SACRED SPACES
Whether you’re looking for a private place to pray, meditate, or focus on your faith journey, Villanova has a variety of sacred spaces throughout our campus for you to find community or a minute of tranquility in your busy day. People of all faiths are welcome to utilize these facilities and discover their new favorite campus hideaway.
MAIN CAMPUS
St. Thomas of Villanova Church
The iconic and historic St. Thomas of Villanova Church serves as parish church for Villanova University and the surrounding community.
Corr Hall Chapel
The Corr Hall Chapel provides an abundant spiritual life for the Villanova community. Join us for daily Mass or for quiet contemplation.
driscoll hall chapel
Housed within Driscoll Hall, home to the M. Louise Fitzpatrick College of Nursing, the chapel is open to people of all faiths and degree pursuits.
driscoll hall prayer space in international student lounge
A quiet, non denominational space for prayer and reflection.
THE grotto
Located in the hub of main campus, The Shrine to Our Mother of Good Counsel provides a place for prayer, solitude and tranquility for all who wander upon it.
st. rita hall multifaith prayer room
St. Rita's Hall, home to Villanova's Office for Mission & Ministry, houses a multifaith prayer room as a place of worship and prayer for all students.
St. Thomas of villanova monastery
The St. Thomas of Villanova Monastery is home to more than 60 friars of the Order of St. Augustine. Housed within it is also the Augustinian Heritage room, which holds a wide collection of artifacts, tracing the history of the Augustinians in the United States.
john barry hall prayer and meditation room
Nestled in Villanova's Naval Reserve Officer Training Corps building lies a prayer and meditation room for Villanovans to find refuge.
Augustinian cemetery
The Augustinian Cemetery is the final resting place for many of the Augustinians of the Province of St. Thomas of Villanova. It is a quiet place on campus between the Church and the center of campus.
The rowen campus green
Throughout the academic year, the Rowen Campus Green is bustling with action and activity. With its fountain, benches and tree-lined pathways, it serves as a year-round meeting place for all Villanovans.
WEST CAMPUS
chapel of our lady, mirror of justice
Within Scarpa Hall is the Chapel of Our Lady, Mirror of Justice, providing a quiet space for future attorneys and Villanovans to reflect, meditate and celebrate weekly Mass.
INTERFAITH PRAYER & MEDITATION ROOM
For those wishing for a non denominational space in Scarpa Hall, the room for interfaith prayer and meditation is always available for individual or small group prayer.