Mission Weekly

Our Unwavering Commitment

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Updates, resources, and events highlighting the integration of DePaul’s Vincentian mission into the daily life and work of the university community.

 

MISSION MONDAY

Our Unwavering Commitment

The more things change, the more they remain the same

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UPCOMING EVENTS

Your Cells Could Save a Life

Join us on May 28 for an on-campus NMDP registry recruitment event in support of blood cancer patients like DePaul faculty member Doug Long. Stop by the Student Center Atrium between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. to learn how you might be someone’s cure!

 

Baccalaureate Lunch and Mass

Join us for a special lunch prior to DePaul’s Baccalaureate Mass (which we hope you will also join us in attending). 

Friday, June 13th, 2025
1:00-3:00pm
Lincoln Park Student Center 325

This gathering offers a meaningful opportunity for faculty and staff to come together in community before the university-wide celebration of Baccalaureate Mass.

Enjoy light refreshments, connect with colleagues, and reflect on the end of the academic year as we honor our graduates and the shared work that brought them to this moment.

Please RSVP HERE to let us know if you will be attending the lunch.

Faculty and staff are then invited to attend Baccalaureate Mass wearing academic regalia. Separate seating will be reserved at the front of the church and we ask that you be seated in the designated pews by 3:45 p.m. To RSVP to attend Mass, please go here.

If you have questions about the Baccalaureate Lunch, please contact Siobhan O’Donoghue, Faculty and Staff Engagement. 

Mutual Care in Troubling Times

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Updates, resources, and events highlighting the integration of DePaul’s Vincentian mission into the daily life and work of the university community.

 

MISSION MONDAY

Mutual Care in Troubling Times

What did Pope Francis have to say about Vincent de Paul?

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UPCOMING EVENTS

 

Vinny Games

Join us for our 4th Annual Vinny Games for faculty and staff! Come to The Ray to build community and play games (no athletic ability required!) Make connections and have fun! Food and prizes are included. Feel free to just drop by or stay the entire time. Either way, we hope to see you!

RSVP HERE

A Model for Living in Turbulent Times

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Updates, resources, and events highlighting the integration of DePaul’s Vincentian mission into the daily life and work of the university community.

 

MISSION MONDAY

A Model for Living in Turbulent Times

How can Louise’s life and example help us persevere during these tumultuous times?

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UPCOMING EVENTS

 

Welcome to Louise Week 2025

Lunch with Louise

DePaul faculty and staff, please join us for our annual Lunch with Louise honoring the life and legacy of St. Vincent de Paul’s great friend and collaborator, St. Louise de Marillac. This year, we are delighted to have as our featured guests Deans Stephanie Dance-Barnes, Martine Kei Greene-Rogers and Jennifer Mueller, Deans of the College of Science and Health, The Theatre School and the College of Education. We look forward to these university leaders gathering for a spirited dialogue about the challenges and rewards of their jobs as well as sharing how DePaul’s Vincentian mission has helped inform and guide their work at DePaul (and beyond) and their visions for the future. Please join us!

RSVP HERE

 

Louise Feast Day Mass & Lunch

As part of Louise Week, the DePaul community is invited to celebrate the Feast Day of Saint Louise de Marillac with special campus Masses and a shared lunch. Join us in honoring her life of compassion, courage, and commitment to those most in need.

RSVP HERE

 

Vinny Games

Join us for our 4th Annual Vinny Games for faculty and staff! Come to The Ray to build community and play games (no athletic ability required!) Make connections and have fun! Food and prizes are included. Feel free to just drop by or stay the entire time. Either way, we hope to see you!

RSVP HERE

 

History of the Daughters of Charity

The DePaul community is invited to welcome a new publication by Matthieu Brejon de Lavergnée, Beyond Frontiers: History of the Daughters of Charity. This book is rooted in our Vincentian mission and explores how generations of women shaped education, healthcare, and social justice through lives of faith and service.

 

Please Note…

Join us in a moment of quiet prayer for DePaul and our President
prior to his testimony before Congress.

Wednesday, May 7th
8:45 AM -9:00 AM

Lincoln Park: St. Louise de Marillac Chapel (Student Center, 1st Floor)
Loop: Miraculous Medal Chapel (DePaul Center, 1st Floor)

 

NOTICE OF BEREAVEMENT

Bereavement Notice: Dr. Hung-Chi Ku

Sadly, we have learned of the death of Dr. Hung-Chi Ku, Associate Professor of Mathematical Sciences.  He passed away on April 26, at the age of 53.  Dr. Hu joined the faculty at DePaul in 2015 and was granted tenure in 2024.

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DePaul University Bereavement Notices will now be found here.

Mutual Care in Troubling Times

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Updates, resources, and events highlighting the integration of DePaul’s Vincentian mission into the daily life and work of the university community.

 

MISSION MONDAY

Mutual Care in Troubling Times

What did Pope Francis have to say about Vincent de Paul?

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UPCOMING EVENTS

 

Vincentian Service Day

This year Vincentian Service Day is Saturday, May 3rd and registration is available on the VSD website. We have over 25 community partners ready to welcome you!

You can register as an individual or as a group for a service site. If you would like to participate in VSD as a group, please check out the Group Registration FAQs on the website for more information about the this registration process. You can also view this video, which provides a step-by-step guide to group registration. You must log in with your DePaul credentials to view the video.

We are excited about the many opportunities to engage in service and hope you will participate! If you have any questions, please email serviceday@depaul.edu and a member of the VSD Team will get back to you. We hope you will participate in this longstanding DePaul tradition!

 

Lunch with Louise

DePaul faculty and staff, please join us for our annual Lunch with Louise honoring the life and legacy of St. Vincent de Paul’s great friend and collaborator, St. Louise de Marillac. This year, we are delighted to have as our featured guests Deans Stephanie Dance-Barnes, Martine Kei Greene-Rogers and Jennifer Mueller, Deans of the College of Science and Health, The Theatre School and the College of Education. We look forward to these university leaders gathering for a spirited dialogue about the challenges and rewards of their jobs as well as sharing how DePaul’s Vincentian mission has helped inform and guide their work at DePaul (and beyond) and their visions for the future. Please join us!

RSVP HERE

 

Vinny Games

Join us for our 4th Annual Vinny Games for faculty and staff! Come to The Ray to build community and play games (no athletic ability required!) Make connections and have fun! Food and prizes are included. Feel free to just drop by or stay the entire time. Either way, we hope to see you!

RSVP HERE

Called to Serve

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Updates, resources, and events highlighting the integration of DePaul’s Vincentian mission into the daily life and work of the university community.

 

MISSION MONDAY

Called to Serve

Vincentian Service Day brings our DePaul community together to connect with our mission.

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UPCOMING EVENTS

Faculty and Staff are Invited…

DePaul faculty and staff, you are invited to Lunch with Vincent where our distinguished presenters will be Professor Ken Butigan, from the Peace, Justice, and Conflict Resolution Program and Fr Stan Chu IIo from the Catholic Studies Department.  Together they will share stories of peace and justice from around the world inspired by their faith and enriched by our Vincentian spirit.  Please join us for meaningful conversation, warm community and a tasty meal!

Please RSVP HERE

 

Spring MEAL with DePaul: Hospitality in Action

DePaul faculty and staff, please help make Vincentian personalism real by hosting international students for a meal in your home through Global Engagement’s Spring MEAL with DePaul program!  You don’t have to be a top chef or have a large home to be a host, you simply need to have the spirit of hospitality and community modeled for us by Sts Vincent de Paul and Louise de Marillac!  We hope you will join us!

To learn more click here: https://shorturl.at/

 

Vincentian Service Day

This year Vincentian Service Day is Saturday, May 3rd and registration is available on the VSD website. We have over 25 community partners ready to welcome you!

You can register as an individual or as a group for a service site. If you would like to participate in VSD as a group, please check out the Group Registration FAQs on the website for more information about the this registration process. You can also view this video, which provides a step-by-step guide to group registration. You must log in with your DePaul credentials to view the video.

We are excited about the many opportunities to engage in service and hope you will participate! If you have any questions, please email serviceday@depaul.edu and a member of the VSD Team will get back to you. We hope you will participate in this longstanding DePaul tradition!

 

Vinny Games

Join us for our 4th Annual Vinny Games for faculty and staff! Come to The Ray to build community and play games (no athletic ability required!) Make connections and have fun! Food and prizes are included. Feel free to just drop by or stay the entire time. Either way, we hope to see you!

RSVP HERE

The Unimportance of Being Innocent

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Updates, resources, and events highlighting the integration of DePaul’s Vincentian mission into the daily life and work of the university community.

 

MISSION MONDAY

The Unimportance of Being Innocent

We welcome you to attend an upcoming panel discussion featuring Sr. Helen Prejean.

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UPCOMING EVENTS

Please Join…


Celebrate the Vincentian Founding – Mass & Lunch
Wednesday, April 16 at 12:00 p.m. | St. Louise de Marillac Chapel

The DePaul community is invited to a special Mass and lunch in honor of the 400th Anniversary of the Congregation of the Mission—the Vincentian religious order that founded DePaul. Mass will be held in the St. Louise de Marillac Chapel (LPSC 1st floor), followed by lunch in LPSC 325.

Please RSVP HERE to let us know you will be attending the lunch. All are welcome as we gather in prayer and fellowship.

 

Faculty and Staff are Invited…

DePaul faculty and staff, you are invited to Lunch with Vincent where our distinguished presenters will be Professor Ken Butigan, from the Peace, Justice, and Conflict Resolution Program and Fr Stan Chu IIo from the Catholic Studies Department.  Together they will share stories of peace and justice from around the world inspired by their faith and enriched by our Vincentian spirit.  Please join us for meaningful conversation, warm community and a tasty meal!

Please RSVP HERE

Spring MEAL with DePaul: Hospitality in Action

DePaul faculty and staff, please help make Vincentian personalism real by hosting international students for a meal in your home through Global Engagement’s Spring MEAL with DePaul program!  You don’t have to be a top chef or have a large home to be a host, you simply need to have the spirit of hospitality and community modeled for us by Sts Vincent de Paul and Louise de Marillac!  We hope you will join us!

To learn more click here: https://shorturl.at/cdZkO

From “The Narrow Place” to Nuance

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Updates, resources, and events highlighting the integration of DePaul’s Vincentian mission into the daily life and work of the university community.

 

MISSION MONDAY

From “The Narrow Place” to Nuance

We can’t just tell the stories of our ancestors, we must also listen, empathize, and reflect on our own.

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UPCOMING EVENTS

Please Join…


Celebrate the Vincentian Founding – Mass & Lunch
Wednesday, April 16 at 12:00 p.m. | St. Louise de Marillac Chapel

The DePaul community is invited to a special Mass and lunch in honor of the 400th Anniversary of the Congregation of the Mission—the Vincentian religious order that founded DePaul. Mass will be held in the St. Louise de Marillac Chapel (LPSC 1st floor), followed by lunch in LPSC 325.

Please RSVP HERE to let us know you will be attending the lunch. All are welcome as we gather in prayer and fellowship.

 

Faculty and Staff are Invited…

DePaul faculty and staff, you are invited to Lunch with Vincent where our distinguished presenters will be Professor Ken Butigan, from the Peace, Justice, and Conflict Resolution Program and Fr Stan Chu IIo from the Catholic Studies Department.  Together they will share stories of peace and justice from around the world inspired by their faith and enriched by our Vincentian spirit.  Please join us for meaningful conversation, warm community and a tasty meal!

Please RSVP HERE

From Seeds to STEM

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Updates, resources, and events highlighting the integration of DePaul’s Vincentian mission into the daily life and work of the university community.

 

MISSION MONDAY

From Seeds to STEM

The DePaul community continues Saint Vincent’s legacy of sustainability.

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UPCOMING EVENTS

Please Join…


Celebrate the Vincentian Founding – Mass & Lunch
Wednesday, April 16 at 12:00 p.m. | St. Louise de Marillac Chapel

The DePaul community is invited to a special Mass and lunch in honor of the 400th Anniversary of the Congregation of the Mission—the Vincentian religious order that founded DePaul. Mass will be held in the St. Louise de Marillac Chapel (LPSC 1st floor), followed by lunch in LPSC 325.

Please RSVP HERE to let us know you will be attending the lunch. All are welcome as we gather in prayer and fellowship.

 

Faculty and Staff are Invited…

DePaul faculty and staff, you are invited to Lunch with Vincent where our distinguished presenters will be Professor Ken Butigan, from the Peace, Justice, and Conflict Resolution Program and Fr Stan Chu IIo from the Catholic Studies Department.  Together they will share stories of peace and justice from around the world inspired by their faith and enriched by our Vincentian spirit.  Please join us for meaningful conversation, warm community and a tasty meal!

Please RSVP HERE

Seasons of Change

Pradnya Mission and Ministry, Mission Weekly

Updates, resources, and events highlighting the integration of DePaul’s Vincentian mission into the daily life and work of the university community.

 

MISSION MONDAY

This ‘Best of Mission Monday’ post revisits a reflection on the intertwined spiritual seasons of Lent and Ramadan. Enjoy!

Seasons of Change

As spring blooms and spiritual practices like Lent and Ramadan unfold, we confront our vulnerabilities and envision a world of connection, transformation, and radical generosity.

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UPCOMING EVENTS

Please Join…

With the intent of nurturing our DePaul Catholic community spiritually (mass), and corporally (lunch and good community after!) we would love to have faculty and staff join us at this Catholic faculty and staff mass. 

Please RSVP HERE to let us know you will be attending. 

On the third Wednesday of each month, rotating between both campuses, DMM will now host a mass/lunch, especially for faculty and staff. 

 

The Emerald Isle and the Little School Under the El

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Updates, resources, and events highlighting the integration of DePaul’s Vincentian mission into the daily life and work of the university community.

 

MISSION MONDAY

The Emerald Isle and the Little School Under the El

In light of St. Patrick’s Day, let’s consider how the Irish have made an impact on our university.

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UPCOMING EVENTS

Please Join…

With the intent of nurturing our DePaul Catholic community spiritually (mass), and corporally (lunch and good community after!) we would love to have faculty and staff join us at this Catholic faculty and staff mass. 

Please RSVP HERE to let us know you will be attending. 

On the third Wednesday of each month, rotating between both campuses, DMM will now host a mass/lunch, especially for faculty and staff.