Office of Mission at Saint Joseph's University
Providing mission-related resources, events, and initiatives to the entire SJU community.
About Us
At Saint Joseph’s University, our model of education is rooted in the nearly 500-year-old Jesuit tradition—an approach that combines the liberal arts, the pursuit of personal and professional excellence, a concern for social justice and the common good, and a lifelong commitment to learning and finding God in all things.
The Office of Mission brings these values to life through programs, resources, and initiatives that connect the SJU community to our Jesuit mission. All members of our community are invited to take part in programs inspired by St. Ignatius Loyola and the mission of SJU.
Join our entire Saint Joseph's Community as we gather to invoke the gifts of the Holy Spirit on our new school year. This ancient and annual tradition is practiced at Jesuit institutions around the world. This year we also celebrate the 175th Anniversary of our founding in 1851!
Check out the 175th Website for more information on commemorative events
View our Calendar of Events and Learn More
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september18
175th Annual Mass of the Holy Spirit
Chapel of Saint Joseph | Online
12:00 Noon
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september20
Beginning of Novena to Our Lady Untier of Knots
Online
SJU 175th Anniversary Year
175 years of Mission
This year our University community celebrates 175 years since the founding of St. Joseph's College in 1851 on Willing's Alley in Olde City Philadelphia by Rev. Felix Barberlin, S.J. Celebrating this history, the Office of Mission is planning a variety of events to celebrate over a century of Catholic Jesuit Mission.
Executive Fellows in Mission Programs
Saint Joseph’s University’s Executive Fellows in Mission Programs draws on the expertise of top nonprofit leaders to mentor students in human-thriving work while deepening the University’s partnerships with community-based organizations.