Office of Mission Programs

Office of Mission Programs

Programs

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Upcoming Programs

August 25 - September 2 | All SJU Campuses

Kick off the academic year with a little competition (and a chance to win free coffee!) Play our Mission IQ Game — the highest scorer at the end of the week wins a $10 Starbucks gift card.

Don’t forget to also stop by the Mission Portal, where you can wave to peers across SJU’s campuses. Separated by distance, united by our shared mission!

Portal Locations:

  • Hawk Hill – Library Atrium
  • University City – IPEX, 2nd Floor Landing
  • Lancaster – By Door 16
 
Play the Game
Date & Location TBD

Join us for a discussion group on “The Jesuit University: Witness to Hope, Creative and Dialogical Presence,” an address delivered by Fr. Arturo Sosa, S.J., to the International Association of Jesuit Universities higher education network. Time and location is currently TBD, please express your interest using the form.

 
Interest Form
Registration Open for Fall 2025!
The Spiritual Exercises, developed by St. Ignatius of Loyola, are a compilation of meditations, prayers, and contemplative practices to help one deepen their relationship with God. For over 50 years members of the Saint Joseph's University community, of all faith traditions, and some with no particular tradition, have participated in doing a version of the Spiritual Exercises.
 
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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.

 

Get Involved with a Committee

 

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
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
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
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 plan other post graduate service events for our seniors, including the Post Graduate Service Celebration in May.
Contact: Eric Thompson at ethompso@sju.edu
Join: Add yourself to the group mailing list here
Webpage: Learn more about Post Graduate Service Fair here
SJU's 175 Anniversary Celebration Planning Committee
Help plan the 175 anniversary of Saint Joseph's University! The anniversary will take place next year. Express your interest in the committee by adding your name to the form linked below.
Contact: Dan Joyce, S.J. at djoyce@sju.edu
Join: Add yourself to the group mailing list here
Webpage: Webpage coming soon!

All Programs

Below is a list of all programs under the Office of Mission. Click on the program's title to learn more!

Alpha Sigma Nu
Students
The only Jesuit honor society, recognizing students who exemplify scholarship, loyalty, and service.
Ignatian Leadership Program
Staff / Faculty
A cohort-based leadership program for SJU staff and faculty, rooted in Ignatian values and reflection.
Ignatian Pedagogy Workshop
Staff / Faculty
A workshop for faculty to explore how to integrate Ignatian values into their teaching and curriculum.
Ignatian Spirituality & Leadership Conference
Staff / Faculty Alumni / Community Members
A day of reflection and learning focused on discernment, leadership, and self-awareness.
Mission Week
Students Staff / Faculty Alumni / Community Members
A week-long celebration of SJU’s Jesuit identity through events, reflection, and service opportunities.
Philadelphia Service Immersion Program (PSIP)
Students
An early arrival experience for students to serve the local community, reflect, and build community with their SJU peers.
Reflection Opportunities
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.
Refugee & Immigrant Working Group (RIWG)
Students Staff / Faculty Alumni / Community Members
A campus initiative supporting refugees and immigrants through education, advocacy, and action.
SJU Community Garden
Students
A space for sustainability, reflection, and justice — where produce is grown and donated to local partners.
SJU Haiti Partnership
Students Staff / Faculty Alumni / Community Members
A solidarity partnership with Jesuit schools in Haiti focused on education and community support.
Spiritual Exercises
Students Staff / Faculty
A daily prayer practice with weekly reflection, rooted in the Ignatian tradition of discernment.
Spiritual Exercises Leader Formation Program (SEEL)
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.