In June 2015 Pope Francis released Laudato Si’, a papal response to the global environmental crisis that outlines a vision for our common home. DePaul University offers an urban education that prepares students to address the ecological challenges we face in the 21st century.
With sadness, we have learned of the death of Chris Rone, who worked for 25 years in the Office of Financial Aid. Chris passed away on June 24, 2025, at the age of 57. After completing his undergraduate studies at National Louis University, Chris earned a Master of Arts in Public Policy from The […]
Written By: Miranda Lukatch, Editor, Vincentian Studies Institute Now that it is spring and we are amid graduation season, much advice will be given to those who are matriculating, particularly younger students. At this time of year, especially for graduating college students who are starting their careers, there’s an emphasis on forging ahead. For graduating […]
Written by: Rev. Diane Dardón, ELCA, D. Min., Director, Pastoral Care and Religious Diversity A few weeks ago, I found myself in the Student Center elevator with several students who were talking about the number of guests joining them for their graduation ceremonies. The animated conversation moved into a communal reflection on how quickly their […]
Updates, resources, and events highlighting the integration of DePaul’s Vincentian mission into the daily life and work of the university community. MISSION MONDAY Dialogue, Not Demonization Successful dialogue with “the other side” requires questioning our own thinking. READ MORE UPCOMING EVENTS Donate Blood—June 5 or 6 Make an appointment to give blood at […]
Updates, resources, and events highlighting the integration of DePaul’s Vincentian mission into the daily life and work of the university community. MISSION MONDAY 126 Years of Responding Laudato Si’ calls on us to concretely respond to the cries of the Earth and the poor. READ MORE UPCOMING EVENTS Two Ways to Help Save Lives—Right […]
Written By: Rubén Álvarez Silva, Director, Just DePaul, Division of Mission and Ministry May 24th marked the 10 year anniversary of Pope Francis signing Laudato Si’, his seminal encyclical on climate change and our common home. This document served as a call-to-action to urgently and concretely respond to the cries of the Earth and the poor […]
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? READ MORE UPCOMING EVENTS Welcome to Louise Week […]
Written By: Rachelle Kramer, D.Min., Director, Catholic Campus Ministry Each morning as I begin a new day, I find myself glancing at my phone and wondering what terrible headlines await on my news app. What denigrating actions have those in power taken today? What vulnerable populations are being targeted? My stomach churns, and I usually decide […]
Please Join Us… In honor of Saint Louise de Marillac’s Feast Day on May 9th, the Division of Mission and Ministry invites the DePaul community to celebrate Louise Week 2025 from May 3-9. As a DePaul community, our current context is inviting us to embrace our reality with care, pragmatism, advocacy, and creativity– and Saint […]