by Carissa Andrews | Feb 21, 2019 | Faith and Mission
They were just 15 in a crowd of more than 500,000 gathered in Panama City this past January for World Youth Day. Although relatively small in number, the 15 Saint Mary’s University attendees (comprised of students, staff, and alumni) had an extraordinary emotional and faith-filled experience. Not only did they have the opportunity to see Pope Francis and travel to Panama City, they also had the reaffirming opportunity to encounter their worldwide Catholic community of peers.
by Carissa Andrews | Dec 19, 2018 | Faith and Mission
Recently, 38 students participated in the LIFT Retreat (Lasallians in Faith Together), formerly known as TEC (Together Encountering Christ). Students spent the weekend building community, reflecting on the Paschal mystery, and participating in faith-centered...
by Carissa Andrews | Nov 9, 2018 | Faith and Mission, Press releases
WINONA, Minn. — Pope Francis has recognized the martyrdom of Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota alumnus Brother James Miller, FSC. The Vatican announced Thursday, Nov. 8, that Pope Francis approved a decree recognizing Brother James died as a martyr on Feb. 13,...
by Carissa Andrews | Oct 25, 2018 | Faith and Mission
Members of the S.O.U.L. Council (Serving Others United in Love) traveled to Chicago for a fall break immersion trip to practice leadership skills.
by Carissa Andrews | Oct 1, 2018 | Faith and Mission
As part of our Lasallian Catholic heritage and identity, the university is committed to making higher education accessible. Now in its ninth year, the Countdown to College (C2C) program was created as a way to make higher education accessible. C2C held its summer...
by Carissa Andrews | Jul 17, 2018 | Faith and Mission
Saint Mary’s University students Fabian Alvarez ’19 and Emma Mockler ’20 are currently attending a two-week student conference in Rio de Janeiro in collaboration with students from other Lasallian colleges and universities worldwide. Focusing on leadership and global...
