Overview of the Collection
Historical Note
Scope and Content Note
Arrangement
Preferred citation
Processing Information
Separated Material
Related Material
Index Terms
Overview of the Collection
Title:
University Ministry records
Date (inclusive): 1965-2005
Collection number: USDA_2009_011; USDA_2011_009; USDA_2012_001
Creator: University of San Diego University Ministry
Extent:
7 boxes (7 linear feet)
Repository:
University of San Diego, Archives and Special Collections
Copley Library
5998 Alcalá Park
San Diego, CA 92110
Abstract:
The records of University Ministry (formerly Campus Ministry) document the foundation of Ministry as a campus department.
Records also include planning materials for the variety of activities and programs offered by University Ministry as well
as photographs and video highlighting outreach programs and retreats.
Languages:
English
Historical Note
University Ministry, known as Campus Ministry until 1994, became a formalized department at the University of San Diego in
the early 1970s. Prior to that time, two Chaplains served the College for Men, College for Women, and School of Law. Though
not given the formal title of 'Campus Ministry,' ministry was integral to student life. The College for Women had counselors
who served each class by planning events and advising students on a variety of issues. Students were also required to attend
First Friday Mass and an Annual Spiritual Retreat.
Campus Ministry became more formalized in the 1960s/1970s with efforts from organizations such as the National Catholic Educational
Association Commission on Campus Ministry to set guidelines for how universities should approach campus ministry. When the
College for Men and College for Women merged, Reverend Benjamin Carrier became the USD Chaplain and a Campus Ministry Committee
was formed to support groups and organize programs. Shortly thereafter, Reverend Laurence Dolan was appointed chaplain and
first Director of Campus Ministry in the Fall of 1974. Among the goals of Campus Ministry were to "encourage growth in the
areas of liturgical initiative, pastoral counselling, coordination of various expressions of religious life and Christian
witness to social and moral issues" (Undergraduate Bulletin of the University of San Diego, 1974-1975).
Campus Ministry resided as a unit within Student Affairs until 1993 when it became part of Mission and Ministry. Campus Ministry
then changed names to University Ministry in 1994, and the mission of supporting an active Catholic faith community on campus
has remained. Each year, University Ministry coordinates liturgical celebrations, organizes faith based programs, offers community
service opportunities, and plans retreats.
Scope and Content Note
The University Ministry records document the founding of the Campus Ministry program and later functions of Campus and University
Ministry through correspondence, meeting minutes, memoranda, promotional materials, and reports. Among these records are Reverend
Laurence Dolan's proposals to begin the Campus Ministry program as well as documentation of the history of campus ministry
at USD. Correspondence, meeting information and news releases document the functions of the Ecumenical Center for World Religions
through the 1970s. Brochures, news releases, an array of photograph albums, and a video document the programs and events that
University Ministry offered each year. Among these programs are campaigns to raise funds for local and national nonprofits,
the 'Spring Breakthrough' program in which students participate in community service activities over Spring Break, summer
outreach programs, and retreats. Also included are fund raising and capital campaign materials related to CASE, the Council
for Advancement and Support of Education.
Arrangement
The University Ministry records are arranged into three series:
Access Information
These records are open for research.
Preferred citation
[Folder Title], Box # Folder #, University Ministry records, Copley Library, University of San Diego, Archives and Special
Collections.
Additions to these records are expected.
Processing Information
This collection was initially processed by Tessie Camina in 2009. Further processing was conducted by Ashley Toutain in 2017.
Separated Material
Photographs have been removed from certain folders for preservation purposes. In each instance, photocopies have been made
and remain in the original photograph location.
Two publications, the
Diocese of San Diego Report, 1975-1976
and
Transition Manual Campus Ministry, 1983-1984
have been removed for cataloging with Archives publications.
Related Material
Campus Ministry Development Reports are available in the University Archives along with University Ministry informational
booklets dating 1998-2015.
Index Terms
Subjects and Indexing Terms
University of San Diego
National Catholic Educational Association
Subjects and Indexing Terms
San Diego (Calif.)
Subjects and Indexing Terms
Catholic universities and colleges.
Subjects and Indexing Terms
chaplains