St. Mary’s University, as a Catholic Marianist University, fosters the formation of people in faith and educates leaders for the common good through community, integrated liberal arts and professional education, and academic excellence.
Our mission statement is a reflection of the Characteristics of Marianist Universities. There are five elements that characterize the Marianist approach to education:
Educate for formation in faith
Provide an excellent education
Educate in the family spirit
Educate for service, justice and peace
Educate for adaptation and change