Join us December 11, from 12:45-1:15 p.m. in the Chapel of Christ the Teacher for a contemplative prayer practice using a sacred image from The Saint John’s Bible directly following the noon Mass. (Read More).
Campus Ministry
Dia de los Muertos Photo Submission Invitation! (Due by Oct. 30)
Día de los Muertos is a time to remember, honor, and welcome home the souls of the dead, particularly loved ones that have passed. Campus Ministry and the Latinx Student Union (LSU) are collaborating to set up an Ofrenda in the Chapel of Christ the Teacher. We invite everyone, regardless of your cultural background, to submit photos of loved ones who have passed to commemorate and honor them through inclusion in the Ofrenda. (Read More).
All Saints Day, All Souls Day, and Month of Remembrance (Nov. 1-2)
As we begin November, the Month of Remembrance, in which we remember all our loved ones who have gone before us, there are two special celebrations of note. In the Catholic Church, we celebrate All Saints Day and All Souls Day as important dates in which we pray for the dead and Campus Ministry will offer masses and prayers for the community. (Read More).
Tibetan Nuns Jangchub Jamtse USA Tour (Oct. 21)
Campus Ministry, in partnership with Wholistic Peace Institute, will host a special event on campus with the Tibetan nuns of Jangchub Choeling Buddhist Nunnery in India, on their first-ever USA tour. Their performance will encompass profound Buddhist spiritual practices with Tibetan tradition and symbolism. (Read More).
2nd Annual Mass of the Holy Spirit (Sept. 4)
Join us for our second annual Mass of the Holy Spirit on Wednesday, September 4, at 11:30 a.m. in the Chiles Center. Classes will be canceled and all offices will close to students and the general public during the 11:25 a.m. to 12:20 p.m. service. Our liturgy will reflect the diversity of backgrounds and perspectives present on The Bluff, and all community members are warmly invited to attend and join us for cookies afterwards. (Read More).
NEW Student Faith and Science Discussion Group! (Sept. 16)
Curious about Faith & Science? Join us for an informational meeting and conversation. Books will be provided for our first discussion, which will focus on “Inventing the Universe” by Alister McGrath. (Read More).
A New Imagination on Migration with Fr. Daniel Groody C.S.C. (Jun. 12)
Campus Ministry, in association with Catholic Charities, will host Fr. Daniel Groody who will discuss the subject of migration along with his most recent book, “A Theology of Migration: The Bodies of Refugees and the Body of Christ.” Rev. Groody’s insightful perspective on the narrative of migrants and human rights is grounded in decades of world travel and ministry, along with his service on the U.S. Catholic bishops’ committee on migration. (Read More).
Baccalaureate Mass Choir—All Are Welcome! (May 4)
It’s hard to believe, but the University’s celebration of the Baccalaureate Mass is coming up quickly! Campus Ministry invites all members of the UP community to join us in the Chiles Center as we celebrate our graduating class of 2024 and all their remarkable achievements! (Read More).
Service of Prayer & Light (Jan. 23)
A Service of Prayer & Light will be held on Tuesday, January 23, at 4 p.m. in the Chapel of Christ the Teacher. This service is intended to reflect the diversity of faiths and cultures that make University of Portland a strong and vibrant place. We will share the light of candles with one another as a symbol of the faith, hope, charity, compassion, and care that unite the UP community. We will also distribute cards of gratitude and affirmation that community members may send to fellow Pilots throughout the semester. (Read more.)
Pre-Thanksgiving Feature Movie (Nov. 21)
Join us for a viewing of the movie Babette’s Feast—a moving film that addresses the power of food and sharing meals with others and offers an opportunity to see our American tradition of Thanksgiving Day in a new light! (Read More)