DePaul University operates as a Catholic institution rooted deeply in the Vincentian tradition, but it maintains an open, inclusive, and pluralistic campus culture rather than an intensely rigid religious environment. While the university integrates values of community service, ethics, and social justice into its educational mission, participation in religious services, masses, or campus ministry events is entirely voluntary. Students from diverse religious faiths, alternative Christian denominations, and secular backgrounds study comfortably together, fostering a welcoming environment.