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Campus Ministry

Campus Ministry

The Campus Ministry at St. Joseph’s University, led by lay faculty and a Jesuit spiritual advisor, nurtures the spiritual, moral, and social development of students and staff. Rooted in Ignatian spirituality, the ministry seeks to address the holistic needs of the university community by fostering faith formation, promoting justice, and encouraging service-oriented leadership.

Through its various initiatives, the Campus Ministry attends to both the corporal and spiritual needs of the university community. At the spiritual level, Holy Mass is organised every Friday, with special emphasis on First Friday Masses. Special Masses are celebrated for the inauguration of the academic year, as well as on the feasts of St. Joseph, St. Ignatius of Loyola, Christmas, and Ash Wednesday. The ministry also facilitates Lenten services, confessions, and an annual one-day retreat for Catholic students.

The Campus Ministry organizes HRD classes for non-Catholic students and theology classes for second-semester Catholic students, fostering inclusivity and holistic formation. It also oversees the midday meal scheme as part of its outreach initiatives.

The All India Catholic University Federation (AICUF), functioning under the guidance of the Campus Ministry, is actively involved in organizing Masses, outreach programs, and MAGIS initiatives and participating in workshops and conferences.

A group called “SJU Religious,” consisting of religious faculty and students from various congregations, also functions under the ministry and contributes to organizing spiritual activities such as adoration, rosary, and retreats.

The units under the Campus Ministry include AICUF, CSA (Christian Student Association), Jesus Youth, and Ignitors (until 2025). The ministry also organizes Christmas celebrations for students and staff, including Christmas Mass.

Campus Ministry Team

The Campus Ministry functions through a dedicated team comprising primarily lay collaborators, with one Jesuit serving as spiritual advisor, who coordinate various spiritual, formative, and outreach activities across the university. Student involvement is ensured through structured student bodies such as CSA, AICUF, and Jesus Youth, each having its own elected student council, fostering leadership and ownership among students.

Core Team

  • Ms. Litty Joseph – Campus Minister (UG)
  • Dr. Viyolla Pavana Mendonca – Campus Minister (PG)
  • Mr. Melwyn Amrithraj – Coordinator, Shift III
  • Rev. Fr. James Chin Kap Sian Muang SJ – Spiritual Advisor

    • AICUF Coordination Team

  • Dr. Deepika – Coordinator
  • Fr. Joyson John Barboza – Assistant Coordinator
  • Dr. Ahana Ruth Pinto – Faculty Representative, School of Business
  • Ms. Estelle Sheena D’Souza – Faculty Representative, School of Humanities/Social Work
  • Dr. Neethu Joseph – Faculty Representative, School of Physical Sciences
  • Mr. Pradeep P – Faculty Representative, Shift III

    • Faith Formation & Liturgy

  • Ms. Gisa George – Coordinator, Theology
  • Dr. Gerard Rosario – Assistant Coordinator, Theology
  • Dr. Jothy Williams – Coordinator, HRD
  • Dr. Cisy Abraham – Assistant Coordinator, HRD & Coordinator, Liturgy
  • Ms. Prema George – Assistant Coordinator, Liturgy

    • Student Ministry & Events

  • Dr. Vanitha N M – Coordinator, Christmas Celebration
  • Ms. Viola Maria Noronha – Coordinator, CSA; Assistant Coordinator, Christmas Celebration; Coordinator, Annual Retreat
  • Ms. Grace Prerana – Assistant Coordinator, CSA
  • Ms. Navya Dennis – Coordinator, Jesus Youth & Assistant Coordinator, Annual Retreat

    • Music Ministry

  • Mr. Leonard Winston Aiman – Coordinator, University Choir
  • Sr. Dr. Saly Joseph – Member, University Choir (Shift III)

    • Spiritual Programs

  • Weekly Masses (every Friday, with emphasis on First Fridays)
  • Special Masses: Inauguration of Academic Year, Feast of St. Joseph, Feast of St. Ignatius of Loyola, Christmas
  • Lenten observances, including Way of the Cross and Confession
  • Annual retreats for Catholic students
  • Jesus Youth weekly prayer meetings (Wednesdays)

    • Faith Formation Programs

  • HRD classes for non-Catholic students
  • Theology classes for Catholic students

    • Outreach Programs

  • Mid-day meal scheme for marginalized students
  • AICUF-led outreach initiatives, including awareness drives, workshops, camps, and social programs

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