Welcome to Campus Ministry at Fordham

where spirituality, service, and community meet

Rooted in our Catholic and Jesuit identity and committed to a flourishing multifaith community, Campus Ministry empowers Fordham students, staff, and faculty to thrive by cultivating the values at the center of their lives, developing spiritual practices and resources, building meaningful community, and sharing talents generously in service of a more just and loving world.

About Campus Ministry

Spirituality, Service, Community

For What's Most Important to YOU!

Faith and Religious Traditions

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Catholic Life

Grow your Catholic faith as part of our vibrant, supportive community, with weekly liturgies and music ministry, retreats, service opportunities, and more throughout the year.

Students read at B'mitzvah ceremony at Lincoln Center. Photo by Matthew Parks.

Jewish Life

Become a part of Fordham's active Jewish community and attend events designed to connect you to tradition, from High Holiday meals and services to Torah and art workshops and Purim and Hanukkah parties.

Muslim Life

Be at home in your Muslim faith with dedicated space for Jummah prayer and Halaqa gatherings, interfaith discussions and service opportunities, and Ramadan and Eid celebrations.

Ignatian Education, Spirituality & Retreats

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Retreat Ministry

Reflect on your interior world, deepen self-awareness, and build meaningful community on a retreat! Whether you’re seeking peace, renewal, or personal growth, retreats offer an opportunity to step back, reflect, and reconnect with what matters most.

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Ignatian Education Initiatives

Deepen your interior life through a variety of mission-based workshops and interactive programs.

Spiritual and Pastoral Ministries

Find support, belonging, and opportunities to grow in faith through pastoral care, spiritual guidance, and faith-filled community.

Global Outreach and Service

Global Outreach (¡GO!)

Learn, serve, and reflect through the lens of solidarity, justice, and Jesuit mission on a ¡GO! domestic or international project.

Pedro Arrupe Volunteers (PAV)

Put your faith into action through local service projects and participate in important discussions about issues that impact our communities, such as racism, immigration, and economic disparity.

Justice Resources

Explore resources that deepen your understanding of social justice and empower you to take action towards a more just and compassionate world.

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In the News

Then and Now: How Has Fordham Changed You?

College can change people in so many ways, influencing not only their career aspirations, but their work habits, their willingness to take risks, and the way they view the world. …

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What’s on My Desk: John Gownley

During his 15 years at Fordham, John Gownley has guided students, directed global service trips, and shepherded hundreds of couples through their wedding day at the University Church. But the …

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Why We Fast

Across the Abrahamic religions, believers traditionally observe periods of fasting. Christians mark the season of Lent, often by giving up certain foods, in the weeks leading up to Easter. Muslims …

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An Uplifting Employee Retreat—With an ’80s Beat

Inner reflection, caring for the whole person, and serving others are all familiar aspects of Ignatian spirituality. Dancing, on the other hand? Not so much. But at the Ignatian one-day …

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At World Youth Day, ‘Open Hearts, Open Eyes, and Open Minds’

As they begin the academic year, five Fordham students carry with them fresh memories of a transcendent spiritual experience—the World Youth Day celebrations in Rome, led by Pope Leo XIV …

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New Director of Campus Ministry Welcomes Multifaith Dialogue and Change

When Philip Judge, S.J., stepped into his new role as the executive director of Campus Ministry at Fordham this fall, he joined two new faces in the department: Rabbi Katja …

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Homily of Cardinal Pietro Parolin at the Fordham University Church

Cardinal Pietro Parolin, secretary of state of the Holy See, delivered the following homily at the Fordham University Church on Sept. 29. Dear President Tetlow; Father Rector; professors, staff, and …

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LGBTQ Student Wellbeing Fund: 6 Opportunities for Connection, Support, and Creativity

In the two years since it was founded, the LGBTQ Student Wellbeing Fund has been making a difference all around Fordham—supporting events, services, classes, and faculty initiatives that make Fordham …

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Fordham Welcomes First Jewish Chaplain and Director of Jewish Life

Rabbi Katja Vehlow was working in Brooklyn, training to be a hospital chaplain, when she learned about an open position at Fordham: campus rabbi, Jewish chaplain, and director of Jewish …

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Fordham Welcomes New Director of Muslim Life

In May, Fordham’s Office of Mission Integration appointed Ammar Abdul Rahman to the newly created position of director of Muslim life and campus imam. Abdul Rahman has deep ties to …

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Leo Daly, S.J., Former Campus Ministry Director and Alumni Chaplain, Dies at 93

Leo J. Daly, S.J., GSAS ’56, a former campus ministry director and assistant alumni chaplain who was beloved by students and maintained decades-long friendships with many alumni, died on Jan. …

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