Welcome to Campus Ministry!
Mourning Pope Francis
All are welcome to join the university community for a Memorial Mass offered for the repose of the soul of Pope Francis. Mass will be celebrated at 4 pm on Tuesday, April 29 in the Chapel of Christ the Teacher. We invite our entire campus community to join in prayer and offer gratitude to God for the papacy of Francis and the many ways in which he invited us ever deeper into fidelity to the Gospel and witness to the preferential option for the poor. May his soul rest forever in peace.
Highlights and Events
Summer Liturgy Schedule
Beginning Monday, May 5, the Chapel of Christ the Teacher will observe the following schedule: Sunday Masses at 10:30 AM and Daily Masses on Mondays-Fridays at 12:05 PM. Confessions will be heard by appointment.
Baccalaureate Mass
The University of Portland will celebrate its annual Baccalaureate Mass on Saturday, May 3rd at 4:30 pm in the Chiles Center. All are welcome to join us for this festive celebration as we honor the Graduating Class of 2025. Please note that there are no Masses on Sunday, May 4th in the Chapel of Christ the Teacher.
2025 Spring Semester Highlights
Join us on the 2nd and 4th Sunday of each month during the Spring Semester for Masses offered in Spanish at 1 p.m. in the Chapel of Christ the Teacher. Masses in Spanish for the month of April will be celebrated on April 13 and April 27. All are welcome.
*The first Sunday of Spring Break, March 2, only the 10:30 a.m. Mass will be offered. There will be no Adoration or Reconciliation the Tuesday of Spring Break.
Our Catholic Identity & Mission
What You Believe and Why You Believe It
Campus Ministry at the University of Portland provides opportunities for all members of the community to grow in awareness of God’s presence and God’s invitation to communion. For Christians this includes growing in the capacity to know, believe and live out the Good News of Jesus Christ. This flows from our grounding in the Catholic tradition inspired by the charism and spirituality of the Congregation of Holy Cross.
Prayer Resources
Faith in Practice
We offer prayers from our Catholic tradition, the wider Christian tradition, and a variety of faith backgrounds and traditions present in our campus community. Visit our resource page for a variety of prayers and other information or submit your own prayer request to our community of faith—we would love to pray for and with you!
Holy Cross Homilies
YouTube Sunday Homilies
Campus Ministry invites you to virtually join our Sunday homilies from the Chapel of Christ the Teacher. New homilies are added to our YouTube channel several times a month, so check back frequently to see how our Holy Cross priests edify our community with prayerful and thoughtful insights into the Good News of Jesus Christ.
Multifaith Resources & Special Programs
Ecumenical & Multifaith Resources
Celebrating the diversity of our UP community means supporting all students in the practice of faith, following in the mission of the University to educate both the heart and mind. In addition to opportunities that embrace Catholic spiritual growth and exploration, we offer a wide variety of on and off campus resources for students from faith traditions outside the Catholic faith.
Faith Sharing Communities
Faith sharing communities at UP complement your academic journey as you explore and respond to the longings of your deepest self. In addition to making new friends, the gatherings and adventures you experience in these communities promote personal reflection, fruitful conversation, and compassion toward others. Students of all faiths, including those who do not identify with any specific religious faith, are welcome in these circles of fellowship.
Feeding the Heart, Mind, and Soul
Retreats & Pilgrimages
Campus Ministry offers a variety of opportunities for students to retreat from the busyness of school and enter into a sacred space. Experiences like retreats and pilgrimages provide unique benefits to students, allowing them to explore their identity, gifts, and vocation in unique and amazing places in our community and around the world.
