Pray

Pray
No Masses or Confession in the St. Dominic Chapel for the School Break April 2 – 6
Priory Schedule
St. Pius V
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.
Mass & Confession Times
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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.
Mass
Sunday: 11 a.m., 7 p.m., 10 p.m.
Monday–Thursday: 4:35 p.m., 9 p.m.*
Friday: 4:35 p.m.
*Mass on Wednesdays at 9 p.m. in Aquinas Hall (Center for Catholic and Dominican Studies)
Note: There will no longer be an 8 am daily Mass, there will be an 11:35 Mass in the Mondor Center.
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.)
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.
End of Semester Schedule
Weekday Mass at 11:35 a.m. (on days when classes meet)
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.
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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.
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