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Catholic Worship at Villanova University

altar with chalices and paten holding bread to be consecrated

That bread which you can see on the altar, sanctified by the word of God, is the body of Christ. ...  If you receive [it] well, you are yourselves what you receive.—St. Augustine, Sermon 227

Liturgical life on campus is at the heart of our Augustinian tradition and values of truth, unity and love. All students are welcome to join in our celebrations. We also invite students to share their talents through singing, lectoring and other ministries.

Ash Wednesday

Wednesday, February 22
St. Thomas of Villanova Church

8:30 AM        Student-Led Word Service

12:05 PM      Mass

3:00 PM        Ecumenical Service

5:30 PM        Mass

7:00 PM        Mass

Ashes will be distributed at all services.

Saturday Vigil Mass

Misa en Español
January 21–May 6
5:30 PM | Corr Chapel

Exceptions

March 4, 11 (Spring Break): No Mass 

April 8 (Easter Recess): No Mass                

Sunday Masses

January 22–May 7
5, 7 and 9 PM | St. Thomas of Villanova Church

Exceptions

March 5 (Spring Break): 7 PM only 

March 12 (Spring Break): 7 & 9 PM only

April 9 (Easter Recess): No Mass

May 14: 7 PM only

See livestream links for Sunday evening Masses. For other options, see the parish's weekend schedule.

When the University is closed for inclement weather, all scheduled liturgical offerings for that day are canceled.

See list of worship opportunities for details.

Weekday Masses

January 17–May 12
12:05 and 5:30 PM | Corr Chapel

Exceptions

Wednesday, February 22 (Ash Wednesday): 12:05, 5:30 and 7 PM Masses in St. Thomas of Villanova Church

Monday, March 6-Friday, March 10 (Spring Break): No 5:30 PM Mass

Wednesday, April 5 (Easter Recess): No 5:30 PM Mass

Thursday, April 6–Monday, April 10 (Easter Recess): No weekday Mass

Thursday, May 18 (Ascension of the Lord ): 12:05 and 5:30 PM Masses in St. Thomas of Villanova Church

January 17–May 11

Tuesdays and Wednesdays

3:30–4:30 PM | St Thomas of Villanova Church

Thursdays
8–9 PM | St Thomas of Villanova Church

Exception

Tuesday, March 7-Thursday, March 9 (Spring Break): No Reconciliation

Wednesday, April 5 (Easter Recess):  No Reconciliation

We invite you to connect in spirit with other Villanovans through virtual devotions and personal reflection.

Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament 

Wednesdays, 6–10 PM | Corr Chapel

Submit a Prayer Intention

Whatever is on your mind or heart, your Villanova community will lift it up in prayer. Submit your petitions to be remembered at our Centering Prayer twice a week, as well as at daily Mass. Note. Names and requests are not shared aloud or posted publicly. 

Spend Time With Scripture

Read or listen to the daily readings and watch video reflections at the US Bishops’ website.

Journey With Augustine

Set aside time each week for video meditations presented by Art Purcaro, OSA, and based on Augustine's Confessions.

Find a Homily

Texts of Sunday homilies from Augustinians are available on the Province website.

students lighting each other's candles at Mass

Liturgy Questions?

Contact Mathew Verghese.

Augustinian Vocations

Two Augustinian friars chatting and laughing

Are you or is someone you know discerning a call to be a religious priest or brother? Learn more about vocations to the Order of St. Augustine.