Manhattan University

Campus Ministry

Find worship, community, and a friend for your faith journey, whatever your tradition.

At Manhattan University, everyone on campus has an opportunity to worship, regardless of faith or religious tradition. Rooted in the Gospel, Catholic Social Teaching, and our Lasallian mission, Campus Ministry invites all students, practicing or questioning, to engage heart and mind in spiritual growth. Attend an event, join a program, or simply reach out.

Meet the Co-Directors and University Chaplains

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The Manhattan University Difference

What Sets Us Apart

Campus Ministry at Manhattan University works to make sure everyone on campus, regardless of faith or religious tradition, has an opportunity to worship. Grounded in the Gospel, Catholic Social Teaching, and our Lasallian mission, we encourage all students to engage heart and mind in spiritual growth, knowing they always have a friend to turn to on their faith journey.

A Welcome for Every Faith

Campus Ministry serves the whole community by facilitating Jummah Prayer for Muslim students, transportation to local synagogues, and worship for every tradition.

Lasallian Catholic Roots

Our inclusive community is grounded in the Gospel, Catholic Social Teaching, and the Lasallian mission that has shaped Manhattan University since its founding.

Dedicated University Chaplains

Two co-directors and University chaplains accompany students, faculty, and staff, learning about and assisting in the spiritual needs of the entire campus community.

Space for Honest Questions

Practicing or questioning, every student is encouraged to explore faith openly, wherever they may be on their journey, with no pressure or prerequisites.

Spiritual Growth, Heart and Mind

Students engage heart and mind together, deepening their relationship with God, self, and others through quiet reflection, prayer, retreats, and honest, open conversation.

Faith Connected to Service

Campus Ministry works hand in hand with Social Action, putting Catholic Social Teaching into practice through meaningful service to neighbors near and far.

GET INVOLVED

Ways to Get Involved

From weekly worship to weekend retreats, Campus Ministry offers many paths into the spiritual life of the University. Start wherever feels right for you.

Religious Services

Campus Ministry facilitates the celebration of Masses, morning prayers, meditations, and Advent and Lenten reflections, with worship opportunities serving students of every religious tradition throughout the year.

Spiritual Retreats

The Lasallians in Faith Together (L.I.F.T.) program offers retreats open to all students who want to deepen their spirituality and reflect on their relationship with God, self, and others.

Agape Latte Speaker Series

Each month during the semester, this coffee house-style speaker series offers a safe, social environment for students looking to learn how faith applies to real life questions and situations.

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Faith-Based Student Groups

Grow your faith by joining one of our many spiritual and worship groups on campus, where students lead welcoming communities of prayer, fellowship, service, and shared religious tradition.