Liturgy and Prayer
Faith formation can be an important part of any student’s college career, and University Ministry invites students to participate in prayer and liturgy for their own spiritual development. While classes are in session, Students have the opportunity to attend Mass, receive the sacraments, and participate in spiritual direction for their own personal growth.
Liturgical and Music Ministry
University Ministry is always looking for students who would like to be involved in the 9 p.m. student liturgy. Students can participate as:
- Eucharistic Ministers
- Lectors
- Sacristans
- Music Ministers
If interested, please contact University Ministry at ministry@udmercy.edu or 313-993-1560.
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Liturgical and Music Ministry Descriptions
Extraordinary Ministers of the EucharistExtraordinary Ministers of the Eucharist assist the priest in distributing the Body and Blood of Christ during the 9 p.m. Mass. Students who wish to participate in this ministry should contact University Ministry to schedule a training.
Lectors
Lectors proclaim the first and second readings during the 9 p.m. Mass. Students who wish to participate in this ministry should contact University Ministry to schedule a training.
SacristansSacristans set up for the 9 p.m. Student Sunday Mass, assist the priest during the Mass and clean up after the Mass. All sacristans need to be interviewed and trained by the director of University Ministry or the sacramental minister. This can be a volunteer or paid position on Handshake. For those who have ever been altar servers at their church or school, this is a good foundation for this position.
Music Ministry
Music Ministry meets for rehearsal every Sunday at 8 p.m. before the weekly 9 p.m. student Mass. Director Dan Greig welcomes singers and instrumentalists of all kinds. Music reading skills are helpful but NOT required.
Join us at 8 p.m. every Sunday during the semester!
Campus Worship Schedules
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McNichols Campus
Catholic Mass - Mass in St. Ignatius Chapel
Mass is offered during fall and winter semesters at St. Ignatius Chapel - McNichols Campus:
- Sundays at 8 p.m.
- Monday, Wednesday, and Friday at Noon
- Tuesday and Thursday at 12:45 p.m.
- Gesu Parish across the street offers a daily 5:30 p.m. Mass.
Reconciliation
Reconciliation is offered every Sunday 8:15 - 8:45 p.m. in the classroom next to St. Ignatius Chapel in the Commerce & Finance Building, and also every Saturday, 4 - 4:45 p.m. at Gesu Church (across McNichols Road) or by appointment with the priests below:
- Fr. Jeff Dorr, S.J.
- Fr. Charles Oduke, odukeca@udmercy.edu, 313-993-1651
McNichols Campus - Islamic Prayer
- Islamic Prayer Room is located on the first floor of the Student Union.
- Jummah Prayer is offered every Friday during the school year. Connect with the Muslim Student Association (MSA) for the most up-to-date times.
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Corktown Campus
Catholic Mass
Mass will be offered at the Dental School on special holidays and Feast Days. This will be announced by University Ministry.
Interested in joining a virtual small faith sharing group? Contact Dan Greig for more information. -
Riverfront Campus
For Mass times at Ss. Peter and Paul Church on the Riverfront Campus, please visit the church's website.
Sacramental Preparation
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Interested in Becoming Catholic?
If you're wondering about the Catholic Church, its beliefs and practices, or are thinking about becoming Catholic, come and explore with us. For those who are not baptized, we offer OCIA (Order of Christian Initiation for Adults) from the end of September to Easter each year. Please meet with the director to register for this sacrament.If you are already Catholic, we invite you to join these sessions with those seeking the sacraments to strengthen and deepen your own Catholic knowledge and prayer life.
We offer sessions for those interested at times convenient for all.
Contact University Ministry 313-993-1560 or Anita Klueg at kluegag@udmercy.edu.
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Confirmation and First Communion
If you were baptized Catholic, but now would like to make your First Communion or be Confirmed, we can do that! Contact University Ministry 313-993-1560 or Anita Klueg at kluegag@udmercy.edu.
Spiritual Direction
Spiritual Direction is an opportunity for individuals to talk on a regular basis with someone they can trust. This person acts as a guide (sometimes called a spiritual friend, companion, or director) for the journey, helping them to find the presence and call of God in the people and circumstances of their everyday lives. It invites them to develop a deeper relationship with the spiritual aspect of being human.
The University Ministry Office can connect you with a spiritual director/guide at no cost except your time. Once you are connected then you will create your own schedule of times/places to meet on a regular basis for the semester or year. We welcome students of all faiths. For more information please contact one of our spiritual Directors, or ask us in our office.
Spiritual Directors
- Justin Kelly, S.J.:kellyjj@udmercy.edu
- Patrick Kelly, S.J.: pm@udmercy.edu
- Anita Klueg: kluegag@udmercy.edu/ 313-993-1560
For more information about spiritual direction and available metro Detroit spiritual directors, please visit Manresa Jesuit Retreat House's website.
Spaces
University Ministry has several spaces across the McNichols Campus that students can use for their spiritual and faith needs.
St. Ignatius Chapel
St. Ignatius Chapel: McNichols Campus, Commerce and Finance
The St. Ignatius Chapel is a wonderful spiritual resource on the University of Detroit Mercy McNichols Campus. Located in the Commerce and Finance building, the combination of contemporary and traditional architectural forms found in the chapel makes it an ideal place for worship, prayer and reflection.
Catholic Mass is offered in the chapel. Please see the worship schedule for days and times. People of all faiths are welcome to the chapel and services.
Mercy Place
Mercy Place: McNichols Campus, Shiple Hall
Mercy Place is located on the first floor of Shiple Hall. A quite and reflective space that features a beautiful stained-glass portrayal of young people who devote their lives to living out their faith. Mercy Place is a gathering space for social events, Christian and Spiritual Life Communities and other student groups, as well as a place of prayer and reflection for residential students.
Mercy place is temporarily closed due to the renovations of Shiple Hall, but will be re-open in the Fall of 2023.
Reflection Garden
Reflection Garden: McNichols Campus, Near the Bell Tower
The garden is a place of beauty to sit, reflect and be with others. The Detroit Collaborative Design Center worked with the University Ministry Office and focus groups of students and employees on campus to create the beginnings of this garden. Thanks to a donation from the Brolick family we have been able to complete Phase One of the project. Fundraising efforts will help us complete the final phase.
Multi-Faith Prayer Rooms
Islamic Prayer Rooms: McNichols Campus
There are two spaces available to our Muslim students for our prayer on campus. One is the Islamic Prayer Room, located on the first floor of the Student Union. The other, the Multi-faith Reflection Room, is located on the ground floor of McNichols Library. There is an ablution space for wudu connected to the one in the Student Union. Please reach out to students in the Muslim Student Association or University Ministry for access to the room.
Holy Spirit Ecumenical Chapel: McNichols Campus, Student Union
The Holy Spirit Chapel is located on the ground floor of the Student Union, located at the end of the hall of study rooms. It is open to all students for prayer and reflection.
Multi-Faith Prayer Room: McNichols Campus, Library
The Multi-Faith Reflection Room is on the ground floor of the McNichols Campus Library. Open to all students for prayer and reflection. There is a basket of prayer rugs for Muslim students' use.