IT STARTS WITH A GIFT
For over a century, the Sisters of St. Joseph have gifted their lives to serving St. Joseph’s University, New York with kindness, inclusivity and compassion. We are deeply grateful for their remarkable contributions and are committed to preserving their legacy for generations to come. We ask you to join us in this endeavor.
ABOUT FRIENDS OF THE CHAPELS
Friends of the Chapels is a community of supporters who take great pride in the four sacred chapels at SJNY: the Kennedy Chapel (Brooklyn), the Lady Chapel (Brooklyn), the Sisters of St. Joseph Chapel (Long Island) and the Student Center Interfaith Chapel (Long Island). Each religious space has its unique history and significance to the Sisters of St. Joseph and generations of SJNY students and alumni, as well as to the community.
For questions or assistance, contact Lisa Galasso-Werner ’08, M.S., M.B.A ’13, Director of Development and Consortium Giving, at 631.687.2652 or lgalasso@sjny.edu.

BENEFITS
As a Friends of the Chapels member, with a minimum annual contribution of $50, you’ll receive a range of exclusive benefits, including:
- Upon enrollment, a St. Joseph’s Prayer card.
- Campus Ministry’s bi-annual newsletter.
- Remembrance during weekly and special masses.
- Invitations to special events, receptions and masses throughout the year.
- Yearly SJNY Friends of the Chapels calendar (for gifts of $250 or more), with mailing beginning in November 2025.
THE POWER OF GIVING
Making a Difference in Multiple Ways
Your monetary support of Friends of the Chapels enriches the spiritual lives of students, faculty, staff and alumni, helping the University to:
Embrace Catholic Traditions
Uphold the rich Catholic values of service, education and spiritual rigor, guided by the motto Esse non videri — “To be, not to seem.”
Enhance Campus Ministry
Foster students’ spiritual and moral growth through services, programs and mission trips.
Strengthen Faith-Based Community
Support the chapels as inclusive spaces for unity, events and worship across all spiritual backgrounds.
“Serve others unselfishly with no thought of reward.”
— Maxim 55
HOW TO GIVE
Give Stock
A gift of stock is another way to support Friends of the Chapels. To complete your gift, please provide the name of the stock and the number of shares to be transferred, as well as the designation for the gift: Friends of the Chapels. You can also view online instructions.
HONORING LOVED ONES
To learn more about dedicating liturgical items or honoring someone special, please visit sjny.edu/chapelsfund.
“God loves a cheerful giver.”
— 2 Corinthians 9:7
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