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 [email protected].
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
Send a check
Make checks payable to:
St. Joseph’s University, New York
Office of Institutional Advancement
155 W. Roe Blvd.
Patchogue, NY 11772-9812
Please include “Friends of the Chapels” in the memo line.
Make a gift online
Online giving is simple and secure. Click the button below and fill out the form to complete your payment.
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
CHAPEL NEWS
Honoring the Sisters of St. Joseph, Brentwood, NY | 2025 Trustees Award
The Trustees Award represents one of the highest honors bestowed by the St. Joseph’s University, New York Board of Trustees…
St. Joseph’s University, New York Mourns Sister Mary Florence Burns
St. Joseph’s University, New York (SJNY) is mourning the passing of Sister Mary Florence Burns ’46, CSJ, Ph.D., a pillar of the St. Joseph’s community who inspired generations of students in her roles as professor of English, academic dean and vice president of academic affairs.
SJNY Students Embark on a Service and Mission Trip to Chicago
For many, spring break is a time to unwind, decompress and catch up on some rest and relaxation. However, for a group of students attending St. Joseph’s University, New York, it was an opportunity to give back…