Mary has appeared in almost every country in the world. In each, she speaks the language of the time and place. “They each heard them in their own language.” The languages were different, but the message was clear. In each language they heard the words of a mother.
“Heart, Love & Soul” and the Vincentian Mission in Niagara
Niagara University marks another milestone in its mission with the establishment of an additional location for its Niagara University in Ontario program in the highly diverse area of Vaughan, Ontario just north of Toronto proper.
Niagara University – The second of two stories that show our Universities and our mission in action.
What could be more appropriate than helping those who have never experienced the poverty that so many of our brothers and sisters experience and then mobilizing the community to transform the lives of children living in poverty?
Niagara University is empowering men and women for Mission. The new focus on broad-based lay empowerment is captured by one word added to the title of the sector responsible for university mission: integration.
“The Heart of University Life is a project of discovery.” This is how the Vincentian Superior General sees the ministry of higher education. In his career-focused to Niaraga University he spoke of the great power of a university in it faculty and students. I ask you to use it in ever more creative ways.
The short answer to the question “Did Vincent ever envision Vincentian Universities?” is probably no. But that may not be the right question. Read what is happening. You be the judge!
Niagara University seeks to embody the vision of St. Vincent de Paul in Scholarship, Teaching & Service. In particular, the Levesque Insititute for Civic Engagement sponsors the South End Housing Initiative.
“The faculty at NU modeled how to engage learners. The administration showed me how to map out a plan of action. And the students showed me that when you teach and provide opportunities to others, you learn and get opportunities yourself.
The Rev. James J. Maher, C.M., president of Niagara University, speaks during the grand opening of the Niagara Falls Underground Railroad Heritage Center.
Both Congregation of the Mission sponsored universities are in the news for their impact on the world.
Students from Niagara University and St. John’s University collaborate in lobbying effort.