SJU President Named to List of “People to Watch in Higher Education” by Crain’s New York Business
Month: September 2014
St. John’s and Vincentian Family climate change
St. John’s University students join the Vincentian Family in participating in the largest climate change march in history according to the organizers of The Peoples Climate March.
Novena in honor of St. Vincent
Novena in preparation for the feast day of St. Vincent de Paul by beginning on September 18 and ending September 26. The novena can be started anytime that one wishes to reflect on the teachings of the Saint.
SJU Founder’s Week Honorees
In celebration of Founder’s Week St. John’s University is honoring John Rybolt, CM with an Honorary Degree and recognizing other notable Vincentian Family Members
“I am a Vincentian” Niagara Alumni speak
Learn more about Niagara University’s Catholic and Vincentian mission from NU alumni.
Prayer request – Orlando Cardona
Orlando Cardona, C.M. requests our prayers. He has been diagnosed with stomach cancer and will begin chemo on Thursday.
Morning coffee with Bishop O’Connell
The more things change, the more they remain the same presents Bishop Dave O’Connell, CM’s reflections on his summer morning coffee.
NU Continues Climb Up U.S. News Rankings
NU Continues Climb Up U.S. News Rankings, Also Listed As ‘Up-And-Comer,’ ‘Best Value,’ ‘Best For Veterans’
Vincentian Ordo – Mass and the Liturgy of the Hours
Order for the Celebration of Mass and the Liturgy of the Hours according to the Calendar of the Vincentian Family. Liturgical Year 2013-2014. Ordinary Time. September 2014
Prayers requested for Michael Whalen’s surgery
Please remember Rev. Michael Whalen, CM, in your prayers who will be operated on this evening at Long Island Jewish Hospital for an incarcerated hernia.
Watch Online SJU President Leads Panel at New York Times Conference
President Conrado “Bobby” Gempesaw, Ph.D., will lead a panel on the role international students may play in meeting the challenges of American higher education today at the fourth annual New York Times “Schools for Tomorrow” Conference – a gathering of academic, business, media, and technology leaders examining major issues in education.
Young people in 20 minute video chat with Pope
Once again the Pope leads the way. Imagine young people from around the world – 20 minute video chat with Pope! Pope Francis simultaneously talked to young people from five continents, all connected at once, thanks to the Internet.
NU President accepts Ice Bucket challenge
Father Maher accepted the challenge in memory of late Niagara University athletic trainer Ray Kist, who died in 1995 after a long battle with ALS, also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease.
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Have a blessed Holy Week!
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Father John, Blessings to you as you step cautiously down that new path. Grace and Peace be with you!