CATHOLIC FAITH & WORSHIP
As an Augustinian Catholic university, celebration of the Catholic liturgy is an integral part of life at Villanova and grounds us in our values of truth, unity and love. All are welcome to our celebrations and we invite students to share their talents through singing, lectoring and other liturgical ministries.
Mass for Ascension Thursday
Thursday, May 14, 2026: 12:05 p.m.
St Thomas of Villanova Church
Summer Mass Schedule
Sunday, May 10, 2026: 7 p.m.
St Thomas of Villanova Church
Also available via livestream.
Sunday, May 17, 2026: 7 p.m.
Mass for Graduating Students
St Thomas of Villanova Church
Sunday Masses resume June 7 through July 26 at 7 p.m.
St Thomas of Villanova Church
Daily Mass Schedule
Beginning Wednesday, May 13, 2026:
Monday-Thursday, 12:05 p.m., while classes are in session
Corr Chapel
NOTE: There are no daily Masses on Tuesday, May 19 and Wednesday, May 20, due to Commencement activities.
Sacrament of Reconciliation
Beginning Monday, May 11, the Sacrament of Reconciliation will be offered by appointment only.
For Liturgy questions, contact Mathew Verghese
For Liturgical Musicians questions, contact Sean McElwee
The 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
PRAYER INTENTIONS
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. Names and requests are not shared aloud or posted publicly.
INTERESTED IN BECOMING CATHOLIC?
Villanova offers those interested on any level an opportunity to explore the Roman Catholic faith and what it means in today’s world.
