Over 40 majors in undergraduate, graduate, and certificate programs.
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Our campus is a resource for our neighbors, including pool use and cultural events.
A rich tradition in Catholic education for more than a hundred years.
Over 40 majors in undergraduate, graduate, and professional education programs
We make it easy to find your way into our community.
Saint Joe’s is the place where student life and community life come together.
A rich tradition in Catholic education for more than a hundred years.
When President James Dlugos welcomed 80 high school aged teenagers and parish youth ministers to Saint Joseph’s College’s lakeshore campus for their weeklong leadership retreat, he shared that “As Maine’s only Catholic liberal arts college, we have enjoyed a long tradition of graduating leaders who make a positive impact on their communities. That makes our [...]
Saint Joseph’s College alum Kevin Upham ’05 continued his path toward priesthood through an ordination ceremony held during Mass at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Portland on Sunday, June 18. Deacon Kevin’s journey to priesthood began back when he was a teenager. “As a young person, the lives of the saints were a major [...]
President James Dlugos of Saint Joseph’s College joined more than 80 Catholic college and university presidents, who were gathered in Washington, D.C. for the Association of Catholic Colleges and Universities (ACCU) conference, in signing a statement opposing President Trump’s executive order to ban travel from seven muslim-majority countries. The January 29 ACCU statement reads, “As [...]
Mission: Catherine’s Legacy By Michael Sanderl, EdD Vice President & Chief Sponsorship and Mission Integration Officer Being part of the Saint Joseph’s College community invites us to be informed and inspired by Catherine McAuley and our Mercy heritage and charism. The life and witness of Catherine are inspiring with regard to their historical context and [...]
As the bus pulled up in front of Saint Peter’s Church in Portland, two Sisters of Mercy led a contingent from Saint Joseph’s College to mark the end of a year-long celebration of the Jubilee Year of Mercy. In doing so, they tapped into their historic roots in the Diocese of Portland. Like pilgrims worldwide, [...]
On Thursday, September 13, education majors from the Class of 2018 gathered inside Saint Joseph’s grotto on the Standish campus for the Junior Blessing Ceremony. This annual event, a longstanding tradition at the College, marks the halfway point in an education major’s degree program and offers teachers and mentors the chance to wish the juniors [...]
By Kathryn Cody, Social Justice & Leadership Coordinator When we arrived at Mercy Farm in Benson, Vermont, at 9:45 p.m. on a Friday night last October, we had no idea what would be in store for us. Graciously, Sisters Betty and Mary had waited up for our arrival (far past my bedtime) so that they [...]
By Sister Sylvia Comer ’62, RSM & Sister Mary George O’Toole ’51, Hon. ’90, RSM Pope Francis’s call for a Holy Year of Mercy is what stirred the metaphorical ashes here at Saint Joseph’s College, causing an intense fire to burst forth, igniting energy and renewing fervor in the hearts of those who read the [...]
After obtaining a Master of Arts in Pastoral Theology from Saint Joseph’s in 2014, Virginia Lieto set out to evangelize on the Catholic faith, becoming an adjunct professor at her alma mater while also serving as a public speaker on faith to various audiences. Now, she adds children’s author to her resume with the August [...]
Over the Columbus Day weekend, students from Saint Joseph’s College ventured to Mercy Farm in Benson, Vermont, which is run by Sisters of Mercy and is described as an eco-spiritual center. The SJC students and staff were hosted by sisters Holly Cloutier, Betty Secord, and Mary Quinn. The trip was a part of the College’s [...]
