Hendricks Chapel

Hendricks Chapel Reflects on the Legacy of Pope Francis

If you need an expert to discuss the legacy of Pope Francis, you may want to consider Syracuse University Catholic Father Gerry Waterman, OFM Conv.,
Vanessa Marquette April 21, 2025
Hendricks Chapel Reflects on the Legacy of Pope Francis

Donate Food to Reduce Your Libraries’ Fines

Once again the Libraries is offering an opportunity for members of the campus community to reduce their library fines at the end of the semester
Cristina Hatem April 9, 2025
Donate Food to Reduce Your Libraries’ Fines

Annual Service of Commemoration to Be Held March 18

Syracuse University will hold its annual Service of Commemoration—honoring students, faculty, staff, retirees, Trustees and honorary degree recipients of the University, and SUNY College of
News Staff March 5, 2025
Annual Service of Commemoration to Be Held March 18

Ash Wednesday Schedule Announced

Ash Wednesday is March 5, marking the beginning of the Christian season of Lent. Lent is a 40-day period of reflection that guides people of
Dara Harper Feb. 20, 2025
Ash Wednesday Schedule Announced

University Remembers the Legacy of Francis McMillan Parks

Francis McMillan Parks, former director of Students Offering Service and African American Programs in Hendricks Chapel and a beloved community storyteller, died on Jan. 12.
Kelly Homan Rodoski Feb. 20, 2025

Sarah Willie-LeBreton Encourages Cultivating Spaces of Mutual Respect During 40th Annual Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Celebration

Sarah Willie-LeBreton, president of Smith College, was welcomed back to Syracuse by a stadium filled with nearly 1,200 people for the 40th Annual Rev. Dr.
Kelly Homan Rodoski Jan. 28, 2025
Sarah Willie-LeBreton Encourages Cultivating Spaces of Mutual Respect During 40th Annual Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Celebration

Full Circle Moment: Sarah Willie-LeBreton Honored to Deliver Remarks at 40th Annual Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration

Willie-LeBreton’s father, Charles V. Willie G’57, H’92, was Syracuse University’s first Black full professor, department chair and vice president, and was good friends with the
John Boccacino Jan. 23, 2025
Full Circle Moment: Sarah Willie-LeBreton Honored to Deliver Remarks at 40th Annual Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration

University Announces 2025 MLK Unsung Heroes

The 40th Annual Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration Planning Committee is proud to announce the 2025 Unsung Hero Award winners: Andrea-Rose Oates ’26,
News Staff Jan. 22, 2025

The Coach Mac Food Pantry at Hendricks Chapel Honors the Legacy of Legendary Orange Football Coach Dick MacPherson

For 10 seasons, Syracuse football coach Richard “Dick” MacPherson (Coach Mac) led his team on the gridiron–propelling Syracuse Football back to the national powerhouse it
Kelly Homan Rodoski Dec. 16, 2024

Sarah Willie-LeBreton to Speak at 40th Annual Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration

Sarah Willie-LeBreton, the 12th president of Smith College and daughter of Syracuse University’s first Black full professor, department chair and vice president Charles Willie G’57,
Dara Harper Dec. 11, 2024
Sarah Willie-LeBreton to Speak at 40th Annual Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration

Pan Am 103 Memorial Service to Be Held on Campus Dec. 21

Hendricks Chapel will host the annual Pan Am Flight 103 memorial service on Saturday, Dec. 21, at 2:03 p.m. EST. The service will begin in
News Staff Dec. 9, 2024
Pan Am 103 Memorial Service to Be Held on Campus Dec. 21

Hendricks Chaplains Offer Ways to Find and Express Gratitude

During the holidays, we come together with family and friends to celebrate. The end of another year is also an opportunity to reflect on the
News Staff Nov. 21, 2024
Hendricks Chaplains Offer Ways to Find and Express Gratitude

Nominations Sought for MLK Unsung Hero Award Recipients

Each year, Syracuse University hosts the largest MLK Jr. Celebration held on any college campus. As part of the program, several community members who embody
News Staff Nov. 15, 2024
Nominations Sought for MLK Unsung Hero Award Recipients

Sharing Kindness Across Campus

When the communications team at Hendricks Chapel came together to consider what message they wanted to highlight on their promotional items, a simple and powerful
News Staff Nov. 13, 2024
Sharing Kindness Across Campus

New ‘Holidays at Hendricks’ Concert Tickets Will Be Available Nov. 18

Syracuse University invites students, faculty, staff, alumni and community members to “Holidays at Hendricks” on Sunday, Dec. 8 in Hendricks Chapel, to experience one of
Dara Harper Nov. 11, 2024
New ‘Holidays at Hendricks’ Concert Tickets Will Be Available Nov. 18

Imam Amir Durić and Rabbi Ethan Bair Receive National Recognition as Interfaith America Innovation Fellows

Imam Amir Durić and Rabbi Ethan Bair, chaplains at Hendricks Chapel, model how friendship and understanding can transcend and transform adversity. Through the Jewish-Muslim Dialogue
Dara Harper Nov. 1, 2024
Imam Amir Durić and Rabbi Ethan Bair Receive National Recognition as Interfaith America Innovation Fellows

University’s Annual Remembrance Week Begins Oct. 20

This year marks the 36th anniversary of the bombing of Pan Am 103 over Lockerbie, Scotland, on Dec. 21, 1988. The 2024-25 Remembrance and Lockerbie
Kelly Homan Rodoski Oct. 14, 2024
University’s Annual Remembrance Week Begins Oct. 20

Generous Donors Exceed Expectations in $3M Challenge Gift Campaign for Hendricks Chapel

When an anonymous donor family pledged $1 million to Hendricks Chapel and issued a challenge to inspire other donors to match it, no one could
News Staff Oct. 10, 2024
Generous Donors Exceed Expectations in $3M Challenge Gift Campaign for Hendricks Chapel