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Mission Week 2026

Our Lasallian values are at the heart of everything we do, providing our students with unique opportunities on campus and beyond.

Mission Week 2026 offers opportunities to engage in service that reflect our shared commitment to faith in action. Throughout the week, students, faculty, and staff are invited to support our local and campus communities while living out the Lasallian call to dignity, justice, and care for others.

Additional details, locations, and participation information will be shared as Mission Week approaches.

We encourage all members of the community to save the date and join in these meaningful opportunities for connection, reflection, and service.

Schedule of Events

We encourage all members of the community to save the date and join in these meaningful opportunities for connection, reflection, and service.

  • Tuesday, April 7 - “Lasallian Catholic Identity"

    12:15 p.m. - Mass of St. La Salle 

    The Chapel of the Holy Infancy
    Memorial Hall, 3rd Floor

    The Mass of St. John Baptist de La Salle offers an opportunity for the community to gather in prayer and thanksgiving during Mission Week. The relics of St. John Baptist de La Salle will be available for veneration.

    All are welcome to participate in this liturgy honoring our founder and reaffirming our commitment to the values that guide our educational mission.

    3 p.m. - Guest speaker: Br. Ernest Miller, FSC

    Kelly Commons 4C

    Join the campus community for a special presentation by Brother Ernest Miller, FSC, in recognition of Jasper Giving Day. This gathering invites reflection on our shared Lasallian Catholic mission and the ways it calls us to serve, lead, and accompany one another in faith and action.

    Cookies & beverages will be served.

    View the Biography of BR. ERNEST MILLER, FSC

  • Wednesday, April 8 – “Faith in the Presence of God"

    3 p.m. - Place a Prayer Intention on the Tree

    Manhattan University Quad

    Throughout the day, students, faculty, and staff are invited to pause, reflect, and engage in prayerful moments across campus. These activities are designed to create space for personal and communal reflection on faith, vocation, and service within our Lasallian tradition.

    Ice Cream & beverages will be served.

  • Thursday, April 9 - "Respect For All Persons"

    9 a.m. - 5 p.m. - Lasallian Day of Service 

    The entire campus is invited to participate in the Lasallian Day of Service where students, faculty and staff give back to our local community by working on volunteer projects for organizations throughout the Bronx. 

    A come-and-go continental breakfast will be provided 9-11 a.m. in Kelly Commons, Social Justice Suite, 2nd Floor. All are welcome.  

    A closing reflection with Rev. Andie Raynor will take place at 4:00 p.m. in Campus Ministry, Miguel 209, offering space to reflect on the day’s experiences and impact. 

    Special thanks to Amy Forster, Hailey Kublall, Michele Saracino, and members of James Patterson Honors Program for their leadership and planning in making this day possible.

    Please register to volunteer through Sign Up Genius: https://m.signupgenius.com/#!/showSignUp/10C044EA8AE2BABF4C16-62905017-lasallian 

    • Service Activities

      View descriptions of each opportunity below and sign up for a time slot in the chart provided.

      Visit to the Brothers' House

      Volunteers will visit the Brothers at their residence to learn about their lives, their legacy of service, and the many meaningful experiences they have to share. Join us for an inspiring opportunity to engage in conversation with some of our wise elders who embody the Lasallian values and mission.

      Post Road Clean Up with Brother Charles

      Volunteers will help clean up our community by tidying trash and leaves around the Brothers' House and Dogwood Junction from 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM. Wear clothes you don't mind getting dirty and close-toed shoes. Gloves and trash bags will be provided.

      Food Distribution at Friendly Fridge

      As the first community fridge in the Bronx, Friendly Fridge BX rescues and redistributes food from the surrounding community through outreach and action. Volunteers are needed to help package and distribute food.

      The Friendly Fridge is located at the bottom of the hill, around the corner from the W 242nd subway station (4670 Manhattan College Pkwy).

      Brust Park Clean Up

      The Eta Kappa Nu Honor Society (Electrical Engineering) and Pi Tau Sigma Honor Society (Mechanical Engineering) invite you to help spruce up Brust Park, the beautiful wooded park located across from the guard booth.

      Volunteers will help clean planting beds and lay down compost and mulch. Wear close-toed shoes and clothes you don't mind getting dirty. Gloves, trash bags, and tools will be provided.

      Zaro's Delivery to Friendly Fridge

      Volunteers will help transport donated food from Zaro's to the Friendly Fridge.

      Volunteers will arrive at Zaro's at 2:00–2:15 PM and let them know you are there to pick up the food. Walk the boxes of goods to the Friendly Fridge, located at the bottom of the hill near the W 242nd subway station (4670 Manhattan College Pkwy). Look for the tables and Friendly Fridge volunteers upon arrival. Please return all borrowed Zaro's carts.

      Gardening at the Methodist Home

      Volunteers will help plant flowers in the Methodist Home Courtyard. Please dress appropriately for outdoor work. Gloves, plants, and shovels will be provided.

      Cards of Hope by Council on Adoptable Children (COAC)

      Volunteers will make cards for immigrant families and children currently in detention centers. These letters of love and hope are important reminders that people on the outside care about and think about those detained. Translation services will be provided.

      Friends of Waldo Family Residence

      Our team of dedicated English as a Second Language (ESL) teachers welcomes your support. While ESL teachers work with parents, volunteers will assist with activities for their children in a child-friendly space.

      Volunteer roles may include:

      • Homework help for children while their parents attend ESL classes.
      • Childcare for younger children or those who do not need homework help.
      • Assisting with arts and crafts activities.

      Crocheting with the Crochet Club

      Volunteers will help crochet items such as bookmarks, glasses cases, coasters, flowers, and book covers, which will be donated to the Methodist Home for Nursing and Rehabilitation, located across the street from campus. Anyone with crocheting or knitting experience is welcome.

      Events will be held on March 26 and April 9 from 4:00–5:00 PM in Kelly 4.01. You may also make items ahead of time and drop them off to be donated. All supplies will be provided. 

      Please register to volunteer through Sign Up Genius: https://m.signupgenius.com/#!/showSignUp/10C044EA8AE2BABF4C16-62905017-lasallian 

  • Friday, April 10 - "Excellence in Education"

    Screening of the film The Life of St. John Baptist de La Salle
    Campus Ministry Office at Cornerstone (Miguel 209) all day.

    Screenings of The Life of St. John Baptist de La Salle will be offered throughout the day as part of Mission Week. The film provides an opportunity to learn more about the life and legacy of our founder and the enduring mission that continues to shape our community today.

    Snacks & beverages will be served.