Office of Mission & Ministry

The Iona University Office of Mission & Ministry is dedicated to keeping the mission of service, justice, and spirituality conscious in the minds and hearts of the college community. We are inspired by the Catholic tradition and the charism of Blessed Edmund Rice as we seek to build a caring community of faith and compassion.

Our office provides students and the community at large with many opportunities to get involved in service, practice their faith, build relationships in the community and much more.

Iona in Mission: Service Trips that Make a Difference

Are you interested in knowing more about what an Immersion Trip is really like? Watch the videos below to hear from students as they share their experiences.

Lima, Peru

Media & Strategic Communication majors Cara Donnelly ’25 and Ryan Murphy ’25 take you along on their mission trip to Lima, Peru. They spent 11 days helping to build homes, volunteering at a children’s camp, and much more.

Brownsville, Texas

Political Science and Psychology major Xander and a group of eight other students traveled to Brownsville, Texas, to aid non-profit organizations that provide support to immigrants, refugees and asylum seekers. During their 10-day trip, they also helped out at a local middle school, learned about the immigration legal system and even got to visit the beach.

Iona in Mission

Engage in service with the poor and marginalized while being immersed in different cultures – domestic and abroad! Share in the experience to foster action and deepen relationships of solidarity.