Catholic Studies Leadership Interns

Grounded in the Catholic tradition, St. Thomas’ mission is to educate students "to be morally responsible leaders who think critically, act wisely, and work skillfully to advance the common good."

In keeping with this charge, the Catholic Studies Department offers a leadership development program called Student Leadership Interns, which aims to help students understand and cultivate leadership through a Catholic prism. It asks questions such as, "How do you bring your faith to bear on the St. Thomas community?" and "What effect should faith have on leadership roles in larger civic life?"

Leadership Interns at the Dunrovin Retreat Center

In addition to getting involved as leaders in many Catholic Studies and campus-wide organizations and events, Student Leadership Interns participate in a Fall Vision Retreat, regular meetings, and a yearly Spring Institute. Last year's Spring Institute took place in Washington, D. C., where the interns pursued a deeper understanding of the Catholic leader’s responsibilities toward civil society. This year's Institute will focus on the Latino culture, with trips to Mexico and Peru.

The Faculty Advisor for the Leadership Institute is Fr. Michael Keating, professor in Catholic Studies.

One Leadership Intern, Connie Hafner, wrote about her daily life as a Leadership Intern. Click on the link to read Connie's A Day in the Life of a Leadership Intern.