Community and Spiritual Engagement

The Office of Mission and Ministry

The Office of Mission and Ministry, guided by the mission and values of Mercy College, inspires students, faculty, and staff to grow in their understanding of spirituality and service.

Campus Ministry

The Office of Mission and Ministry at Mercy College serves the entire college community. It is rooted in the Roman Catholic tradition, yet is designed to serve all people regardless of faith or denomination. Through worship, prayer, pastoral care, service, and reflection, Mission and Ministry desires to help the college community in its spiritual growth. Committed to peace and justice, we challenge people to develop their unique gifts in service to the world and to be compassionate leaders in the global community.

Community Engagement

Service learning is an integration of organized service into the higher education curriculum in order to both benefit the community and enhance the student’s learning experience.

Through service learning, students are involved in experiential learning with instructor-facilitated reflection. These experiences are typically in a community agency or non-profit organization – always an institution that can benefit from the student’s volunteer effort.

The basis for service learning at Mercy College includes the Mercy College values, the Corporal Works of Mercy (Matthew 25:34-36), and the Principles of Catholic Social Teaching. When we engage in service, we deepen these values in our lives!

Programs and Resources

Hoffman Ambassadors
Masses and Prayer Services
Mercy College Food Pantry
Mercy Day of Service
Mercy Heritage Week
Service Immersion Trips
Spiritual Direction & Pastoral Care

For more information about events and programs offered by the Office of Mission and Ministry, please visit Campus Life on Canvas or contact the Director of Mission.

Prayer Spaces

The St. Joseph Chapel, located on the 1st floor of the College, is open to all and can serve as a place for quiet reflection, or a venue for deeper sharing and prayer. Weekly prayer services are held in the chapel Wednesdays at Noon. All are welcome.

Director of Mission

The Director of Mission provides pastoral care as well as opportunities for spiritual growth and can help students, faculty, and staff discover and deepen their relationship with God and the world around them. Contact the Director of Mission by phone or email.

Chalsi Campbell, MA, BA : Director of Mission

phone icon 419-251-1866
mail icon chalsi.campbell@mercycollege.edu
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Students and staff took part in an Alternative Spring Break service opportunity in January 2024.

Students during a Spiritual Retreat in October 2023.

Students participated in service learning during Heritage Week in September 2023.