Office of Mission & Ministry

“As the Father has sent me, so I send you.”

— John 20:21

The Office of Mission & Ministry coordinates the college-wide process of maintaining, enhancing, and promoting the distinctive mission of Providence College as a Catholic and Dominican institution.

The word mission comes from the Latin, missio, which means “to be sent,” while ministry means to serve. We aim to develop and nurture a community culture in which all members participate in and benefit from a common mission inspired by faith and aided by grace.

What it means to be a Catholic and Dominican College

Father Philip A. Smith, O.P. Fellowship

St. Thomas Aquinas Priory

Dominican Province of St. Joseph

Dominican Order

Mission Book: Our Catholic and Dominican Mission

Learn about Providence College’s distinctive mission — its theological foundations and integration into academic and campus life — in this book published by the Office of Mission & Ministry and the Division of Marketing & Communications.

Request a Copy of the Mission Book