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About Us - Fr. Jack Treacy, S.J.

Campus Ministry

Fr. Jack
Phone: 408-554-4372
Fax: 408-554-4373
Email:
jtreacy@scu.edu

Fr. Jack Treacy S.J.

Director of Campus Ministry
I am a proud graduate of SCU, Class of 1977, and I am grateful to serve at this university that has had such a significant impact on my own life. I was born in Monterey, CA, the youngest of five children. My father was a career naval officer, so we lived in several places, including Greece, in my early childhood. We settled in San Diego, which I consider my hometown.

 


I entered the Jesuit Order in 1978 and was ordained in 1990. Over the years I have lived in different parts of the country for studies and work, and have also had extraordinary shorter-term experiences in Mexico, Taiwan and Kenya. I’ve studied at Fordham University (M.A. Humanities), Weston Jesuit School of Theology (M.Div.) and the Jesuit School of Theology at Berkeley (Th.M.).


I’ve served as a campus minister at both the University of San Francisco and Seattle University. I’ve also had several years of urban parish ministry. Prior to coming to SCU, I served as the Rector of the Jesuit Community at USF.


I am thrilled to serve in Campus Ministry, as I consider it to be at the heart our university mission. I find it so fulfilling to be invited into the lives of young adults as they ask key questions about themselves, our world, and our God.  I’m particularly interested in sharing some of the key elements of Ignatian spirituality, which is so helpful in coming to know one’s deepest desires and to discern one’s call in the world. I’m involved in the Ignatian retreats, marriage preparation, and spiritual direction, among other activities, and am honored to be leading such a talented and committed group of campus ministers.


On a more personal note, my vices include coffee and chocolate. I try to exercise daily, love to catch up with friends over dinner, delight in the various arts offerings of the Bay Area, and am quite content with a good book.


 

Campus Ministry Announcements

  • iconAnnouncements (Week of Nov 29- Dec 5)

    Search Breakthrough
    Monday, November 30, 2009
    7:00 p.m.                                                                                                                            Benson Parlors   
    All past Searchers are welcome to participate in the Search Reunion, called Breakthrough, tomorrow night in the Benson parlors. Take this chance to reunite with your small group, watch the Eye to Eye Search slideshow and much more!

    New Bible study
    Tuesdays
    5:30 p.m.
    (Campus Ministry)
    Contact: Aimee Moiso, AMoiso@scu.edu
    Looking for something a little different? Campus Ministry is offering a Bible study that is intentionally diverse, informal, co-ed, multi-ethnic, global-minded, and open to diverse perspectives. The group will be led by Rev. Aimee Moiso and Dr. Regina Davis-Sowers. All are welcome!


    Happy Hour
    Friday, December 4, 3:00 p.m.
    Campus Ministry
    For more information: Aimee Moiso, amoiso@scu.edu
    Our next Happy Hour will be the Friday before finals, Dec. 4, at 3:00 p.m. Come enjoy a cup of cocoa, casual conversation about faith, and friendly faces in the midst of stress! All are welcome. 


    Guadalupe Celebration
    Sunday, December 6, 2009
    2:00-4:00 p.m.
    (Mission Church)
    The 13th annual Guadalupe Celebration will offer a dramatic portrayal of the apparitions of Our Lady of Guadalupe to San Juan Diego in what is today Mexico City.  The play is presented in Spanish with English narration.  A reception will follow in the Williman Room.


    Holiday Food & Fund Drive
    Now until Finals Week
    Cash registers, Cellar Market, Benson Patio
    Contact: Steph Wilson (sawilson@scu.edu)
    Be sure to donate some extra dining points to Second Harvest Food Bank. You can also support the Bay Area's hungry by donating canned goods at Cellar Market or at the Sidewalk Sale from 12/1 to 12/3. The library is also accepting donations of food to offset your fines.


    DISCOVER Retreat
    January 22-24, 2010
    Hidden Villa, Los Altos
    Contact: Kristin Leonard, KLeonard@scu.edu
    The DISCOVER Retreat is an opportunity for sharing stories and practices of discernment.  Led by students and resident ministers, this retreat focuses on the questions of "What brings me joy?"  "What are my gifts?" and "Who does the world need me to be?"  Registration forms are now available in Campus Ministry!


    Mass Collection
    This week's collection will be taken for Second Harvest Food Bank of Santa Clara county.

    Next week's collection will support Teatro Catalina, a theatre project in Nicaragua founded by an alum of SCU. 


    At the last liturgies we collected $702.93 for Centro Arte para la Paz.  Thank you!

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