Lewis University

“Fr. Paul Novak, OSM University Chaplain / Campus Minister pnovak@lewisu.edu”

“The Sancta Alberta Chapel and Victoria LaGrippe Meditation Garden are open daily for prayer 8am to 9pm.”

“Catholic and Lasallian Values, where students discover how to use their knowledge and talents to further social justice in conversation with our Lasallian heritage.”

“With few exceptions, these are specific courses that all students take.”

“Pastoral Ministry – serves as a Pre-Seminary program or direct career path into a pastoral position, working with either youth or adults.”

“Nia White Director of Mission and Ministry (815) 836-5617 nwhite1@lewisu.edu”

“Fr. Paul Novak, OSM University Chaplain / Campus Minister pnovak@lewisu.edu”

“Venus Wozniak Associate Director of Mission & Ministry (815) 836-5226 vwozniak1@lewisu.edu”

“Br. Rob Veselsky, FSC Mission and Ministry Associate veselsro@lewisu.edu”

“Senior Advisor for Mission Integration & Hispanic/Latine Campus Minister”

“This is a wilderness retreat experience with hiking and camping. We set out to explore the natural environment of Starved Rock State Park.”

“Soar is a one-day retreat experience that answers the 300 year old question: what does it mean to be Lasallian?”

“This retreat is an evening of reflection for graduating seniors.”

“This is a week-long experience positioned at the start of Lent. We provide daily on-your-own reflections that take 10-15 minutes.”

“Koinonia is a weekend get-away retreat hosted at LaSalle Manor in Plano, IL.”

“You can join the prayer groups, bible studies, and other groups by reaching out to the peers or the staff members.”

“Providing regular social events, service opportunities, and faith-sharing groups, or COGs (Community Outreach Groups), each semester to nurture community within a respective residence hall”

“As a Peer Minister, you will help foster the spiritual, emotional and social growth of resident students”

“The Sancta Alberta Choir are singers and musicians that use their gifts to give praise and inspire our community members.”

“Catholic Educators Club”

“De La Salle Hall South, referred to as “D-South” by students, is a co-ed residence hall, males and females separated by floor, which hosts 61 residents.”

“Sheil Hall offers double occupancy rooms for 140 first-year residents. This residence hall is co-ed by floor.”

“Overnight guests are subject to specific Residence Life policies, including duration limits and registration requirements.”

“Individuals are considered “Overnight” after visitation hours end.”

“Providing regular social events, service opportunities, and faith-sharing groups, or COGs (Community Outreach Groups), each semester to nurture community within a respective residence hall”

“As a Peer Minister, you will help foster the spiritual, emotional and social growth of resident students”

“The Office of Mission & Identity is responsible for programs and activities that engage, celebrate, and support the University community’s development in and understanding of our Mission, Catholic identity, and Lasallian heritage.”

“Dr. Kurt Schackmuth, Vice President for Student Life and Chief Mission Officer”

“The Office of Community Engagement and Experiential Learning (CEEL) serves as a connector of students, faculty, staff and community partners for community engagement at Lewis University.”

“Community Engaged Learning (CEL) is a type of Experiential Learning that integrates academic coursework with meaningful engagement in the community.”

“Catholic and Lasallian Values, where students discover how to use their knowledge and talents to further social justice in conversation with our Lasallian heritage.”

“With few exceptions, these are specific courses that all students take.”

“Rooted in Catholic social teaching and shaped by Lasallian praxis, the Peace and Justice Studies program is interdisciplinary.”

“Fourteen Lewis University students are immersed in a unique travel study experience in Italy from January 1-11 as part of a Social Justice Pilgrimage offered through University Ministry.”

“he is active in the University’s Catholic Relief Service Corps Ambassadors program which is committed to assisting the poor and vulnerable by promoting social justice and peace.”

“Brother Thomas also volunteers annually through University Ministry to accompany the students and staff on the Catalyst Social Justice retreats in Chicago.”

“The Food Pantry was established in 2019 to help support students facing food insecurity.”

“Providing regular social events, service opportunities, and faith-sharing groups, or COGs (Community Outreach Groups), each semester to nurture community within a respective residence hall”

“Brother Thomas also volunteers annually through University Ministry to accompany the students and staff on the Catalyst Social Justice retreats in Chicago.”

“The University is committed to enhancing a sensitivity to, and an understanding of, the causes of poverty, injustice and oppression, leading to service and social action within the local community and beyond.”