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Interfaith Center
The Interfaith Center at Salem State College has been established to enhance and nurture a religious dimension at the College and in the neighboring communities in which Salem State College students live and work. While each of the major religious traditions represented at the Center seeks to preserve and foster the relevance of their respective religious communities, each recognizes the unique vocation of others to serve God through their own historical experiences, insights, and religious symbols and traditions. Thus, they join together cooperatively-in the spirit of mutual respect, dialogue, and justice-to enrich the religious life of the community. In addition to their own programs, all religious communities at the Center jointly sponsor activities and programs to:
  1. Foster education and dialogue leading to mutual understanding and respect.
  2. Promote service to others in the spirit of mutual aid which is the core of all religious traditions.
  3. Discuss religious perspectives on social issues which face the college community and our nation.
The office on North Campus is located in Room 204 of the Campus Center and may be reached by calling 978-542-6074 or 978-542-6129.

Catholic Campus Ministry
Catholic Campus Ministry brings effective pastoral ministry to the entire Salem State College Community: students, staff, faculty and administrators. All are invited to be involved in developing a Catholic faith community through worship, prayer, study and service.
  • WORSHIP: Sunday Mass at 7:00pm in the MLK Room, Campus Center. Seasonal celebrations and Confessions arranged upon request (see the Log).
  • PRAYER: Retreat information and programs both on and off campus.
  • STUDY PROGRAMS:
    • Bible Study groups
    • Sacramental preparation: Baptism, Eucharist, Confirmation and Marriage
    • Peace & Social Justice Issues
  • SERVICE:
    • Attitude of Gratitude Week
    • Walk for Hunger
    • Walk for HAWC
    • Meal Program at Seeds of Hope (formerly Crombie St. Shelter)
    • A week of service every Spring
LOCATION: On campus at Interfaith Center (Campus Center, Room 204) 978-542-6074.


CATHOLIC CAMPUS MINISTER: Mr. Robert Collins, MA

Protestant Campus Ministry
Interfaith dialogue that promotes understanding between community campus religious group. Pastoral Counseling. Individual and Group Bible study arranged with the Chaplain.Service includes taking part in Oxfam Fast Days, Holiday Hat & Mitten Drive, and participation in other Salem State College community programs.

PROGRAMS: Weekly times of worship and bible study. Exploration of spirituality utilizing video and book studies. Interfaith dialogue that promotes understanding between community campus religious group.

Pastoral Counseling and individual and group Bible study arranged with the Chaplain.

Information on dates and times of programs can be obtained by calling Carol L. Karlson at 978-542-6129 or by emailing Rev. Karlson at ckarlson@salemstate.edu.

Location: Interfaith Center, Ellison Campus Center, Room 204. 978-542-6129.
PROTESTANT CAMPUS MINISTER: Rev. Carol L. Karlson

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