“Solidarity invites us to walk alongside and learn from our companions, both near and far, as we journey through life together as one human family.” This passage from Pope Francis’ Laudato Si’ greets visitors as they visit the University’s new Reflection Garden, an inspirational focal point to all people who enter the McNichols Campus. This first campus-wide project by University Ministry was designed with the Detroit Collaborative Design Center (DCDC), the private design firm arm of Detroit Mercy’s School of Architecture & Community Development. The DCDC gathered input from students and employees to design a peaceful, welcoming, creative and calming space where people can step away from everything going on in the world and have a talk with God. Thanks to the generosity of one donor, a portion of the new garden has been completed and the remainder is planned. Donations for the Reflection Garden can be made with the envelope included in this magazine.
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