Support Catholic Mission and Ministry
Rooted in Catholic identity, the Office for Mission guides the university's commitment to spiritual growth, interfaith engagement and the common good.
Rooted in Catholic identity, the Office for Mission guides the university's commitment to spiritual growth, interfaith engagement and the common good.
Inspired by the Catholic intellectual tradition and grounded in our convictions, the University of St. Thomas educates students to be morally responsible leaders — thinking critically, acting wisely, and working skillfully to advance the common good.
The Office for Mission brings this vision to life by integrating our Catholic identity into all aspects of university life. Through Campus Ministry, students deepen their faith, find belonging, and develop as leaders for the common good. Through the Center for the Common Good, students engage in ethical action and community partnerships — locally, nationally, and globally. We also support the holistic formation of faculty and staff, offering opportunities for reflection, mission integration, and justice-centered professional development.
Your investment in the Office for Mission fuels student engagement and success, enriches the spiritual and intellectual life of our campus, and advances a shared commitment to compassion, justice, and the common good.
"All for the Common Good" is a guiding principle that shapes life at St. Thomas, reflecting our Catholic mission in action.
Learn more about what that means for Tommies and how it relates to our mission at St. Thomas.
Have questions or want to make a bigger impact? Contact Emily Wingfield to learn more.
Senior Director of External and Corporate Relations, Dougherty Family College and School of Education
(651) 962-6907
The Spiritual Heart of Campus
The Chapel of St. Thomas Aquinas and the Iversen Center for Faith (ICF) are the spiritual heart of campus. They provide sacred space for prayer, worship and reflection, welcoming people of all faiths. The ICF houses Campus Ministry, the Hoedeman Gallery of Sacred Art, and areas for interfaith meditation and community connection.
Opened in 2020 through donor support, the ICF adjoins the renovated Chapel, restoring it as a central place for spiritual life and community. This project created essential space for faith development, dialogue and belonging – ensuring the chapel and ICF remain a cornerstone of the St. Thomas student experience.
Our rich Catholic tradition is made possible by your generosity.
Campus Ministry invites students into spaces of rest, reflection and spiritual growth through a variety of retreats offered throughout the year. These experiences provide meaningful opportunities to pause, pray and connect – deepening faith and building community in the midst of college life. Your gift ensures more students can access these formative moments, regardless of financial barriers.
The Center for the Common Good connects students with opportunities to engage in ethical volunteering and community partnerships – locally, nationally, and globally. As demand for volunteer opportunities grows, so does the need for reliable transportation. Your support helps us build a fleet of vehicles that removes barriers and expands student access to meaningful engagement across the Twin Cities and beyond.
VISION trips offer students transformative volunteer immersion experiences rooted in justice, reflection and solidarity. Through national and international partnerships, students engage with pressing social issues and return with a deeper commitment to the common good. Your gift makes these life-changing journeys accessible to more Tommies, forming compassionate leaders for a more just world.
The Office for Mission equips faculty and staff with meaningful opportunities to reflect on and live out the university’s Catholic mission. From new faculty retreats and monthly discussions to the Engaging the Mission seminar in Rome, these formation experiences cultivate leadership, deepen understanding of Catholic social teaching, and foster a mission-centered campus culture. Your support helps shape educators and professionals who guide students with wisdom, integrity, and purpose.
Meet students whose lives are transformed as faith, learning, and purpose come together through Campus Ministry, the Center for the Common Good, and the Office for Mission.
Discover how you can strengthen Catholic tradition and support students' faith journeys at St. Thomas.
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