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SSJ Sponsored Works Team Up for MLK Day of Service
Students from Pre-K to College came together in service of “The Dear Neighbor” On Friday, January 12, students, staff, and faculty from three sponsored educational ministries of the Sisters of Saint Joseph (SSJ) – Chestnut Hill…
Chestnut Hill College’s Carol Night Continues with Special Performances from SSJs, OMC, and College Alumni
A wonderful and beloved Chestnut Hill College tradition continued in early December, but this year, with an added special twist as the Hill Singers were blessed to be joined by friends at Our Mother…
CHC Undocuweek Celebrates Immigrant Voices and Highlights Undocumented Student Experiences
From November 6th through 10th, Chestnut Hill College hosted its second annual Undocuweek, a weeklong series of events designed to allow students, faculty, and staff a chance to examine and…
CHC Student Working to Help End Cycle of Poverty in Kenya with Nonprofit, ‘Heal’
Every child matters. Those are the words that define HEAL: Health, Education, Ample Nutrition, and Love, a non-profit organization committed to providing “a nurturing home environment and access to quality…
Chestnut Hill College Opens Doors to Over 300 OMC Students, Faculty, and Staff
Over the Easter celebration of 2023, Chestnut Hill College rapidly negotiated a successful contract that provided a safe haven to roughly 340 of Our Mother of Consolation (OMC) Pre-K through…
To Le Puy and Back: Students and Faculty Celebrate Founders’ Day by Sharing Stories of SSJ-Inspired Pilgrimage
This summer, two Chestnut Hill College students, Matt Velez ’25 and Skye Bennett ’23, were chosen to make a pilgrimage to Le Puy, France, alongside faculty member, Ryan Murphy. Together,…
Aziz Nathoo Reflects on his Interfaith Journey to Becoming CHC’s First-Ever Muslim Chaplain
In February 2023, Chestnut Hill College welcomed Aziz Nathoo to serve as the College’s first-ever Muslim chaplain. In the ensuing months, Nathoo has provided wisdom and guidance, sharing his vast…