The University Mission to Sucre, Bolivia began in 1995 through the efforts of Sister Dolores Zemont, OSF at the University of St. Francis. In 2001 it was expanded by the Peace and Social Justice Ministry to include students from all three of the diocese's Catholic universities, Lewis, Benedictine, and USF, as well as our diocesan seminarians. In partnership with diocese's Office of Campus Ministry, students from the College of DuPage, Elmhurst College, Joliet Junior College and North Central College are also included in this mission opportunity.

While in Sucre, students minister in several orphanages, day care centers, a home for delinquent boys, a home for abandoned boys, the hospital built by the our diocese as well as clinics in the barrios. This is a two week mission/retreat experience usually during June. Applications need to be made through the Campus Ministry office at each university or by contacting Kevin O'Donnell, Diocesan Director of Campus Ministry and Coordinator of University Missions, at - kodonnell@dioceseofjoliet.org .(815-834-4022)

In 2008 the University Mission traveled for the first time to the Philippines. This mission travels during Christmas break. More information on future missions can be obtain by contacting Natalie Bayci. ((815- 254-7556)

You may download applications for the University Missions below.

Sucre Mission application download

Philippines Mission Application download