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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, as part of Mission Week 2026. 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.

    Participants will gather between 8:00 and 10:00 a.m. The location will be either Campus Ministry or Smith Auditorium, depending on the number of participants.

    A closing reflection will take place at 4:00 p.m. in Campus Ministry, 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.

    Snacks & beverages will be served.

    • Service Locations & Project Leads

      Participants will be assigned to service projects across the Bronx. Each site is supported by a campus point person.

      • Friendly Fridge
        Point Person: Campus Ministry Team

      • Waldo House
        Point Person: Margaret Groarke

      • Post Road Site
        Point Person: Br. Charles

      • Brust Park
        Point Person: Engineering Students
        Coordinator: Margaret Groarke

      • Methodist Home
        Point Person: Michele Saracino

      • Cabrini Food Pantry
        Point Person: Andrew Berg

      • Van Cortlandt Park
        Point Person: Andrew Berg

      • Local School Tutoring
        Point Person: Dr. Kerri Mulqueen

      • STEM Day (On Campus)
        Point Person: Hailey Kublall

      • Clothing Collection
        Point Person: Rev. Andie

  • 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.