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
All are welcome to join us as we celebrating our graduating students and prepare for the summer months!
Senior Mass
Sunday, May 12 - 7pm | St Thomas of Villanova Church
For the first time, this liturgy will be followed by a special "Twlight Shadows Gather" event at 8pm on Mendel Field. More details available at the Commencement Website (link to Commencement website).
Baccalaureate Mass for the Class of 2024
Thursday, May 17 - 10am | Rowen Campus Green (rain: Finneran Pavilion)
More details via the commencement website (link to Commencement website).
Spirit Week Mass
Monday, May 20 - 12:05pm | Corr Chapel
All are welcome to join as we pray in gratitude for another year of dedicated work by, with, and for the Villanova community.
Sunday Mass
Our last Sunday Mass of the academic year is Sunday, May 12 at 7pm.
Sunday Mass will resume on Sunday, June 2 and continue through Sunday, July 28. Sunday evening Mass will be offered at 7pm during the summer.
The full Sunday evening Mass schedule will resume on Sunday, September 1.
Daily Mass
Over the summer, daily Mass is celebrated in Corr Hall Chapel, Monday through Thursday at 12:05 p.m.
Please note the following exceptions:
Monday, May 27 - No Daily Mass (Memorial Day)
Wednesday, June 19 - No Daily Mass (Juneteenth)
Thursday, July 4 - No Daily Mass (Independence Day)
Friday, May. 17 - No Daily Mass
Reconciliation and Adoration
The Sacrament of Reconciliation is available by appointment only over the summer.
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.
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.