Campus Ministry
Campus Ministry celebrates the diversity of faith traditions in our university community by serving the pastoral and spiritual growth needs of all, through a variety of prayer, service and educational opportunities.
Office for Mission
Work Flowing from the Catholic Identity
The Office for Mission works to support and integrate the broad reach of the Catholic identity throughout the university. The office collaborates with university departments and partners to touch all aspects of university life.
Contact Our Office
Email: mission@stthomas.edu
Phone: (651) 962-5200
Fax: (651) 962-6930
Aquinas Hall, Room 121
2115 Summit Ave, St. Paul, MN 55105
Center for the Common Good
At the Center for the Common Good, we support students, staff, and faculty to be transformational partners who work tirelessly for social justice in our local, national, and global communities.
Faculty and Staff Development
We offer a variety of events and programs for faculty and staff to promote the Mission of St. Thomas, our Catholic identity and the role that they play in advancing our Mission.
Leadership and Staff
Fr. Christopher Collins, SJ
Vice President for Mission
christopher.collins@stthomas.edu
(651) 962-5200
Michele Goodson
Administrative Assistant
mkgoodson@stthomas.edu
(651) 962-5200
Faith and the Arts
The Office for Mission has many homes for spiritual meditation through art. Explore some of our initiatives.
Iversen Center for Faith
The Iversen Center for Faith is the spiritual heart of campus and a place where faith can be celebrated and explored.
Chapel Arts Series
Encounter the transcendent through meaningful engagement with artists and creators at St. Thomas and beyond at the Chapel Arts Series.
Hoedeman Gallery of Sacred Art
The Hoedeman Gallery presents exhibitions of sacred art that reflect a rich diversity and history.
Worship and Prayer Spaces
Find the many interfaith worship locations on campus.
Interfaith Council
The Interfaith Council is composed of students, faculty and staff. Rooted in the Catholic tradition that values faith understanding, and the dignity of all people, we strive to strengthen and unify our community by fostering meaningful interreligious dialogue, engagement and collaboration directed toward the common good.
Commitments and Partnerships
We partner with numerous local, national, and international organizations to advance the common good.
Mission Resources and Education
Learn more about our history, mission and Catholic identity on our OneStThomas intranet site.
The Next Chapter Program
Are you retiring soon or have you recently retired? Join a group of peers asking similar questions in this new stage of life and find greater joy and purpose for your next chapter.
About The Next Chapter Program
The University of St. Thomas is offering a program open to those already retired or thinking about retiring soon. “The Next Chapter” program typically has cohorts beginning each September and January. It is not a financial planning seminar, but rather a six-month, guided journey using principles of Ignatian spirituality to assist participants in discerning what God might be calling them to in this exciting “Next Chapter” of their lives. Participants meet once a month at St. Thomas on Saturday mornings with readings and reflection required between sessions.
For more information:
Karin Trail-Johnson, Director of New Pathways and Vocation
Email: karin.trail-johnson@stthomas.edu or USTNextChapter@stthomas.edu
Phone: (651) 962-6558
Information Session Registration
To learn more about the program, you are invited to attend an Information Session. The next sessions will be held:
Monday, May 20th, 7pm in person at the University of St. Thomas
Tuesday, May 21, 7pm via zoom
Register here for either session
Application
Priority date for submitting applications for Fall 2024 is June 10, 2024
Apply for the Next Chapter Program
Schedule
Fall 2024 Cohort Dates
Session 1 - September 7, 2024
Session 2 - September 28, 2024
Session 3 - October 19, 2024
Session 4 - November 16, 2024
Session 5 - December 7, 2024
Retreat - January 10-11, 2025
Session 6 - February 1, 2025
Winter/Spring 2024 Cohort
Session 1 - January 13, 2024
Session 2 - February 10, 2024
Session 3 - March 9, 2024
Session 4 - April 6, 2024
Session 5 - May 4, 2024
Retreat - May 17-18, 2024
Session 6 - June 1, 2024
Cost Information
The cost for the program is $950 which includes all program expenses, refreshments at each session and an overnight retreat with meals.
About The Next Chapter Program
About The Next Chapter Program
The University of St. Thomas is offering a program open to those already retired or thinking about retiring soon. “The Next Chapter” program typically has cohorts beginning each September and January. It is not a financial planning seminar, but rather a six-month, guided journey using principles of Ignatian spirituality to assist participants in discerning what God might be calling them to in this exciting “Next Chapter” of their lives. Participants meet once a month at St. Thomas on Saturday mornings with readings and reflection required between sessions.
For more information:
Karin Trail-Johnson, Director of New Pathways and Vocation
Email: karin.trail-johnson@stthomas.edu or USTNextChapter@stthomas.edu
Phone: (651) 962-6558
Information Session Registration
Information Session Registration
To learn more about the program, you are invited to attend an Information Session. The next sessions will be held:
Monday, May 20th, 7pm in person at the University of St. Thomas
Tuesday, May 21, 7pm via zoom
Register here for either session
Application
Application
Priority date for submitting applications for Fall 2024 is June 10, 2024
Apply for the Next Chapter Program
Schedule
Schedule
Fall 2024 Cohort Dates
Session 1 - September 7, 2024
Session 2 - September 28, 2024
Session 3 - October 19, 2024
Session 4 - November 16, 2024
Session 5 - December 7, 2024
Retreat - January 10-11, 2025
Session 6 - February 1, 2025
Winter/Spring 2024 Cohort
Session 1 - January 13, 2024
Session 2 - February 10, 2024
Session 3 - March 9, 2024
Session 4 - April 6, 2024
Session 5 - May 4, 2024
Retreat - May 17-18, 2024
Session 6 - June 1, 2024
Cost Information
Cost Information
The cost for the program is $950 which includes all program expenses, refreshments at each session and an overnight retreat with meals.