CAMPUS MINISTRY
Mercyhurst Campus Ministry creates a hospitable environment and a locus for spiritual development of the entire university community. By our grounding in the Catholic tradition and Mercy heritage we support people of all faith traditions or no faith tradition and foster holistic, communal development, and nurture leadership focused in service and justice.
Our Ministries
Campus Ministry offers a variety of opportunities for students to get involved. Be a part of weekly fellowship, prayer, and study groups, attend retreats designed for students of all faith and spirituality backgrounds, or participate in one-on-one pastoral counseling. Here is a selection of some of the ministries we offer:
Catholic Devotions provides spiritual growth opportunities coming from the Catholic tradition, including Eucharistic adoration, lectio divina, group discussions, and guest speakers. It is a great place to join in community with others who are connected to or exploring the Catholic faith.
Wednesday Night Fellowship: This welcoming Christian community meets weekly. Group leaders strive to make faith relevant in the real world through speakers, small group interactions, and other engaging activities to encourage and grow each other’s faith.
The Carpe Diem Retreat is a weekend-long retreat open to Mercyhurst students of all backgrounds. This retreat happens once a semester and creates a space to allow students to learn to be more open and honest with themselves, form community with others, and shows them that they are loved and not alone.
MYRACLE (Mercyhurst Youth Retreats and Catholic Leader Education) is a student-led ministry for Catholic students to share their faith and develop leadership skills through hands-on experience. Mercyhurst students plan and lead retreats for youth and families in parishes across Pennsylvania, Ohio, and New York, and teach high school confirmation classes at a local Catholic parish. Are you a parish interested in booking the MYRACLE team for a retreat? Contact Michelle Scully at mscully@mercyhurst.edu.
Thursday Night Bible Study focuses on bringing together students on campus who are passionate about growing in their understanding of the Bible. Each Thursday Night, students meet with their peers to dig deeper into the Bible by incorporating relevant verses.
Commuter Ministry provides an opportunity for commuter students to gather and discuss the relevance of God’s word in today’s busy world. Meetings are held earlier in the day so students can be involved without having to drive back to campus.
Student Athlete Gathering takes place weekly as an opportunity for Laker student-athletes to gather, share their faith, and listen to speakers who provide insights about faith development and spirituality.
Sunday Night Discussion Group meets on a semi-regular basis to share issues held in common like acceptance, community, and methods for coping with stress.
Liturgy Schedule
All Masses are held in the Christ the King Chapel.
Sundays: 11 a.m. year-round and 7 p.m. when classes are in session
Monday-Thursday: 8 a.m.
Christmas Eve Mass: 4 p.m.
Are you interested in being married in Christ the King Chapel? Contact our chaplain, Fr. Jim Piszker at jpiszker@mercyhurst.edu.
Online Prayer Booklet
Initiated by Sister Lisa Mary McCartney, RSM, an online prayer booklet has been specifically designed for the Mercyhurst community.