Graduate and Law School Student Ministry
The University of Dayton serves graduate students who are interested in deepening their relationship with God and integrating their faith with advanced studies and professional development. Grad students will receive periodic updates and invitations via email from the Graduate School list-serve. Other events and opportunities open to all UD students are publicized at services in the Immaculate Conception chapel, the Faithful Flyer bulletin (available in IC chapel) and at at the web pages listed listed in the right hand column.
Spiritual Companionship and Pastoral Care
Caring guidance in the journey of faith can be a wonderful growth-filled resource for appreciating how deeply we are loved by God and how the Spirit of God and the Gospel of Jesus Christ invite us to live and love more generously. If you are facing a critical decision or challenge, it can be a good idea to share that with someone who is ready to listen in faith and help you to trust in God’s presence.
Retreats
Fall Retreat for Graduate Students—November 4-5
Leave the books and papers behind for an overnight experience of prayer with Scripture, peace and quiet on beautiful Indian Lake at Governor’s Island Marianist Retreat House. Cost: $25
Lent Busy Person’s Retreats--March 12-16
Too busy to leave campus? Let the retreat come to you. Work with a spiritual guide, rest in God’s love and ponder God’s word without leaving campus. Contact Sr. Linda Lee Jackson, OP at 229-3570.
Spring Guided Retreat—March 30-April 1
Open to graduate and upper level undergrads, this retreat is a wonderful and gentle way to explore and deepen your relationship with God.
8-Day Silent Directed Retreat—May 14-22
A directed retreat focuses on an individual’s experience of God at a given time in one’s faith journey. Vital to this retreat is the role of the director who meets daily with the retreat participant. Prayer, reflection and relaxation in silence are essential to this experience, a wonderful opportunity for spiritual integration and discernment.
Love Your Neighbor
Offer your time and talent—and bring friends, or make new ones—through service in the Dayton community. Opportunities like Service Saturdays and Table of Plenty luncheon discussions can help you connect your life, studies and aspirations to the reality of people in need. Contact UD’s Center for Social Concern: udayton.edu/ministry/csc
Fr. Dave McGuigan, S.M.
Campus Minister for Graduate Students
Keller Hall RM 113
229-2262 (x92262)
dmcguigan1@notes.udayton.edu
