De Mazenod Chapel is located in Laframboise Hall and is named after Eugène de Mazenod, bishop of Marseille and founder of the Oblates of Mary Immaculate. It serves as the venue for all major liturgical celebrations on the University calendar, such as the opening and closing masses, as well as the celebration of Advent and the beginning of Lent. The chapel is the largest in the University and is home to several Christian groups within the University community. Thus, the chapel hosts a wide variety of activities throughout the year.
The following are some of those activities:
Kindly be informed that the activities mentioned will recommence in September 2024.
Roman Catholic Mass
Roman Catholic Mass is celebrated on Mondays, Tuesday and Wednesday at 12:10 p.m. in De Mazenod Chapel.
Anglican Community Activities
The liturgical activities of the Anglican Studies Program take place in De Mazenod Chapel. The Anglican community celebrates Eucharist in the chapel on Thursdays at 12:10 p.m., as well as at 8:10 a.m. on particular Holy Days such as The Epiphany of the Lord, The Holy Innocents, The Conversion of Saint Paul, The Presentation of the Lord, Ash Wednesday, and The Annunciation of the Lord, to name but a few. In addition, morning prayer is celebrated in De Mazenod Chapel with various members of the Anglican community alternating as presiders. For scheduling or more information, please consult the Anglican Studies web page on the Saint Paul University website.
Ecumenical Vespers
Other liturgical activities include evening prayer. Evening prayer forms a central part of the University’s commitment to inter-Christian collaboration, set in the context of worshipping the Triune God. Eastern Catholics, Roman Catholics, and Anglicans take turns leading Vespers. (Tuesdays) It is held once in three weeks.
Adoration
Adoration is Tuesday after Mass.