Saint Mary's Chaplaincy

Life a little flat? Looking for unique SMU opportunities to discover another dimension of your life? A deeper faith, develop life balance, encounter a welcoming community, and discern the ‘next steps' in your life? Saint Mary's Chaplaincy offers some great pathways towards discovering the best of what faith and spirituality has to offer:

Experience life in 3D

Saint Mary's Chaplaincy invites students and all members of the SMU Community to foster their spiritual growth through the 3D experience of spiritual DISCOVERY, DEVELOPMENT, and DISCERNMENT.

DISCOVER - what a life of faith, grounded in values and purpose can offer. Understand your own faith tradition, and come to deeper respect and appreciation of the faith walk your fellow students and SMU community members are on.

DEVELOP - ways to find life- balance, healthy realtionships, community and friendships. Grow in the skills of service, leadership and communication.

DISCERN - what the next steps are in your life journey. There are thousands of pathways and opportunties before us. Recieve the tools and training to pray and reflect on what's next.

Building a Faith Community

Saint Mary's University was established by the Roman Catholic Community of Halifax, the Irish Christian Brothers and the Society of Jesus, (Jesuits). Today Saint Mary's is diverse in every respect and remains committed to the pursuit of excellence.

The purpose of Chaplaincy Services at Saint Mary's is to serve, support, and advance the expression, understanding, and celebration of faith and morals in the life of students.

Because of the history of Saint Mary's University the Chaplain is a Catholic. According to the St Mary's University Act of 1970, one of the objects of the University is "to give special emphasis to the Christian tradition and values in higher education." Chaplaincy Services at SMU, however, serves all students. The Chaplain has access to chaplains of different faiths and will be glad to help anyone seeking chaplaincy services.

In some cases students belonging to particular religious traditions have started their own Societies through SMUSA. Currently these include the Navigators, Campus for Christ, Gospel, and the Santamarian Muslim Society. Students who do not have their own Society are encouraged to discuss how Chaplaincy can help their group.

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