Pray

Prayer and worship are at the heart of life at Providence College.

Rooted in the Catholic and Dominican tradition, our campus offers daily opportunities to encounter Christ in the celebration of the Eucharist, the Sacrament of Reconciliation, and communal prayer. Whether through liturgy, quiet time in the chapel, or retreat experiences that invite deeper reflection, students, faculty, and staff are encouraged to grow in faith through a life of prayer.

Places to Pray on Campus

Mass & Confession Times

St. Dominic Chapel
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St. Dominic Chapel is the spiritual heart of campus. In addition to the schedule listed below, the chapel is open daily for private prayer. Students can also use their PC IDs to access the chapel after hours.

Summer Schedule

Mass

Sunday: 11 a.m., 7 p.m., 10 p.m.
Monday–Thursday: 8 a.m., 4:35 p.m., 9 p.m.*
Friday: 8 a.m., 4:35 p.m.
*Mass on Wednesdays at 9 p.m. in Aquinas Hall (Center for Catholic and Dominican Studies)

Confession

Sunday: 10:30 a.m., 6:30 p.m., 9:30 p.m. (i.e., 30 minutes before every Mass)
Monday–Thursday: 4–4:30 p.m., 8–9 p.m.
Friday: 4–4:30 p.m.

Eucharistic Adoration

Tuesday: 12–9 p.m. (benediction at 8:45 p.m.)
Wednesday & Thursday: 8–9 p.m. (benediction at 8:45 p.m.)

Compline (night prayer)

Monday: 8 p.m.

Our Lady of Lourdes Chapel in the Mondor Center
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Our Lady of Lourdes in the newest chapel on campus in the recently opened Ben Mondor Center for Nursing and Health Sciences. The Blessed Sacrament is reserved in the tabernacle, and the chapel is available for private prayer whenever the building is open.

Mass on Thursdays at 11:35 a.m. for the Spring 2025 semester.

The Our Lady of Lourdes Chapel in the Mondor center

St. Thomas Aquinas Priory
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St. Thomas Aquinas Priory, the residence of the Dominican friars, is located near the River Avenue gate, next to Harkins Hall. In addition to the schedule listed below, the priory chapel is open daily for private prayer.

Sunday

Lauds (morning prayer) followed by Mass: 9 a.m.
Holy Hour & Vespers (evening prayer): 5:00 p.m. Summer 5:45 p.m. Vespers

Monday–Friday

Lauds followed by Mass: 7 a.m.
Summer Mass & Lauds: 7:30 a.m.
Office of Readings and Vespers: 5:30 p.m.

Saturday

Mass with Lauds: 8 a.m.

St. Pius V Catholic Church
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St. Pius V Catholic Church, a Dominican parish of the Diocese of Providence, is located right next to campus at 240 Eaton Street (behind the PC library). In addition to the schedule listed below, the church is open daily for private prayer.

Weekend Masses

Saturday: 4:30 p.m.
Sunday: 8 a.m., 10:00 a.m.

Daily Mass

Monday–Friday: 12 p.m.
Saturday: 8 a.m.

Confession

Sunday: 9–10 a.m.
Monday, Wednesday, Friday: 11 a.m.–12 p.m.
Tuesday, Thursday: 7–8 p.m.
Saturday: 3:30–4:30 p.m.

Eucharistic Adoration

Thursday: 12:30–8 p.m.

Rosary

Monday–Friday: 11:3o a.m.

Off Campus & interfaith resources

Retreats

Retreats offer students a chance to step away from the busyness of college life and reflect on their relationship with God, others, and themselves. Whether you’re looking for quiet prayer, meaningful conversation, or time in community, there’s a retreat for you.

Explore Retreat Options