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The Graduate Program in Pastoral Ministries prepares women and men to enter ministries in Church and society.

Virtual Info Session: https://www.scu.edu/cas/graduate-program-in-pastoral-ministries/upcoming-virtual-info-sessions--open-houses/ The Graduate Program in Pastoral Ministries at SCU seeks to transform hearts and lives for service to the world through competence, conscience, and compassion. Founded in 1983, the Graduate Program in Pastoral Ministries offers small classes in both face-to-face and online blended formats tailored to our students’ ministry goals. The program provides a strong theological foundation to an international body of students.

10/21/2026

THIS WEEKEND! 😁
We're hosting not one but TWO workshops in the Markey Center’s monthly series, Faith Meets World: The Radical Call of Catholic Social Teaching. All are welcome!

"Catholic Social Teaching in the Age of AI: Engaging Magnifica Humanitas"
Nicholas Hayes-Mota discusses the implications of Pope Leo XIV’s new encyclical on safeguarding the human person in the age of AI.
📅 Saturday, October 24
⏰ 9:00–11:30 AM
📍 St. Clare Parish Hall, 941 Lexington St., Santa Clara
Register here: https://events.scu.edu/event/509692-catholic-social-teaching-in-the-age-of-ai-engaging

Encore! Markey Center On The Road: "Giving an Account of Our Hope: Catholic Social Teaching Today"
Fr. Bill O’Neill, S.J., explores Catholic Social Teaching as a living tradition and process of shared discernment.
📅 Sunday, October 25
⏰ 2:00–4:30 PM
📍 Villa Maria del Mar, 21918 E Cliff Dr., Santa Cruz
Register here: https://events.scu.edu/markey-center/event/511268-encore-markey-center-on-the-road-with-fr-bill

Mark your calendars and save your spot!

10/06/2026

ONE WEEK AWAY!
Next Tuesday, join us for the Rev. Francis L. Markey Women in Ministry Speaker Series with Dr. Kristin Heyer! With special attention to the experiences of migrant women and Catholic social teaching, Dr. Heyer will point to ways to foster hope, resistance, and structural change in the midst of widespread injustice and inhospitality.

📅 Tuesday, October 13
⏰ 6:30–8 PM, with reception immediately following
📍 St. Clare Room, Santa Clara University Library
💻 Also livestreamed!

Mark your calendars and save your spot. Register here: https://events.scu.edu/event/453105-bold-mercy-women-shaping-catholic-migration-ethics

09/24/2026

Hot off the press! Dr. Kristin Heyer’s excellent piece: “Pope Leo is focusing on children for the World Day of Migrants. So should we.” This week in America Magazine: The Jesuit Review.
Linked here: https://www.americamagazine.org/faith-and-reason/2026/09/23/migrants-refugees-children-pope-leo/

Check it out, and then come hear her in person at Santa Clara University.

Kristin E. Heyer, Joseph Chair in Theology at Boston College, will offer the Rev. Francis L. Markey Women in Ministry lecture on Tuesday, October 13 at 6:30pm: “Bold Mercy: Women Shaping Catholic Migration Ethics.” Link to more info and registration below. If you can’t make it in person, the event will be livestreamed. https://events.scu.edu/event/453105-bold-mercy-women-shaping-catholic-migration-ethics

Rev. Francis L. Markey Women in Ministry Lecture St. Clare Room, Santa Clara University Library The hopes and push factors propelling migr...

09/21/2026

Giving an Account of Our Hope: Catholic Social Teaching Today

Join us as we kick off our Faith Meets World series with Fr. Bill O'Neill, S.J.! Come explore Catholic social teaching as a shared, living tradition.

📅 Saturday, September 26
⏰ 9–11:30 AM
📍 St. Clare Parish Hall, Santa Clara

Free & open to all — register here: https://events.scu.edu/event/507258-giving-an-account-of-our-hope-catholic-social

09/16/2026

Faith Meets World: The Radical Call of Catholic Social Teaching

Join us for a free workshop series exploring how Catholic social teaching calls us to solidarity, justice, and love of neighbor in our complex world. Eight Saturdays, eight incredible speakers - space for reflection, discussion, and action for the common good.

📅 Saturdays, 9–11:30 AM
📍 St. Clare Parish Hall, Santa Clara
🆓 Free - register here: https://www.scu.edu/cas/graduate-program-in-pastoral-ministries/markey-center-for-leadership-and-ministry/upcoming-events/

Questions? Reach us at [email protected]

04/13/2026

The "Hear Their Voices, Heed Their Wisdom: Women of the Christian Tradition"" Workshop Series continues with its next session, exploring the often-overlooked contributions of women saints, theologians, and activists throughout Christian history. This session will be led by Elise Dubravec. All are welcome!

🗓 Saturday, April 18
⏰ 9:00 AM - 11:30 AM
📍 St. Martin of Tours Parish Hall (200 O'Connor Drive, San Jose, CA)

Register here: https://events.scu.edu/markey-center/event/371159-prophetic-anger-exploring-the-book-of-susanna

04/08/2026

April 8th is SCU's Day of Giving and every gift counts. Your support funds scholarships for students called to minister in hospitals, schools, prisons, and parishes. One day to make a difference. Because everyone deserves to say yes to their vocation. Donate here: https://donate.scu.edu/schools/SantaClaraUniversity/day-of-giving/pages/advanced-study-programs/gppm

04/07/2026

Summer is almost here, and that means it's time to secure your spot in class! Check out our courses offered this summer (https://bit.ly/4cr1Ghr). If you're a continuing student, head to your Workday account and look for your enrollment date between April 6–10. Open enrollment begins on April 13, so make sure you're registered by April 30 to avoid a pre-payment hold. Ready to get started?
Have questions along the way? We've got virtual info sessions you can sign up for to get your questions answered (https://bit.ly/41DV9tP).
If you are ready to apply to our program, submit your application before the deadline (https://bit.ly/4ccUEM8)!

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500 El Camino Real
Santa Clara, CA
95050

Telephone

+14085544831

Website

https://www.scu.edu/cas/graduate-program-in-pastoral-ministries/

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