The Center for Faith and Spirituality develops ongoing dialogue, relationships and opportunities to engage, nurture and foster faith and spirituality among individuals and across our communities.
Rooted in the Mission and Core Values of the College, the Center for Faith and Spirituality provides the space and opportunities for individuals and groups to explore their own spiritual development in all aspects of life in an expansive and inclusive setting where hospitality is experienced, community is fostered, and relationships are deepened.
The Center’s purpose finds expression in the following ways:
- Welcoming groups of diverse spiritual and cultural traditions to our beautiful lakeside campus for events, meetings, and programs that further our shared goal of spiritual development in all aspects of life;
- Developing and offering workshops, speakers, and programs that focus on various dimensions of faith and spirituality expressed and cultivated in everyday life;
- Sponsoring of events both on and off campus in partnership with a wide range of College-based and community-based partners; and
- Developing new partnerships with organizations beyond the College that can strengthen and expand regional resources committed to spiritual development.
The Center seeks to provide leadership and resources to develop ongoing dialogue, relationships, and opportunities to engage, nurture, and foster faith and spirituality among individuals and across diverse communities. The Center looks to touch and intersect with important areas of faith and spirituality in tangible and dynamic ways for individuals, groups, and communities.
Contact
For more information about bringing your group or event to campus, or exploring a partnership with the Center for Faith and Spirituality, please contact: vpmission@sjcme.edu
Upcoming Events
Marjory Zoet Bankson is a published author, working artist and seasoned spiritual guide.
Workshop: Clay and Call: How Earth Speaks Your Name
Presented by Marjory Zoet Bankson, author of The Soulwork of Clay
Saturday, October 19, 2019
9:00am-3:30pm
Workshop with Mirabai Starr
9am-4pm, March 14, 2020
More details will be posted as the workshop nears. In the meantime, for more information about Mirabai Starr, please visit: https://www.mirabaistarr.com/.
Annual Events
St. Joseph Month
Celebrated in March, Saint Joseph‘s Month provides the College community the opportunity to deepen our understanding and expression of Saint Joseph’s mission as a Catholic, liberal arts college in the Mercy tradition.
Mercy Week
In September, Mercy Week celebrates Catherine McAuley, our Mercy identity and heritage, and the many expressions of Mercy as a Saint Joseph’s College community.
Faith and Spirituality Stories
Julie’s Path— a Spiritual Journey to God and Inner Peace Through Labyrinth Walking at Saint Joseph’s College
Stroll down the path to Sebago Lake and spend a few reflective moments walking through the new Labyrinth.
Earn a Theology Doctorate from our partner: Pontifex University
All theology students, especially MAT alumni, now have the opportunity to participate in our Theology Doctorate Program through Pontifex University.
Accelerate Your Degree With Summer Session
Saint Joseph’s College offers a variety of summer programs including accelerated hybrid (online/onsite) courses through which online students can experience our beautiful lakeside campus in Southern Maine! These offerings range from non-credit to undergraduate and graduate level. Looking to earn credits over the summer? Reserve your spot by April 30.
Saint Joseph’s College Will Award Honorary Doctorate to Sister Karen Schneider RSM, MD, MPH
Sister Karen Schneider RSM, MD, MPH will receive an Honorary Doctorate of Humane Letters during the Saint Joseph’s College Commencement exercises on Saturday, May 11, 2019.
Divine Intervention: Two Sisters of Mercy, two stained glass windows, and a decision that changed everything
by Patricia Erikson The real estate agent took the Sisters to see the small stone chapel. The rest is history. For the Aztecs, it was the prophecy of an eagle, perched [...]
Saint Joseph’s College of Maine Offers Catholic Apostolate Center Courses
Saint Joseph’s College of Maine has partnered with the Catholic Apostolate Center to offer continuing education units for those individuals who work in or support ministry. These asynchronous, non-credit courses facilitate online learning through video, discussion boards, and learning assessments.
Faith and Spirituality Videos
Videos pertaining to events sponsored by Center for Faith and Spirituality
About the Center’s Planning Committee
Our hopes and plans for the future of the Center for Faith and Spirituality.
Sr. Ellen Turner, RSM, Sister of Mercy Member, Saint Joseph’s College Board of Trustees
Dr. Jim Dlugos, President, Saint Joseph's College
Dr. Meredith Tipton, Community Member, Saint Joseph’s College Board of Trustees