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How Billy Graham Contributed to Social Change, and Reached Across Lines of Demarcation
Rev. Billy Graham has died at the age of 99. He was one of the most well-known Christian evangelists in the United States and in the world. Margaret Thompson is an associate professor of history and political science in the Maxwell…
Ash Wednesday Schedule Announced
Ash Wednesday is Feb. 14. Ashes will be distributed at times from 8 a.m. through 8 p.m. at both Hendricks Chapel (main chapel) and at the Catholic Center, 110 Walnut Place. Times and locations are as follows: From 8-8:25 a.m.,…
Six-Week Series on Understanding Islam Begins Jan. 31
Understanding Islam, a six-week series that will present a comprehensive look at Islam through lectures and discussions, will begin on Wednesday, Jan. 31. The program is facilitated by Muslim Chaplain Amir Duric, and will be held on Wednesdays from 6-7:30…
Hendricks Dean Invited to Preach in Historic Cathedral in South Africa
South Africa holds a special place in the heart of Brian Konkol, the newly installed dean of Hendricks Chapel. From 2008-12, Konkol and his wife, Kristen, served in South Africa as country coordinators of the Young Adults in Global Mission…
Immaculate Conception Masses
There will be two masses held for the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception, a holy day of obligation. For the vigil on Thursday, Dec. 7, the Mass will take place at the Catholic Center, 110 Walnut Place, at 7 p.m….
Hebrew Scholar Shines New Light on Old Testament
James W. Watts, professor in the Department of Religion in the College of Arts and Sciences, has written a new book about the ritualizing of the Pentateuch–the first five books of the Jewish and Christian bibles. “The Pentateuch depicts itself as…
New Dean Sees Chapel’s Work as Sanctuary from World’s Chaos
About two weeks after starting his new role as dean of Hendricks Chapel, the Rev. Brian E. Konkol was walking to a meeting. He ran into Leah Fein, Hillel’s campus rabbi. The two started walking together; about a minute later…
Brian Konkol to be Installed as Seventh Dean of Hendricks Chapel on Nov. 7
Since coming to Syracuse, Konkol has worked to strengthen the role of the chapel as the spiritual heart of the campus and a model for diversity and inclusion of philosophies and religions. He is reviewing and instituting recommendations from the Hendricks Chapel Study Committee to enhance the chapel’s role and impact in the community.
All Saints Day Masses
There will be two Masses held for All Saints Day, a holy day of obligation. For the vigil on Tuesday, Oct. 31, the Vigil of All Saints Mass will take place at the Catholic Center, 110 Walnut Place, at 7…
Hendricks Chapel Dean’s Convocation Brings Campus Together in Spirit and Song on Sunday Evenings
Every Sunday evening at 7 p.m., Hendricks Chapel comes alive. Members of the Syracuse University community come together for the Dean’s Convocation, a spirited gathering featuring music and reflection. The idea of a weekly convocation emerged from the Syracuse campus…