Lent, Holy Week and Easter 2023

Even now, says the LORD, return to me with your whole heart.–Joel 2:12

Let us heed the prophet’s words and return to the Lord—together. We invite you to pursue one or more of these opportunities for worship, reflection and fasting with the Villanova community as we journey toward the Resurrection of Our Lord.

Ash Wednesday: 2/22

Schedule for Liturgies with ditribution of ashes

8:30 AM - Word Service
12:05 PM - Mass
3:00 PM - Ecumenical Protestant Service
5:30 PM - Mass

Daily Lenten Reflections

Reflect on words of inspiration based on Scripture and written by Villanovans. Sign up to receive daily emails or download the PDF booklet.

Retreat: 3/24

Faculty, staff and grad students are invited to join us for the Lenten retreat "Journeying with Jesus." For details and to register, see Spring 2021 Retreats.

Paschal Triduum Lecture 3/29

Cut back on your use of plastic items in your daily life and have meaningful dialogues with other Villanovans about what it means to live intentionally in our time. See details and register.

Holy Week and Easter

Join us for a historic, on-campus celebration of Holy Week and Easter, a once-in-a-lifetime event for our Villanova community.

Join the St. Thomas of Villanova Parish Community in their celebration of the Triduum and Easter. Holy Week services will be held