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!
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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.
SJU – From Fasting to Feeding – Rediscover Jesus
Rediscover Jesus: From Fasting to Feeding
SJU Ozanam Scholar mixes Arts and Social Justice
In a testimony to the impact of the Ozanam Scholar program, Jeremy Ashton switched career goals from the arts to using the arts for social justice. Jeremy Ashton ’17C ‘18G came to St. John’s University from Orlando, FL in the fall of 2013 because he was offered a scholarship through the selective Ozanam Scholars Program. […]
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 President in solidarity with other Presidents
The President of St. John’s University has issued a statement in solidarity with over 100 other Presidents. They join with Cardinals and Bishops around the country,
St. John’s becomes a Catholic Relief Service Global Campus
St. John’s is only the 10th CRS Global Campus in the United States.
Mission Driven Decision Making at SJU
Mission Driven Decision Making – Helping Those Most In Need
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.
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 […]
How did St. John’s University help mold your social consciousness?
How did St. John’s University influence the social consciousness of Cara Weidinger, a student at St. John’s University
St. John’s President cited in Crains NY Business
SJU President Named to List of “People to Watch in Higher Education” by Crain’s New York Business