Campus Catholic Ministry
The Campus Catholic Ministry at Union College seeks to serve the spiritual needs of the Catholic community on campus--including students, faculty, administration, and staff; and promote growth in our faith, both spiritually and intellectually.
Image Right: The Church of St. John the Evangelist, across the street from Payne Gate, is framed here by Memorial Chapel in the background and the Nott Memorial in the foreground.
The ministry includes:
- Providing for the liturgical and sacramental life of the Catholic community at Union
- Emphasizing student participation and leadership.
- Creating opportunities for spiritual and theological growth.
- Fostering awareness of social justice issues through study, action, and reflection.
- Sponsoring community service and exploring the link between faith and service.
- Hosting social activities.
- Spiritual direction and pastoral counseling.
- Supporting the mission of the college.
- Promoting ecumenical and interfaith dialogue on campus.
- Publishing the Communion newsletter.
Whether you are a lifelong Catholic active in the Church, a Catholic wishing to more fully live your faith, or you are not Catholic but are interested in knowing more about the Church, we welcome you to attend our liturgies and participate in our activities, meetings, and socials.