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Student Blogs
Come! Live in the Light! - Why are we so excited about Pope Francis? And why is he so appealing to college students? This week Megan discusses why we're all so emphatic about Papa Francisco!
Go Forth - Does Eucharistic Adoration seem intimidating or confusing? Check out these five tips from Katie for encountering Christ during Adoration.
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Sisters of Life Visit
Campus Ministry Women's Vocations will host the Sisters of Life on Friday, Oct. 2. Female students have two opportunities to meet with the Sisters that day. Sign up for individual conferences here and/or RSVP for a luncheon with the Sisters the same day from 12:15 to 2 p.m. here. Please register by Sept. 27. The Sisters will also facilitate a student retreat in Our Lady of Mercy Chapel inside Geddes Hall on Saturday, Oct. 3 from 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. This retreat is limited to 25 people. Please sign up for the retreat here. For more information, please contact Sr. Maria Gemma.
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Graduate First Friday Dinner
Friday, Oct. 2 marks the next monthly Graduate Student First Friday Fellowship Dinner. All post-baccalaureate students, family and friends are invited to attend the dinner that begins at 6:15 p.m. in the Coleman-Morse Center First-floor Student Lounge. Food and kid-friendly activities will be provided. If you plan to attend, please RSVP by 11 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 29 here.
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Laudato Lunch
Join the Center for Social Concerns, the Minor in Sustainability and Campus Ministry for reflection and community-building in the spirit of Pope Francis' encyclical Laudato Si' on Friday, Sept. 25 at 12:30 p.m. in the Geddes Hall Coffeehouse. At this lunch, we will discuss Pope Francis' speech to the UN on Sept. 24 and the writings of some of the speakers at the upcoming Climate Investing conference hosted by the Mendoza College of Business. Lunch and coffee will be served. If you plan to attend, please RSVP here.
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Corby Night
Have you ever considered becoming a priest or brother? Learn more about religious life and the Congregation of Holy Cross by joining in community for conversation, pizza, prayer and possibilities on Wednesday, Sept. 23 at 8 p.m. at Corby. If you are interested in speaking directly with a vocations director, please contact the Office of Vocations at (574) 631-6385 or visit holycrossusa.org.
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Understanding Catholicism II
On Monday, Oct. 5 at 7 p.m., Campus Ministry's Brett Perkins and Priscilla Wong will lead "Understanding Catholicism II: Christianity Through the Lens of the Basilica." This session will explore Christian beliefts/practices as reflected through the art, architecture and furnishings of the Basilica of the Sacred Heart. The session is open to students, faculty and staff of all faith traditions or none at all. Please plan to meet in front of the Basilica.
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Communicating Effectively
What communicative processes help or hinder a relationship? How can we learn to effectively pick up on cues from those we are interested in beyond the realm of dating? Students are invited to join the Gender Relations Center and Campus Ministry on Wednesday, Sept. 23 at 7 p.m. in Washington Hall to discuss the process of effective communication and address common communication challenges and solutions. The discussion will feature relationship expert Dr. Beth Ribarsky.
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