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
Catholic Worship at Villanova University
Solemnity of All Saints
Tuesday, November 1
12:05, 5:30, 7 PM | St. Thomas of Villanova Church
Veterans Day Mass
Friday, November 11
12:05 PM | St. Thomas of Villanova Church
Solemnity of Christ the King
Mass for Black Catholic History Month
Sunday, November 20
5 PM | St. Thomas of Villanova Church
Presider: The Rev. Stephen Thorne
Liturgical music led by Philadelphia Catholic Gospel Mass Choir under the direction of Tonya Taylor-Dorsey
Note. The 7 and 9 PM Masses will be celebrated as usual for the solemnity
Advent Reconciliation Service
Monday, December 5 | 7 PM | St. Thomas of Villanova Church
Immediately following the 12:05 PM Mass in church, we will offer 12 hours of Reconciliation and Adoration, including the communal Reconciliation Service.
Saturday Vigil Mass
Misa en Español
August 27–December 10
5:30 PM | Corr Chapel
Exception
November 26 (Thanksgiving Recess): No Mass
Sunday Masses
August 21–December 18
5, 7 and 9 PM | St. Thomas of Villanova Church
Exceptions
November 27 (Thanksgiving Recess): 7 and 9 PM only
December 18: 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
August 24–December 20
12:05 and 5:30 PM | Corr Chapel
Exceptions
Tuesday, November 1 (Solemnity of All Saints): 12:05, 5:30 and 7 PM Masses in St. Thomas of Villanova Church
Friday, November 11 (Veterans Day): 12:05 PM Mass in St. Thomas of Villanova Church
Wednesday, November 23 (Thanksgiving Recess): No 5:30 PM Mass
Thursday, November 24–Friday, November 25 (Thanksgiving Recess): No weekday Mass
Thursday, December 8 (Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception): 12:05, 5:30 and 7 PM Masses in St. Thomas of Villanova Church
August 24–December 15
Tuesdays and Wednesdays
3:30–4:30 PM | St Thomas of Villanova Church
Thursdays
8–9 PM | St Thomas of Villanova Church
Exception
Wednesday, November 23–Thursday, November 24 (Thanksgiving 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.
Liturgy Questions?
Contact Mathew Verghese.
Augustinian Vocations
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.