Campus Ministry Activities

Spirituality & Faith Formation

Centering Prayer

Centering Prayer is an ancient prayer of inner silence in the presence of God. These sessions use the centering prayer methods of Fr. Thomas Keating and the training materials from the Contemplative Outreach. Each session consists of a portion of Fr. Keating’s videos, a brief discussion and 30 minutes of centering prayer. This weekly gathering meets Wednesdays at 5:30 pm in Cor Jesu Chapel and all are welcome.

Liturgical Worship & Prayer

Mass at Cor Jesu Chapel

Songs & Prayer in the Spirit of Taizè
+ Christian Prayer by Candlelight +

This service includes meditative chanting, scripture, intercession, and reflective silence. Modeled on the prayer of the ecumenical religious community located at Taizè, in the south of Burgundy France, we concentrate on a mission of healing and reconciliation. The “songs of Taizè” used in the service concentrate on just a few words of faith, repeated again and again, as a beautiful way to enter more deeply into the presence of God. The use of English, Latin and other languages in the prayer reflects the global reality of the Body of Christ today. Together, we pray for our troubled world, our Church, our families, and all who suffer from poverty, violence or injustice.

De Porres Center Activities

International Day of Peace

The International Day of Peace ("Peace Day") - September 21 - provides an opportunity for individuals, organizations and nations to create practical acts of peace on a shared date. It was established by a United Nations resolution in 1981 to coincide with the opening of the General Assembly. Campus Ministry provides programming on this day centered on the multiple ways that peace can be kept, shared, and reflected upon.

Respect Life Month

The Respect Life Program begins anew each year on Respect Life Sunday, the first Sunday in October. The program is highlighted in liturgies and marked by special events. Campus Ministry is dedicated to respecting life in all of its stages and provides special programming in October make students aware of the many ways that the life and dignity of the human person needs to be protected and honored.

Earth Day

Campus Ministry and the De Porres Center for Community Service is dedicated to reverencing the environment as a part of God's creation and works with the Barry Environmental Sustainability Committee.

Charity Drives

Campus Ministry supports a variety of charity drives to share God’s mercy and justice with those in need. We do so by collecting donations for disaster relief, supplies for children attending inner city schools, as well as food and clothing for local families during the holiday season. Campus Ministry needs you to help make a difference!