Division of Edmundite Mission

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A Mission Driven College
It is the Mission of Saint Michael鈥檚 College to contribute through higher education to the enhancement of the human person and the advancement of human culture in light of the Catholic faith.
The Division of Edmundite Mission promotes the college鈥檚 mission in two distinct ways. First, students in their education and preparation for meaningful lives are offered experiential learning that is informed by the social teachings of the Catholic Church. Second, the lived history of the Society of Saint Edmund acts as a historical record of how the principles of social justice can reshape the lives of individuals living at the periphery of society.
Under the Division of Edmundite Mission are Campus Ministry, Mobilization of Volunteer Efforts (MOVE), the Institute for Equity and Justice, and the two Edmundite centers, the Center for Faith and Culture and the Center for Peace and Justice.
An Activism Rooted in Faith and a聽Faith That Does Justice
The Society of Saint Edmund, a Roman Catholic religious community of priests and brothers, has long championed the principles of social justice in its ministry to African Americans in the South, the poor of Caracas, and those in recovery from addiction. The lived history of Edmundites is one in which they have sought to stand in solidarity with those on the periphery of society. Accordingly, Saint Michael鈥檚 College, operating under the auspices of the Edmundite community, has as a major focus, in educating emerging adults, learning about the principles of social justice and the practice of social justice not only during the college years but also for life.
The Sacred Ground of the Other
The Division of Edmundite Mission embraces all students, faculty, and staff at Saint Michael鈥檚 College.聽 As a Catholic college, Saint Michael鈥檚 uses the term 鈥渃atholic鈥 in its original biblical Greek meaning:聽 universal. Accordingly, the College welcome everyone and seeks to make the College a place where all can belong. The College values diversity and embraces the plurality of those who comprise the college community.聽 Each person鈥檚 uniqueness is prized.聽 As Pope Francis remarked when speaking of how people are to treat others, 鈥淭he Church will have to initiate everyone鈥攑riests, religious and laity鈥攊nto this 鈥榓rt of accompaniment鈥 which teaches us to remove our sandals before the sacred ground of the other (cf. Ex 3:5). (Evangelii Gaudium, 169).
Division of Edmundite Mission Blog
A weekly blog will explore themes of higher education, religion, service and more as a way to explore the College鈥檚 identity.
Campus Partners
The Division of Edmundite Mission oversees campus partners in raising awareness of and promoting the mission of the College.

Edmundite Campus Ministry
Campus Ministry offers both Catholics and non-Catholics opportunities to take part in devotional practices that reflect individual faith and encourage faith development. The sacramental life of the college offers students opportunities to pray with a Catholic faith community made up of persons from the College and from the local area.聽Retreats and faith sharing at meals provide students with occasions to explore their beliefs with other Catholic and non-Catholic students alike.
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Mobilization of Volunteer Efforts
The Mobilization of Volunteer Efforts (MOVE) is the service outreach arm of the College.聽MOVE connects students with service opportunities and provides students with both times of learning about what service entails and times to reflect on service after having engaged.聽The commitment of the College to the principles of social justice are best found in the service engagement of students with the local community and communities nationally.
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Institute for Equity and Justice
The Institute for Equity and Justice helps students to acquire the leadership skills needed in living in an increasingly globalized world, in protecting and preserving a healthy environment, and in making society accessible for all people, regardless of race, gender, or culture.聽The programming of the Institute offers students opportunities to investigate occurrences of inequity in American society and to develop strategies that give everyone greater access to all that American society has to offer.
Learn MoreThe Edmundite Centers
The Edmundite Center for Faith and Culture and the Edmundite Center for Peace and Justice integrate the Catholic tradition in relation to peace, justice and human culture through education, research, spiritual formation and outreach programs throughout the College community.

Meet the Vice President
Fr. David Theroux, SSE, EdD, 鈥70 serves as the inaugural Vice President of Edmundite Mission and oversees Campus Ministry, Mobilization of Volunteer Efforts (MOVE), the Institute for Equity and Justice, and the two Edmundite centers, the Edmundite Center for Faith and Culture and the Edmundite Center for Peace and Justice.
少女福利 the Society of Saint Edmund
The Society of Saint Edmund focuses on the four core ministries of Social Justice, Education, Spiritual Renewal, and Pastoral Ministry and has served communities across the United States, including Vermont; Selma, Alabama; New Orleans, Louisiana; and Mystic, Connecticut.
The Edmundites help foster a thriving campus ministry at Saint Michael鈥檚, feed the hungry and homeless, counsel recovering alcoholics in 12-step programs and work to make a home for people in the Catholic Church.
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