On Thursday, September 3rd, Rosemont College Campus Ministry hosted a meaningful gathering in recognition of the Feast of Saint Phoebe. From 12:00 to 1:00pm in the Community Center, students, faculty, and staff stopped by an information table to learn about this important early Christian figure and her lasting legacy of leadership and service.
The event offered a welcoming space to reflect on Saint Phoebe’s role in the early Church while building connection across the campus community.
Learning About Saint Phoebe
The Feast of Saint Phoebe highlights the strong interest shown by students throughout the hour long gathering. A large number of students stopped by the information table to learn more about Saint Phoebe’s journey in the year 56, when she carried Saint Paul’s letter from Greece to Rome.
Campus Ministry shared materials explaining why Saint Phoebe is recognized as a symbol of women’s leadership in the Church and the ongoing conversation around women’s access to the diaconate in the Catholic tradition.
Sister Margaret Doyle, SHCJ, donated an atlas and poster belonging to the Mission and Ministry office that helped illustrate the historical context. In addition, student Lucia Madron handmade beautiful buttons featuring many different artistic renderings of Saint Phoebe, giving attendees a tangible reminder of the day.
Join the Saint Phoebe Recognition Celebration
While sharing information about the feast day, the table also served as an opportunity to promote an upcoming Saint Phoebe Recognistion event organized by Campus Ministry. On Thursday, October 1st, from 5:00 to 7:00pm in the Chapel, the community is invited to a special gathering focused on women’s leadership in faith organizations.
The evening will include a conversation in the spirit, candle lighting, and letter writing. Participants will then carry their letters from the Chapel to Main Building, where food and fellowship will follow.
Student Involvement in Marketing the Events
The September 3rd gathering and the upcoming October event also provided a valuable learning experience for students. Nathan Kirk, Brandon Barreiro, and Carson Pence, members of an advertising class, created integrated marketing campaigns to promote these events to students, alumni, and community members.
Using the global day of recognition as a real world opportunity allowed the students to practice campaign development while supporting Campus Ministry’s outreach efforts. Everyone involved learned a great deal through the process. Below are pictures from the day.
