<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><item href="/magazine/magazine-2026/guiding-faith-and-community-inside-the-spiritual-peer-mentor-program.php" dsn="news"><featured/><pubDate>08/31/2026</pubDate><title>Guiding Faith and Community: Inside the Spiritual Peer Mentor Program</title><author/><image><img src="/magazine/images/Guiding%20Faith%20and%20Community.png" alt="Roxanna Trivitt, program coordinator; Jessica Able, assistant director; Spiritual Peer Mentors Luis Alvarez, Baije Bell, Amra Skenderovic, Liv Nyirarukundo, and Katarina List; Fr. John Pozhathuparambil, director of Campus Ministry."/></image><caption/><thumbnail>true</thumbnail><description>Spiritual Peer Mentors (SPMs) are student leaders who foster connection, reflection, and spiritual growth in Bellarmine’s residence halls. Through Agape Chats, small groups, and programs, SPMs offer compassionate support and help students explore faith, purpose, and personal growth while honoring diverse traditions.</description><tags><tag>Magazine 2026</tag></tags></item>