Last call! Immersion applications 

due Friday!

Participant applications are now available! E veryone is invited and encouraged to apply. Locations include: Nicaragua, Jamaica and the US-Mexico border. 

More information is available here. 

Applications are due Friday, February 26.

Remembering Fernando Cardenal, SJ

We will remember Fr. Fernando Cardenal SJ at our 9 pm Mass this Sunday.  Fr.  Cardenal died February 20th.  Born in 1934 in Granada, Nicaragua, he led a life of advocacy and active commitment to the poor that emulated the Jesuit approach to injustice throughout the Americas.  For more information see  Ignatian Solidarity Network .  John Carroll students who visited Nicaragua over the last ten years will remember him as an inspirational part of their encounter with issues of social justice. See also Fr. Cardenal at JCU in 2014.

Taize service, 2/22

Come to St. Francis Chapel at 7pm on Monday,   (tomorrow!) for a program of music and reflection in the tradition of Taize. This is a perfect way to enter into the mystery & sacredness of Lent .

Registration for Manresa Retreat!

All students are welcome and encouraged to register for the Manresa 29 Retreat, April 8-10. You may submit your name once per day until online registration closes on Wednesday, February 24th at 11am. Register here! Contact Andy with questions.

Lenten Evening of Confession, 2/24

Gesu Church is hosting an evening of Confession on Wednesday, February 24th from 5-8 pm.  Confessors will be available during this entire three hour period.

Spring Break Mass Schedule

There is no Sunday Mass next Sunday, Feb. 28th. On March 6th there will be a 9pm Mass but no  6pm Mass.

Call to Continuing Conversation

Several students will be recognized at the 6pm Mass today as they continue to prepare to receive sacramental initiation during the Easter season. Please pray for them, and for our student Adrianna Deptula who will be baptized at the Easter vigil at Gesu Church.

Resident Ministry 

programs this week!

One Day Silent Retreat

Spend a quiet, reflective day at River's Edge in Rocky River. Cost is $10. Lunch and transportation provided. 

Saturday, March 12th 

10am - 4pm

Register  here by March 7th.

Orthodox Christian Fellowship Service Trip, 3/12

The Orthodox Christian Fellowship is having a service trip on  Saturday, March 12th  at St. Herman's Orthodox House of Hospitality.  It's a men's shelter that has been serving the Cleveland community for almost 40 years. We will be cooking and serving lunch to over 120 people, and need your help. The van will leave from John Carroll at  8:30am  and return by  3pm .  To register contact  Nicholas.

Embrace, Not Disgrace, 2/22

Gurnit Chima, the winner of Rev. Dr. Valentino Lassiter "Continuing the Dream" award will hold a workshop entitled "Embrace, not disgrace!"  addressing how stereotypes evolve over time and our means of dispelling them. 

Dolan  Reading Room,  3:30-5pm

Beaudry nominations due Friday

The Beaudry Award is the only student award presented at Commencement, given to a graduating senior who is elected by the senior class. The award recognizes excellence in service, leadership, academic achievement and commitment to Christian values. Students, faculty and staff must submit nominations by 5pm Friday, February 26th. Click here to nominate.

Celebrate Black History Month

Run for a cause!

Join the JCU team running in the Rock Cystic Fibrosis race in Michigan on March 20. Lodging & transportation provided. Register here and enter the discount code CLEVEROCKS16. 5k and half marathon options available.  We will have a running group every Thursday morning if group training interests you.

Please contact Maggie for more info! 

John Carroll Students can join others to attend services and have different faith experiences. The next trip is March 12th For more information and to sign up click   here .  Other dates this semester are March 20, April 3, 17, and May 1.