Alumni Chaplains
Alumni Chaplains
True to the Catholic and Dominican mission of Providence College, the chaplain of the PC National Alumni Association (NAA) ministers to the entire alumni community, serving the personal and spiritual well-being of more than 60,000 Friars.
The NAA chaplain serves regional alumni clubs, offering retreats, days of recollection, Masses, and other celebrations. The chaplain offers faith formation, service opportunities, and a prayer and consolation ministry for alumni prayer intentions. He is also available for any kind of personal conversation or consultation needed.
For assistance, please email alumni@providence.edu or call 401.865.2412.
Connect with the Chaplains
Rev. Jordan Zajac, O.P. ’04
Rev. Jordan Zajac, O.P. ’04 serves as chaplain of the National Alumni Association and assistant professor of English at Providence College. A Massachusetts native, he earned his B.A. at PC before completing graduate studies in Shakespeare and Renaissance drama at the University of Viriginia and University of Massachusetts at Amherst. He entered the Dominican Order in 2013 and was ordained in 2020 — becoming the first Dominican friar ordained at St. Dominic Chapel. Fr. Jordan teaches in the Development of Western Civilization program, assists with the RCIA program on campus, and serves as chaplain to several athletic teams.
Rev. James F. Quigley, O.P. ’60
Rev. James F. Quigley, O.P. ’60 has been an associate chaplain of the NAA since 2016. Over the past 50 years, he has served Providence College in a variety of roles, including as a professor, administrator, executive vice president, and alumni chaplain. He taught and lectured in Rome as the Father Carl J. Peter Chair of Homiletics at the Pontifical North American College, the largest American Catholic seminary in the world, before returning to assist the late Rev. John S. Peterson, O.P. ’57 in his role as NAA chaplain.
The Dominican community at Providence College is here for you in prayer. Are you worried about a family member or friend? Are you seeking direction in life? Has a loved one or classmate recently died? Using the form below, send us a prayer request and we will be honored to pray for whatever is close to your heart.
A Chaplain’s Thoughts
Additional Resources
Catechetical Resources
For alumni interested in deepening their theological education, there are some programs and/or courses offered on the internet that may be of interest.
opeast.org is the website of the Dominican Friars of the Province of St. Joseph and offers information about the Dominicans as well as meditations, homilies, podcasts, and references to articles in the publication Dominicana.
wordonfire.org is offered by Bishop Robert Barron ’13Hon. Among his resources are videos, homilies, articles, and films. It is an excellent source for Church teaching, contemporary culture, and strategies for evangelization.
Another source aimed at young adult Catholics and others is a podcast found at americamagazine.org/jesuitical. Young Jesuit seminarians and priests offer intelligent commentary on Catholic life and issues.
A more sophisticated website is crediblecatholic.com. This is offered by Rev. Robert J. Spitzer, the former president of Gonzaga University, and is a catechetical website that confronts the rising tide of unbelief. Its modules correspond to fundamental apologetics in light of modern scientific methods.
Campus Pilgrimage
Take a virtual tour of the sacred spaces on campus, curated by Rev. James F. Quigley, O.P. ’60 for prayer and contemplation.
Office of Mission & Ministry
The Office of Mission & Ministry coordinates the college-wide process of maintaining, enhancing, and promoting the distinctive mission of Providence College as a Catholic and Dominican institution.
Weddings
Getting married? Learn more about celebrating your wedding on campus at St. Dominic Chapel.
Worship & Prayer
Providence College offers numerous opportunities and locations for worship and prayer each week during the academic year.
