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Wolfington Center

The Wolfington Center on SJU's campus

The Wolfington Center for Ministry, Faith, and Service is the home of Campus Ministry and the Office of Mission Programs.  Here you will find a welcoming atmosphere to relax, study, meet new friends, and find out more about our Campus Ministry programs.

When classes are in session, we are open Monday through Thursday from 9am-9pm, and Friday 9am-5pm!

Staff

Thomas Sheibley

Director of Campus Ministry

Wolfington Hall
610-660-3125
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Diane Hankee

Diane Hankee

Campus Minister, Liturgy/Music

610-660-1673
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Alexis Larios

Campus Ministry Associate

610-660-3133
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Beth McNamee

Beth McNamee

Associate Director of Campus Ministry

610-660-3124
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Douglas Ray

Douglas Ray, SJ

Assistant Director of Mission Programs and Campus Ministry

610-660-1034
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Patricia Riordan

Patricia Riordan

Campus Minister for APEX

610-660-1035
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Dan Ruff

Dan Ruff, SJ

Campus Minister

610-660-1032
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Tinamarie Stolz

Tinamarie Stolz

Campus Minister

610-660-3123
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Alex Weitman Campus Ministry

Alex Weitman

Campus Ministry Associate

610-660-1038
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Ignatian Spirituality

Saint Ignatius

Saint Joseph's University was founded by the Jesuits — visionary Catholic priests and educators who prioritized social justice, the pursuit of excellence, service to others, and the development of the whole person, or, cura personalis.

The founder of the Jesuits, St. Ignatius of Loyola, discovered in his own life a way toward greater intimacy with God. Born in 1491, the young Ignatius loved his care-free life in the court of the king. As a soldier, he was wounded in a battle, and while convalescing, Ignatius had a "conversion experience" which resulted in a desire to devote his life to Christ.  He later spent nine months living in a cave, learning how to converse with God and how to determine what God's will was for him.  The happenings and fruits of that experience Ignatius wrote down and called the "Spiritual Exercises."

His spirituality has been handed down through the centuries and has been an incredibly valuable tool to help countless others grow deeper in prayer and to follow more closely in the footsteps of Christ. Ignatian spirituality invites us to understand that God is present and active in our everyday lives.  Rather than withdrawing from the world to find God, we can find God’s sacred presence within our relationships, activities and encounters of daily life. Ignatian spirituality can lead us to a deeper way of praying and can assist in making decisions through the process of discernment while inviting us to use our time and talents toward the service of others.

The Journey to a Great Life from Jesuit Vocations East on Vimeo.

Campus Ministry Associate Program

The Campus Ministry Associate is a full-time, ten-month position which offers a unique opportunity for a person who is interested in gaining experience in the work of college campus ministry. New Associates are hired in the spring to begin the following August, and the position is for one academic year. The Campus Ministry Associates will be responsible for the management and implementation of various programs, including community service and social justice activity, retreats, immersion programs, liturgical ministries and events, and/or small faith-sharing groups. A significant emphasis will be placed on intentional outreach to students. Additionally, those who hold the position will live in in housing provided by the university. Participants in post-graduate service programs are strongly encouraged to apply.  

Applications for the Campus Ministry Associate Program are generally available beginning in February for the following academic year, and will be accepted on a rolling basis.  When available, the position will be listed on the SJU Office of Human Resources website.

Peer Ministry

The Peer Ministry Program, operating within Campus Ministry at a Jesuit and Catholic University, desires to foster the faith development and discerning leadership of Peer Ministers and the students they serve. We hope to invite students of diverse identities, through radical inclusion and hospitality, to know God more intimately; grow more fully into the beloved individuals that God has created them to become; and use their time and energy to share God’s love in the world through service, solidarity and action for social justice toward building God’s reign of justice and peace.

Saint Joseph’s University Campus Ministry Peer Minister Program is designed and offered to prepare students for leadership in ministry. The program includes several distinct positions, each mentored by a full-time Campus Ministry staff member.  Campus Ministry Peer Ministers work in collaboration with professional Campus Ministers to support the spiritual, religious, service, and justice offerings to the student body.

Being a Campus Ministry Peer Minister is an important privilege and responsibility. This is a paid position* with specific expectations and job requirements. As part of your formation, you will be required to meet with other peer ministers on an occasional basis for formation and hospitality event planning. These meetings may focus on developing your leadership skills, personal spirituality, knowledge of Ignatian spirituality, and understanding of the mission of university and college Campus Ministry.

Our hope is that you will have a positive and motivating experience of leadership and service in campus ministry which will help to prepare you for full time job positions, continued education, or volunteer opportunities upon graduation. We also hope that through this experience you will come to know your own gifts and strengths and will further develop a relationship with God that gives meaning and purpose to your life.

Nothing is more practical than finding God,
than falling in Love in a quite absolute, final way.
What you are in love with, what seizes your imagination, will affect everything.
It will decide what will get you out of bed in the morning,
what you do with your evenings, how you spend your weekends,
what you read, whom you know, what breaks your heart,
and what amazes you with joy and gratitude.
Fall in Love, stay in love, and it will decide everything.

~Fr. Pedro Arrupe, S.J.

*Students who qualify for Federal Work Study funds are asked to utilize these funds for the Peer Minister position. However, Federal Work Study eligibility is not required for the Peer Minister position.

In keeping with Saint Joseph's University policy of equal opportunity in every aspect of its operations, we seek diverse and talented students from a variety of backgrounds; Campus Ministry does not discriminate on the basis of sex/gender, race, color, religion, national origin, ethnic origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or any other status protected by law.

     

    BEFORE APPLYING, PLEASE READ THE EXPECTATIONS AND AGREEMENT FORM BELOW. 

    THE APPLICATION LINK IS AT THE BOTTOM OF THE PAGE.

     


     

    • Retreat 

      • Formation retreat - August - Date TBD
      • January (evening) 2024 - Date TBD

      Leadership at Campus Ministry Events

      • Welcome Mass and Campus Ministry Fair - Date TBD
      • Fall Hospitality Event - Date TBD
      • Activities Fair - Date TBD
      • Mass of the Holy Spirit - Date TBD
      • Seasonal Celebration - Date TBD  (5:00-9:30pm, 5:00pm Setup, 7pm Mass, 8-9pm Reception, 9:00-9:30 Clean Up)
      • January Interfaith Prayer Service - Date TBD (highly encouraged)
      • May Farewell Cookout - Date TBD

      Training and Formation Sessions

      • Leader Training Day - August TBD
      • Monthly gatherings, Dates TBD

      Actively pursue your own spiritual growth 
      Determine an appropriate plan with your supervisor 

      Serve as a positive representative Campus Ministry at all times
      Actively engage as part of a larger Campus Ministry Team committed to:
      Exploring, deepening, and living out Gospel-values in the real world  
      Working together in a constructive and respectful fashion
      Conducting yourself as a positive role model inside and outside of Campus Ministry contexts

      Fulfill tasks, commitments, and expectations as set by your supervisor for the specific program for which you are working
      Recognize that this is a paid position and as such needs to be prioritized in your schedule 
      Recognize that this is a significant time commitment. Please ensure you have the time to commit to this position!

    • BEFORE APPLYING TO BE A PEER MINISTER FOR THE 2023-2024 ACADEMIC YEAR, PLEASE READ THROUGH THE VARIOUS POSITION DESCRIPTIONS AND QUALIFICATIONS LISTED BELOW.  THE APPLICATION FORM CAN BE FOUND AT THE BOTTOM OF THIS PAGE.

      • I understand the expectations of the Peer Minister role as outlined on this form, and I acknowledge that my presence and participation at the listed events is a required part of my position. 
      • I understand that serving as a Peer Minister requires that I display hospitality and openness inside and outside of Wolfington Hall. I commit to being a welcoming presence to ALL students, and to speaking up when needed to uphold our community values of diversity, equity, and inclusion.  
      • I will seek to connect with the Peer Minister community and understand our individual programs as collaborative and interconnected with the mission and identity of SJU. 
      • I will seek personal and spiritual formation, understanding that my growth will benefit the whole

       

      Peer Ministry Positions for 2023-24

      1. Weekly Service (4 positions) - A position description is available here. Application due February 27th. Please note: at least one academic year of weekly community service (through Weekly Service, Service-Learning, APO, other student org involvement, etc.) is strongly encouraged to apply for this position. 

      https://docs.google.com/document/d/1WfYAJ0qUn_eO_UoncqNe0Qyi1P3Je1ulo8zLh4UIOrk/edit?usp=sharing

       

      1. Liturgy (3 positions) A position description is available here. Application due February 27th. Please note: Applications are open to current SJU Freshmen, Sophomores, and Juniors involved in Liturgy and Music.

      https://docs.google.com/document/d/1p0KLt1HQfleoL4sYc_lxsBJ_YHpxEEBfncDkwu5Vb2k/edit?usp=sharing

       

      1. Retreats (2 positions) - A position description is available here. Application due February 27th. Please note: a student must have already attended the relevant retreats (either Spark/Ignite or Search) in order to apply for this position.

      https://docs.google.com/document/d/1o0KQoZkzcMbIsTlRh4lqoH7__qf-SFGnhdgNUnmn1v8/edit?usp=sharing 

       

      1. Christian Life Communities (CLC) (2 positions) - A position description is available here. Application due February 27th. Please note: We are going to be doing some amazing things with our CLC model this upcoming semester. You will learn more details upon an interview. 

      https://docs.google.com/document/d/1rZznjrKev56YxoryKPS_dnOaHgRKFz0IGtWrTzJ7is8/edit?usp=sharing

       

      1. Winter Immersion Program (WIP) (4 positions) - A position description is available here. Application due February 27th. Please note: you must have going through the program at least 1X to apply 

      https://docs.google.com/document/d/15FcmVi-zuIPyhF5V4dH0641u7Do_ahTgEwK_QymnVNs/edit?usp=sharing

       

      1. Communications (1 position) - Application due February 27th. A position description is available here https://docs.google.com/document/d/1RgeFm5IeWLs-AxLQiM5aZ5MNnFaxdHU33ZBrFVrDqSE/edit?usp=sharing

       

      1. Appalachian Experience (APEX)  (3 positions) - Application due February 27th.  A position description is available here. Please note: Applications are open to any junior (rising senior) who is currently a member of the 2022-2023 APEX team.

      https://docs.google.com/document/d/16C9CN66kiJc_QiQ9Pw98Q0a-3G1nfZNL-Csq5jFzlxc/edit?usp=sharing

       

      CLICK HERE TO APPLY TO BE A PEER MINISTER!

       

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