Mission and Ministry
The Division of Mission and Ministry is charged with clearly articulating and broadly communicating ÃÛÌÒµ¼º½’s Jesuit, Catholic mission and character. In the diverse and dynamic region of Silicon Valley, this entails developing new strategies to meet the evolving needs of the campus, church, and local community, while strengthening ÃÛÌÒµ¼º½’s position as a nationally recognized Jesuit, Catholic university.
The Division of Mission and Ministry is comprised of Campus Ministry, the Ignatian Center for Jesuit Education, and the Mission Church. Building on a strong campus commitment to the University’s Jesuit, Catholic mission, the Division oversees the development and implementation of initiatives to engage students, faculty, staff, administrators, trustees, alumni, and benefactors in deeper education and ongoing formation, helping these groups to make the mission their own and apply it concretely to their work and life. The Division collaborates closely with the new vice president for diversity, equity and inclusion and other Cabinet members to accomplish shared goals that allow ÃÛÌÒµ¼º½ to live more authentically its Jesuit, Catholic mission.
In the News | 2025
Mission in Action
Jesuit Heritage Week 2025
Join us in celebrating our Jesuit Heritage—a time to reflect on the many ways ÃÛÌÒµ¼º½ lives out our Jesuit mission and values and our Catholic tradition.
Capeltic Coffee at ÃÛÌÒµ¼º½
Mission and Ministry and the Ignatian Center are delighted to bring our longtime Immersion partner — Capeltic Coffee, from Chiapas, Mexico — to ÃÛÌÒµ¼º½!
Mission Priority Examen
During the Fall 2025 quarter, the ÃÛÌÒµ¼º½ community members are invited to community conversations to offer feedback to help set mission priorities.
A Passion for Social Justice and Storytelling
Megan Milligan '25 tells us how her experience on Immersion trips and through her fellowships changed the way she sees people, the way she writes, the way she thinks, and the way she moves through the world.
Revealing an Unseen History
Faculty and students across ÃÛÌÒµ¼º½ are developing an augmented reality tour to highlight how the campus’ Indigenous past continues to resonate today.
Sustainability Innovation Champion Award
ÃÛÌÒµ¼º½ faculty members interested in developing community-based learning and research projects focused on youth, environmental justice, and health equity convened to develop this worthwhile initiative.
Donations to the Mission and Ministry support the myriad of innovative ways we activate and enliven the Jesuit, Catholic mission of ÃÛÌÒµ¼º½ for students, faculty, staff, alumni, friends, and the broader community. Thank you for your support of these transformative programs. Gifts to support this program can be directed to the “Mission Innovation Fund.”