Wishing everyone a happy and restful summer. ☀️ May this season bring you peace, rejuvenation, and continued growth in your spiritual and academic journey!

Join us for a transformative experience! Reverend Dr. Kirk Byron Jones will enlighten us with his remarkable knowledge on global leadership, pastoral care, and community development at the next Sankofa event. Save your seat today: bit.ly/3X5ZpRI

Today, we celebrate all the fathers and father figures in our lives who reflect unwavering love! We are thankful and grateful for your selfless devotion, guidance, and support. 💙

The 2024 Summer Institute has kicked off! 🙌 A warm welcome to all our virtual and in-person attendees, as well as our esteemed keynote speakers. This week, we embrace the joy of learning, reflecting, and building stronger bonds within our community. Let's grow together!

Wrapping up the Summer Institute with a renewed sense of love, kinship, and the importance of being "unshakably good." 💙 It was our privilege to bring together local government voices and discuss how compassion and integrity drive public service efforts in our community.

Embracing collective wisdom at the 2024 ATS Biennial Meeting! OST faculty members engaged in a two-day event of best practices, industry trends, and leadership. We enjoyed the chance to collaborate and grow with esteemed colleagues in the field of theological education.

OST and Missionaries of Senior Healthcare unite to empower students pursuing an MA in Pastoral Ministry with the opportunity to specialize in Special Topics in Pastoral Care and Ministry, paving the way for them in the fields of hospice and elderly care. 🤝

We bid a warm farewell to our OST President, Dr. Scott Woodward! After 34 years, including four years as president, his visionary leadership shaped OST into the institution it is today. THANK YOU, President Emeritus - your legacy will forever echo within our halls. 💙

We wish everyone a safe and joyous Fourth of July! 🎇 Our offices will be closed today in observance of the holiday. #IndependenceDay

Celebrating student success as the summer season continues! We congratulate our proud graduates from the Instituto de Formación Pastoral/Pastoral Formation Institute at Our Lady of Guadalupe Church & International Shrine of St. Jude in New Orleans. 🙌

OST is at the 2024 LCWR Assembly, which invites leaders to assess the challenges faced in today's world and religious life. We are blessed to connect with wonderful religious communities and sisters whose collective efforts aim to respond to a world in need.

Celebrating the divine journey of Mary today, her Assumption marks a joyous occasion of hope and faith. As she was assumed into heavenly glory, body and soul, we are reminded of the promise of heaven and life everlasting. 🙏

The new academic year is underway and we're thrilled to welcome back all returning and new OST students! With students joining us from all over the world, we wish everyone a faith-filled journey of growth, wisdom, and memorable learning experiences. 🙏

Join us for an Art and Prayer series designed to give you a creative recharge and spiritual renewal! ✨ Beginning Sept 5th, this 8-week online event will immerse participants in a blissful journey of artistry, meditation, and community. Register today: bit.ly/4cyfKCA

Introducing our favorite fluffy coworker, Orion 🐾 A certified good boy and service dog who makes every day #NationalDogDay! His dedication to assisting our OST faculty member always leaves us in awe. We're lucky to experience his unconditional love and diligent service daily!

Gathering in faith and hope as we celebrated our Convocation Mass to bless the new academic year. This special celebration was presided by our new OST President Fr. Louis Studer, OMI. May the Holy Spirit guide and nourish our students, faculty, and staff throughout the year. 🙏

Participants from the Espiritualidad y Dirección Espiritual (EDE) program recently gathered for a retreat to share invaluable experiences and reconnect as they enter the supervision-practicum year of this formation program. 🙏 Learn more about EDE here: bit.ly/3Xyk27N

✨ It's that BIG time of year ✨ Mark your calendars because The Big Give is happening September 18-19 with early giving starting on September 11! Your donation will assist an OST student in need of financial aid and tuition support. Learn more at: thebiggivesa.org

We honor and remember the souls that were lost, the heroes who rose, and we continue to pray for the families of all the victims. 23 years ago. Never forget. ❤️

Ready to make a real impact in a student's life? Early Giving has begun and is now open!   Your generous gifts will help change lives by empowering OST students to turn their academic dreams into reality through tuition assistance. 👉 thebiggivesa.org/organizations/…