Join a worshiping community that is focused on students. Assumption promotes a vibrant community of faith centered around the Eucharist, the source and summit of Catholic life. Additional opportunities include Mass, Morning Prayer, Evening Prayer, Reconciliation, Charismatic Praise, Candlelight Prayer, and Adoration. Students serve as greeters, altar servers, lectors, Communion ministers, and music ministers. Our campus ministers work diligently to connect students of various faith backgrounds with nearby worshiping communities in Worcester, ensuring that every student finds their spiritual home and a welcoming, supportive community.
Schedule of Liturgies on Campus
In-session annually during the academic year, August – May:
Sunday:
Morning Prayer: 8:00 AM
Mass: 10:00 AM and 7:00 PM
Evening Prayer: 4:45 PM
Sacrament of Reconciliation: 6:20-6:50 PM
Monday through Friday:
Morning Prayer: 8:00 AM
Mass: 5:00 PM (also 12:00 PM during Lent)
Evening Prayer: 5:35 PM
Sacrament of Reconciliation: Wednesday 9:05-10:00 PM
Saturday:
Morning Prayer and Mass: 8:00 AM
Evening Prayer: 5:35 PM
Offered during the summer session and University breaks-
Sunday:
Morning Prayer: 8:00 AM
Mass: 10:00 AM
Evening Prayer: 4:45 PM
Monday through Saturday:
Morning Prayer and Mass: 8:00 AM
Evening Prayer: 5:35 PM
Get Involved: Liturgical and Music Ministries
Students share their talents with the worshiping community at Assumption in various liturgical and music ministries. No previous experience is required, and training is provided.
Greeters welcome people to the Chapel and take up the collection at Sunday Masses.
Music Ministers lead the music at Mass and other liturgies, and include choir members, cantors, and instrumentalists.
Altar Servers assist the priest in a variety of ways during Mass.
Lectors prepare the scripture readings and read them during Mass and other liturgies.
Communion Ministers serve the Body and Blood of Christ to those assembled for Mass.
For more information, contact Deacon Paul Covino (Greeters, Altar Servers, Lectors, Communion Ministers) or Mr. Michael Ochoa (Music Ministers).
Additional Opportunities for Prayer, Worship and Spiritual Growth at Assumption
Charismatic Praise
Students lead live praise and worship music and offer brief reflections on a variety of spiritual themes in the Chapel. Charismatic Praise meets Monday at 9 p.m. in the Chapel.
Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament
Students gather for quiet prayer in the presence of the Blessed Sacrament 3:45-4:45 PM Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday, and 9-10:30 p.m. Wednesday in the Chapel. Contact Deacon Paul Covino for more information.
Chapel of the Holy Spirit
One of the most beautiful and beloved spots on campus, the Chapel is home to most prayer and worship opportunities at Assumption. It is also a favorite place for students to visit for quiet prayer and reflection.
Interfaith Prayer Room
This peaceful room in the Tinsley Campus Ministry Center is available for quiet prayer, reflection and meditation. The space includes meditation cushions, prayer rugs, and readings from a variety of religious and spiritual traditions.
Non-Denominational Protestant Worship
Meet other Protestant students at a non-denominational worship service on the first Sunday of the Fall semester in the Tinsley Campus Ministry Center. Contact Scott Brill or Rachel Dean for more information.
Prayer with Athletic Team Chaplains
Many athletic teams have a chaplain who prays with them before games, matches, meets or races.
Rachel Dean is the Chaplain for the Field Hockey and Women’s Rowing teams.
Conway Campbell, V.P. of Student Success, is the Chaplain for the Golf team.
First-Rate Liberal Arts Academics in a Catholic University Setting
Assumption University awakens in students a sense of wonder, discovery, and purpose, forming graduates known for their intellectual seriousness, thoughtful citizenship, and devotion to the common good. Students are provided an education that shapes their souls, forms them intellectually, and prepares them for meaningful careers. Enlivened by the harmony of faith and reason, here, students’ minds and hearts are transformed.