Campus Ministry

All are welcome to participate in Campus Ministry!

Immaculata University’s Campus Ministry is a spiritual home for all students. Our community is rooted in the Catholic and Immaculate Heart of Mary (IHM) traditions and inspired by the life and charism of Saint Alphonsus Liguori, Mother Theresa Maxis, and Father Gillet.

We grow in relationship with God, ourselves, and others through service, prayer, retreats and fellowship. You are welcome in Campus Ministry, regardless of your religious identity.

Campus Ministry can help you to explore spirituality and nurture your faith, engage in service and practice social justice, and form community and enjoy fellowship.

We are guided by the six core aspects as outlined by the the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops:

Forming the faith community
Appropriating the faith
Forming the Christian conscience
Educating for justice
Facilitating personal development
Developing leaders for the future

What our students say…

“One of my favorite parts of being involved in Campus Ministry is the people. I’ve met so many wonderful people who have inspired me to grow in my faith, and who are just genuinely fun people to be around.” —Lauren, Class of 2024

“Campus Ministry gave me a safe spot to discover my faith without judgment. With their guidance, I began attending RCIA weekly and eventually received the Sacrament of Confirmation.” —Sam, Class of 2023

“The retreat provided the perfect environment for strengthening our bonds with God and our peers. Our faith-filled discussions helped us better understand each other and served as a nice break from the chaos of class.” —Aidan, Class of 2024

Worship Opportunities

We are grateful to Father Francis Caponi, OSA, professor at Villanova University who will serve as our Sunday Chaplain this year. He will also be present to hear confessions before Sunday Mass and to say several special Masses throughout the school year.

Sunday Mass - Villa Maria Chapel
6:00 pm - Confessions
7:00 pm - Mass

Daily Mass
8:00 am - Villa Maria House of Studies (the IHM Motherhouse)
7:00 am, 10:15 am - Camilla Hall

See the Mass schedule at local parishes.

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Explore spirituality and nurture your faith

Eucharistic Liturgy

Immaculata students, staff, and IHM Sisters serve as extraordinary ministers of Holy Communion, altar servers, sacristans, music ministers, and lectors. Weekday and Sunday Masses are celebrated when class is in session during the academic year. Anyone interested in serving as a Liturgical Minister for Sunday Mass should email Sister Christina at croberts5@immaculata.edu.

Sacraments of Initiation (RCIA)

The Campus Ministry staff can assist you in preparation for reception of Baptism, Eucharist, and Confirmation. Please email Sister Christina at croberts5@immaculata.edu.

Need to find a chapel for prayer?

Villa Maria Chapel is located on the 2nd floor of Nazareth Hall, directly above the cafeteria.

Engage in service

Weekly Service Opportunities

Camilla Hall Visits—Visit retired IHM Sisters to take walks with them, play bingo, and assist them with activities.
SS.Phillip & James Aftercare—Spend time tutoring and helping in an afterschool program with children PreK through 5th grade.
IHM Spirituality Center—Assist the IHM Sisters with light cleaning and other tasks around their retreat center.
Safe Harbor West Chester—Assist staff with various cleaning, gardening, and kitchen tasks.

Service and Mission Trips

Habitat for Humanity Alternative Spring Break—Help build homes and participate in community service.
Franciscan Mission Service—Volunteer with several Washington D.C. organizations and learn more about advocacy efforts in our nation’s capital.

Form community and enjoy fellowship

Some Campus Ministry community-building and fellowship events include:

Community Nights—Join us for a simple supper and an activity, a speaker or a movie.
S’mores with the Sisters—Spend time around the campfire getting to know some of the Sisters, Servants of the Immaculate Heart of Mary (IHMs)!
Small Group Faith Communities—Participate in a student-led group rooted in Scripture and faith sharing.

Retreat Programs

Ignite Retreat—A free, one-day retreat for freshmen that helps you adjust to college life and get used to the campus.
Halftime Retreat—Take time to reflect, have fun, and enjoy activities with your peers.
Busy Person’s Retreat—Offered during Advent and Lent, this campus retreat gives you an opportunity to meet with a spiritual director for half an hour a day. Your director will guide your reading of Scripture and your personal prayer.
Senior Crossroads Retreat—A weekend retreat at Villa Maria by the Sea in Stone Harbor, NJ. Take time to reflect on your time at Immaculata and look towards the your next steps as you grow in faith and community with your peers.
Kairos Retreat—Open to all students, even those who went in high school, this retreat gives you an opportunity to experience God’s presence in community with others.
Journeys Retreat—A weekend retreat focusing on listening to the stories of others, stories of the saints, and how we can grow closer to God and others through our own personal journeys through the lens of the Beatitudes.

Campus Ministry Staff

Sister Christina Marie Roberts, IHM

Director of Campus Ministry

croberts5@immaculata.edu
(610) 647-4400 Ext.3989

Lauren Kolenda

Assistant Director of Campus Ministry

lkolenda@immaculata.edu
(610) 647-4400 Ext.3573

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All are welcome to participate in Campus Ministry!

What our students say…