. John’s Student

St. John’s student Julia visits the Paris campus and nearby Vincentian heritage places including the Congregation of the Mission where she is granted exclusive access to the Saint Vincent de Paul Chapel, which holds the reliquary containing his body high above the main altar.

Niagara, St.John’s Universities Making their Mark on the World

Both Congregation of the Mission sponsored universities are in the news for their impact on the world. 

St. John’s celebrating the 400th Anniversary of Vincentian Charism

St. John’s celebrating the 400th Anniversary of Vincentian Charism

In the context of St. John’s celebrating the 400th Anniversary of the Vincentian charism their website presented the following. For Lorin Kruzynski ’17TCB, serving those in need has played a valuable role in her St. John’s education. “My experience of the Vincentian charism has been eye-opening,” she said recently. “Service teaches you so much about others—and yourself.”That, […]

SJU well represented in the Olympics

SJU well represented in the Olympics

St. John’s  was well represented in the Olympics! Team USA fencer Daryl Homer ’13CPS took home the silver medal for men’s individual saber at the 31st Summer Olympiad in Rio De Janeiro, making him the first Red Storm alumnus to claim a medal since the 2008 games in Beijing. Wozniak And Team USA Take Bronze […]

Fr. Patrick Griffin to Vincentian Center at St. John’s U.

Fr. Patrick Griffin to Vincentian Center at St. John’s U.

Father Bernie Tracy, C.M., announced that Father Patrick J. Griffin, C.M., has been appointed as executive director of the Vincentian Center for Church and Society. Fr. Griffin follows Sr. Margaret John Kelly, D.C., who is leaving the University after 21 years of leadership at the center. Joining the University in 1985, Fr. Griffin taught in […]