Campus Ministry
Director of Campus Ministry
Catherinanne George
Room 155 Mother St. James Building
Phone: 519 432 8353 ext 28258
Email: c.george@uwo.ca
Priest Chaplain
Rev. Ron Trojcak
Home Phone: 519 473 5007
rtrojcak@hotmail.com
Sacristan
Mary Stanko
Take a Prayer, Leave a Prayer
Brescia Campus Ministry launches “The Great Prayer Share.” in the MSJ Living Room!
We are encouraging people to write something they would like prayed for on a “little person” bookmark, and then leave it for someone else to take. It could be as simple as a first name or a “special intention” and as complicated as World Peace.
Come see how the Brescia Family is able to support each other, and those beyond us, in prayer!
There will also be Lenten Resources available. From time to time, we will ‘advertise’ a new location aaround Brescia for you to “Take a Prayer ~ Leave a Prayer” and the gift of prayer will continue to build as people bring in their bookmark, and exchange it for a new one!
Questions? Catherinanne - c.george@uwo.ca
Prayer
Mass is celebrated in the Brescia Chapel, located in the Ursuline Hall. The Chapel provides a quiet, peaceful space for reflection, prayer, inner restoration, and healing. All are welcome.
Catholic Chaplaincy Services
Religious services for Roman Catholic students are available on our campus.
- Sunday – 12:00 Noon
- Monday – 12:00 Noon
- Tuesday – 12:00 Noon
- Thursday – 12:00 Noon
- Friday – 12:00 Noon
The Sacrament of Reconciliation is available daily before or after Mass or by appointment with Father Ron Trojcak. The Eucharist is celebrated at noon every day except Wednesday and Saturday. Requests for the sacraments of Baptism, Confirmation, or Marriage are made to the Director of Campus Ministry. Ordinarily, membership in the Brescia Chapel community is required.
Participate
Work study students are hired annually to form a Camups Ministry Leadership team as well as to assist the Director of Campus Ministry with the organization and assignment of volunteers for our Sunday liturgy. Many other opportunities are available for students to participate in the campus Ministry and in the liturgy. Musicians and singers are welcomed. Students are also invited to become members of the liturgy committee which meets several times a year to enhance our celebrations and discuss the needs of the community and the preparation of the various religious celebrations.
2011 Christmas Choir
You can enjoy the music of “Lessons of Love and Carols of Praise”, our 2011 Christmas concert.
To participate in any of our activities, contact Catherinanne at c.george@uwo.ca.
About Campus Ministry
Campus Ministry is inclusive and provides opportunities for pastoral counselling, spiritual growth and faith exploration.
Chaplaincy service recognizes the importance of a healthy spirit to the successful development of values, character, relationships, and direction. Fuelling our faith, nurturing our spirit, and discovering focus and direction require a safe, respectful, non-judgmental environment, which allows for the free exploration of personal, religious, and spiritual issues.
Pastoral Counselling & Spiritual Direction
Brescia chaplaincy provides pastoral counselling to students, staff, and faculty by trained and experienced chaplains. Appointments can be made by contacting Cathrinanne George.
Sophia Women
Returning to academic studies after some time at home or in other endeavours can be difficult. Special support is offered to women 25 years of age and older. Brescia Sophia Women enrich the community with their experience. Their needs are group-determined and met collaboratively.
Inclusiveness
The chaplaincy department recognizes the enrichment and blessing that our multi-cultural and multi-faith student body brings. The expansion of our consciousness, individually and communally, to the needs of our world is encouraged. Therefore, program development is flexible, and open to address the real needs of our students. At the heart of chaplaincy service is the mission and vision of Brescia to empower students to grow in wisdom, compassion, and justice for all in a community that promotes human development, respect, dignity, and compassion towards all.
The Brescia Chapel community is a welcoming community. Our spirits are enriched by those who join us. As chaplains we seek to serve the needs of the Brescia community.
Sacred space for prayer is provided for our Muslim students in a prayer room off of the auditorium in the Mother St. James building.
Spiritual Retreats
In our busy world we all need quiet time to reflect, assess, give thanks, and pray. We recognize that silence, a peaceful environment, and a sacred space nourish our spirits, awaken us to the many blessings of our lives and give us a deeper union with God and a greater understanding of ourselves.
Retreat opportunities are given to students to nourish their spirits and engage with one another in a context of deep respect, reflective listening, and openness to the diversity and enrichment of our multi-faith multicultural environment. Retreat times are arranged when students are less stressed with exams and papers.