For additional information, contact:
Office of the Chaplaincy
804-289-8500
Holiday Events and Services
The Office of the Chaplaincy offers a variety of events that celebrate the diversity of religious expression on our campus. The following list is a selection of the events offered throughout the year.
Ash Wednesday Service
Wednesday, February 13, 5 p.m.
Cannon Memorial Chapel
The Office of the Chaplaincy and Catholic Campus Ministry are leading an ecumenical Ash Wednesday service for Catholics and Protestants at 5 p.m. on Wednesday, February 13, in Cannon Memorial Chapel. Rev. Dr. Craig Kocher, University Chaplain, will preach, and Deacon Tom Mullen, Catholic Campus Minister, will preside. All are welcome.
Palm Sunday Mass
Sunday, March 24, 5 p.m.
Alice Haynes Room
Catholic Campus Ministry will celebrate Palm Sunday Mass at 5 p.m. on Sunday, March 24 in the Alice Haynes Room. The Mass will begin with the blessing and procession of palms.
Holy Thursday Mass
Thursday, March 28, 6 p.m.
Wilton Center Multifaith Room
CCM will celebrate Holy Thursday Mass at 6 p.m. on March 28, in the Wilton Center Multifaith Room. The Mass will include foot-washing, stripping of the altar, and and the procession of the Blessed Sacrament for reservation until Good Friday.
Good Friday
Friday, March 29, 3 p.m.
The Good Friday Liturgy of the Passion will be celebrated at 3 p.m. on March 29. The liturgy includes Holy Communion from the reserved sacrament and veneration of the cross.
Easter Sunrise Service
Sunday, March 31, 6:45 a.m.
Columbarium Garden
The Office of the Chaplaincy will host the second annual Easter sunrise service in the Columbarium Garden. The Rev. Dr. Craig Kocher, University Chaplain, will preside over the service, which includes scripture, prayers, traditional Easter hymns, and a homily. A light breakfast reception will follow in the Wilton Center Multifaith Room.
Easter Mass
Sunday, March 31, 5 p.m.
Camp Concert Hall
Catholic Campus Ministry will celebrate Easter Mass at 5 p.m. on Easter Sunday in Camp Concert Hall.
Candlelight Service of Lessons and Carols
Sunday, December 8, 2013
5 p.m. and 8 p.m.
Cannon Memorial Chapel
Each year, the Office of the Chaplaincy, in partnership with the Department of Music, holds the Candlelight Services of Lessons and Carols in Cannon Memorial Chapel. The university's Schola Cantorum and Women's Chorale present new and familiar Christmas carols and anthems in the tradition of the annual Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols that was first held in King's College Chapel in Cambridge, England, on Christmas Eve 1918. The Rev. Craig Kocher, University chaplain, presides over the services, which conclude with the lighting of candles and the singing of Silent Night.
Holiday Service of Hope
Wednesday, December 11, 2013, 5 p.m.
Cannon Memorial Chapel
The holiday season is a time of joy and good cheer, but it can also be a reminder of loved ones lost, challenging relationships, and difficult times that have been experienced throughout the year. The Office of the Chaplaincy hosts the annual Holiday Service of Hope for those seeking support and encouragement during the holiday season. The service includes prayer, song, and candle lighting as well as a brief reflection by a Chaplaincy staff member.
Iftar
Each year, the Office of the Chaplaincy and the Muslim Students' Association host a Ramadan Iftar. All are invited to attend this traditional breaking of the fast as part of Ramadan. Fasting, one of the five pillars of Islam, is the focal point of the holiday requiring Muslims not only to abstain from food from sunrise to sunset, but also to abstain from negative behaviors and thoughts. It is a time of purification, study, and reflection. The annual Iftar offers a special opportunity for education and fellowship as we dine together and learn about the Islamic faith.