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
With the University closed for the Easter Recess, students or others wishing to attend Holy Week or Easter liturgies on or near campus are welcome to join the St Thomas of Villanova Parish community. All liturgies are at St Thomas of Villanova Church on Villanova's campus, unless otherwise noted.
Holy Thursday
7pm - Mass of the Lord's Supper
Good Friday
3pm - Celebration of the Lord's Passion
Holy Saturday
7:30pm - Easter Vigil
Easter Sunday
7:30am - Easter Mass
9:00am - Easter Mass (Rosemont Chapel)
9:30am - Easter Mass
11:00am - Easter Mass (Rosemont Chapel)
11:30am - Easter Mass
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 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:
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:
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.