The University of Scranton
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Mission and Ministries
In just the last year, University Mission & Ministry and other groups conducted 41 retreats and spirituality programs. More than 1,400 students, faculty and staff participated in retreats at the Retreat Center at Chapman Lake and in various retreats and programs on campus. Students are actively engaged in planning and executing retreats, creating excellent opportunities for leadership development.
Students reach out to support the community in many ways. During an end-of-year drive at the conclusion of the school year, students donate items that are distributed to local families in need.
Get Involved.
Get Away.
Live your faith by getting involved in any number of University Ministries programs. Bring music into the liturgical life of our community by being part of the music ministry. Or get involved in the liturgy by serving as a eucharistic minister, minister of hospitality or lector.
Check out the weekend retreats at our beautiful and peaceful Retreat Center at Chapman Lake, a 20-minute drive from campus. The recently expanded center provides an opportunity to get away from the campus frenzy for prayer, reflection or relaxation. We also host evenings of reflection and informal gatherings on a regular basis.
In Giving, We Receive. More than 2,850 students perform well over 170,000 service hours each year through local, national and international service programs including work in Ecuador, El Salvador, Guyana, Jamaica and Mexico.
Since 1983, a total of 493 Scranton graduates have chosen full-time volunteer service over immediate employment – 247 with the Jesuit Volunteer Corps. scranton.edu/ministries