INTERSECTIONS 175 Celebrating 175 Years of Saint Joseph’s University
Join us for a series of events marking this significant milestone
St. Joe’s Origins: Perspectives of the Beginnings of “The College” and “The Prep”
Dr. Randall Miller, Professor Emeritus of History, Saint Joseph’s University
Dr. Katie Oxx, Associate Professor Theology and Religious Studies, Saint Joseph’s University
Mr. Leo Vaccaro, Saint Joseph’s Preparatory School History Department, Adjunct Professor Saint Joseph’s University
Moderator: Rev. Daniel R. J. Joyce, S.J., Vice President of Mission and Ministry
Historians from SJU and St. Joe’s Prep explore the context and realities that gave rise to two distinct academic communities. Since their beginning they have influenced the culture, development, learning and leadership on the local, regional, and national levels.
Saint Katharine Drexel and the Drexel Family “Partners in Jesuit Education”
Jonathan Jerome, Executive Director of the Shrine of Saint Katharine Drexel
St. Katharine Drexel, Philadelphia’s acclaimed saint, was also a member of a family pivotal in the history of early St. Joseph’s College. From her possible support of Native American students at St. Joseph's to her family’s first major endowment gift. Jonathan Jerome will present on her story and legacy to Saint Joseph’s and beyond.
SJU Prays - Interfaith Blessing on the New Year 175
Religious Leaders from across our region praying from their traditions with a special blessing on our anniversary year.
The Philadelphia (Jesuit) Story
Dr. David Collins, S.J., Professor of History, Georgetown University
Drawing from his recent work The Jesuits in the United States: A Concise History, Father David Collins, SJ will reflect on the journeys of the Jesuits in the United States and the impact noted here in Philadelphia through the lives of notable Jesuits; Joseph Greaton,S.J; Burchard Villiger, S.J, and Dennis Comey, S.J.
Ignatian Perspectives on Leadership: A Student’s Guide
Fr. Vinny Marchionni, S.J. ’10
SJU students will explore with alumnus Fr Vinny Marchionni S.J. the time-honored insights of Saint Ignatius of Loyola and note how his spirituality gives rise to his leadership style and its applications for student leaders.
Architecture and Memory: Reflections on SJU Building History
Mr. Carmen Croce, ’71, Curator Emeritus of the University Art Collection and former director of Saint Joseph’s University Press
Dr. Jeff Hyson, Assistant Professor of History, Saint Joseph’s Universit
Moderator: Dr. Jill Dougherty Cleary, ’00, ’23, Vice President of Administration and Operations
On the occasion of the 100th anniversary of the iconic Barberlin Hall we explore the evolution of the physical structures of Saint Joseph’s Hawk Hill Campus. Carmen Croce draws on his recent publication, Architecture and Memory: An Architectural Survey of the Hawk Hill Campus, allowing all to know our history from geographic memory of formation of the granite hill with a Hawk’s eye view to the Leni Lenape hunting grounds and the academic community it now hosts within its contours.
Synodal Discernment for a Future Church of Philadelphia
The SJU Synodal Fellows
Carrying out the call of Pope Francis to be a synodal Catholic community, Saint Joseph’s synodal fellows will join in conversations of The Spirit with Catholic communities across the city to continue the discernment as the People of God discerning the future of The Church.
“The Hungers of the Human Family Continues: Reflections of SJU Students and the International Eucharistic Congress of 1976”
SJU students and alumni in collaboration
Featuring historic recollections of graduates from the 1970s collected by current students all year long and contemporary reflections on the themes.
The Spiritual Exercises of Saint Ignatius of Loyola
SJU SEEL Community spiritual directors
Do a version of the time-honored Spiritual Exercises of Saint Ignatius this year as a retreat in daily life for five weeks or 30 weeks. Sign up using the link below:
https://forms.sju.edu/main/view.php?id=202476