Campus Ministry

El Santo, Hipanic Heritage Month 2026

UD Summer Appalachia Program enters a new chapter with a vision to purchase its home

Mary is often remembered for her courage, wisdom and unwavering “yes” to God. But she was also a young woman who needed help along the way. This Assumption reflection explores the comfort of remembering Mary’s humanity—and the holiness of letting ourselves need others, too.

The Miryam Award honors those who have made significant contributions in advancing the climate for women here at UD, above and beyond their role, while reflecting the Marianist mission of the university.

The Center for Social Concern in Campus Ministry is pleased to recognize Caroline Fleming, class of 2026, as the 2025 Miryam Award recipient. Caroline, a junior accounting and finance major from Cincinnati, OH, was nominated by her classmate and friend, Madeleine Noone. The Miryam Award honors those who have made significant contributions in advancing the climate for women here at UD, above and beyond their role, while reflecting the Marianist mission of the university.

When the academic year ends and schedules change, other daily rituals, such as prayer or spiritual time, may slip from mind and habit. We must remember that God is not confined to the walls of the church or a schedule, as the walls of creation are infinite.

Eid Mubarak to our UD family and friends! Eid al Adha, a celebration of obedience and submission to Allah (swt), always comes around when we’re most in need of its lessons. Through Prophet Ibrahim’s (AS) willingness to fully trust in Allah’s (swt) plan, we’re called to reflect on our own submission in faith. As young Muslim college students, it can be easy to get lost in the pressures of uncertainty and stresses of succeeding. On Eid al Adha we take a moment to reconsider and regain our balance in our spiritual paths.

Eid Mubarak to our beautiful UD family! Alhamdulilah for the blessings of the sacred month of Ramadan. This past month has been filled with spiritual growth and reflection for us all. During this time, we grew closer and stronger to one another for the sake of our faith and community. May Allah (swt) be pleased with what we’ve offered and accept our fasts. With the glow of the crescent, we await the joy of Eid. How merciful is Allah (swt), after our hearts have fasted, our souls may rejoice and enjoy His (swt) sweet bounty.  Eid al Fitr means the celebration of breaking the fast. This is one of the two yearly Eid celebrations and is known as the little Eid. The celebrations begin after the sighting of the new crescent moon, indicating the end of the month of Ramadan. We spend this day in celebration with one another, for our month long of worship and spiritual reset. In the morning, we head to our mosques and pray the Eid prayer in congregation. Through this prayer we express our gratitude and excitement for the endless blessings bestowed upon us by Allah (swt), standing shoulder to shoulder, as one united Ummah. 

Ever since starting to serve in 5th grade, altar serving has always held such a special place in my heart. Being up at the altar is something I believe very few people know the true specialness of. By assisting the priest, I am there in the presence of the Eucharist, and it brings me even closer to God.

As a Marianist Sister, the Marianist charism influences much of what I do. A charism is a gift the Holy Spirit gives to individuals and groups of people. For Marianists, this gift is to bring Jesus Christ into the world like Mary did. Therefore, we form an alliance with Mary and become her missionaries.