In a December 2021 interview, Pope Francis referenced that in domestic violence a dynamic occurs in which a more powerful individual takes advantage of the weakness of another. Sadly, this abuse occurs too often, leading at times to very real and painful physical and emotional consequences. It is estimated by the National Coalition Against Domestic…
We are happy to announce Graduation 2022 will be held in-person at The Cathedral of St. Thomas More in Arlington, VA. If you are making travel plans, we have a few tips to help get ready.
As we draw nearer to the celebration of Christmas and the start of a new liturgical year, it is easy to experience many contradicting pulls and pressures within ourselves. Part of us may feel like “winding down” or relaxing, while another part may feel the pressure of getting ready for Christmas. Part of us may…
When we think of boundaries, we often think of them as limiting, negative, and even undesirable. Boundaries can be easily associated with prohibitions and constraints. However, when we think of boundaries as indicating a dividing line that defines a space for something to be, it can dramatically alter our notion of what boundaries are and…
Continuing the conversation around mental health is vital to providing the best possible care to those who struggle with mental illness. November is Alzheimer’s Awareness Month, a time to heighten awareness about Alzheimer’s disease and show support for the more than 6.2 million Americans living with it and their loved ones. Some facts about Alzeheimer’s…
God created us to know him, serve him, love him, though we do not physically see him. And yet he is unmistakably there. The paradoxical presence of the Lord in our lives always involves mystery. Though we do not see him, he makes himself present to us in the real, concrete circumstances of our lives….
Our veterans and military are important to all of us here at DMU. We are grateful for their service which protects our freedoms and the freedoms of people all over the world. This service is often at great cost to our veterans and their families. At DMU, we strive to form our students so that…
STERLING, VA (October 28, 2021) – As Divine Mercy University (DMU) looks toward the future to accommodate the demands of the real world, it has added two new study tracks to the online Master’s in Psychology program: Human Service Counseling and Self-Design. These new study options expand career options available to students while equipping them…
November is children’s mental health awareness month. While it has been challenging for all of us as we face the novel difficulties of COVID-19 together, these times presents a unique challenge to our children’s mental health. Since 2020, a survey noted that 55 percent of children felt “more depressed, sad, or unhappy” versus 25 percent…
Dear Faculty, Students and Staff, I am writing to remind and make everyone aware of DMU’s current policy regarding Covid-19, vaccinations and masks. We are closely following the legal requirements from the Commonwealth of Virginia, local jurisdictions and the federal government, and we give due consideration to both the recommendations of the CDC and respect…
