{"id":400,"date":"2024-10-28T14:56:12","date_gmt":"2024-10-28T06:56:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.sjc.edu.ph\/2024\/?page_id=400"},"modified":"2025-07-24T08:51:13","modified_gmt":"2025-07-24T00:51:13","slug":"campus-ministry","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.sjc.edu.ph\/?page_id=400","title":{"rendered":"Campus Ministry"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>The <strong>Campus Ministry<\/strong> at <strong>Saint Joseph College (SJC)<\/strong> in Maasin City, Southern Leyte, serves as a cornerstone of the institution&#8217;s commitment to holistic Catholic education. It fosters spiritual growth, community engagement, and moral development among students, faculty, and staff.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Mission and Leadership<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Established in 1998, the Campus Ministry was spearheaded by then Fr. Msgr. Oscar Cadayona, who was appointed as the first Campus Ministry Director by Bishop Precioso D. Cantillas, SDB, DD. Msgr. Cadayona&#8217;s leadership laid the foundation for integrating spiritual formation into the academic environment, emphasizing values-based education and community service. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sjc.edu.ph\/?page_id=1694&amp;utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Saint Joseph College<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Spiritual Activities and Programs<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The Campus Ministry organizes a variety of spiritual activities aimed at deepening the faith of the SJC community: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/SaintJosephCollegeCampusMinistry\">Facebook Page<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Liturgical Celebrations<\/strong>: Regular Masses, novenas, and feast day observances, such as the &#8220;<strong>Adlaw sa Mahal nga Patrona<\/strong>&#8221; held at the Maasin Cathedral-Shrine. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/SaintJosephCollegeCampusMinistry\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><em>Facebook<\/em><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Retreats and Recollections<\/strong>: Opportunities for students and staff to reflect and renew their spiritual commitments.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Prayer Services<\/strong>: Including the Perpetual Novena and other devotional practices that nurture personal and communal faith. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/SaintJosephCollegeCampusMinistry\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><em>Facebook<\/em><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Community Engagement<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Beyond spiritual formation, the Campus Ministry actively engages in community outreach, embodying the college&#8217;s mission of service:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Social Action Programs<\/strong>: Initiatives that address local community needs, fostering a sense of social responsibility among students.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Collaborations with Diocesan Offices<\/strong>: Partnerships that extend the ministry&#8217;s reach and impact within the broader church community.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Integration with Academic Life<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The Campus Ministry works closely with academic departments to ensure that spiritual development complements intellectual growth:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Values Education<\/strong>: Incorporating Catholic teachings into the curriculum to promote ethical decision-making.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Support for Student Organizations<\/strong>: Guidance and resources for faith-based student groups and initiatives.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p>For more information on the Campus Ministry&#8217;s programs and events, you can visit their <a class=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/SaintJosephCollegeCampusMinistry\/\">official Facebook page<\/a> or contact the college directly through their <a class=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sjc.edu.ph\/\">official website<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Campus Ministry at Saint Joseph College (SJC) in Maasin City, Southern Leyte, serves as a cornerstone of the institution&#8217;s commitment to holistic Catholic education. 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