Saint Joseph’s University encourages all its students to further their own spiritual growth and religious faith during their formative collegiate careers. Because it is a university in the Catholic and Jesuit traditions, SJU abides by the principles of religious freedom, encouraging individuals and groups to practice their own faith as they so choose. Campus Ministry programs are open to all members of the SJU community and aim to support every individual’s faith journey and spiritual needs. In addition to the traditional Catholic activities, such as the Eucharist (Mass) and other “sacraments,” Campus Ministry coordinates weekend retreats, immersion trips, and weekly community service opportunities—which share principles from many faiths. The campus ministers look forward to getting to know and befriending each of you through the many programs and activities we oversee. We hope that, whatever your faith tradition, you may explore how Campus Ministry might help you to grow as a person of faith.
SJU Prays
Each year in January, the university sponsors an interfaith prayer service during which members of various faith traditions share the beauty of their own religious practices. All are encouraged to come and participate in this uplifting community event!
Local Places of Worship
Christian Churches
Ardmore United Methodist Church
200 Argyle Road, Ardmore, PA 19003
610-649-4382
Overbrook Presbyterian Church
6376 City Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19151
215-877-2744
Church of St. John Episcopal
404 Levering Mill Road, Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004
610-664-4517
African Episcopal Church of St. Thomas
6361 Lancaster Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19151
215-473-3065
Pinn Memorial Baptist Church
2251 No.54th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19131
215-878-2742
Holy Trinity Lutheran Church
196 Woodbine Avenue, Narberth, PA 19072
610-664-5503
Church of Saint Asaph, Episcopal
27 Conshocken State Road, Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004
610 664 0966
Synagogues
Hillel Information
http://phillyhillel.org/
Adath Israel (conservative)
250 N. Highland Avenue, Merion Station, PA 19066
610-664-5150
Lower Merion Synagogue (orthodox)
123 Old Lancaster Road, Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004
610-664-5626
Main Line Reform Temple
410 Montgomery Avenue, Wynnewood, PA 19096
610 649 7800
Mosques
The Mosque of
Shaikh M. R. Bawa Muhaiyaddeen
5820 Overbrook Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19131
215-879-6300
Baha’i Center
Philadelphia Regional Baha’i Center
2462 Bryn Mawr Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19131
215-879-8866