Programs
Upcoming Programs
Learn more about our upcoming events below! Subscribe to our Mission Monthly newsletter to receive updates on upcoming events, valuable resources, and inspiring stories from peers across all three SJU locations who are living out our shared mission!
Committees
We'd love for you to join us in supporting the mission of Saint Joseph's University. Explore the upcoming committees and task forces below, and simply fill out the form linked below to be added to any group’s email list—no commitment required! You'll receive updates and invitations to upcoming meetings.
Mission Week Committee
Help shape our University's annual Mission Week by joining this committee. We’ll meet occasionally to brainstorm ideas, plan initiatives, and organize events that highlight the heart of our mission.
Contact: Eric Thompson at ethompso@sju.edu for questions.
Join: Add yourself to the group mailing list here.
Webpage: Learn more about Mission Week here.
Interfaith Task Force
This task force will go over ideas and initiatives for interfaith programming at SJU. The main goal of this committee is to plan the SJU Interfaith Prayer Service, which typically occurs annually in January.
Contact: Dan Joyce S.J. at djoyce@sju.edu for questions.
Join: Add yourself to the group mailing list here.
Webpage: Our Interfaith Programming webpage is coming soon!
Refugee & Immigrant Working Group at SJU (RIWG)
This group aims to educate our campus community about the urgency of the global refugee crisis, support local efforts to serve the needs of refugee and immigrant families, and build a community of prayer and advocacy on behalf of refugees and immigrants. This group primarily communicates via a mail list rather than regular meetings.
Contact: Eric Thompson at ethompso@sju.edu for questions.
Join: Add yourself to the group mailing list here.
Webpage: Learn more about the RIWG here.
Post Graduate Service Fair Committee
Help plan the annual Post Graduate Service Fair! This group may also work to play other post graduate service events for our seniors including the Post Graduate Service Celebration in May.
Contact: Eric Thompson at ethompso@sju.edu for questions.
Join: Add yourself to the group mailing list here.
Webpage: Learn more about Post Graduate Service Fair here.
All Programs
Below is a list of all programs under the Office of Mission. Click on the program's title to learn more!
Students
The only Jesuit honor society, recognizing students who exemplify scholarship, loyalty, and service.
Staff / Faculty
A cohort-based leadership program for SJU staff and faculty, rooted in Ignatian values and reflection.
Staff / Faculty
A workshop for faculty to explore how to integrate Ignatian values into their teaching and curriculum.
Staff / Faculty Alumni / Community Members
A day of reflection and learning focused on discernment, leadership, and self-awareness.
Students Staff / Faculty Alumni / Community Members
A week-long celebration of SJU’s Jesuit identity through events, reflection, and service opportunities.
Students
An early arrival experience for students to serve the local community, reflect, and build community with their SJU peers.
Students Staff / Faculty Alumni / Community Members
Our office offers virtual reflection materials, semesterly in-person half day retreats for staff/faculty, novenas, and week-long chapel open houses that offer a calming self reflective spaces throughout the year.
Students Staff / Faculty Alumni / Community Members
A campus initiative supporting refugees and immigrants through education, advocacy, and action.
Students
A space for sustainability, reflection, and justice — where produce is grown and donated to local partners.
Students Staff / Faculty Alumni / Community Members
A solidarity partnership with Jesuit schools in Haiti focused on education and community support.
Students Staff / Faculty
A daily prayer practice with weekly reflection, rooted in the Ignatian tradition of discernment.
Staff / Faculty Alumni / Community Members
This formation program is designed for individuals aspiring to become Certified Ignatian Spiritual Directors and Directors of the 19th Annotation of The Spiritual Exercises of Saint Ignatius of Loyola.