Canisius College Campus Ministry
Alumni, Faculty and Staff Service and Immersion Program
in New Orleans
Monday, May 24, 2010 - Sunday, May 30, 2010
Alumni, Faculty and Staff Service and Immersion Program
in New Orleans
Monday, May 24, 2010 - Sunday, May 30, 2010
Canisius College Campus Ministry will team-up with Catholic Charities Operation Helping Hands and the Jesuits of the New Orleans Province of the Society of Jesus. The program is open to Canisius College staff, faculty, alumni and their families.
Why New Orleans, why now? New Orleans has become a forgotten place. While much progress has been made and vast improvement seen in the quality of life, there is still much to be done.
Download a photo essay of the 2009 trip here (Adobe Acrobat .pdf)
Download a photo essay of the 2008 trip here (Adobe Acrobat .pdf)
Program Details
• This service and immersion program is based on four cornerstones: social justice, simple living, reflection and prayer, and community.
• We will assist rebuilding homes with Catholic Charities Operation Helping Hands (Habitat for Humanity type work. No experience is required). We will also prepare and serve a meal to the homeless at The Harry Tompson, S.J. Rebuild Center in downtown New Orleans.
• The program includes several cultural and educational experiences. We will attend Sunday Mass at St. Augustine Roman Catholic Church; the oldest African-American church in the country.
• Cost: All participants are responsible for their own transportation to New Orleans plus $140. Lodging and most meals are included.
The following community partner websites provide additional information about our program. Catholic Charities Operation Helping Hands website currently has a very brief video that tells the story very effectively.
Operation Helping Hands
Habitat for Humanity Musician's Village
Contemplatives in Action
For more information contact Joe Van Volkenburg, Assistant to the Director of Campus Ministry, at (716) 888-2875 or vanvolkj@canisius.edu.