Saint Joseph's College of Maine
 

About SJC

At a glance l Mission statement l Core values l Vision l Catholic identity l History l President's message

Catholic identity


Catherine McAuley

Uniqueness
Saint Joseph's College is the only Catholic college in Maine. It grants degrees in fulfillment of the educational ideals of the Sisters of Mercy, founded by Mary Catherine McAuley in Dublin, Ireland, in 1831. From the time of the foundation of the Portland Regional Community in the Diocese of Portland in 1883, the Sisters worked toward the establishment of a college.

Sponsorship
Saint Joseph's College was founded by the Portland Regional Community of the Sisters of Mercy of the Americas in 1912. The College has a religious Members Board and a religious and lay Board of Trustees.

Curriculum
Our core curriculum includes courses in theology and philosophy. See Academics for additional details.

Student life
Active campus ministry. See Campus Ministry for additional details.