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 […]
Written By: Miranda Lukatch, Editor, Vincentian Studies Institute As political and social turmoil continues to beset the U.S., I keep asking questions. How did we get here? Where will we end up? And perhaps the most pressing question of all is a variation of the Vincentian question, What must be done? What can I do? […]
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 Our Unwavering Commitment The more things change, the more they remain the same READ MORE UPCOMING EVENTS Your Cells Could Save a Life Join us on May 28 for an on-campus […]
Written By: Siobhan O’Donoghue, M. Div., Director of Faculty and Staff Engagement, Mission & Ministry “When the roots are deep, there is no reason to fear the wind.” Drawing on the wisdom of such a profound African proverb, Julianne Stratton, Lieutenant Governor of Illinois and DePaul alum, thus began a recent reflection at DePaul. Along with […]
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? READ MORE UPCOMING EVENTS Vinny Games Join us for our 4th Annual Vinny Games for faculty […]
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 […]