The Chaplain

Father Linus DeSantis

Fr. Linus DeSantis, OFM Conv. Is the Catholic Chaplain of Syracuse University and S.U.N.Y. School of Environmental Science & Forestry.  He is a Conventual Franciscan Friar who entered religious and priestly formation in 1961.  In 1965 he professed solemn vows, a life time commitment, and in 1971, he was ordained to the priesthood.

In the years of 1971 to 1988, he was an instructor and administrator on the secondary, the university and the graduate levels of education.  In 1988 to the present, he served as campus minister at Western Connecticut State University, Kennesaw State University and Berry College in Georgia.  On November 18, 2007, Fr. Linus began his ministry as Chaplain of Syracuse University & SUNY ESF.

The members of the various academic communities at Syracuse University and all other schools and colleges on the ‘Hill” are welcome to St. Thomas More Catholic Campus Ministry at the John G. Alibrandi Catholic Center.  The foci of Catholic campus ministry are four:  the spiritual, the educational, the service and the social.  Please review the St. Thomas More Website for all current events, dates and times. You can visit the Alibrandi Catholic Center to see Fr. Linus or an email to connect…ldesanti@syr.edu or phone him directly at 315-478-5959.

Campus Minister

Terri Condon came to St. Thomas More as Campus Minister in August of 2009.  Terri was commissioned as a Youth Minister in 1991 and has since then served in that capacity at St. Cecilia’s Parish in Syracuse.

Terri has been married for over 30 years to Keith Condon and has three children.  Terri serves as Confirmation coordinator, CYO advisor and Religious Ed. Coordinator for grades 6-12 at St. Cecilia’s Church in Syracuse.

Terri  brings to St. Thomas More Catholic Campus Ministry  her  passion for Youth Ministry and her many connections to the Diocese of Syracuse.   Through her many connections with the agencies that deal with those less fortunate, Terri hopes  to connect the students of the Catholic Center  directly with  those in need  in the city of Syracuse.  “This community on the Hill is just miles away  from the second most impoverished community in the country– we need to bridge that distance and put the gospel into action”.

You may contact Terri Condon at the Alibrandi Center at 478-5959 or email her at TCondon@syr.edu

Office Manager

Saundra Macidyn began her career here at St. Thomas More Campus Ministry as Office Manager in 2005.   She received her M.S. Degree in Business Management/Human Resources from SUNY Institute of Technology in Utica, NY.   Prior to coming to St. Thomas More,  Saundra worked as an administrator for 20 years in various office environments.

Saundra also handles all rental of the facility and all inquiries on living in Morehouse Residence at 110 Walnut Place. You can contact Saundra at the.more.house@gmail.com