Dominican Mission, Ministries, and the Meister Eckhart Center


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Since its founding, the mission of Albertus Magnus College has been grounded in its Catholic, Dominican heritage.  Our commitment to faith, peace and justice leads us to recognize the dignity of every person and to work toward greater opportunity for all.  In this spirit, The Dominican Mission and Ministries team and the Meister Eckhart Center accompany students, faculty, and staff of all faith traditions in their spiritual development and service to the local and global community.

Dominican Mission

The Office of Dominican Mission promotes the mission of the college, “the pursuit of truth in all its dimensions”, through the lens of Catholic identity, grounded in the Catholic intellectual tradition and Catholic Social Teaching, and the Dominican tradition of the college.   Essential to the development of mission is the promotion of the four pillars of Dominican life:  study, prayer, community and service.  The four pillars provide a way to integrate the full college experience for all members of the community and those we collaborate with in the wider community.

Dominican Ministries and Service

The Office of Dominican Ministries and Service invites students and the college community to live the four Dominican pillars by encouraging all to place their gifts and talents in the service of others.  Students and the college community are encouraged to organize activities to promote personal and communal spiritual growth, the pursuit of truth through study and reflection, the development of community, and the generosity of heart that flows over into service.  Students from all faith traditions and non-believers are welcomed and encouraged to be part of these experiences. 

Meister Eckhart Center

The Meister Eckhart Center for Catholic and Dominican Life engages the community in dialogue by integrating the Dominican values of contemplation and action with the calling to promote a more just and peaceful world.  It pursues this mission through gatherings, discussions, and projects that support contemplation and action at Albertus, in New Haven, and beyond.  The center also collaborates with neighboring institutions and organizations in pursuit of the common good and invites students to join this work.