About University Ministry
We, as University Ministry, value:
Belonging – Our mission calls us to build authentic relationships and inclusive spaces. This work is guided by Ignatian discernment, a Mercy spirit of hospitality, cultural humility and the inherent dignity of each person.
Service and Justice - Our mission calls us to be global citizens living, learning, working and advocating with and for our sisters and brothers in Detroit, in our country and in the world. This work is rooted in prayer, reflection and love and challenges us to care for all of creation with compassion and justice.
Spiritual Development - Our mission calls us to grow into an adult faith, within the context of our own faith tradition. This work is rooted in love, compassion, and action through individual and communal prayer, worship, reflection, and experience.
Meet the staff
Director

Anita Klueg
Director of University Ministry
313-993-1667
kluegag@udmercy.edu
University Ministers

Daniel Greig
University Minister, Music Ministry (Part-Time)
313-993-1560
greigda@udmercy.edu

Salena Ibrahim
Associate University Minister
313-993-1560
ministry@udmercy.edu

Erin McDonald
University Minister for Service and Justice
313-993-1560
mcdonaej@udmercy.edu
University Ministry Student Interns 2020-21

Marina Mahmud,
2nd year Business Administration
mahmudmn@udmercy.edu

Sebastian Rodriguez,
2nd year Architecture
rodrigsl@udmercy.edu

Dalonzo Curges,
4th year Political Science
curgesdt@udmercy.edu
For Pastoral Conversations
University Ministry staff members are available for individual conversations — these can be serious, light or anything in between. Appointments can be set up ahead of time by contacting a university minister, but drop-ins are always welcome.
University ministers can assist you with transitions, evolving relationships and other life issues. They also foster prayer and faith development and discernment about your life direction, career or vocation.
For Confession
Reconciliation will be offered periodically throughout the year in St. Ignatius Chapel. Or contact the Jesuit community below:

Gerald F. Cavanagh, S.J.
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Charles T. Fisher III Chair of Business Ethics
313-993-1195
cavanagf@udmercy.edu

Simon Hendry, S.J.
Director, Catholic Studies Program
313-578-0352
hendrysi@udmercy.edu

Rev. Tim Hipskind, S.J.
Director of Service Learning
313-993-2003
hipskijt@udmercy.edu

Fr. Joel Medina, S.J.
College of Health Professions and University Ministry
joelmedianbc@gmail.com

Gilbert Sunghera S.J.
Associate Professor of Architecture
313-993-1625
gilbert.sunghera@udmercy.edu
- Fr. Steve Hurd, SJ: shurd@jesuits.net
- Fr. Justin Kelly, SJ: kellyjj@udmercy.edu
- Patrick Kelly SJ: pkelly0731@gmail.com
- Sr. Judy Mouch: mouchj1@udmercy.edu / 313-575-2975
- Fr. Joshua Peters, SJ: jpeters@jesuits.org
- Catherine Punsalan-Manlimos: punsalca@udmercy.edu / 313-993-1651
- Fr. Gilbert Sunghera, SJ: sunghegi@udmercy.edu
- Br. Weber, SJ: didalentz@gmail.com