Saint Mary’s offers students and faculty a wide variety of programs and resources that invite them to live our Catholic Lasallian mission in their own way. The heart of our mission is a commitment to education, faith, respect and acceptance that you’ll see all over campus — in a friendly “hello” from someone you’ve never met or in coursework that explores ethics and global responsibility.

The opportunities to make a difference range far beyond the classroom, in our January Term service projects and Christian Service Internships. Our students went to New Orleans after Hurricane Katrina and Haiti after the earthquake not just for the course credit, but because of a commitment to service and easing of suffering that is baked into our institutional DNA.

Students who want to explore Lasallian faith in depth have the option of living in our Lasallian Living Learning Community or the Santiago Living Community, where they can build unity in their spiritual and social values. Our goal is to prepare students for living in a contemporary world while providing them with a moral foundation that is rooted in Christian doctrine and service.

The Mission and Ministry Center and the Office of Mission help our community connect to our Lasallian heritage and live out our mission; and many student service projects are coordinated through the Catholic Institute for Lasallian Social Action. You can visit those websites for more information and to find more ways to get involved. Or, if you’re on campus, just stop by!