Pray: Prayer and Worship
Prayer and worship are central elements of any faith. For Catholics, the celebration of the Eucharist is the source and summit of the community’s life and mission around the world and at Saint Louis University.
In addition to providing opportunities for Catholic Mass and other communal prayer, SLU’s Department of Campus Ministry connects students of different faith traditions to vibrant congregations across the St. Louis area.
Liturgical Ministries
At Saint Louis University, we invite everyone to fully participate in the Liturgies of the Word and Eucharist. Campus Ministry trains student servers, lectors, extraordinary ministers of Holy Communion and hospitality ministers who support the Campus Ministry 4:30 p.m. and 8 p.m. student Masses during the academic year.
Campus Ministry also coordinates the Mass of the Holy Spirit, All Souls' Memorial Mass, Ash Wednesday and Baccalaureate Mass.
Training programs are offered during the fall semester. We do require a reorientation for those who have been trained at their home parishes and dioceses. Email Julia Erdlen at julia.erdlen@slu.edu about liturgical minister training for SLU Student and University Masses.
Sunday Mass Choir
Volunteer student cantors, singers, and instrumentalists are invited to participate at Sunday Masses and other liturgical services supporting a mix of mainstream, traditional, and contemporary liturgical music.
When school is in session during the academic year, a small ensemble leads the music for the 4:30 pm. Sunday Mass, and a large choir and orchestra lead the assembly for SLU's Sunday Evening Student Mass. The choir rehearses from 6 to 7 p.m. each Tuesday and at 7:30 p.m., Sunday in College Church. Contact Choir Director Sally Iocca at sally.iocca@slu.edu for more information.
Upper Room
Lift your spirit alongside other faithful Billikens during praise services in the Jesuit Center chapel every Tuesday following the 8 p.m. Mass. Contemporary music, heart-changing preaching, and Eucharistic Adoration make for an exhilarating prayer experience. Come worship and pray with the body of Christ.
Contact Liturgy Coordinator Julia Erdlen at julia.erdlen@slu.edu
Liturgy Schedule
St. Francis Xavier College Church serves as a worship space for both the University and parish community. The parish is shepherded by Katie Jansen, Parish Administrator, and Fr. Tim McMahon, S.J., Canonical Pastor.
Sunday Masses – St. Francis Xavier College Church
College Church celebrates Masses at 8 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. on Sundays (Vigil Mass on Saturday at 5:15 p.m.). During the academic year, the Department of Campus Ministry runs the 4:30 p.m. and 8 p.m. Masses.
Daily Masses and Liturgical Opportunities
Monday
- 7:15 a.m. – College Church
- Noon - College Church
- 6 p.m. – Boileau Hall Chapel
Tuesday
- 7:15 a.m. – College Church
- Noon - College Church
- 8 p.m. - Jesuit Center Chapel, followed by Upper Room Contemporary Praise and Worship and Adoration
Wednesday
- 7:15 a.m. – College Church
- Noon - College Church
- 8 p.m. - Boileau Hall Chapel
Thursday
- 7:15 a.m. – College Church
- Noon - College Church
- 12:05 pm - St. Raphael Chapel, Schwitalla Hall, South Campus
- 12:15 p.m. - Scott Hall Chapel (School of Law)
- 8 p.m. - Jesuit Center Chapel
Friday
- 7:15 a.m. – College Church
- Noon - College Church
- 3 p.m. - Boileau Hall Chapel
Saturday
- 9:15 a.m. - Boileau Hall Chapel
Sacrament of Reconciliation in St. Francis Xavier College Church
- 10:45 a.m. – Noon, Monday-Friday
- 7 p.m. - 8 p.m., Sundays during the academic year