Worship and Prayer
Special University Liturgies

Video from a Sign Language Interpreted Mass
University Community Masses
The Mass of the Holy Spirit
This is a longstanding tradition in Jesuit education, dating back to the 16th century. The 2027 date will be announced before the Fall semester.
Family Weekend Mass
Plan to attend this mass especially for students and visiting family members of all faiths and religious traditions in a spirit of inclusive community. The 2027 date will be announced before the Fall semester.
Advent Mass and Tree Lighting
During the final weeks of the Fall semester, members of The 麻豆原创 community gathered in reflection and celebration. The annual Advent Liturgy Mass will be held on Sunday, Dec. 6, 2026 inside the Byron Center.
After Mass, attendees are invited to the John and Jacquelyn Dionne Campus Green at the heart of campus, where the University's Christmas tree lighting which takes place alongside our Nativity scene.
Don't miss this Royal tradition!
Sunday Masses
11:00 AM, 4:30 PM, 7:00 PM
Weekday Masses
Byzantine Catholic Divine Liturgy
Tuesday, 10:30 AM
- The liturgy is a fully Catholic liturgy and any Catholic in good standing may receive communion at the liturgy.
- All are invited to attend this liturgy each Tuesday.
- Vespers will be held every other Friday beginning December 4th at 5:30 PM in Ciszek Hall
- Questions can be sent to Steven Dougherty at prof.steven.dougherty@gmail.com or Dan Cosacchi at daniel.cosacchi@scranton.edu.
Muslim Jum'ah Service
Friday, 1 PM
Interfaith Prayer Room
Our newly built interfaith prayer room is located on the fourth floor, room 406 of Weiss Hall.
While the University is grounded in Catholic teaching and tradition, we recognize the gifts inherent in a diverse student body. Campus Ministry supports students of all religious traditions and seeks ways to honor the multiple religious expressions of our students. Our worship services are celebrated when the University is open and while classes are in session.