I was moved by her raw emotions as she shared her story and own experiences during the dictatorship, which lasted from 1973 to 1990. When we left the location of the mural, she gave us all hugs and said how she was so grateful we wanted to hear her story. She also said that giving her hugs gave her a sense of solace and hope for her father. The respect and compassion she showed us, without knowing us for very long, reminded me that caring for the people around me is one of the most important things in life. Your light transcends ( Tu Luz Trasciende).

Seemingly out of the blue, my newfound friend turned to me and said, "Well, don't you see it? The Word is alive today."

Lately there has been a lot of discussion around Immigration. Campus Ministry?s Center for Social Concern thought it might be helpful to reflect on what US Catholic Bishops have to say! So, we put together a reflection guide, for you to use in your own time, to prayerfully read and contemplate where the Catholic Church stands on issues surrounding Migration.

Welcome to the second Immigration Reflection Guide. Lately there has been a lot of discussion around Immigration. Campus Ministry?s Center for Social Concern thought it might be helpful to reflect on what US Catholic Bishops have to say! So, we put together a reflection guide, for you to use in your own time, to prayerfully read and contemplate where the Catholic Church stands on issues surrounding Migration.

What a privilege and blessing to present the Blessed Óscar Romero Human Rights Award to the National Conference of Brazilian Bishops' Pastoral Land Commission.

I came to college pre-determined to major in Pre-Medicine with the intention of going to medical school, but the complexity of one particular experience prompted me to change my thoughts about my future. It was the summer after freshman year, when I went on a Cross-cultural immersion trip to Cameroon through Campus Ministry.