Campus Ministry


Discover Your Mercy Mission

At Carlow, faith isn’t confined to one chapel or tradition. It flows through our classrooms, our conversations, and the ways we show up for one another. That’s the Mercy way—and the heart of Campus Ministry.

Rooted in the Catholic Intellectual Tradition and shaped by the charism of the Sisters of Mercy, Campus Ministry creates space for reflection, worship, and discovery. It welcomes all students, faculty, and staff to gain a deeper understanding of who they are—and how they might serve a world in need.

Start where you are. Discover who you’re called to be.

Faith Formation

From morning prayer to late-night conversations, spiritual formation at Carlow happens in both quiet and communal moments. We offer ways to grow—wherever you’re starting. Here, members of the Carlow community connect through shared reflection, authentic relationships, and the support of a faith-centered community.

You’ll find that formation here isn’t one-size-fits-all—it’s personal, purposeful, and shaped by community.

Programs include:

  • Bible Study Fellowship
  • First Friday Feast
  • Retreats
  • Liturgical Training
  • Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults (RCIA)
  • Reconciliation (by appointment)
  • Lenten Reflection Journal
  • Choir
A group of Carlow students volunteer outside. All are in purple Carlow shirts.
A Sisters of Mercy statue is seen through a top window and reflected below.
A Mary and Jesus statute outside the Convent of the Sisters of Mercy as seen through the doors of the University Commons, Thursday, July 30, 2020. (Rebecca Droke/Carlow University)

Worship 

For the Sisters of Mercy, spiritual life was never separate from daily life. At Carlow, worship invites us to carry that same sense of purpose onto our campus and into the world.  

As a university deeply rooted in the Mercy tradition, Carlow offers a welcoming and inclusive space for worship and prayer—open to all, regardless of denomination or background. We offer liturgical experiences that speak to many paths—and create space for both reverence and joy. 

Catholic Services: 

  • Weekly Mass – Sundays at 7:00 PM, McAuley Chapel, University Commons (5th floor) 
  • Communion Service – Thursdays at 12:15 PM, McAuley Chapel 
  • Daily Mass – Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Sunday at 11:00 AM in the Mercy Convent 
  • Special Masses – Holy Days of Obligation, Holy Spirit Mass, Graduate Mass (check calendar for dates) 

Additional Worship Opportunities: 

  • Rosary Circle 
  • Stations of the Cross 
  • Interfaith prayer and praise events 
  • Faith Community Directory 

Contact Campus Ministry

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