Alvernia University Office of Mission & Ministry

Introducing University’s Division of Mission, Diversity and Inclusion. Follow the new account to stay connected with us. The division includes The Holleran Center for Community & Global Engagement, the Office of Mission & Ministry, and The Office of Justice, Equity and Inclusion, Reading Collegiate Scholars Program, Reading Youth Initiative & Study Abroad. The MDI team is located in the Bornemann Building across from the Kestrel entrance of Bernardine Hall. Thank you for staying connected with us!

Join us and bring your friends to Francis Fest next Thursday at the Quad from 1-3PM!
There will be FREE Mr. Softee Ice Cream
Selfies with the sisters and games!

🇸🇦 Embark on a Cultural Journey: Saudi Arabia 🇸🇦

Let's immerse ourselves in the captivating world of Saudi Arabian culture!

🌟 Culture Spotlight: Saudi Arabia

Explore the rich heritage, enchanting traditions, and the warmth of Saudi Arabian hospitality. 🕌✨

🌍 Why It Matters: Discovering diverse cultures fosters mutual respect and opens our hearts to the beauty of our global community.

Join us for Spanish mass tonight in Holy Savior Chapel, located in Veronica Hall!
Food and fellowship to follow.

¡Únete a nosotros para la misa en español esta noche a las 7PM en Holy Savior Chapel, ubicada en Veronica Hall! Comida y compañerismo a seguir después de misa.

Alternative Breaks are here and we are so excited for this year ABs! Here are the locations for this year ! Interested? Apply on PAX, our form is in the link in bio :)

Any questions? Please email [email protected] and [email protected]

Ringing in the Jewish New Year at Alvernia! 🌟🍯 Come share in the joy of Rosh Hashanah with your Alvernia community. Let's toast to a year filled with blessings and growth.

🌟🍯 Celebrate Rosh Hashanah at Alvernia's Francis Hall! Let's come together to reflect, connect, and toast to a year filled with blessings. All are welcome to join our joyful gathering in this beautiful venue. "

🕊️ Honoring 9/11 in Unity 🕊️

We came together at Judge Hall to remember 9/11 in a powerful way. Our Interfaith Memorial Service illuminated the strength of diversity and the unwavering spirit of hope.

With deep gratitude, we extend our heartfelt thanks to the Jewish Federation, Islamic Center, Fresh Wind (the gospel singer), and our dedicated Fire Department of Reading for joining us in this meaningful event. Your presence made a significant difference.

Let's always hold the memory of those we lost close to our hearts and continue to build bridges of understanding and compassion.

Join us for Spanish mass on Sunday, 9/17 in Holy Savior Chapel at 7PM, to celebrate Food and fellowship to follow!

Alternative Breaks are back and around the corner! Interested into doing your 40 hours of community service? Come join to our AB info sessions where we talk about our week long travel trip of service and hear others talk about their AB experiences.

Today, Monday August 28th, marks the 60th anniversary of the 1963 March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom where hundreds of thousands of people joined together to combat white supremacy in the United States. As we memorialize that historic march, we must also be mindful of the horrific September 15, 1963 retaliatory bombing of 16th Street Baptist Church that killed four little girls, Addie Mae Collins, Cynthia Wesley, Carole Robertson, and Carol Denise McNair. The 1963 march for black racial uplift and the white supremacist retaliation remind us that racially-motivated hatred and violence are part of our nation’s historical narrative that we must not ignore. Saturday’s white supremacist attack on black shoppers in Jacksonville, FL reminds us that this hatred and violence is sadly part of our nation’s current climate and culture.

Welcome back! Did you forget to bring something to campus with you? Did you realize you might be missing a couple items? Well come on out to Clare’s Cupboard FREE pop up shop! You might get lucky and find exactly what you need!

We wish many blessings upon the this weekend for the Annual Federation Conference. Pax et Bonum!

Hi, friends: Jamie and Stephanie wanted to share a special message with all of you. This went out in the June Mission Monthly, but the link was not available to all. Thank you for watching. Peace and All Good!

Mission and Ministry Transition Announcement June 2023 Stephanie Gonzales and Jamie Caporizo share their next journies in the Mission Monthly Update. More from Alvernia University: Website: https://www.alvernia.e...

If you love AB’s clap your hands 👏 👏!

Proud of all our ABers from the 2022-23 school year. Thanks, Bethlehem Farm, for your hospitality and this gem of a photo! 🙌🏻

We wish our community and our dear Bernardine Franciscan Sisters a blessed and Happy Feast Day!

"Saint Bernardine of Siena was the greatest preacher of his time, journeying across Italy, calming strife-torn cities, attacking the paganism he found rampant, attracting crowds of 30,000, following Saint Francis of Assisi’s admonition to preach about “vice and virtue, punishment and glory.”

Learn more here
https://www.franciscanmedia.org/saint-of-the-day/saint-bernardine-of-siena/

Our Civil Rights Pilgrims checked in today on their first stop- the birthplace of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. May this trip be inspiring and reflective in so many ways!

West Virginia team is on the road! They are headed to ! Remember to cultivate peace and good!

Wishing good luck and safe travels to the Dominican Republic and West Virginia Alternative Break teams! We pray for a blessed week of learning, service, and compassion for the communities in which they are serving. #2023

What a night- what a year- what a PROSTAFF! Thanks to .bahar.790 and our fearless leader, . Great work, team!

The Division had a blast surprising our student employees who are graduating! ConGRADulations!

Join us this Friday, May 12th as we celebrate the Class of 2023 and pray for their continued success as they discover the call of what is theirs to do in their futures.

Happy Nurses Week to every Nurse/Nursing student, you all rock.

Here is a Prayer dedicated to Nurses:
I pray I do my part
to lift each downcast spirit
and to soothe each heavy heart.
May my touch bring reassurance.
May my voice be soothing too,
May my gentle care remind them
Of the love they have in You. ❤️
Alvernia University

Our campus minister for Abrahamic Faith and Culture had a wonderful time at the Jewish Community Center's Coffee Friday this morning! We learned about the Jewish journey in Mexico and made some great connections. Thank you to the JCC for hosting us!

Join us this Sunday, May 7th as we celebrate the closeness of God and the promises that He fulfills through His children. Remember that Jesus is compassionate, slow to anger, and abounding in steadfast love and faithfulness.

Join us for Mass this Sunday, April 30th as we celebrate our Good Shepherd who takes care of us and knows and loves us all. Remember that no matter what you are going through, our Father hears you and will not abandon you. See you soon!