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 in the following locations when class is in session during the academic year:

Sacrament of Reconciliation is available in Villa Maria Chapel

• on Sundays before and after the 11AM and 7PM Masses
• on most weekdays, before and after the noon Mass
• any time, by appointment (email kmccabe1@immaculata.edu)

Sacraments of Initiation (RCIA)

The Campus Ministry staff can assist you in preparation for reception of Baptism, Eucharist, and Confirmation.

Need help finding Mass locations?

• Villa Maria Chapel is located on the 2nd floor of Nazareth Hall, directly above the cafeteria.
• Gillet Chapel is located on the 1st floor of Gillet Convent. There is an entrance on Gillet Circle.
• Marian Chapel is located on the 1st floor of Marian Hall. There is an entrance on Marian Circle.

Weekly Service Opportunities

• After School Pals—Visit a Catholic school in West Philadelphia to help students with homework, play outside, or work on life skills.
• Chester County Food Bank—Serve in the kitchen and warehouse of the Chester County Food Bank, preparing and packing food for local families.
• Coatesville Kids to College—Tutor and mentor middle school students in Coatesville.
• Camilla Hall Visits—Visit retired IHM Sisters.

Service and Mission Trips

• Urban Immersion—Spend three days in Camden, NJ with the Oblates of St. Francis DeSales. The experience includes prayer, reflection, Mass, distributing food, serving homeless people, and spending time with at-risk children.
• Habitat for Humanity Alternative Spring Break—Help build homes and participate in community service.
• New Orleans Katrina Relief—Every year since Hurricane Katrina in 2005, we have partnered with various organizations to gut and build homes, sort donations, and serve food.

Social Justice Programming

• Catholic Relief Services Fair Trade Sale
• Homelessness Awareness Sleep-out
• Kick Poverty Out Soccer Tournament
• Social Justice Film Series

Some Campus Ministry community-building and fellowship events include:

• Beyond the Campus—Join us off-campus for food and fellowship as we hear from a faculty or staff member about his or her personal faith journey.
• Hayride and Bonfire—Enjoy a hayride and bonfire at Linvilla Orchards in the fall!
• Small Group Faith Communities—Participate in a student-led group rooted in Scripture and faith sharing.

Retreat Programs

• SEARCH Retreat—A three-day student-led retreat that allows you to reflect on your life, relationships with others, and your images of God. Talks, small group discussions and group activities revolve around questions such as, Who am I? What does it mean to be a Christian? How do I deal with conflict?
• Busy Person’s Retreat—This campus retreat is an on-site, guided retreat that requires just one hour a day. You will meet with your retreat director, who will guide your reading of Scripture and your personal prayer.
• Holy Adventure—“Life with Christ is a wonderful adventure,” Saint Pope John Paul II said. The Holy Adventure Retreat includes camping, hiking, praying, reflecting, and building community. Other activities may include whitewater rafting, ziplining, and climbing.