As a Lasallian Catholic Institution, Manhattan provides the Office of Campus Ministry and Social Action (CMSA) in order to foster the values of “Faith, Service and Community” throughout the college. CMSA provides opportunities for students and the wider campus community to develop their spirituality; to perform community service; to reflect on issues of social justice; and to put faith into action. CMSA serves members of the College community through a variety of programs, including liturgies, discussions, retreats, lectures, service trips, local community service projects, and social events.

CMSA seeks to serve students of all religious traditions. Prayer and worship opportunities are sought for all community members. There are several retreat experiences available to students each semester. Mass is available both on weekdays and on Sunday evenings.  CMSA assists members of the campus community interested in becoming Catholic or receiving sacraments.

Many students participate in local community service projects.  These include Habitat for Humanity, God’s Love We Deliver, work with the elderly in nearby nursing homes, feeding the hungry in soup kitchens, tutoring children and teens, the Annual Toy Drive, three blood drives, the American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life and more.  New projects are regularly developed in response to students’ interests.

CMSA sponsors domestic and international service learning trips during Intersession, Spring Break, and the early summer. Jaspers have participated in service trips to Honduras, South Africa, Tijuana, Texas, Appalachia, Ecuador, and Camden, NJ.

The Campus Ministry Center, known as Cornerstone is located in Miguel Hall, Room 209 with satellite offices of Social Action in Thomas Hall 503 and 504. Students are always welcome to drop in and enjoy the comfortable lounge, the library of current periodicals and the private offices where staff members are available for conversation, consultation, and pastoral counseling.

The Department of CMSA welcomes your ideas and your presence.  Come visit us anytime!

Icon of DeLaSalle and His Brothers appears behind the alter of the MC's main chapel, the Chapel of DeLaSalle and His Brothers. The icon links images of 1700 Rheims, France and 2002 Manhattan College