Catholic Worship at Villanova University
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
Palm Sunday 2024
Palm Sunday at Villanova is always a memorable occasion. Blessed palm will be distrbuted at each liturgy, and the Villanova Pastoral Musicians will sing at each liturgy in St Thomas of Villanova Church.
3pm - Misa en Español (Corr Chapel)
5, 7, 9pm - Mass in English (St Thomas of Villanova Church)
Lenten Opportunities for Prayer, Reflection, Formation
Sign up for Daily Reflections from members of the Villanova community.
Sundays in St Rita's - Catholic Fellowship and Formation
March 17 (St Rita Community Room)
4pm (en Español), 8pm (in English) - Catholic Social Teaching w/ Fr Art Purcaro, OSA
Faculty/Staff Lenten Retreat - Friday, March 22. Retreat information available here.
Sunday Mass
Members of the Villanova community and beyond are welcome to join us for Sunday Mass at the following times:
3 p.m. (Spanish) in Corr Hall Chapel
5, 7 and 9 p.m. (English) in St Thomas of Villanova Church
Sunday Masses in St. Thomas of Villanova Church are also available to view via livestream.
Please note that the Mass schedule will be adjusted on the following Sundays:
Mar. 3 - 7 p.m. only (Spring Break)
Mar. 10 - 7 & 9 p.m. only (Spring Break)
Mar 31 - No 7pm Mass
After May 5, there will be no Sunday evening Masses until Summer classes begin in June.
Daily Mass
Daily Mass is celebrated in Corr Hall Chapel, Monday through Friday at 12:05 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. (n.b.: The 5:30pm Mass is celebrated only when classes are in session)
Please note the following exceptions:
Monday, Mar. 4 to Friday, Mar. 8 - 12:05 p.m. only (Spring Break)
Wednesday, Mar. 27 - 12:05 p.m. only (Easter Recess)
Thursday, Mar. 28 to Monday, Apr. 1 - No Daily Mass (Triduum/Easter Recess)
Monday, May 13 to Thursday, May 16 - 12:05 p.m. only
Friday, May. 17 - No Daily Mass
Reconciliation and Adoration
The Sacrament of Reconciliation is celebrated at the following times in St Thomas of Villanova Church:
Tuesday, Wednesday - 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Thursday - 8 to 9 p.m.
The Sacrament of Reconciliation will not be celebrated on the following dates:
Tuesday, Mar. 5 to Thursday Mar. 7 (Spring Break)
Wednesday, Mar. 27 to Thursday, Mar. 28 (Easter Recess)
Note: Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament will be offered during Wednesday and Thursday Adoration times during the Spring semester.
Please contact Mathew Verghese with any questions.
We invite you to connect in spirit with other Villanovans through virtual devotions and personal reflection.
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.