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Bellarmine University

  • LocationLouisville, KY
  • Type and sizePrivate nonprofit · 4-year · 2,993 students
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Bellarmine University is an independent Catholic university in Louisville, Kentucky, founded by the Archdiocese of Louisville in 1950. Campus Ministry, directed by a Conventual Franciscan friar, lists Mass on Sunday and Wednesday evenings in Our Lady of the Woods Chapel, with adoration and confession on Wednesdays. Program degree maps list one general-education theology requirement, one philosophy requirement, and one elective in either field.

Mass, confession, and adoration

Confirm with the parish

Mass 2

  • Sunday6:00 PMOur Lady of the Woods Chapel · When classes are in session; no liturgies during fall, winter, spring and summer breaks.
  • Wednesday7:00 PMOur Lady of the Woods Chapel · When classes are in session; no liturgies during fall, winter, spring and summer breaks; followed by adoration/confession and fellowship.

Confession 1

  • Wednesday7:00 PMOur Lady of the Woods Chapel · Listed with the Wednesday 7:00 PM Mass; separate start time not stated.

Adoration 1

  • Wednesday7:00 PMOur Lady of the Woods Chapel · Listed with the Wednesday 7:00 PM Mass; separate start time not stated.

Times come only from official parish, chaplaincy, or school pages, and can change with the season. Last verified Oct. 8, 2026.

Sources for these times (1)
  1. Mass & Catholic Worship Information | Campus Ministrybellarmine.edu/campus-ministry/mass.php · verified Oct. 8, 2026
    “Mass Schedule Sunday | 6:00 PM | Mass | | | | Wednesday | 7:00 PM | Mass, Adoration/Confession, Fellowship | | | | All masses take place in the Our Lady of the Woods Chapel.”
    Campus Ministry's schedule lists Mass on Sunday at 6:00 PM and on Wednesday at 7:00 PM (with adoration, confession and fellowship), all in Our Lady of the Woods Chapel.
    “Mass Schedule Sunday | 6:00 PM | Mass | | | | Wednesday | 7:00 PM | Mass, Adoration/Confession, Fellowship | | | | All masses take place in the Our Lady of the Woods Chapel.”
    Campus Ministry's schedule lists Mass on Sunday at 6:00 PM and on Wednesday at 7:00 PM (with adoration, confession and fellowship), all in Our Lady of the Woods Chapel.
    “Mass Schedule Sunday | 6:00 PM | Mass | | | | Wednesday | 7:00 PM | Mass, Adoration/Confession, Fellowship | | | | All masses take place in the Our Lady of the Woods Chapel.”
    Campus Ministry's schedule lists Mass on Sunday at 6:00 PM and on Wednesday at 7:00 PM (with adoration, confession and fellowship), all in Our Lady of the Woods Chapel.
    “Mass Schedule Sunday | 6:00 PM | Mass | | | | Wednesday | 7:00 PM | Mass, Adoration/Confession, Fellowship | | | | All masses take place in the Our Lady of the Woods Chapel.”
    Campus Ministry's schedule lists Mass on Sunday at 6:00 PM and on Wednesday at 7:00 PM (with adoration, confession and fellowship), all in Our Lady of the Woods Chapel.

Catholic churches nearby

Map of Bellarmine University, its Catholic center and nearby Catholic churches0.5 mi1 mi2 miSaint Agnes Catholic Church: 0.4 mi1Saint Francis of Assisi Catholic Church: 0.6 mi2Saint James Catholic Church: 1.0 mi3Holy Family Catholic Church: 1.2 mi4Saint Stephen Martyr Catholic Church: 1.5 mi5Saint Raphael the Archangel Catholic Church: 1.6 mi6Office of Campus Ministry (Horrigan Hall, CNHH 016): 0.2 miBellarmine University (campus)N0.5 mi
CampusCatholic centerCatholic church (numbered below)Open a street map ›
  1. Saint Agnes Catholic Church — 0.4 mi · 1920 Newburg Road, Louisville
  2. Saint Francis of Assisi Catholic Church — 0.6 mi · 1960 Bardstown Road, Louisville
  3. Saint James Catholic Church — 1.0 mi · 1430 Bardstown Road, Louisville
  4. Holy Family Catholic Church — 1.2 mi · 3938 Poplar Level Road, Louisville
  5. Saint Stephen Martyr Catholic Church — 1.5 mi · 2931 Pindell Avenue, Louisville
  6. Saint Raphael the Archangel Catholic Church — 1.6 mi · 2900 Bardstown Road, Louisville

Within 3 miles, as mapped by OpenStreetMap contributors. The map may be incomplete. Confirm with the parish or diocese.

Faith scorecard

Each line is one thing we looked for. A check means yes, a half means partly, a dash means no. “Not enough information” means official sources did not say.

CSacramental life: Mixed (grade C): 55 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.

Sacramental life

61 of 100 points on what we could document.

  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Weekday Mass on campus during the academic year1–2 weekdays (The Mass schedule page lists one weekday Mass (Wednesday 7:00 PM). The specific schedule page is used.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Mass & Catholic Worship Information | Campus Ministrybellarmine.edu/campus-ministry/mass.php · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Mass Schedule Sunday | 6:00 PM | Mass | | | | Wednesday | 7:00 PM | Mass, Adoration/Confession, Fellowship | | | | All masses take place in the Our Lady of the Woods Chapel.”
      Campus Ministry's schedule lists Mass on Sunday at 6:00 PM and on Wednesday at 7:00 PM (with adoration, confession and fellowship), all in Our Lady of the Woods Chapel.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Sunday Mass on campus (including Saturday vigil)One weekend Mass (Sunday 6:00 PM.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Mass & Catholic Worship Information | Campus Ministrybellarmine.edu/campus-ministry/mass.php · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Mass Schedule Sunday | 6:00 PM | Mass | | | | Wednesday | 7:00 PM | Mass, Adoration/Confession, Fellowship | | | | All masses take place in the Our Lady of the Woods Chapel.”
      Campus Ministry's schedule lists Mass on Sunday at 6:00 PM and on Wednesday at 7:00 PM (with adoration, confession and fellowship), all in Our Lady of the Woods Chapel.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Scheduled confession on campusOne or two scheduled times per week (Confession is listed with the Wednesday 7:00 PM Mass and adoration.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Mass & Catholic Worship Information | Campus Ministrybellarmine.edu/campus-ministry/mass.php · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Mass Schedule Sunday | 6:00 PM | Mass | | | | Wednesday | 7:00 PM | Mass, Adoration/Confession, Fellowship | | | | All masses take place in the Our Lady of the Woods Chapel.”
      Campus Ministry's schedule lists Mass on Sunday at 6:00 PM and on Wednesday at 7:00 PM (with adoration, confession and fellowship), all in Our Lady of the Woods Chapel.
    2. Frequently Asked Questions | Campus Ministrybellarmine.edu/campus-ministry/faq.php · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Eucharistic Adoration and Reconciliation are also available throughout the week when classes are in session.”
      The FAQ says adoration and reconciliation are available during the week.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Eucharistic adorationWeekly scheduled adoration (Adoration is listed with the Wednesday 7:00 PM Mass.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Mass & Catholic Worship Information | Campus Ministrybellarmine.edu/campus-ministry/mass.php · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Mass Schedule Sunday | 6:00 PM | Mass | | | | Wednesday | 7:00 PM | Mass, Adoration/Confession, Fellowship | | | | All masses take place in the Our Lady of the Woods Chapel.”
      Campus Ministry's schedule lists Mass on Sunday at 6:00 PM and on Wednesday at 7:00 PM (with adoration, confession and fellowship), all in Our Lady of the Woods Chapel.
    2. Frequently Asked Questions | Campus Ministrybellarmine.edu/campus-ministry/faq.php · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Eucharistic Adoration and Reconciliation are also available throughout the week when classes are in session.”
      The FAQ says adoration and reconciliation are available during the week.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Priests serving studentsAt least one full-time priest chaplain (or a resident community of priests serving campus ministry) (Fr. John Pozhathuparambil, OFM Conv., is Director of Campus Ministry. Fr. George Munjanattu, OFM Conv., is a campus minister.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Campus Ministry | Bellarmine Universitybellarmine.edu/campus-ministry/index.php · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Fr. John Pozhathuparambil, OFM Conv., Director of Campus Ministry Jessica Able, Assistant Director of Campus Ministry Roxanna Trivitt, Program Coordinator Fr. George Munjanattu, OFM Conv., Campus Minister”
      Campus Ministry lists four staff: a Conventual Franciscan priest as director, an assistant director, a program coordinator, and a second friar as campus minister.
    2. History of Campus Ministry | Bellarmine Universitybellarmine.edu/campus-ministry/beyond.php · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Currently Friar John Pozhathuparambil, OFMConv. serves as the Director and Friar George Munjanattu, OFMConv. is a Campus Minister.”
      Two friars serve as director and campus minister.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Chapel open for prayer on campusYes
    Sources (1)
    1. Mass & Catholic Worship Information | Campus Ministrybellarmine.edu/campus-ministry/mass.php · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “The Chapel is open for prayer, but no liturgies are offered during fall, winter, spring, and summer breaks.”
      The chapel is open for prayer; liturgies are not offered during breaks.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Published weekly schedule of Mass, confession, and adoration1 to 5 times a week (4 weekly times documented: 2 Mass, 1 confession, 1 adoration.)Computed from the verified Mass, confession, and adoration times listed on this page (each day a time is offered counts once).
DTheology and core curriculum: Limited (grade D): 40 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.

Theology and core curriculum

47 of 100 points on what we could document.

  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Theology or religious studies courses required of all bachelor's studentsOne course (Degree maps list one Theology requirement and one 'Philosophy or Theology Elective'; the minimum theology is one course.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Psychology Major Degree Map | Bellarmine University Catalogcatalog.bellarmine.edu/programs/UG.PSYC.BA/degree-map-9d53d · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Gen Ed: Theology Requirement”
      The degree map lists one general-education theology requirement.
      “Gen Ed: Philosophy or Theology Elective Requirement”
      The degree map lists a further general-education elective that may be philosophy or theology.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Required theology includes explicitly Catholic content (Scripture, Catholic tradition, sacraments)Not enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Philosophy courses required of all bachelor's studentsOne course (One Philosophy requirement; the 'Philosophy or Theology Elective' may be taken in either field.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Psychology Major Degree Map | Bellarmine University Catalogcatalog.bellarmine.edu/programs/UG.PSYC.BA/degree-map-9d53d · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Gen Ed: Philosophy Requirement”
      The degree map lists one general-education philosophy requirement.
      “Gen Ed: Philosophy or Theology Elective Requirement”
      The degree map lists a further general-education elective that may be philosophy or theology.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Core curriculum explicitly draws on the Catholic intellectual traditionNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Theology or religious studies major offeredYes
    Sources (1)
    1. Theology and Religious Studies Major | Bellarmine University Catalogcatalog.bellarmine.edu/programs/UG.THEO.BA · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “A major in Theology and Religious Studies provides a student with the opportunity for more extensive and intensive exploration of the religious and Christian experience.”
      A Theology and Religious Studies major is offered.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Publicly affirms Ex Corde Ecclesiae in mission or governance documentsNot enough information: not found in official sources.
CCampus culture and residence life: Mixed (grade C): 55 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.

Campus culture and residence life

66 of 100 points on what we could document.

  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Campus ministry staffing (chaplains, ministers, and professional staff)Two to four (4 staff listed (director, assistant director, program coordinator, campus minister).)
    Sources (1)
    1. Campus Ministry | Bellarmine Universitybellarmine.edu/campus-ministry/index.php · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Fr. John Pozhathuparambil, OFM Conv., Director of Campus Ministry Jessica Able, Assistant Director of Campus Ministry Roxanna Trivitt, Program Coordinator Fr. George Munjanattu, OFM Conv., Campus Minister”
      Campus Ministry lists four staff: a Conventual Franciscan priest as director, an assistant director, a program coordinator, and a second friar as campus minister.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Retreats offered to students each yearOne to three (True Self Retreat, camping retreats, and self-directed retreat experiences.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Retreats | Campus Ministrybellarmine.edu/campus-ministry/retreats.php · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “The True Self Retreat is a guided weekend retreat at the Abbey of Gethsemani in Bardstown, KY. Typically held in February”
      Campus Ministry offers a weekend True Self Retreat at the Abbey of Gethsemani, usually in February.
      “Held semesterly or annually, this overnight retreat invites all to reconnect with the beauty of creation and develop a care for our common home.”
      Campus Ministry offers overnight camping retreats.
      “All students are invited to embark on a journey of self-exploration during shorter, self-directed experiences at locations like the Louisville Zoo, Speed Art Museum, and Bernheim Forest.”
      Campus Ministry offers self-directed retreat experiences.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Catholic student organizations and faith-formation groupsOne or two (BUCatholic is the only Catholic group listed; the other listed faith organizations are Jewish, ecumenical Christian or interfaith.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Faith-Based Organizations | Campus Ministrybellarmine.edu/campus-ministry/interfaith.php · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Current Faith-based Organizations: BUCatholic”
      BUCatholic is a current faith-based student organization.
    2. Student Handbook 2025-2026 | Bellarmine Universitybellarmine.edu/_migrated-binaries/docs/default-source/student-affairs-docs/student-handbook.pdf · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Catholic speakers, retreat opportunities, and the BUCatholic student group”
      The 2025-2026 handbook lists Catholic speakers, retreats and the BUCatholic student group among Catholic offerings.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Single-sex residence optionsSingle-sex floors or wings only (Kennedy, Newman and Siena Primo/Secondo list gender 'By floor'; suite-style halls list gender by suite or room.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Kennedy Hall | Residence Lifebellarmine.edu/residence/residence-halls/kennedy.php · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Students: First-year Gender: By floor”
      Kennedy Hall, a first-year hall, assigns gender by floor.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Overnight guest policy in residence hallsVisitation hours or guest limits apply (Community-bath halls (mostly first-year) allow other-sex guests 10 a.m.-2 a.m. suite-style upper-class halls allow guests 24 hours a day.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Frequently Asked Questions | Residence Lifebellarmine.edu/residence/info-services/faqs.php · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “In community bath-style buildings (Kennedy, Newman, Siena Primo, and Siena Secondo), in-hall visitation by guests of the same sex or gender is permitted 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. All other guses are allowed from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 a.m. daily.”
      In community-bath halls, other-sex guests are allowed only from 10 a.m. to 2 a.m.
      “In the rest of our buildings (Anniversary, Petrik, Siena Terzo, and Siena Quarto), in-hall visitation and guests from outside the hall are permitted 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.”
      Suite-style halls allow guests 24 hours a day.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Faith life in residence halls (hall chaplains, hall Masses, or faith-based living communities)Yes (Seven Campus Ministry Spiritual Peer Mentors live in the residence halls.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Peer Ministry | Campus Ministrybellarmine.edu/campus-ministry/peer-ministry.php · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Spiritual Peer Mentors (SPMs for short) are students who work in Campus Ministry and live in the residence halls as religious and spiritual resources for our residential students.”
      Campus Ministry places Spiritual Peer Mentors in the residence halls.
      “Seven SPMs serve all residential students and live in Anniversary, Kennedy-Newman Halls, Petrik Hall, and the Siena Complex.”
      Seven Spiritual Peer Mentors live in the residence halls.
      “They create collaborative and interfaith programming and facilitate The Agape Project in the halls.”
      Spiritual Peer Mentors run The Agape Project in the halls.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Office or senior officer for mission and Catholic identityNot enough information: not found in official sources.
BService and Catholic social teaching: Good (grade B): 70 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.

Service and Catholic social teaching

70 of 100 points on what we could document.

  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Service or volunteer centerYes
    Sources (2)
    1. Center for Community Engagement | Bellarmine Universitybellarmine.edu/center-for-community-engagement/index.php · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Email us at communityengagement@bellarmine.edu”
      Bellarmine has a Center for Community Engagement.
    2. Signature Community Engagement Experiences for Students | Center for Community Engagementbellarmine.edu/center-for-community-engagement/signature-community-engagement-experiences-for-students.php · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Alternative Spring Break (ASB) is a week-long immersion program where students explore regional communities facing social justice issues.”
      The CCE runs Alternative Spring Break, a week-long immersion program.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Service-learning or community engagement in the curriculumAvailable (courses or programs)
    Sources (1)
    1. Curricular Community Engagement Opportunities | Center for Community Engagementbellarmine.edu/center-for-community-engagement/community-engaged-learning.php · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “adding a Plus 1 (BU250) credit to an existing course for 30 hours of community engagement”
      Students can add a one-credit community-engagement practicum (BU250) to a course.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Catholic social teaching in the curriculum (course, minor, center, or core requirement)Not enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Pro-life engagement (student pro-life group, support for pregnant and parenting students, or institutional initiatives)One (Pregnant & Parenting Student Inclusion policy (2025-2026 Student Handbook, the newest edition published).)
    Sources (1)
    1. Student Handbook 2025-2026 | Bellarmine Universitybellarmine.edu/_migrated-binaries/docs/default-source/student-affairs-docs/student-handbook.pdf · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Bellarmine hereby establishes a policy and associated procedures for ensuring the protection and equal treatment of pregnant individuals, persons with pregnancy-related conditions, and new parents.”
      The 2025-2026 handbook includes a Pregnant & Parenting Student Inclusion policy.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Justice and solidarity programs (immersion trips, poverty, migration, or care-for-creation initiatives)One (Alternative Spring Break.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Signature Community Engagement Experiences for Students | Center for Community Engagementbellarmine.edu/center-for-community-engagement/signature-community-engagement-experiences-for-students.php · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Alternative Spring Break (ASB) is a week-long immersion program where students explore regional communities facing social justice issues.”
      The CCE runs Alternative Spring Break, a week-long immersion program.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Service explicitly rooted in the Catholic mission (run with campus ministry or the mission office, or framed by Catholic social teaching)Yes
    Sources (1)
    1. Signature Community Engagement Experiences for Students | Center for Community Engagementbellarmine.edu/center-for-community-engagement/signature-community-engagement-experiences-for-students.php · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Bellarmine is committed to our Catholic social teaching and mission-central focus on service to improve the human condition.”
      The Center for Community Engagement frames its service programs in terms of Catholic social teaching.

Grades come from the documented indicators under the published rubric. “Not enough information” does not mean the school lacks it.

Strengths

  • Two Conventual Franciscan priests serve in Campus Ministry, one as director.
    Sources (2)
    1. Campus Ministry | Bellarmine Universitybellarmine.edu/campus-ministry/index.php · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Fr. John Pozhathuparambil, OFM Conv., Director of Campus Ministry Jessica Able, Assistant Director of Campus Ministry Roxanna Trivitt, Program Coordinator Fr. George Munjanattu, OFM Conv., Campus Minister”
      Campus Ministry lists four staff: a Conventual Franciscan priest as director, an assistant director, a program coordinator, and a second friar as campus minister.
    2. History of Campus Ministry | Bellarmine Universitybellarmine.edu/campus-ministry/beyond.php · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Currently Friar John Pozhathuparambil, OFMConv. serves as the Director and Friar George Munjanattu, OFMConv. is a Campus Minister.”
      Two friars serve as director and campus minister.
  • Adoration and confession are scheduled weekly with the Wednesday evening Mass.
    Sources (1)
    1. Mass & Catholic Worship Information | Campus Ministrybellarmine.edu/campus-ministry/mass.php · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Mass Schedule Sunday | 6:00 PM | Mass | | | | Wednesday | 7:00 PM | Mass, Adoration/Confession, Fellowship | | | | All masses take place in the Our Lady of the Woods Chapel.”
      Campus Ministry's schedule lists Mass on Sunday at 6:00 PM and on Wednesday at 7:00 PM (with adoration, confession and fellowship), all in Our Lady of the Woods Chapel.
  • Seven Campus Ministry Spiritual Peer Mentors live in the residence halls.
    Sources (1)
    1. Peer Ministry | Campus Ministrybellarmine.edu/campus-ministry/peer-ministry.php · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Spiritual Peer Mentors (SPMs for short) are students who work in Campus Ministry and live in the residence halls as religious and spiritual resources for our residential students.”
      Campus Ministry places Spiritual Peer Mentors in the residence halls.
      “Seven SPMs serve all residential students and live in Anniversary, Kennedy-Newman Halls, Petrik Hall, and the Siena Complex.”
      Seven Spiritual Peer Mentors live in the residence halls.
  • A Theology and Religious Studies major is offered, and the Center for Community Engagement frames its service programs in terms of Catholic social teaching.
    Sources (2)
    1. Theology and Religious Studies Major | Bellarmine University Catalogcatalog.bellarmine.edu/programs/UG.THEO.BA · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “A major in Theology and Religious Studies provides a student with the opportunity for more extensive and intensive exploration of the religious and Christian experience.”
      A Theology and Religious Studies major is offered.
    2. Signature Community Engagement Experiences for Students | Center for Community Engagementbellarmine.edu/center-for-community-engagement/signature-community-engagement-experiences-for-students.php · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Bellarmine is committed to our Catholic social teaching and mission-central focus on service to improve the human condition.”
      The Center for Community Engagement frames its service programs in terms of Catholic social teaching.

Concerns

  • The published schedule lists one weekday Mass (Wednesday) and one Sunday Mass.
    Sources (1)
    1. Mass & Catholic Worship Information | Campus Ministrybellarmine.edu/campus-ministry/mass.php · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Mass Schedule Sunday | 6:00 PM | Mass | | | | Wednesday | 7:00 PM | Mass, Adoration/Confession, Fellowship | | | | All masses take place in the Our Lady of the Woods Chapel.”
      Campus Ministry's schedule lists Mass on Sunday at 6:00 PM and on Wednesday at 7:00 PM (with adoration, confession and fellowship), all in Our Lady of the Woods Chapel.
  • Degree maps list one required theology course and one required philosophy course, plus one elective in either field.
    Sources (1)
    1. Psychology Major Degree Map | Bellarmine University Catalogcatalog.bellarmine.edu/programs/UG.PSYC.BA/degree-map-9d53d · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Gen Ed: Theology Requirement”
      The degree map lists one general-education theology requirement.
      “Gen Ed: Philosophy Requirement”
      The degree map lists one general-education philosophy requirement.
      “Gen Ed: Philosophy or Theology Elective Requirement”
      The degree map lists a further general-education elective that may be philosophy or theology.
  • Suite-style residence halls permit guests 24 hours a day.
    Sources (1)
    1. Frequently Asked Questions | Residence Lifebellarmine.edu/residence/info-services/faqs.php · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “In the rest of our buildings (Anniversary, Petrik, Siena Terzo, and Siena Quarto), in-hall visitation and guests from outside the hall are permitted 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.”
      Suite-style halls allow guests 24 hours a day.
  • BUCatholic is the only Catholic student organization listed by Campus Ministry.
    Sources (1)
    1. Faith-Based Organizations | Campus Ministrybellarmine.edu/campus-ministry/interfaith.php · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Current Faith-based Organizations: BUCatholic”
      BUCatholic is a current faith-based student organization.

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Campus ministry home

Office of Campus Ministry (Horrigan Hall, CNHH 016)

  • Address: 2001 Newburg Rd, Louisville, KY 40205
  • Location: On campus
  • Facilities: campus ministry office, Our Lady of the Woods Chapel (separate building on campus)

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Catholic clubs and student life

9 groups and regular activities · 4 on campus, 5 off campus

Retreats 3

  • True Self RetreatOff campus
    Typically February
    Guided weekend retreat at the Abbey of Gethsemani in Bardstown, Ky., drawing on Thomas Merton's writings.
    bellarmine.edu
  • Camping retreatsOff campus
    Each semester or annually
    Overnight retreat focused on creation and care for the environment.
    bellarmine.edu
  • Self-directed retreat experiencesOff campus
    Short reflection experiences at sites such as the Louisville Zoo, Speed Art Museum and Bernheim Forest, with Campus Ministry reflection guides.
    bellarmine.edu

Service 2

  • Alternative Spring BreakOff campus
    Spring break
    Week-long immersion in regional communities facing social justice issues, run by the Center for Community Engagement.
    bellarmine.edu
  • Knights in ActionOff campus
    Service day in Louisville for incoming first-year students.
    bellarmine.edu

Faith formation 1

  • Spiritual Peer Mentors and The Agape ProjectOn campus
    Seven student Spiritual Peer Mentors live in the residence halls and run interfaith programming and The Agape Project.
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Clubs and groups 1

Liturgy and prayer 2

  • Wednesday Mass, adoration/confession and fellowshipOn campus
    Wednesdays 7:00 PM
    Weekly evening Mass followed by adoration, confession and fellowship in Our Lady of the Woods Chapel.
    bellarmine.edu
  • Student liturgical ministersOn campus
    Students serve as ministers at all campus liturgies.
    bellarmine.edu

Everything listed is published by the school, its campus ministry, or the parish. Ask the campus minister what’s happening this semester.

Campus ministry

Sources (6)
  1. Campus Ministry | Bellarmine Universitybellarmine.edu/campus-ministry/index.php · verified Oct. 8, 2026
    “Fr. John Pozhathuparambil, OFM Conv., Director of Campus Ministry Jessica Able, Assistant Director of Campus Ministry Roxanna Trivitt, Program Coordinator Fr. George Munjanattu, OFM Conv., Campus Minister”
    Campus Ministry lists four staff: a Conventual Franciscan priest as director, an assistant director, a program coordinator, and a second friar as campus minister.
    “For more information, contact us at 502.272.8051, 502.272.8148 or campusministry@bellarmine.edu.”
    Campus Ministry phones are 502.272.8051 and 502.272.8148; email campusministry@bellarmine.edu.
    “The Office of Campus Ministry is located in CNHH 016.”
    The Campus Ministry office is in room CNHH 016.
  2. History of Campus Ministry | Bellarmine Universitybellarmine.edu/campus-ministry/beyond.php · verified Oct. 8, 2026
    “In 2010, the university invited the Conventual Franciscans from the St. Maximillian Kolbe province in Kerala, India to join the campus ministry team.”
    Conventual Franciscan friars have served on the campus ministry team since 2010.
    “Currently Friar John Pozhathuparambil, OFMConv. serves as the Director and Friar George Munjanattu, OFMConv. is a Campus Minister.”
    Two friars serve as director and campus minister.
  3. Faith-Based Organizations | Campus Ministrybellarmine.edu/campus-ministry/interfaith.php · verified Oct. 8, 2026
    “Current Faith-based Organizations: BUCatholic”
    BUCatholic is a current faith-based student organization.
  4. Peer Ministry | Campus Ministrybellarmine.edu/campus-ministry/peer-ministry.php · verified Oct. 8, 2026
    “when you walk into our office in Horrigan Hall, CNHH 016”
    The Campus Ministry office is in Horrigan Hall, room CNHH 016.
  5. THEO-200 Ultimate Questions | Bellarmine University Catalogcatalog.bellarmine.edu/courses/THEO200 · verified Oct. 8, 2026
    “MAIN CAMPUS 2001 Newburg Rd, Louisville, KY 40205”
    The main campus address is 2001 Newburg Rd, Louisville, KY 40205.
  6. Mass & Catholic Worship Information | Campus Ministrybellarmine.edu/campus-ministry/mass.php · verified Oct. 8, 2026
    “Mass Schedule Sunday | 6:00 PM | Mass | | | | Wednesday | 7:00 PM | Mass, Adoration/Confession, Fellowship | | | | All masses take place in the Our Lady of the Woods Chapel.”
    Campus Ministry's schedule lists Mass on Sunday at 6:00 PM and on Wednesday at 7:00 PM (with adoration, confession and fellowship), all in Our Lady of the Woods Chapel.

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Academic Excellence

BAcademic Excellence: Good (grade B): 70 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
70 of 100
From federal data, on fixed published scales.

Each measure counts for the share shown.

  • Graduation rate 35% of scoreThis measure counts for 35% of the Academic Excellence score.64%
  • First-year retention 20% of scoreThis measure counts for 20% of the Academic Excellence score.75%
  • Entering students' test scores 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.SAT 1,210 · ACT 25.5
  • Student-to-faculty ratio 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.12 to 1
  • Instructional spending per student 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.$11,447

Bars show points on each measure’s scale. How Academic Excellence is computed.

Source: College Scorecard (College Scorecard, most recent cohorts (data release 06/10/2026))

Cost and value

Federal data, shown separately. Cost, debt, and earnings are never part of any grade.

Undergraduate students
Fall enrollment (IPEDS)
2,351
Total students2,993
Average net price (per year)
After grants and scholarships, for students receiving federal aid
$21,499
Cost of attendance (per year)$61,691
Median federal debt at graduation$25,000
Graduation rate
First-time, full-time students finishing within 150% of normal time
64%
First-year retention75%
Median earnings 10 years after entry$62,069
Admission rate86%
Students receiving Pell grants31%
Admission test scores (middle 50% of admitted students who submitted scores)
Average SAT1210
SAT reading & writing510–630
SAT math520–620
ACT composite23–28
Test policyConsidered but not required

Value index: 57 / 100 (how it’s computed)

Sources: College Scorecard · IPEDS College Navigator · Net price calculator
College Scorecard, most recent cohorts (data release 06/10/2026); IPEDS 2024-25 directory and institutional characteristics; fall 2023 enrollment.

Local Church

Archdiocese of Louisville

The Most Reverend Shelton J. Fabre, Archbishop of Louisville

Formal address: “Your Excellency”

Source: usccb.org, verified Oct. 7, 2026.

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About this school’s data

  • IPEDS unit ID 156286
  • Carnegie classification: Doctoral/professional university
  • Accreditation: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges d.b.a. Commission on Colleges and Universities (U.S. Department of Education DAPIP)
  • Religious affiliation (IPEDS): Roman Catholic
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Questions families ask

Is Bellarmine University a Catholic college?
Yes. Bellarmine University is a Catholic college in the Archdiocese of Louisville.
What is Bellarmine University’s Compass Score?
63 out of 100 (grade C). It combines faith (75%) and academics (25%), each rated from official sources.
Where is Mass celebrated at Bellarmine University?
Mass is listed at Our Lady of the Woods Chapel. Days and times are on this page; please confirm with the parish or campus ministry before you go.

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