Spiritual Life and Community Service

At The College of Saint Rose, we believe that spirituality is an essential part of the college experience. We affirm the importance of faith, compassion and community service as integral to the educational process. The vision of the founders of the College, the Sisters of Saint Joseph of Carondelet, a Roman Catholic community of women religious, continues to guide us. We believe that education is not only that which is learned in a classroom but includes an exploration of faith and the defining of values especially in the service of others.

Rooted in the Roman Catholic intellectual and spiritual tradition, the College supports an active Office of Spiritual Life that includes the offices of Campus Ministry and of Community Service. A Sunday evening Eucharistic Liturgy continues to be the source and summit of the spiritual life for many students and members of the College community. Every fall, leaders of many of the local faith communities come to campus to invite students to participate in their churches, synagogues, mosques and meditation centers. Most of the major religious traditions have houses of worship within easy walking or commuting distance of the College.

The Hubbard Interfaith Sanctuary provides a place of welcome for people of all religious and spiritual traditions. This beautiful structure supports the belief that spiritual development is an essential part of our educational mission. The Sanctuary, a place of prayer, meditation, celebration, and worship for people of all religious traditions, provides the space for all to discover and celebrate the power of the Spirit within and around us.

We welcome all to come and join us in our events and programs.

Rev. Christopher DeGiovine, D. Min.
dean of Spiritual Life and chaplain