
Dee Bernhardt
Director of Campus Ministry, St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Center, Purdue University
Dee Bernhardt serves as director of campus ministry at Purdue University’s St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Center in West Lafayette, Indiana. For several decades, Bernhardt has ministered with and for young adults at university ministries in Catholic, institutional and ecumenical settings. Her work includes national, regional and local service to campus ministry.


Applications now open for Reflective Leadership Grants
“This was a game-changer for us. The chance to climb up from the ‘dance floor’ of our everyday activity and discern a clarified organization future from the ‘balcony’ was the gift we needed even more than we understood at the time.
If possible, please pursue this extraordinary opportunity.”
— Tim Soerens, Parish Collective
Christian leaders from a variety of roles are welcome to apply. The grants provide “balcony time” to reflect on accomplishments, broaden perspectives and discern next steps. The application deadline is May 2, 2025.
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