The social exclusion of Roma, Indigenous People and Irregular Migrants: An interest in justice and fairness.

The example of absolute marginalization of Roma, in almost all aspects of social life, compares to that imposed to the Indigenous people in Canada and the Irregular Migrants in their host countries. Considering that “otherness” is the common element in all three groups, their continuing struggle to survive and their unabated resistance to preserve their culture and identity, discloses the failure of our society to eliminate the chasm between the equitable principles which purportedly govern the treatment of these socially vulnerable groups vis-à-vis their actual standing in society.

Giving Tuesday

Are you ready for Giving Tuesday? On November 28, people around the world will support the causes they love. Your generous gift plays a key role in furthering our mission as a Catholic liberal arts institution that welcomes everyone. With donations like yours, we will continue to nurture the leaders of tomorrow.
 

Bishop Douglas Crosby Receives the Chancellor John R. and Kay Sweeney Award

St. Jerome's University is excited to announce this year's recipient of the Chancellor John R. and Kay Sweeney Award for Catholic Leadership is Douglas Crosby, OMI, the Bishop of the Diocese of Hamilton, Ontario. Since his priestly ordination in 1975, Bishop Crosby's vocation has been marked by service, leadership and generosity to the Church and the communities his work has directly supported, including St. Jerome's University.

 

Rev. James Donohue, C.R. receives the Fr. Norm Choate, C.R. Award

St. Jerome’s University (SJU) is pleased to announce that Rev. James (Jim) Donohue, C.R., PhD (BA ’78), is the recipient of this year’s Fr. Norm Choate, C.R. Distinguished Alumni Achievement Award. The award is presented annually at the University’s Graduation Ceremony and recognizes an alum who has demonstrated extraordinary accomplishment in their professional and community life. This award is named after Fr.

St. Jerome's University Raises the Pride Flag

Today, St. Jerome’s University has once again raised the Pride flag. Since 2020 this has been an annual celebration of our community’s embrace of a commitment to inclusion, and an important expression of our mission which is fundamentally about the dignity of all people.
 
In addressing the challenges of our times, Pope Francis often refers to the importance of “dialogue and encounter” as a critical first step. He understands that in relating to others we begin to fully realize our human potential. This idea is beautifully expressed in the words of Gaudium et spes: