Campus Ministry
The JFRC welcomes faith and belief in all its diversity. For many students, being in Rome is an opportunity to learn more about the deep roots of their faith traditions. In addition to Roman Catholics, you'll be welcomed in English-speaking communities of Anglicans, Presbyterians, Methodists, and Baptists. Rome has a vibrant Jewish community and serves a growing Muslim community centered around the Great Mosque of Rome.
All students are invited to participate in any campus ministry opportunities they are interested in, such as to recognize the call of God in their lives, or to commit to ongoing faith formation, or perhaps live out a spirituality of cura personalis and service.
The John Felice Rome Center begins each academic term in the celebration of the Mass of the Holy Spirit. Students are also offered the opportunity to participate in a Wednesday papal audience or attend the Sunday Angelus in Piazza San Pietro.
Liturgical & Music Ministry
Students are welcome to join the worshipping community at the JFRC in various ways. For example, weekly liturgies, special liturgical celebrations, and ongoing opportunities for Ignatian prayer invite students to join together in prayer and worship. Students are also invited to share their talents through liturgical ministry (being a lector, a music minister during special liturgical celebrations, etc.)
The Rooms of St Ignatius of Loyola
Students are offered opportunities to tour the rooms of the founder of the Jesuits, Saint Ignatius of Loyola (1491-1556) where he lived and worked for almost 20 years as the first Superior General of the Jesuits. Students also tour the high Baroque-style hallway outside the rooms decorated about 25 years after Ignatius's death by Andrea Pozzo - a Jesuit brother and accomplished painter.
Pilgrimage to Assisi
Students have the opportunity to follow in the footsteps of both St. Francis and St. Clare in Assisi. In visiting important Franciscan sites, including the Assisi Cathedral, and Francis' tomb at the Basilica of San Francesco Franceso. Students are invited to reflect on the universal message of peace and simplicity lived out by Francis and Clare.
Other opportunities
From providing service in the local Balduina neighborhood to joining worshipping communities in the area, there are a variety of opportunities that can be of interest to students. While on campus, stay tuned for any updates that may be relevant to you!
Spiritual Life Group
Some examples of what this club will offer:
Bible Study/Movie Night: We plan to read scripture and then watch an episode of the television show called The Chosen directed by Dallas Jenkins. This show portrays Jesus in the three years of his public ministry leading up to his crucifixion. It is based directly on the Gospels. We plan to read a scripture that relates to each episode before watching the episode. We will also have time for community discussion. This is a great opportunity to learn more about Jesus and his disciples while in Rome! Many of the saints depicted in this show are buried here in Rome. There are also many churches dedicated to these saints that you can visit here!
Taizé: This is a meditational style of worship that was started by the ecumenical Taizé community in France. It is characterized by music with harmonized tunes, often in various languages, interspersed with readings, prayers, and periods of silence. It is a great way to reflect on your week and wind down with spiritual music and relaxation. It will likely be held in the chapel here on campus.
All students are invited to participate in any campus ministry opportunities they are interested in, such as to recognize the call of God in their lives, or to commit to ongoing faith formation, or perhaps live out a spirituality of cura personalis and service.
The John Felice Rome Center begins each academic term in the celebration of the Mass of the Holy Spirit. Students are also offered the opportunity to participate in a Wednesday papal audience or attend the Sunday Angelus in Piazza San Pietro.