January 27, 2010

Regis University receives award

Regis University received the Educating for Justice Award from the Catholic Campus Ministry Association Exemplary Award sub-committee at the annual U.S. Catholic Bishops’ Breakfast on Nov. 17 in Baltimore, Md.

Archbishop Charles J. Chaput, O.F.M. Cap., of Denver accepted the award on behalf of Regis’ program, Romero House, and presented the award to Peter D. Rogers, director of the school’s University Ministry, on Dec. 21 at the Catholic Pastoral Center.

“I’m especially grateful to the archbishop for accepting this award for Regis University and our Romero House,” said Jesuit Father Michael Sheeran, Regis president.

“Romero House consists of four to five students and one live-in house coordinator,” said Rogers. “The community organizes its own social justice exploration, spiritual reflection, house responsibilities, and meals.”

The goal of the Romero House community is to nurture spiritual growth in one another and to support each other while striving for a deeper understanding of social justice.

The CCMA Exemplary Award sub-committee consists of campus minister representatives from around the United States. Each year, the committee selects six campus ministry programs and one vocation program among hundreds, that demonstrate the values and goals set forth by the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops 1985 pastoral letter, “Empowered by the Spirit.”