Campus Ministry

Welcome to Campus Ministry!

Campus Ministry is a vibrant, student led, multifaith community.

Together with you, we are committed to building a community where you belong, where you are known, and where you feel connected to others.

How? By walking with you in the adventure of wisdom and learning, by sharing the spiritual riches of faith traditions in the search for God, and by making common cause to address urgent human problems in truth, in justice, and in love.

Campus Ministry cultivates this solidarity in mission to help you discover and explore the deeper meaning and purpose of your life. Whatever your religious or spiritual background, or if you have yet to explore one, we are here to accompany you on this journey.

Mass and prayer services, liturgical choirs, religious feasts, and weekend spiritual retreats
Personal accompaniment; spiritual conversations, spiritual direction, and grief counseling
Faith fellowships including Muslim, Jewish, Orthodox Christian, Christian, Hindu, and Sikh
Community-centered activities: Ignatian Spirituality and Yoga, Christian Life Communities, LGBTQ+ Ministry, Praise & Worship, Graduate Student Ministry and Peer Ministry
Direct service projects with the Pedro Arrupe Volunteers, and learn about important issues that affect our communities through Common Ground conversations and the Ignatian Family Teach-in for Justice conference.

Learn more about Campus Ministry, explore the options below.

Welcome class of 2027!

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Faith and Religious Traditions

We encourage students to practice their faith and learn about others by partnering with the Jewish, Muslim, Christian and Orthodox Christian Student Clubs, Catholic Life, and providing resources of Sacred Spaces on and off campus, and interfaith programming.

Student (alter-server) in front of alter.

Catholic Life

We encourage students and our community to participate fully in the life and mission of the Catholic church through Student Liturgical Ministries, Ministry of Music, Sacramental Life, Catholic Mass, exploring Religious Life.

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Spiritual and Pastoral Ministries

Explore what you believe, stretch your mind and body, and ease your soul with Spiritual Direction, Pastoral Counseling, Ignatian Spirituality and Yoga, and Bereavement support.

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Create Community

Connect with other people seeking meaningful relationships and flourishing friendships of meaning and value through a variety of opportunities including Praise and Worship, Peer Ministry, Residential and Commuter Ministry, LGBTQ Ministry, and Graduate Student Ministry.

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Justice and Service

Experience and learn to nurture compassion, healing and justice in the Ignatian tradition through service, advocacy, and justice education. Commit to the challenge of Solidarity and Activism with the Pedro Arrupe Volunteers, Common Grounds Conversations, the Ignatian Family Teach in for Justice and more.

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Retreat Ministry

We offer a variety of undergrad student retreats including Emmaus, Freshvision, Mens, Women's at our Retreat House in Goshen, NY, as well as the Spiritual Exercises in Everyday Life (SEEL) for Faculty, Staff and Grad students.

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University Church Sunday Mass livestream.

Please note: As of May 15, Fordham will not require members of the University community or visitors to be vaccinated against COVID-19.

News and Events

IGNATIAN FAMILY TEACH-IN FOR JUSTICE CONFERENCE DELEGATION

October 28-29, 2023 Application is now open to join the Fordham 2023 Delegation to annual social justice conference in Washington, DC. The Ignatian Family Teach-In for Justice (IFTJ) is an annual gathering for members of the Ignatian family (Jesuit institutions and the larger church) to come together in the context of social justice and solidarity to learn,

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Common Grounds Conversation: Latine Heritage Month

Join PAV for the first Common Grounds Conversations of the semester! Fr. Johnathan Castelblanco, SJ will lead us in a conversation on faith and culture in Colombia, South America, in an event celebrating Latine Heritage Month with food, dancing, and music! All are welcome to join. Sponsored by Campus Ministry & OMA & Candela Latina

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Kayak & Prayer event success!

This month Campus Ministry held a Kayak and Prayer event on September 2nd, many students joined the event and kayaked along the Hudson River. On Fordham News, spectacular photos taken by Jennifer Perez, showcased students gathering and enjoying their moment in the Hudson River. Fordham News highlight showed some of the great photos, but here

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September 11th Interfaith Prayer and Remembrance 2023

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 11th | 5:30 P.M. Meet on the McShane Campus Center lawn and process to the Finlay Peace Garden Memorial. Rain Location: McShane Campus Center | First Floor Gallery Everyone is invited to attend.

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Interfaith Prayer and Picnic with the President

September 14th, 2023 Lincoln Center Outdoor Plaza 12:00 PM Come Celebrate Fordham’s diversity with an Interfaith Prayer and Picnic with our President Tania Tetlow. Pull up a blanket and meet new people!

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New Student Welcome Masses

August 27th, 2023 Lincoln Center The Welcome Mass of the Holy Spirit Church of St. Paul the Apostle 3:00 PM Rose Hill The Welcome Mass University Church Plaza 5:00 PM Both Students and their families are invited to come to celebrate the beginning of their academic careers at The New Student Welcome Mass!

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Mass of the Holy Spirt

Be part of a global Jesuit tradition as we call on the Holy Spirt to ignite our new academic year with the fire of God’s blessings! Mass of the Holy Spirit September 10th, 2023 Rose Hill University Church Plaza 5:00 PM Followed by a community BBQ on the Church lawn Westchester Mass of the Holy Spirit

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Thank You For Supporting Our World Youth Day Delegation !

We would like to Thank Fordham College Rose Hill Dean’s Office, Fordham College Lincoln Center Dean’s Office. Gabelli School of Business Dean’s Office (RH & LC), Spellman Jesuit Community, The Center on Religion and Culture, Ignatian Mission Initiatives & Paul Brusco GABELLI ’86

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Giving Day: Support Our World Youth Day Delegation!

This year, 22 Fordham Students will travel to Lisbon, Portugal to participate in MAGIS, an immersion and service program organized by the Society of Jesus, and World Youth Day, a gathering over over one million young Catholics from around the world. At World Youth Day, delegation members will participate in conferences and listening sessions as

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Support Campus Ministry This Giving Day!

Campus Ministry is a vibrant, student led, multifaith community. Together with you, we are committed to building a community where you belong, where you are known, and where you feel connected to others. How? By walking with you in the adventure of wisdom and learning, by sharing the spiritual riches of faith traditions in the

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