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CMSA Spends Day at United Nations to Honor Pope Francis’ World Day of the Poor

By Nicole Fitzsimmons, News Editor A group of students spent the day at the United Nations in order to honor Pope Francis’ World Day of the Poor, led by Campus Ministry and Social Action and campus minister, Conor Reidy.  According to Vatican News, Pope Francis’ World Day of the Poor is observed on the 33rd Sunday of Ordinary Time in the liturgical calendar, emphasizing solidarity … Continue reading CMSA Spends Day at United Nations to Honor Pope Francis’ World Day of the Poor

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CMSA’s Midnight Run Brings Relief to Local Homeless Community

By, Angelina Persaud, Assistant News Editor Campus Ministry and Social Action (CMSA) is preparing to bring food and aid to the local homeless community through an initiative called the Midnight Run.  Although the Midnight Run is a nationwide initiative that many colleges participate in, the program at Manhattan College began as an idea from students involved in campus ministry who wanted a way to give back … Continue reading CMSA’s Midnight Run Brings Relief to Local Homeless Community

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MC Students Gain a New Perspective On Immigration

By Mack Olmsted, Asst. Production Editor A group of Manhattan College students took a trip to the Lower East Side to learn about the history of immigration in the city, while also taking a look into modern day issues that immigrants face in society.  The trip was led by coordinator of social action Jacquie Martin, graduate assistant Jubilee Aguilar and student leaders Sabrina Beharry and … Continue reading MC Students Gain a New Perspective On Immigration

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CMSA Plans to Host Kairos Retreat For the First Time Since The Pandemic

By Kelly Kennedy, Social Media Editor The College Ministry and Social Action Suite is planning to host the beloved Kairos retreat once again this year, from April 29 to May 1, as a part of the Lasallians in Faith Together (L.I.F.T.) program.  This retreat will take students upstate to the Empowerment Center in Goshen, New York where students participate in a spiritual bonding weekend. All … Continue reading CMSA Plans to Host Kairos Retreat For the First Time Since The Pandemic

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MC Social Action Suite Generates Community Engagement

By Rebecca Kranich, Contributor The Social Action Suite hosted an event for students to share their experiences volunteering in the local Bronx area and garner more student interest in community engagement.  One of the most popular programs hosted by the Social Action suite is the Lasallian Outreach Collaborative, or LOCo, a weekly volunteer community engagement program. Those involved with LOCo work with local organizations that … Continue reading MC Social Action Suite Generates Community Engagement

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The Pandemic, Protests, and Polls: CMSA’s “A Slice of Social Justice” Explains It All

by Jilleen Barrett & Jocelyn Visnov, Asst. A&E Editor & Staff Writer The Campus Ministry and Social Action suite hosted “A Slice of Social Justice” on Wednesday, Sept 30. The purpose of this virtually-held event, that is part of a series of events, was to draw attention to disaster-related protests and the role they play in social justice.  Jordan Pascoe and Mitch Stripling hosted the … Continue reading The Pandemic, Protests, and Polls: CMSA’s “A Slice of Social Justice” Explains It All

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Campus Ministry and Social Action Work Together

by ALEXA SCHMIDT, Features Editor The Campus Ministry and Social Action Suite has worked year-round to offer service and reflection opportunities at Manhattan College. Through the work of Conor Reidy, Kathleen von Euw and Jacquie Martin, the Lasallian values are implemented through different programming workshops. Conor Reidy is heavily involved in Campus Ministry as the leader of the Lasallians in Faith Together, or L.I.F.T. retreats, the Peer … Continue reading Campus Ministry and Social Action Work Together

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CRS Program Highlights Difficulties of Emigration

by AUGUST KISSEL, Editor & DANIEL MOLINA, Staff Writer As part of the efforts to create conscience about the real information behind the negative rhetoric used by the media and some other public figures during this electoral year, the Catholic Relief Services (CRS) Student Ambassadors created “Crossing Borders,” a simulation of what difficulties immigrants have to face when coming into the United States. The point of the … Continue reading CRS Program Highlights Difficulties of Emigration

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