Jamaica Mission
Jamaica mission: a relational ministry unlike any other
BRANDEN FELLINGER LIBERAL COLUMNIST Unlike most of the Franciscan University Missions of Peace, which spread the gospel over spring break, the Jamaica Mission of Peace traditionally occurs over winter break. This year, the mission was led by Bridget Clune, a senior computer information science major, Corrine Jensen, a senior social work major and Rich Cross, […]
Student reflects on the beauty of evangelizing in Jamaica
TERESA GUTIERREZ STAFF WRITER This past Christmas break, Franciscan’s student outreach program, Missions of Peace, made its way to a warmer climate for the holidays. Each year, over 400 students participate in Missions of Peace, traveling all over the Western Hemisphere spreading the Gospel from Honduras, Belize and New Mexico to Jamaica, Nicaragua and Ecuador. […]
Jamaican missionary priest discusses importance of divine mercy, Marian devotion in evangelization
GRADY STUCKMAN STAFF WRITER As hundreds of Franciscan University students prepare to travel far and wide on mission trips over spring break, the Rev. Luke Szweda, a tried-and-true missionary, came to campus Feb. 27 to inspire them with his witness. Szweda said that he was ordained in Poland, but after having an avid desire for […]