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.