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Rev. Randall Meissen distributes Holy Communion at a Mass for graduating seniors in Abbey Church at Saint Leo University. He said of ministering to college students: âIt no longer works to simply ring the church bells and hope that young people come through the doors.â [ Courtesy of Saint Leo University ]
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Clinton Engelberger, a 19-year-old student at the University of South Florida, grew up Catholic. But in recent years, he said, religion hasnât played a big role in his life.
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Meissen is a member of the religious order the Legion of Christ and was ordained as a priest in 2014. (Sam Gonzalez/Saint Leo University)
Press release from Saint Leo University:
Dec. 15, 2020
The word catholic with a lowercase C means universal or inclusive. And that is part of the goals of the Rev. Randall Meissen, university chaplain, for Saint Leo University: to be open and welcoming to all. Meissen recently joined the university and leads the University Ministry team.
Subscribe As the university chaplain, I m very conscious of serving two segments of the university, Meissen said. One side is the important duty that is ministerial sacramental life, and supporting the spiritual needs of our vibrant community. The other is the openness and receptivity to the whole university. I m not here only to say Mass and hear Confession. I m also here to support the broader university a pluralistic, multi-faith community.