Campus Ministry
Anthony M. Bonta, Director
Nancy Arias, Administrative Assistant
Sr. Mary Frances Fleischaker, OP, D.Min, Worship and Faith Formation Coordinator
Cristina Leaño, Center Cooridnator
Fr. Marcello Solórzano, OP, S.Th.D., University Chaplain
John Wicker, Music Minister
Cor Jesu Chapel Offices
305-899-3650
e-mail: campusministry@mail.barry.edu
Web: www.barry.edu/campusministry
The Department of Campus Ministry, in accordance with the mission of Barry University, and rooted in our Catholic identity, Dominican heritage, and Adrian Dominican foundation, seeks to provide students, faculty and staff with spiritual and religious opportunities for spiritual formation, education and transformation. Grounded in our Catholic Tradition, the teachings of the Second Vatican Council and Jesus’ call to love God and love neighbor, the Campus Ministry staff seeks to provide a presence and be a resource for Barry University and its’ members of all faiths and religions. We offer opportunities for individual and communal prayer, retreats, worship and sacramental celebrations, community service and reflection. All students are encouraged to seek a fitting response to the presence of God in their lives while fulfilling their academic pursuits.
In collaboration with the Dean of Students and the Vice-President for Student Affairs, the Office of Campus Ministry promotes a non-proselytization policy.
Worship Schedule
Sunday |
11:00 a.m. |
Community Masses |
7:30 p.m. (during academic year) |
Daily Mass |
12:05 p.m. (Monday - Friday) |
Campus Ministry oversees the sacramental life of the community by offering daily and Sunday Mass, the RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults), and opportunities for communal penance services. The Sacrament of Reconciliation (Confession) is available on an individual basis by appointment with the University Chaplain. All Masses are held in Cor Jesu Chapel. For information on the Sacrament of Baptism and Matrimony, please contact the University Chaplain for a description of the Campus Ministry policy and the Archdiocese of Miami guidelines. A listing of Worship Services (Ecumenical and Inter-religious) is available in the Campus Ministry Office.
The Campus Ministry staff is committed to meeting the faith, religious and spiritual needs of all students. Non-Catholic students are encouraged to meet with Campus Ministry staff about their needs and the Department of Campus Ministry serves as an advocate in meeting those needs (e.g. Bible Study, Prayer Space, Religious celebrations and Holy Days). For non-Christian students, a Prayer space is available in the Monsignor William Barry Memorial Library.
De Porres Center for Community Service
Christina Leaño, Center Coordinator
Landon Student Union 108
305-899-3088 (main line)
E-mail: deporres@mail.barry.edu
Web: www.barry.edu/campusministry
de Porres Community Service Center
Heeding the Christian call to serve the poor, the Department of Campus Ministry's De Porres Center for Community Services provides opportunities for students student organizations for involvement in serving the local and global communities. Located in the Landon Student Union, the Center is named for the 16th century saint of the Dominican Order, Saint Martin de Porres. Saint Martin de Porres lived and ministered in Lima, Peru devoting his life to prayer and serving the poor. Martin, himself a person of color (his mother was a freed African slave and his father a Spanish nobleman,) worked tirelessly to bring together the people of his city divided by racial, ethnic and religious differences.
Canonized by the Roman Catholic Church in 1962, Saint Martin de Porres was named the patron saint of social justice for the universal Church. It is in the spirit of Saint Martin de Porres that the Center develops and promotes community engagement and social justice opportunities on a regular basis as well as organizing several community service events throughout the year (e.g. Make A Difference Day, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service, and Alternative Spring Break).
The Center serves as a resource location for students to learn about and get involved in volunteer and social justice opportunities available in the local community for students and student organizations, to provide opportunities and activities of service, social action and justice. Utilizing reflection and Catholic Social Teaching as additional tools to assist students in their education and formation, the Center seeks to promote the University’s Core Commitments of Knowledge and Truth, Inclusivity, Social Justice and Collaborative Service, and help students to make connections between faith, mission, service and justice.
