Making a Wheel Difference
Through an outreach ministry in Tampa, Fla., several Detroit Mercy alumni have come together to assist community members with transportation in the form of refurbished bicycles.
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Student Spotlight: Titans meet new Archbishop with Mass and dinner
Nine Detroit Mercy undergrad, graduate and law school students attended the Detroit Catholic Campus Ministry Mass and cook-out with the new Archbishop Weisenburger this past Sunday, April 27.
Weekly Mass schedule
The Detroit Mercy community is invited to attend Mass and participate in spiritual direction and formation for their own personal growth. Several Mass times are offered and held in the St. Ignatius Chapel in the Commerce & Finance Building.
Four-week Busy Person’s Retreat begins Oct. 14
Take time for some self-care and to rest, reflect and pray at the Busy Person’s Retreat, which begins Oct. 14 and runs through Nov. 8.
Celebrate Spirit! ushers in new school year, Sept. 10
The official welcoming event to the new school year for the University community Celebrate Spirit! is set for Tuesday, Sept. 10 inside of the Student Fitness Center. The Mass of the Holy Spirit begins at 11:30 a.m.
Celebrate the Feast of St. Phoebe on Sept. 3
University Ministry is hosting a special Mass to celebrate the feast day of St. Phoebe. Gather with us for Mass and fellowship with snacks following the service on Tuesday, Sept. 3 at 12:45 p.m. in the St. Ignatius Chapel.
Grow in faith with your student peers on Thursdays
Join fellow students on Thursdays during dead hour from 12:45-2 p.m. for a chance to grow in your faith with your peers through University Ministry’s ‘Journey: A Christian Student Community.’ There will be activities, reflection and snacks!
University Ministry kick-off event features tacos, crafts, tie-die shirts
Stop by the Fountain Terrace on Thursday, Aug. 29 from 12:45-2 p.m. to tie-dye shirts, do crafts, learn about University Ministry and enjoy some yummy tacos!
Connect with yourself and others with Misericordia Retreat, March 22-23
University Ministry is hosting a retreat all about connecting to creation and your relationship with God and self. The Misericordia Winter Retreat is set for Friday and Saturday, March 22-23 at the Holley Family Village in Brooklyn, Mich.
Survey: Share thoughts on Mass times on McNichols Campus
Please take a few minutes to share your thoughts on ideal Mass times for the McNichols Campus of Detroit Mercy.
Faith with Friends: Share your experience over a meal, Feb. 25
Is it tough for you to figure out what faith means to you? Come listen to other Detroit Mercy students share about their experience over a home-cooked meal on Sunday, Feb. 25 from 7:30-9 p.m.
Four-week Busy Person’s Retreat for entire UDM community
Registration is now open for the retreat, which begins Oct. 23 and runs through Nov. 17 this fall. The retreat is open to students, faculty, staff and administrators, and there is no cost to participate!
Meet peers, reflect with New Beginnings Retreat, Sept. 23-24
The New Beginnings Retreat is an opportunity to meet new people, forge relationships and reflect on your early experiences of college during the school year.
Women’s retreat for students set for March 31-April 1
Gather, reflect and have fellowship, play games and get away from a campus for a bit with University Ministry’s women’s retreat on Friday and Saturday, March 31-April 1, 2023.
Men’s retreat for students set for March 31-April 1
Gather, reflect, play games and get off campus with friends with a men’s retreat, hosted by University Ministry on Friday and Saturday, March 31 and April 1, 2023.
University Ministry is hiring for internships in 2023-24
Detroit Mercy’s University Ministry is hiring three interns for the 2023-24 academic year. The internship program is a leadership and spiritual formation program designed to create community and fellowship between students leaders and their peers.
Galentine’s & Palentine’s Day party with University Ministry, Feb. 13
Detroit Mercy’s University Ministry team is hosting a social gathering to celebrate Galentine’s and Palentine’s Day on Monday, Feb. 13 from 5-7 p.m. in the lower level of the Student Union.
Founders Week events set for Sept. 23-Oct. 1
Founder’s Week celebrates both Catherine McAuley and St. Ignatius of Loyola with a number of special events set beginning Friday, Sept. 23 and running through Saturday, Oct. 1.
New Beginnings Retreat with University Ministry set for Sept. 9-11
Calling all first-year, second-year or transfer students for a weekend retreat with University Ministry! The New Beginnings Retreat runs from 5 p.m. Friday, Sept. 9 through 12 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 11 at the Proud Lake Recreation Lodge.
Mass on the Grass, Aug. 28
University Ministry is hosting Mass on the Grass Sunday, Aug. 28 at 7 p.m. on the McNichols Campus.
CLASA dinner for UCA Jesuit Martyrs Scholarship
The Carney Latin American Solidarity Archive (CLASA)’s annual fundraiser dinner for the UCA Jesuit Martyrs Scholarship is set for Tuesday, April 5 at 6:45-9 p.m. …
University Ministry looking for 2022-23 interns
University Ministry is looking for candidates for its internship program for the 2022-23 academic year. The program is a paid internship and is the opportunity …
Building Bridges, a synod encounter with Pope Francis
A historic encounter between Pope Francis and university students from North, Central and South America is scheduled to take place on Thursday, Feb. 24 at …
Join in the procession to All Saints Day Mass, Nov. 1
Join in the procession from the Ministry Office leading to the All Saints Day Mass on Monday, Nov. 1. Participants are asked to gather at …
Busy Persons Retreat begins on Oct. 18
University Ministry invites students, faculty and staff to join the annual Busy Persons Retreat, which is set to begin on Monday, Oct. 18. All religious …
Mass and confession schedule
Mass is offered Monday-Friday at noon in St. Ignatius Chapel, inside the Commerce and Finance building. A student Mass takes place Sundays at 9 p.m. …
Jesuit universities collaborate on virtual social justice immersion experience
The Ignatian Solidarity Network (ISN) recently highlighted the collaborative work of University Minister for Service and Justice Erin McDonald C.S.J. and immersion coordinators from Canisius …
21-Day Mercy Environmental Justice Challenge
The Detroit Mercy community is encouraged to join other Catholic organizations in the 21-day Environmental Justice Challenge, April 23-May 16. Sign up to receive daily …
Virtual Racial Justice Prayer Service, April 23
University Ministry will host a virtual Racial Justice Prayer Service on Friday, April 23, at 12:30 p.m. in the wake of the Derek Chauvin trial …
Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Climate Justice
Vice President for Mission at Mercyhurst University Greg Baker invites all in Mercy to a virtual Earth Day discussion on climate change with Dan Horan, …
Take the Environmental Justice Challenge
Join the Ignatian Solidarity Network and University Ministry and take the Environmental Justice Challenge! In his encyclical Laudato Si’, Pope Francis invites all people to …
Highlight of Passover
University Ministry wishes all who celebrate a Happy Passover, March 27-April 4. What is Passover? Passover commemorates the Israelites’ exodus from Egypt, and their transition …
Undocu-Student Week, March 8-12
Join University Ministry during Undocu-Student Week to learn about immigration justice and hold sacred space for one another’s stories. Events are held in collaboration with …
Sisters of Mercy hold liquidation sale
A message from University Ministry: While preparing to sell their Farmington Hills property, the Sisters of Mercy are divesting furnishings, appliances, household goods and technology …
What is Ash Wednesday?
Ash Wednesday, Feb. 17, is one of the most popular and important holy days in the liturgical calendar. Ash Wednesday opens Lent, a season of …
Apply for a University Ministry student internship
The University Ministry internship program accompanies students on their faith journey while serving as peers in a focused area of ministry. The goals of the …
Do you know your love language?
There are five primary love languages which illustrate how a person can connect with other people on all relationship levels. University Ministry will discuss love …
Busy Persons Retreat, Feb. 19
University Ministry invites all students and employees to the join the annual Busy Persons Retreat. Orientation will begin on Friday, Feb. 19 at noon on …
Christian Life Communities
Students interested in deepening their understanding of reflection, prayer or community can sign up for University Ministry’s Christian Life Communities program. Meet with small faith-sharing …
Service hours for tutoring local youth
Student seeking service hours can help tutor local grade and high school students through University Ministry’s Service in the City program. This is a great …
Volunteer for service and justice
Are you graduating this semester? Are you interested in service and justice work? Have you considered post-graduate volunteering? First-round application deadlines are quickly approaching and …
Virtual Detroit Social Justice Immersion, Jan. 11-15
This Virtual Detroit Social Justice Immersion will explore the story of Detroit through the lens of race. Daily themes include housing, food justice, music as …
Be Like Rudolph!
University Ministry, the Sisters of Mercy and the Detroit Mercy Jesuit Community would like to wish you a Merry Christmas and a safe holiday season …
University Ministry offers virtual Mass and programming this fall
Stay informed on campus events this year through Detroit Mercy Live at live.udmercy.edu and follow University Ministry on all socials. Visit the University Ministry Office …
Let’s Talk: Too Many Lives Lost
The latest reflection organized by Assistant to the President for Mission Integration Catherine Punsalan-Manlimos: While the Office of Mission Integration has put a pause on …
Let’s Talk: Gratitude for Detroit Mercy
The latest reflection organized by Assistant to the President for Mission Integration Catherine Punsalan-Manlimos: Last week, we marked the dates that would have been commencement …
University Ministry internship available
The 2020-2021 University Ministry Internship program is now open for application to all Detroit Mercy students. This is a formation program to accompany students on …
Students step for saint and spirits
One week ago, in celebration of All Saints Day and Dia de los Muertos, our Titans marched across campus to the tunes of “When the …
Art Installation: For the Thousands of Separated Immigrant Children
Detroit Mercy students gathered together to raise awareness For the Thousands of Separated Immigrant Children from families all over the world with a chillingly real …
Sophomore reflects on El Paso service trip experience
Detroit Mercy sophomore Ken Donaldson traveled to El Paso, Texas, with University Ministry on a service immersion trip focused on immigration and refugee asylum in …