Welcome to the Graduate Ministry web page. Because the schedules of graduate students are so varied, the greatest challenge is to find a time that works. If you’re interested in any programs, but they don’t fit your schedule, please email me at mary.sweeney.4@bc.edu or call me at (617) 552-3645.
Below is a listing of some of the events that are being planned. An *asterisk indicates that there are ways in which you could participate in coordinating the event or program. If I can be of any help, please let me know. I look forward to meeting you. Peace!
Sister Mary Sweeney, SC
Campus Minister for Graduate Students
McElroy 228
617-552-3645
Twilight Retreats
These free on-campus retreats for grad students take place several times each semester at Murray Graduate Student Center and include dinner, quiet time for reflection, and sharing. Two dinners are scheduled for September: Monday, September 14 and Wednesday, September 30. Spouses are welcome! Interested? Email Sister Mary Sweeney at mary.sweeney.4@bc.edu
Retreat Day: "With What You Have Been Given…"
Join other graduate and professional students on Saturday, September 19, from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. for a day of retreat at St. Joseph’s Chapel on Upper Campus with Fr. Michael Boughton, SJ, of the Center for Ignatian Spirituality, and Sister Mary Sweeney, SC, Campus Minister for Graduate Students.
Cost: $10/$5 refundable. Spouses are welcomed to attend.
Register by emailing Mary.Sweeney.4@bc.edu
Graduate Student Volunteering
There are many opportunities for volunteering. Watch for more information.
Mass of the Holy Spirit
The Boston College community will gather for the Mass of the Holy Spirit on Thursday, September 21 at noon on O’Neill Plaza. This is a traditional event to ask for God’s blessing on the new academic year.
Former jvs
Are you a former JVC or JIV? This group of former Jesuit Volunteers gathers several times each year to connect and to be of help to future JVs from Boston College. If you’re interested in finding out about meetings, email mary.sweeney.4@bc.edu
15 Minutes of Peace, Quiet & Prayer on Thursdays*
is an opportunity to slow down and call to mind your Center. If you’re looking for a way to get re-centered, join us for 15 Minutes of Peace and Quiet and Prayer on Thursdays, 4-4:15pm in Cushing Chapel, next to room 326 in the School of Nursing.