Director, Rev. Edward Kacerguis
Address: Slavin House, 10 Tom Phelan Place, Troy, NY 12180
Phone: 518-274-7793 ext. 13
fred@rpi.edu


Cheryl Elkins, admin. asst.
Administrative Advocate for Priests
40 North Main Ave.
Albany, NY 12203
Ph 518-453-6643 FAX 518-453-6793
cheryl.elkins@rcda.org

CAMPUS MINISTRY is the official presence of the Church on each College/University Campus.  There are many dimensions to this ministry.  The faith community consists of the students, faculty and staff on each campus.  Evangelization is the key focus for the gathering and education of the college community.  Interaction between the Campus Culture and Higher Education is the basis for the Catholic Community to communicate the Gospel Principles to the faith community.

 

The goals set forth in the pastoral letter "Empowered by the Spirit" are:

 Each campus sets up the strategy according to its environment:

                              Some such strategies may be:

                              1.  Worship, retreats, prayer groups and pastoral councils

                              2.  RCIA, scripture groups, classes, Renew 2000

                              3.  Volunteer groups, special study groups, service experiences

                              4.  Pastoral counseling, mini-courses, small group discussions

                              5.  Social activities, interpersonal workshops, working with counseling centers

                              6.  Providing skill development, opportunities for leadership, peer ministry