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Catholic college

Duquesne University

  • LocationPittsburgh, PA
  • Type and sizePrivate nonprofit · 4-year · 8,137 students
  • SponsorCongregation of the Holy Spirit (Spiritans)
Official website

Duquesne University of the Holy Spirit in Pittsburgh was founded by the Congregation of the Holy Spirit (Spiritans) and describes itself as the only Spiritan university in the United States. Spiritan Campus Ministry, led by a Spiritan priest as University Chaplain, schedules Mass twice every weekday and four times on weekends in the Chapel of the Holy Spirit, with confession every weekday and weekly adoration during the semester. The Bridges core requires one theology course and one philosophy course, presented as courses in the Catholic intellectual tradition.

Mass, confession, and adoration

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Mass 6

  • Monday–Friday7:45 AMChapel of the Holy Spirit (Administration Building) · During the semester.
  • Monday–Friday12:00 PMChapel of the Holy Spirit (Administration Building) · During the semester; noon Mass continues in summer.
  • Saturday5:30 PMChapel of the Holy Spirit (Administration Building) · During the semester.
  • Sunday11:00 AMChapel of the Holy Spirit (Administration Building)
  • Sunday6:00 PMChapel of the Holy Spirit (Administration Building) · During the semester.
  • Sunday9:00 PMChapel of the Holy Spirit (Administration Building) · During the semester.

Confession 1

  • Monday–Friday11:30 AM–12:00 PMChapel of the Holy Spirit (confessional in the narthex) · When classes are in session; by appointment during breaks.

Adoration 1

  • Friday12:30 PM–1:00 PMChapel of the Holy Spirit (Administration Building) · Holy Half Hour with Exposition and Benediction after noon Mass, when classes are in session (not during Lent).

Times come only from official parish, chaplaincy, or school pages, and can change with the season. Last verified Oct. 7, 2026.

Sources for these times (2)
  1. Worship | Spiritan Campus Ministry | Duquesne Universityduq.edu/social-impact/mission-and-spiritan-values/spiritan-campus-ministry/worship.php · verified Oct. 7, 2026
    “Mass Times (During the Semester) Monday: 7:45 a.m. and Noon Tuesday: 7:45 a.m. and Noon Wednesday: 7:45 a.m. and Noon Thursday: 7:45 a.m. and Noon Friday: 7:45 a.m. and Noon Saturday: 5:30 p.m. Sunday: 11:00 a.m., 6:00 p.m., and 9:00 p.m.”
    During the semester Mass is celebrated twice every weekday, Saturday evening, and three times on Sunday.
    “Mass Times (During the Semester) Monday: 7:45 a.m. and Noon Tuesday: 7:45 a.m. and Noon Wednesday: 7:45 a.m. and Noon Thursday: 7:45 a.m. and Noon Friday: 7:45 a.m. and Noon Saturday: 5:30 p.m. Sunday: 11:00 a.m., 6:00 p.m., and 9:00 p.m.”
    During the semester Mass is celebrated twice every weekday, Saturday evening, and three times on Sunday.
    “Mass Times (During the Semester) Monday: 7:45 a.m. and Noon Tuesday: 7:45 a.m. and Noon Wednesday: 7:45 a.m. and Noon Thursday: 7:45 a.m. and Noon Friday: 7:45 a.m. and Noon Saturday: 5:30 p.m. Sunday: 11:00 a.m., 6:00 p.m., and 9:00 p.m.”
    During the semester Mass is celebrated twice every weekday, Saturday evening, and three times on Sunday.
    “Mass Times (During the Semester) Monday: 7:45 a.m. and Noon Tuesday: 7:45 a.m. and Noon Wednesday: 7:45 a.m. and Noon Thursday: 7:45 a.m. and Noon Friday: 7:45 a.m. and Noon Saturday: 5:30 p.m. Sunday: 11:00 a.m., 6:00 p.m., and 9:00 p.m.”
    During the semester Mass is celebrated twice every weekday, Saturday evening, and three times on Sunday.
    “Mass Times (During the Semester) Monday: 7:45 a.m. and Noon Tuesday: 7:45 a.m. and Noon Wednesday: 7:45 a.m. and Noon Thursday: 7:45 a.m. and Noon Friday: 7:45 a.m. and Noon Saturday: 5:30 p.m. Sunday: 11:00 a.m., 6:00 p.m., and 9:00 p.m.”
    During the semester Mass is celebrated twice every weekday, Saturday evening, and three times on Sunday.
    “Mass Times (During the Semester) Monday: 7:45 a.m. and Noon Tuesday: 7:45 a.m. and Noon Wednesday: 7:45 a.m. and Noon Thursday: 7:45 a.m. and Noon Friday: 7:45 a.m. and Noon Saturday: 5:30 p.m. Sunday: 11:00 a.m., 6:00 p.m., and 9:00 p.m.”
    During the semester Mass is celebrated twice every weekday, Saturday evening, and three times on Sunday.
    “A Holy Half Hour with Exposition and Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament is held Fridays following the Noon Mass (12:30 p.m.) when classes are in session (except during the season of Lent).”
    Eucharistic exposition and Benediction are held weekly on Fridays.
  2. Spiritan Campus Ministry | Duquesne Universityduq.edu/social-impact/mission-and-spiritan-values/spiritan-campus-ministry/index.php · verified Oct. 7, 2026
    “The Sacrament of Reconciliation will be available before Mass beginning at 11:30 a.m. The confessional is located in the narthex to the right of the entrance to the Chapel.”
    Confession is available before the weekday noon Mass.

Catholic churches nearby

Map of Duquesne University, its Catholic center and nearby Catholic churches0.25 mi0.5 mi1 miDuquesne University Chapel: 0.0 mi1Saint John the Baptist Ukrainian Catholic Church: 0.5 mi2St. Benedict The Moor: 0.5 mi3Prince of Peace: 0.6 mi4St. Mary of Mercy Church: 0.7 mi5St John the Baptist Byzantine Catholic Church: 0.9 mi6Spiritan Campus Ministry: 0.1 miDuquesne University (campus)N0.5 mi
CampusCatholic centerCatholic church (numbered below)Open a street map ›
  1. Duquesne University Chapel — 0.0 mi
  2. Saint John the Baptist Ukrainian Catholic Church — 0.5 mi · 109 South 7th Street, Pittsburgh
  3. St. Benedict The Moor — 0.5 mi
  4. Prince of Peace — 0.6 mi · 81 South 13th Street, Pittsburgh
  5. St. Mary of Mercy Church — 0.7 mi · 202 Stanwix St
  6. St John the Baptist Byzantine Catholic Church — 0.9 mi

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.

ASacramental life: Strong (grade A): 85 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.

Sacramental life

93 of 100 points on what we could document.

  • Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Weekday Mass on campus during the academic yearEvery weekday (5 or more weekdays) (7:45 AM and noon Monday-Friday during the semester; noon Mass continues in summer.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Worship | Spiritan Campus Ministry | Duquesne Universityduq.edu/social-impact/mission-and-spiritan-values/spiritan-campus-ministry/worship.php · verified Oct. 7, 2026
      “Mass Times (During the Semester) Monday: 7:45 a.m. and Noon Tuesday: 7:45 a.m. and Noon Wednesday: 7:45 a.m. and Noon Thursday: 7:45 a.m. and Noon Friday: 7:45 a.m. and Noon Saturday: 5:30 p.m. Sunday: 11:00 a.m., 6:00 p.m., and 9:00 p.m.”
      During the semester Mass is celebrated twice every weekday, Saturday evening, and three times on Sunday.
      “All Masses are celebrated in the Chapel of the Holy Spirit, which is located in the Administration Building”
      All campus Masses are in the Chapel of the Holy Spirit in the Administration Building.
  • Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Sunday Mass on campus (including Saturday vigil)Two or more weekend Masses (Saturday 5:30 PM. Sunday 11 AM, 6 PM and 9 PM.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Worship | Spiritan Campus Ministry | Duquesne Universityduq.edu/social-impact/mission-and-spiritan-values/spiritan-campus-ministry/worship.php · verified Oct. 7, 2026
      “Mass Times (During the Semester) Monday: 7:45 a.m. and Noon Tuesday: 7:45 a.m. and Noon Wednesday: 7:45 a.m. and Noon Thursday: 7:45 a.m. and Noon Friday: 7:45 a.m. and Noon Saturday: 5:30 p.m. Sunday: 11:00 a.m., 6:00 p.m., and 9:00 p.m.”
      During the semester Mass is celebrated twice every weekday, Saturday evening, and three times on Sunday.
    2. Chapel of the Holy Spirit | Duquesne Universityduq.edu/social-impact/mission-and-spiritan-values/spiritan-campus-ministry/chapel-of-the-holy-spirit-at-duquesne-university.php · verified Oct. 7, 2026
      “Monday - Friday at 7:45 a.m. and 12:00 p.m. Saturday at 5:30 p.m. Sunday at 11:00 a.m., 6:00 p.m., and 9:00 p.m..”
      The Chapel of the Holy Spirit page gives the same Mass schedule.
  • Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Scheduled confession on campusThree or more scheduled times per week (Weekdays at 11:30 AM before the noon Mass when classes are in session.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Worship | Spiritan Campus Ministry | Duquesne Universityduq.edu/social-impact/mission-and-spiritan-values/spiritan-campus-ministry/worship.php · verified Oct. 7, 2026
      “Weekdays at 11:30 a.m. when classes are in session.”
      Confession is offered every weekday at 11:30 AM during the semester.
    2. Spiritan Campus Ministry | Duquesne Universityduq.edu/social-impact/mission-and-spiritan-values/spiritan-campus-ministry/index.php · verified Oct. 7, 2026
      “The Sacrament of Reconciliation will be available before Mass beginning at 11:30 a.m. The confessional is located in the narthex to the right of the entrance to the Chapel.”
      Confession is available before the weekday noon Mass.
  • Partly: Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Eucharistic adorationWeekly scheduled adoration (Friday Holy Half Hour with Exposition (12:30 PM, not during Lent); monthly ALIVE adoration night; an Adoration Chapel in the Campus Ministry Center is available seven days a week.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Worship | Spiritan Campus Ministry | Duquesne Universityduq.edu/social-impact/mission-and-spiritan-values/spiritan-campus-ministry/worship.php · verified Oct. 7, 2026
      “A Holy Half Hour with Exposition and Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament is held Fridays following the Noon Mass (12:30 p.m.) when classes are in session (except during the season of Lent).”
      Eucharistic exposition and Benediction are held weekly on Fridays.
      “We gather once a month on Monday night at 9 p.m. in the Duquesne Chapel of the Holy Spirit for our ALIVE event.”
      ALIVE, a monthly praise and adoration night, meets on a Monday evening.
      “You are always welcome to visit the Spiritan Campus Ministry's Adoration Chapel for extended time or to just stop in for a few minutes.”
      Campus Ministry maintains an Adoration Chapel in Towers.
  • Yes: 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. Bill Christy, C.S.Sp., University Chaplain and Director of Campus Ministry. Fr. Andrew Phan, C.S.Sp., campus minister; campus ministry priests live on campus at Laval House.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Spiritan Campus Ministry | Duquesne Universityduq.edu/social-impact/mission-and-spiritan-values/spiritan-campus-ministry/index.php · verified Oct. 7, 2026
      “Fr. William (Bill) Christy, C.S.Sp. University Chaplain, Director of Campus Ministry”
      A Spiritan priest is University Chaplain and Director of Campus Ministry.
      “Fr. Andrew Phan, C.S.Sp. Campus Minister”
      A second Spiritan priest serves as a campus minister.
    2. Faith | Spiritan Campus Ministry | Duquesne Universityduq.edu/social-impact/mission-and-spiritan-values/spiritan-campus-ministry/faith.php · verified Oct. 7, 2026
      “Students meet at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesdays in Laval House, the cozy home on campus where our priests in campus ministry live!”
      Campus ministry priests live on campus at Laval House and host a weekly Bible study.
  • Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Chapel open for prayer on campusYes
    Sources (1)
    1. Worship | Spiritan Campus Ministry | Duquesne Universityduq.edu/social-impact/mission-and-spiritan-values/spiritan-campus-ministry/worship.php · verified Oct. 7, 2026
      “The Chapel is open all hours and it is encouraged for students to visit the Chapel for personal and quiet prayer.”
      The Chapel of the Holy Spirit is open at all hours for prayer.
  • Partly: Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Published weekly schedule of Mass, confession, and adoration20 to 29 times a week (20 weekly times documented: 14 Mass, 5 confession, 1 adoration.)Computed from the verified Mass, confession, and adoration times listed on this page (each day a time is offered counts once).
CTheology and core curriculum: 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.

Theology and core curriculum

57 of 100 points on what we could document.

  • Partly: 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 (One theology course in the Bridges core; the Introduction to Ethical Reasoning course is not counted.)
    Sources (1)
    1. 2026-2027 Bridges Common Learning Experienceduq.edu/academics/university-catalogs/2026-2027-catalog/undergraduate/academic-programs/bridges.php · verified Oct. 7, 2026
      “Every undergraduate student seeking a baccalaureate degree from Duquesne completes the Bridges curriculum.”
      Bridges is required of all bachelor's students.
      “Students will complete one Theology and one Philosophy course as part of Bridges.”
      The core requires one theology and one philosophy course.
  • Partly: Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Required theology includes explicitly Catholic content (Scripture, Catholic tradition, sacraments)Catholic theology is one option among several (Any theology course meets the requirement; the Theology Department emphasizes Catholic theology and Catholic Studies courses are among the options; no single required course is explicitly Catholic theology.)
    Sources (3)
    1. 2026-2027 Bridges Common Learning Experienceduq.edu/academics/university-catalogs/2026-2027-catalog/undergraduate/academic-programs/bridges.php · verified Oct. 7, 2026
      “Students will complete one Theology and one Philosophy course as part of Bridges.”
      The core requires one theology and one philosophy course.
    2. 2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog - Theologyduq.edu/academics/university-catalogs/2026-2027-catalog/undergraduate/academic-programs/liberal-arts/theology.php · verified Oct. 7, 2026
      “The Department emphasizes Catholic Theology, in dialogue with other Christian traditions, non-Christian traditions, and Judaism.”
      The Theology Department emphasizes Catholic theology.
    3. 2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog - Catholic Studiesduq.edu/academics/university-catalogs/2026-2027-catalog/undergraduate/academic-programs/liberal-arts/catholic-studies.php · verified Oct. 7, 2026
      “Catholic Studies strives to develop courses that fulfill requirements for Bridges, especially among the Essential Question offerings.”
      Catholic Studies courses are among the options for Bridges requirements.
  • Partly: Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Philosophy courses required of all bachelor's studentsOne course
    Sources (1)
    1. 2026-2027 Bridges Common Learning Experienceduq.edu/academics/university-catalogs/2026-2027-catalog/undergraduate/academic-programs/bridges.php · verified Oct. 7, 2026
      “Students will complete one Theology and one Philosophy course as part of Bridges.”
      The core requires one theology and one philosophy course.
  • Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Core curriculum explicitly draws on the Catholic intellectual traditionYes, stated in the catalog or core description
    Sources (1)
    1. 2026-2027 Bridges Common Learning Experienceduq.edu/academics/university-catalogs/2026-2027-catalog/undergraduate/academic-programs/bridges.php · verified Oct. 7, 2026
      “courses in Philosophy and Theology that acquaint students with important ideas and achievements in Catholic intellectual tradition”
      The core's theology and philosophy courses are presented as courses in the Catholic intellectual tradition.
  • Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Theology or religious studies major offeredYes (B.A. in Theology; a Catholic Studies major is also offered.)
    Sources (2)
    1. 2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog - Theologyduq.edu/academics/university-catalogs/2026-2027-catalog/undergraduate/academic-programs/liberal-arts/theology.php · verified Oct. 7, 2026
      “Requirements for the Major Curriculum: 30 Credits”
      A theology major is offered.
    2. 2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog - Catholic Studiesduq.edu/academics/university-catalogs/2026-2027-catalog/undergraduate/academic-programs/liberal-arts/catholic-studies.php · verified Oct. 7, 2026
      “The Catholic Studies major and minor at Duquesne University of the Holy Spirit is an interdisciplinary program devoted to the study of the Catholic tradition.”
      A Catholic Studies major and minor are offered.
  • Not enough information: 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.
ACampus culture and residence life: Strong (grade A): 85 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

88 of 100 points on what we could document.

  • Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Campus ministry staffing (chaplains, ministers, and professional staff)Five or more (7 professional staff: University Chaplain/Director, a second Spiritan priest, four lay campus ministers, and a Director of Music and Liturgy (administrative assistant not counted).)
    Sources (1)
    1. Spiritan Campus Ministry | Duquesne Universityduq.edu/social-impact/mission-and-spiritan-values/spiritan-campus-ministry/index.php · verified Oct. 7, 2026
      “Fr. William (Bill) Christy, C.S.Sp. University Chaplain, Director of Campus Ministry”
      A Spiritan priest is University Chaplain and Director of Campus Ministry.
      “Fr. Andrew Phan, C.S.Sp. Campus Minister”
      A second Spiritan priest serves as a campus minister.
      “Dr. Michael Mackey Director of Music and Liturgy”
      The campus ministry team includes a Director of Music and Liturgy.
      “Linda Donovan, M.A. Campus Minister Giovan Cuchapin, M.A. Campus Minister Brenda Merrick, M.S. Campus Minister Debbie Kostosky, M.A. Campus Minister”
      Campus Ministry lists four lay campus ministers.
  • Partly: Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Retreats offered to students each yearOne to three (One Heart, One Spirit (fall) and Spirit Alive (January).)
    Sources (1)
    1. Faith | Spiritan Campus Ministry | Duquesne Universityduq.edu/social-impact/mission-and-spiritan-values/spiritan-campus-ministry/faith.php · verified Oct. 7, 2026
      “Spiritan Campus Ministry offers an opportunity to go on retreats in both the Fall semester and the Spring Semester!”
      Campus Ministry offers retreats each semester.
      “The One Heart, One Spirit Opening Retreat at the Bethel Park Spiritan Center is a time for reflection and relaxation.”
      The One Heart, One Spirit retreat is held in the fall at the Bethel Park Spiritan Center.
      “In January of the Spring Semester, Campus Ministry offers a student-led retreat filled with testimonies, talks, games, and plenty of time to reflect and pray!”
      The Spirit Alive retreat is held in January.
  • Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Catholic student organizations and faith-formation groupsThree or more (Catholic Bible Study, small groups (Encounter, Formed and Fashioned, Empowered), Rosary Circle, Knights of Columbus, CEL.)
    Sources (3)
    1. Faith | Spiritan Campus Ministry | Duquesne Universityduq.edu/social-impact/mission-and-spiritan-values/spiritan-campus-ministry/faith.php · verified Oct. 7, 2026
      “Tuesday night Bible Study welcomes anyone who is looking for good company, to reflect on the Gospel of the coming Sunday”
      A weekly Catholic Bible study meets on Tuesday nights.
      “You will gather weekly with your group to share what's happening in your life, how you see God moving, and to experience various styles of prayer together.”
      Encounter small groups meet weekly.
    2. Worship | Spiritan Campus Ministry | Duquesne Universityduq.edu/social-impact/mission-and-spiritan-values/spiritan-campus-ministry/worship.php · verified Oct. 7, 2026
      “Rosary Circle meets Mondays at 6:00 p.m. in the Chapel of the Holy Spirit, to pray the Rosary.”
      A Rosary group meets weekly.
    3. Outreach | Spiritan Campus Ministry | Duquesne Universityduq.edu/social-impact/mission-and-spiritan-values/spiritan-campus-ministry/outreach.php · verified Oct. 7, 2026
      “The Knights of Columbus are Catholic gentlemen committed to the exemplification of charity, unity, fraternity, patriotism, and defense of the priesthood.”
      A Knights of Columbus group is part of Spiritan Campus Ministry's outreach.
      “CEL is a student group that meets weekly on Thursdays at 7:30 pm in the Spiritan Campus Ministry Center (on the second floor of Towers) to discuss important life and human dignity issues.”
      CEL (Consistent Ethic of Life) is a weekly student group on life and human dignity issues.
  • Partly: Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Single-sex residence optionsSingle-sex floors or wings only (Towers is coed by wing and Assumption coed by floor. Des Places is coed by suite.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Duquesne Towers | Student Housing | Duquesne Universityduq.edu/life-at-duquesne/housing-and-dining/housing/duquesne-towers.php · verified Oct. 7, 2026
      “C wings have a study room. Co-ed by wing.”
      Towers is coed by wing.
    2. Assumption Hall | Student Housing | Duquesne Universityduq.edu/life-at-duquesne/housing-and-dining/housing/assumpton-hall.php · verified Oct. 7, 2026
      “ADA Accessible bathrooms on every floor. Co-ed by floor.”
      Assumption Hall is coed by floor.
  • Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Overnight guest policy in residence hallsOvernight guests of the opposite sex not permitted (In the residence halls (Assumption, Des Places, St. Ann, St. Martin, Towers, Vickroy) overnight guests must be the host's gender; the Brottier and McGinley apartments, run by Lumina Communities, do not use the overnight sign-in rules.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Duquesne University Student Handbook 2026-2027duq.edu/documents/about/policies-initiatives/studenthandbook-adacompliant-2026-2027.pdf · verified Oct. 7, 2026
      “Residents may sign-in up to 2 overnight guests of the same gender.”
      Overnight guests in the residence halls must be of the same gender as the host.
      “Brottier and McGinley Halls do not require overnight guest forms, nor do they prohibit signing in guests after 2:00 A.M.”
      The Brottier and McGinley apartments do not use the overnight sign-in rules.
  • Yes: 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 (Catholica residential learning community (Catholic intellectual tradition) on designated floors; the Spiritan Campus Ministry Center and Adoration Chapel are in the Towers residence hall.)
    Sources (3)
    1. Learning Communities | McAnulty College of Liberal Arts | Duquesne Universityduq.edu/academics/colleges-and-schools/liberal-arts/learning-communities.php · verified Oct. 7, 2026
      “On-campus students also live together on Learning Community-designated residence hall floors.”
      Liberal Arts learning communities live together on designated residence hall floors.
      “The Catholica learning community introduces you to the Catholic Intellectual Tradition (CIT)”
      Catholica is a learning community built around the Catholic intellectual tradition.
    2. Duquesne Towers | Student Housing | Duquesne Universityduq.edu/life-at-duquesne/housing-and-dining/housing/duquesne-towers.php · verified Oct. 7, 2026
      “Spiritan Campus Ministry Center located on ground floor.”
      The Spiritan Campus Ministry Center is inside the Towers residence hall.
    3. Worship | Spiritan Campus Ministry | Duquesne Universityduq.edu/social-impact/mission-and-spiritan-values/spiritan-campus-ministry/worship.php · verified Oct. 7, 2026
      “You are always welcome to visit the Spiritan Campus Ministry's Adoration Chapel for extended time or to just stop in for a few minutes.”
      Campus Ministry maintains an Adoration Chapel in Towers.
  • Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Office or senior officer for mission and Catholic identityYes
    Sources (2)
    1. Division of Mission and Identity | Duquesne Universityduq.edu/social-impact/mission-and-spiritan-values/mission-and-identity/index.php · verified Oct. 7, 2026
      “The Rev. Raymond French, C.S.Sp. Vice President for Mission and Identity”
      A Spiritan priest serves as Vice President for Mission and Identity.
    2. Mission Animation | Duquesne Universityduq.edu/social-impact/mission-and-spiritan-values/mission-animation.php · verified Oct. 7, 2026
      “the role of Mission Animation is to help our campus community understand what it means to be a Catholic university in the unique tradition of the Spiritans.”
      The Office of Mission Animation works on the university's Catholic and Spiritan identity.
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

82 of 100 points on what we could document.

  • Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Service or volunteer centerYes (Staffed service and outreach program within Spiritan Campus Ministry (Spiritan Mission Experiences, St. Vincent de Paul).)
    Sources (1)
    1. Outreach | Spiritan Campus Ministry | Duquesne Universityduq.edu/social-impact/mission-and-spiritan-values/spiritan-campus-ministry/outreach.php · verified Oct. 7, 2026
      “SME's are faith-based community engagement opportunities that allow students to engage in service, cultural immersion and spiritual growth.”
      Spiritan Mission Experiences are faith-based service and immersion trips.
      “Following your application, we will schedule an interview with SCM staff”
      Campus ministry staff organize and place students on the service trips.
      “We gather every Sunday night at 7:40 p.m. in Laval House and walk downtown to offer”
      The St. Vincent de Paul conference serves people experiencing homelessness every Sunday night.
  • Partly: 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) (The Mission and Identity page refers to a service-learning requirement.)
    Sources (1)
    1. 2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog - CETRduq.edu/academics/university-catalogs/2026-2027-catalog/undergraduate/about-duquesne/cetr.php · verified Oct. 7, 2026
      “The Center for Community-Engaged Teaching and Research (CETR) is the administrative home of community-engaged teaching and research at Duquesne University.”
      A center supports community-engaged teaching.
  • Partly: Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Catholic social teaching in the curriculum (course, minor, center, or core requirement)Offered (course, minor, or center) (Catholic Studies course CATH 227 Peace, Justice and Human Dignity.)
    Sources (2)
    1. B.A. in Catholic Studies | Duquesne Universityduq.edu/academics/colleges-and-schools/liberal-arts/degrees-and-programs/catholic-studies.php · verified Oct. 7, 2026
      “CATH 227 Peace, Justice and Human Dignity (3 Credits)”
      Catholic Studies offers a course on peace, justice and human dignity.
    2. Department of Catholic Studies - Duquesne Universityduq.edu/academics/colleges-and-schools/liberal-arts/departments-and-centers/catholic-studies/index.php · verified Oct. 7, 2026
      “Through engaging courses in theology, philosophy, Church history, and Catholic social teaching”
      A Catholic Studies student describes courses in Catholic social teaching.
  • Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Pro-life engagement (student pro-life group, support for pregnant and parenting students, or institutional initiatives)Two or more (CEL (Consistent Ethic of Life) student group, March for Life trip, Advocacy for Life experience.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Outreach | Spiritan Campus Ministry | Duquesne Universityduq.edu/social-impact/mission-and-spiritan-values/spiritan-campus-ministry/outreach.php · verified Oct. 7, 2026
      “CEL is a student group that meets weekly on Thursdays at 7:30 pm in the Spiritan Campus Ministry Center (on the second floor of Towers) to discuss important life and human dignity issues.”
      CEL (Consistent Ethic of Life) is a weekly student group on life and human dignity issues.
      “Spiritan Campus Ministry sponsors two annual advocacy experiences that promote dialogue with our elected officials in regard to current issues affecting the dignity of human life.”
      Campus Ministry sponsors the March for Life trip and an Advocacy for Life experience.
      “March for Life is held each January in Washington, D.C.”
      Students attend the March for Life in Washington, D.C.
      “Advocacy for Life experience, also in Washington, D.C., is an opportunity for small groups of students to research legislation affecting the protection of human life”
      Students prepare legislative presentations in Washington through Advocacy for Life.
  • Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Justice and solidarity programs (immersion trips, poverty, migration, or care-for-creation initiatives)Two or more (Spiritan Mission Experiences (Arlington/Baltimore, Detroit/Dayton, Houston, Mullens WV, Dominican Republic, Puerto Rico), St. Vincent de Paul homeless outreach, Care for Creation.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Outreach | Spiritan Campus Ministry | Duquesne Universityduq.edu/social-impact/mission-and-spiritan-values/spiritan-campus-ministry/outreach.php · verified Oct. 7, 2026
      “SME's are faith-based community engagement opportunities that allow students to engage in service, cultural immersion and spiritual growth.”
      Spiritan Mission Experiences are faith-based service and immersion trips.
      “We gather every Sunday night at 7:40 p.m. in Laval House and walk downtown to offer”
      The St. Vincent de Paul conference serves people experiencing homelessness every Sunday night.
      “Our call is to care for each other and the earth.”
      Campus Ministry runs a Care for Creation initiative.
  • Yes: 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. Outreach | Spiritan Campus Ministry | Duquesne Universityduq.edu/social-impact/mission-and-spiritan-values/spiritan-campus-ministry/outreach.php · verified Oct. 7, 2026
      “Rooted in Catholic social teaching and inspired by our Spiritan charism, our vision for community engagement is to minister to the marginalized”
      Campus Ministry's community engagement is framed by Catholic social teaching.
      “SME's are faith-based community engagement opportunities that allow students to engage in service, cultural immersion and spiritual growth.”
      Spiritan Mission Experiences are faith-based service and immersion trips.

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

Strengths

  • During the semester Mass is celebrated at 7:45 AM and noon every weekday and four times on weekends, confession is offered every weekday, and the Chapel of the Holy Spirit is open at all hours.
    Sources (1)
    1. Worship | Spiritan Campus Ministry | Duquesne Universityduq.edu/social-impact/mission-and-spiritan-values/spiritan-campus-ministry/worship.php · verified Oct. 7, 2026
      “Mass Times (During the Semester) Monday: 7:45 a.m. and Noon Tuesday: 7:45 a.m. and Noon Wednesday: 7:45 a.m. and Noon Thursday: 7:45 a.m. and Noon Friday: 7:45 a.m. and Noon Saturday: 5:30 p.m. Sunday: 11:00 a.m., 6:00 p.m., and 9:00 p.m.”
      During the semester Mass is celebrated twice every weekday, Saturday evening, and three times on Sunday.
      “Weekdays at 11:30 a.m. when classes are in session.”
      Confession is offered every weekday at 11:30 AM during the semester.
      “The Chapel is open all hours and it is encouraged for students to visit the Chapel for personal and quiet prayer.”
      The Chapel of the Holy Spirit is open at all hours for prayer.
  • Spiritan Campus Ministry lists seven professional staff, including two Spiritan priests who live on campus, and offers a weekly Bible study, small groups, a Rosary group and a Knights of Columbus council.
    Sources (3)
    1. Spiritan Campus Ministry | Duquesne Universityduq.edu/social-impact/mission-and-spiritan-values/spiritan-campus-ministry/index.php · verified Oct. 7, 2026
      “Fr. William (Bill) Christy, C.S.Sp. University Chaplain, Director of Campus Ministry”
      A Spiritan priest is University Chaplain and Director of Campus Ministry.
      “Fr. Andrew Phan, C.S.Sp. Campus Minister”
      A second Spiritan priest serves as a campus minister.
      “Linda Donovan, M.A. Campus Minister Giovan Cuchapin, M.A. Campus Minister Brenda Merrick, M.S. Campus Minister Debbie Kostosky, M.A. Campus Minister”
      Campus Ministry lists four lay campus ministers.
    2. Faith | Spiritan Campus Ministry | Duquesne Universityduq.edu/social-impact/mission-and-spiritan-values/spiritan-campus-ministry/faith.php · verified Oct. 7, 2026
      “Students meet at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesdays in Laval House, the cozy home on campus where our priests in campus ministry live!”
      Campus ministry priests live on campus at Laval House and host a weekly Bible study.
    3. Outreach | Spiritan Campus Ministry | Duquesne Universityduq.edu/social-impact/mission-and-spiritan-values/spiritan-campus-ministry/outreach.php · verified Oct. 7, 2026
      “The Knights of Columbus are Catholic gentlemen committed to the exemplification of charity, unity, fraternity, patriotism, and defense of the priesthood.”
      A Knights of Columbus group is part of Spiritan Campus Ministry's outreach.
  • A student pro-life group (CEL), a March for Life trip and an Advocacy for Life experience are sponsored through Campus Ministry, along with service trips to Spiritan ministries.
    Sources (1)
    1. Outreach | Spiritan Campus Ministry | Duquesne Universityduq.edu/social-impact/mission-and-spiritan-values/spiritan-campus-ministry/outreach.php · verified Oct. 7, 2026
      “CEL is a student group that meets weekly on Thursdays at 7:30 pm in the Spiritan Campus Ministry Center (on the second floor of Towers) to discuss important life and human dignity issues.”
      CEL (Consistent Ethic of Life) is a weekly student group on life and human dignity issues.
      “Spiritan Campus Ministry sponsors two annual advocacy experiences that promote dialogue with our elected officials in regard to current issues affecting the dignity of human life.”
      Campus Ministry sponsors the March for Life trip and an Advocacy for Life experience.
      “SME's are faith-based community engagement opportunities that allow students to engage in service, cultural immersion and spiritual growth.”
      Spiritan Mission Experiences are faith-based service and immersion trips.
  • Overnight guests in the residence halls must be of the host's gender, and a Vice President for Mission and Identity oversees mission programs.
    Sources (2)
    1. Duquesne University Student Handbook 2026-2027duq.edu/documents/about/policies-initiatives/studenthandbook-adacompliant-2026-2027.pdf · verified Oct. 7, 2026
      “Residents may sign-in up to 2 overnight guests of the same gender.”
      Overnight guests in the residence halls must be of the same gender as the host.
    2. Division of Mission and Identity | Duquesne Universityduq.edu/social-impact/mission-and-spiritan-values/mission-and-identity/index.php · verified Oct. 7, 2026
      “The Rev. Raymond French, C.S.Sp. Vice President for Mission and Identity”
      A Spiritan priest serves as Vice President for Mission and Identity.

Concerns

  • The core requires one theology course and one philosophy course; many Catholic colleges require two or more of each.
    Sources (1)
    1. 2026-2027 Bridges Common Learning Experienceduq.edu/academics/university-catalogs/2026-2027-catalog/undergraduate/academic-programs/bridges.php · verified Oct. 7, 2026
      “Students will complete one Theology and one Philosophy course as part of Bridges.”
      The core requires one theology and one philosophy course.
  • Any theology course meets the core requirement; no single required course is explicitly Catholic theology.
    Sources (2)
    1. 2026-2027 Bridges Common Learning Experienceduq.edu/academics/university-catalogs/2026-2027-catalog/undergraduate/academic-programs/bridges.php · verified Oct. 7, 2026
      “Students will complete one Theology and one Philosophy course as part of Bridges.”
      The core requires one theology and one philosophy course.
    2. 2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog - Catholic Studiesduq.edu/academics/university-catalogs/2026-2027-catalog/undergraduate/academic-programs/liberal-arts/catholic-studies.php · verified Oct. 7, 2026
      “Catholic Studies strives to develop courses that fulfill requirements for Bridges, especially among the Essential Question offerings.”
      Catholic Studies courses are among the options for Bridges requirements.
  • Two student retreats a year are listed.
    Sources (1)
    1. Faith | Spiritan Campus Ministry | Duquesne Universityduq.edu/social-impact/mission-and-spiritan-values/spiritan-campus-ministry/faith.php · verified Oct. 7, 2026
      “Spiritan Campus Ministry offers an opportunity to go on retreats in both the Fall semester and the Spring Semester!”
      Campus Ministry offers retreats each semester.
      “The One Heart, One Spirit Opening Retreat at the Bethel Park Spiritan Center is a time for reflection and relaxation.”
      The One Heart, One Spirit retreat is held in the fall at the Bethel Park Spiritan Center.
      “In January of the Spring Semester, Campus Ministry offers a student-led retreat filled with testimonies, talks, games, and plenty of time to reflect and pray!”
      The Spirit Alive retreat is held in January.

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Campus ministry home

Spiritan Campus Ministry

  • Address: 102 Administration Building, 600 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15282
  • Location: On campus
  • Facilities: chapel (Chapel of the Holy Spirit), adoration chapel, student meeting space (Spiritan Campus Ministry Center, Towers)

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Catholic clubs and student life

24 groups and regular activities · 18 on campus, 6 off campus

Retreats 2

  • One Heart, One Spirit RetreatOff campus
    First weekend of September
    Free opening retreat for new students at the Bethel Park Spiritan Center, with prayer and Eucharist.
  • Spirit Alive RetreatOff campus
    January
    Student-led retreat with testimonies, talks and prayer.

Service 5

  • March for LifeOff campus
    January
    Campus Ministry-sponsored trip to Washington, D.C.
  • Advocacy for LifeOff campus
    Students research life-related legislation and present to members of Congress in Washington, D.C.
  • St. Vincent de Paul SocietyOff campus
    Sundays 7:40 PM
    Students walk from Laval House to offer meals, clothing and friendship to people experiencing homelessness downtown.
  • Spiritan Mission ExperiencesOff campus
    Thanksgiving break, spring break and summer
    Faith-based service and immersion trips to Spiritan ministries in the U.S., the Dominican Republic and Puerto Rico.
  • Care for CreationOn campus
    Campus Ministry initiative on care for the earth.

Faith formation 6

  • Catholic Bible StudyOn campus
    Tuesdays 6:00 PM
    Reflection on the coming Sunday's Gospel with a home-cooked meal at Laval House, where the campus ministry priests live.
  • Encounter small groupsOn campus
    Weekly
    Weekly faith-sharing and prayer groups.
  • Formed and Fashioned small groupsOn campus
    Weekly
    Weekly groups on gifts and strengths for service.
  • Empowered small groupsOn campus
    Small groups studying the Holy Spirit and spiritual gifts.
  • OCIA and adult ConfirmationOn campus
    Preparation for Baptism, reception into the Church, first Eucharist or Confirmation.
  • Catholica Learning CommunityOn campus
    First-year residential learning community on the Catholic intellectual tradition, with linked courses.

Clubs and groups 3

  • Rosary CircleOn campus
    Mondays 6:00 PM
    Rosary in the Chapel of the Holy Spirit or at the Lourdes Grotto.
  • Knights of ColumbusOn campus
    Catholic men's fraternal service organization with annual service projects.
  • CEL (Consistent Ethic of Life)On campus
    Thursdays 7:30 PM
    Student group on life and human dignity issues, meeting in the Spiritan Campus Ministry Center.

Liturgy and prayer 4

  • ALIVEOn campus
    Monthly, Monday 9:00 PM
    Praise and worship night with Eucharistic adoration in the Chapel of the Holy Spirit.
  • Friday Holy Half HourOn campus
    Fridays 12:30 PM (not during Lent)
    Exposition and Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament after noon Mass.
  • Stations of the CrossOn campus
    Fridays in Lent after noon Mass
    Stations in the Chapel of the Holy Spirit.
  • Liturgical ministryOn campus
    Student volunteers serve at campus Masses.

Other 1

  • Spiritual directionOn campus
    Regular meetings with a campus minister.

Social life 3

  • Sunday SupperOn campus
    Sundays after the 6:00 PM Mass
    Home-cooked community meal in the Bayer Rotunda.
  • Halloween and St. Patrick's Day partiesOn campus
    Social events co-hosted by Campus Ministry and other groups.
  • Catholic Studies Advent Party and Fish FryOn campus
    Annual Catholic Studies cultural events.

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 (3)
  1. Spiritan Campus Ministry | Duquesne Universityduq.edu/social-impact/mission-and-spiritan-values/spiritan-campus-ministry/index.php · verified Oct. 7, 2026
    “Fr. William (Bill) Christy, C.S.Sp. University Chaplain, Director of Campus Ministry”
    A Spiritan priest is University Chaplain and Director of Campus Ministry.
    “Linda Donovan, M.A. Campus Minister Giovan Cuchapin, M.A. Campus Minister Brenda Merrick, M.S. Campus Minister Debbie Kostosky, M.A. Campus Minister”
    Campus Ministry lists four lay campus ministers.
    “600 Forbes Avenue Pittsburgh, PA 15282”
    University street address.
    “Director of Campus Ministry and University Chaplain (412) 396-6020”
    Phone number for the Director of Campus Ministry.
  2. Outreach | Spiritan Campus Ministry | Duquesne Universityduq.edu/social-impact/mission-and-spiritan-values/spiritan-campus-ministry/outreach.php · verified Oct. 7, 2026
    “The Knights of Columbus are Catholic gentlemen committed to the exemplification of charity, unity, fraternity, patriotism, and defense of the priesthood.”
    A Knights of Columbus group is part of Spiritan Campus Ministry's outreach.
    “CEL is a student group that meets weekly on Thursdays at 7:30 pm in the Spiritan Campus Ministry Center (on the second floor of Towers) to discuss important life and human dignity issues.”
    CEL (Consistent Ethic of Life) is a weekly student group on life and human dignity issues.
    “We gather every Sunday night at 7:40 p.m. in Laval House and walk downtown to offer”
    The St. Vincent de Paul conference serves people experiencing homelessness every Sunday night.
  3. Worship | Spiritan Campus Ministry | Duquesne Universityduq.edu/social-impact/mission-and-spiritan-values/spiritan-campus-ministry/worship.php · verified Oct. 7, 2026
    “All Masses are celebrated in the Chapel of the Holy Spirit, which is located in the Administration Building”
    All campus Masses are in the Chapel of the Holy Spirit in the Administration Building.
    “You are always welcome to visit the Spiritan Campus Ministry's Adoration Chapel for extended time or to just stop in for a few minutes.”
    Campus Ministry maintains an Adoration Chapel in Towers.
    “The Spiritan Campus Ministry Center is located on the second floor of the Towers LLC, near Hogan Dining Hall.”
    The Spiritan Campus Ministry Center is in Towers.

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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.
84 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.77%
  • First-year retention 20% of scoreThis measure counts for 20% of the Academic Excellence score.84%
  • Entering students' test scores 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.SAT 1,276 · ACT 29
  • 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.$16,449

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.

Value and outcomes
Undergraduate students
Fall enrollment (IPEDS)
5,226
Total students8,137
Average net price (per year)
After grants and scholarships, for students receiving federal aid
$37,730
Cost of attendance (per year)$67,776
Median federal debt at graduation$26,244
Graduation rate
First-time, full-time students finishing within 150% of normal time
77%
First-year retention84%
Median earnings 10 years after entry$74,742
Admission rate84%
Students receiving Pell grants20%
Admission test scores (middle 50% of admitted students who submitted scores)
Average SAT1276
SAT reading & writing600–670
SAT math580–670
ACT composite26–32
Test policyConsidered but not required

Value index: 54 / 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

Diocese of Pittsburgh

The Most Reverend Mark Eckman, Bishop of Pittsburgh

Formal address: “Your Excellency”

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

Diocese determined from the county, using the diocese’s county list (Wikipedia). Confirm with the diocese.

About this school’s data

  • IPEDS unit ID 212106
  • Carnegie classification: Doctoral university (high research)
  • Accreditation: Council on Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Educational Programs; Middle States Commission on Higher Education (U.S. Department of Education DAPIP)
  • Religious affiliation (IPEDS): Roman Catholic
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Questions families ask

Is Duquesne University a Catholic college?
Yes. Duquesne University is a Catholic college in the Diocese of Pittsburgh. Its sponsor is Congregation of the Holy Spirit (Spiritans).
What is Duquesne University’s Compass Score?
81 out of 100 (grade B). It combines faith (75%) and academics (25%), each rated from official sources.
Where is Mass celebrated at Duquesne University?
Mass is listed at Chapel of the Holy Spirit (Administration Building). Days and times are on this page; please confirm with the parish or campus ministry before you go.

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