Catholic Ministries

Catholic Campus Ministries is led by Father Oscar and student leaders. Through Father Oscar, Eckerd students can have a relationship with the Catholic Diocese in St. Pete. Students have attended events such as the Leaven Conference in Bradenton, a conference on global climate change held in Orlando, and a rally against the Darfur genocide in Sarasota. For more information, contact Father Oscar Kozyra at 727-864-8470.

Orthodox Christian Fellowship

OCF is a national, pan-Orthodox, student organization providing worship, prayer, service, and learning opportunities. Rev. Fr. Michael Massouh meets on most Wednesday afternoons for discussion and fellowship. Anyone interested in the Orthodox Christianity is welcome and encouraged to attend. For more information, contact Campus Ministries at 864-7522.

Hillel

Eckerd College Hillel, a student organization chartered through the Eckerd College Organization of Students, maintains a vibrant campus presence for Jewish students that is enriched by a strong relationship with Suncoast Hillel.

"The Foundation for Jewish Campus Life provides opportunities for Jewish students at more than 500 colleges and universities to explore and celebrate their Jewish identity through its global network of regional centers, campus Foundations and Hillel student organizations. Hillel is working to provoke a renaissance of Jewish life.

Hillel's mission is to enrich the lives of Jewish undergraduate . . .students so that they may enrich the Jewish people and the world. Hillel student leaders, professionals and lay leaders are dedicated to creating a pluralistic, welcoming and inclusive environment for Jewish college students, where they are encouraged to grow intellectually, spiritually and socially. Hillel helps students find a balance in being distinctively Jewish and universally human by encouraging them to pursue tzedek (social justice), tikkun olam (repairing the world) and Jewish learning, and to support Israel and global Jewish peoplehood. Hillel is committed to excellence, innovation, accountability and results."