Explore and Grow in Your Spirituality

Campus Ministry at Quincy University offers a welcoming space for students to explore faith, find community, and grow both personally and spiritually. Through opportunities for prayer, worship, service, and meaningful connection, Campus Ministry supports individuals at every stage of their spiritual journey. Grounded in the Franciscan spirit of hospitality and care, Campus Ministry invites all members of the QU community to belong, engage, and discover deeper purpose together.

Mission Statement

Quincy University Campus Ministry, with the Catholic-Christian and Franciscan traditions as our guides, seeks to reach out to all community members, wherever they may be in their journey of faith. Accompanying our community on this journey, we seek to facilitate encounters between God and ourselves through the offering of hospitality, prayer, worship, rituals, programs, events, service, and mission. We promote a Christ-Centered community where all are welcome, and where everyone’s physical, intellectual, and spiritual gifts are valued.

Opportunities for Worship

Located on the first floor of Francis Hall, the St. Francis Solanus Chapel  is the spiritual heart of campus, featuring a Byzantine-style design with vibrant mosaics, stained glass, and a rich Franciscan heritage.  The Chapel offers daily mass, personal prayer and meditation times, and prayer materials (bibles, books, prayer cards, rosaries, reflections). For more information visit Worship and Mass Times.

Faith Formation Opportunities

The opportunities listed below occur on a consistent basis. Campus Ministry also offers events throughout the year.  Contact the Director of Campus Ministry for details. 
Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults (RCIA)

This is a formal program for anyone wishing to join the Catholic Church, or seeking to receive the Sacrament of Confirmation, or revitalizing their understanding of the Catholic faith. For more information Contact Campus Ministry

Scripture-Based Groups

Campus Ministry offers opportunities for men and women exploring faith and seeking a deeper walk with Christ to come together around the Word in study and in prayer. Contact Campus Ministry to find out what is currently being offered.

Spiritual Direction

Spiritual Direction is an ancient practice in the Catholic tradition to assist a person in her/his personal relationship with God and to explore the movement of God in one’s life. Contact Campus Ministry if you are looking for spiritual guidance, support and discernment.

Retreats

There are opportunities for students to participate in half-day, day long, and weekend retreats throughout the year, put on by QU Campus Ministry and local churches. Students of all faiths and of no faith at all are welcome to participate. Contact Campus Ministry for further information.

Service Opportunities and Clubs

Mission Trips

Live out the Gospel call to be people of service with Mission Trips in the Quincy community and beyond, assisting others in their need. Traditionally, mission trips are offered during the following academic breaks:

  • Fall Break
  • Christmas Break
  • Spring Break
  • Summer Vacation
Clubs

Haiti Connection

  • Haiti Connection is a student club under Campus Ministry. The club’s purpose is to raise a consciousness of the plight of the Haitians, plus raising money to support and remain connected with the communities who benefit from this mission of Quincy University.

Students For Life

  • Students For Life exists to promote the sacredness and dignity of life in all its stages, from conception until natural death. Club members do this through service, activism, education, and prayer.

Contact

217-228-5432, extension 3617
Francis Hall, Room 114
cministry@quincy.edu

Fr. Robert Barko, O.F.M.

Fr. Robert Barko, O.F.M.

Assistant Professor of Theology/ Assistant Campus Minister