Campus Ministry
Saints in Service
Welcome to Campus Ministry at Berks Catholic High School! Our department is committed to providing all Saints students with the opportunity for spiritual growth and reflection.
While attending Berks Catholic, our Saints will be given ample opportunities to participate in retreats, student-led liturgies, and Christian service. By immersing themselves in Campus Ministry, our Saints are answering their baptismal call to participate fully and actively in their Christian faith.
Saints students participate in the Christian Service program by completing grade specific Service Hours each academic year. The Campus Ministry office will offer numerous opportunities throughout the year for students to volunteer their time and talents on behalf of the Saints community. Christian Service is a cornerstone of the Saints' experience at Berks Catholic and all Saints are encouraged to be creative when selecting their service location.
The retreat program at Berks Catholic is also an integral component of each Saint's spiritual development. Each class participates in a retreat with specific themes and goals, with the junior and senior classes being given the option of attending KAIROS before graduating. Retreats are student-led and driven, with an emphasis on unity, integrity, and community. Often graduating seniors reflect on their retreat experiences as their most influential moments as Saints.
We invite all Saints to stop by Father Kuna's office or the Campus Ministry office and introduce themselves, as well as offer any suggestions they may have which might enhance their experience at Berks Catholic. It's always a great day to Be A Saint and we look forward to the upcoming year!
Fr. Matthew Kuna- Campus Chaplain
Deacon Rick Lanciano- Campus Minister
Deacon Rick (Frederick) Lanciano has been married to Sheryl for 44 years. They have 5 children and will soon have 9 grandchildren.Deacon Lanciano was ordained in April of 2015, and he is assigned to St. Ignatius Loyola Parish, West Lawn PA and St. Francis de Sales Parish in Robesonia PA.Deacon Lanciano isthe former Chairman of the Theology Department at Berks Catholic High School. He taught courses on Apologetics, Ecumenism and Interreligious Dialogue, and Marriage and Christian Vocation.
Deacon Rick holds a Master of Arts Degree in Sacred Scripture from St. Charles Borromeo Seminary. He also holds a Diploma for Catechesis granted through the Sacred Congregation for the Clergy and a Certificate in Catholic Religious Studies granted by St. Charles Seminary.
He is also an assistant to the director of the Office of the Permanent Diaconate and is also a member for the Commission for Admissions and Scrutinies for the Permanent Diaconate.