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Emmanuel College

  • LocationBoston, MA
  • Type and sizePrivate nonprofit · 4-year · 2,059 students
  • SponsorSisters of Notre Dame de Namur
Official website

Emmanuel College is a Catholic college in Boston, Massachusetts, opened in 1919 by the Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur. The Cardinal Seán O'Malley Center for Mission and Ministry lists Mass on Wednesdays at 12:30 PM and Sundays at 7:00 PM in the Emmanuel Chapel, plus special Masses during the 2026-27 year, five student retreats with 2026-27 dates, and a faith-based Alternative Spring Break service trip. The general education requirements include two Religious Inquiry courses, one in the Christian tradition, and no philosophy-specific requirement.

Mass, confession, and adoration

Confirm with the parish

Mass 11

  • Wednesday12:30 PMEmmanuel Chapel · Regular weekly Mass, 2026-27.
  • Sunday7:00 PMEmmanuel Chapel · Regular weekly Mass, 2026-27, except when otherwise noted.
  • Saturday4:00 PMEmmanuel Chapel · Welcome Mass, Saturday, August 29, 2026 (one time).
  • Thursday12:30 PMEmmanuel Chapel · Mass of the Holy Spirit, September 8, 2026 (one time).
  • Sunday10:00 AMEmmanuel Chapel · Family Weekend Mass, October 4, 2026 (one time).
  • Sunday11:00 AMEmmanuel Chapel · Alumni Memorial Mass, November 1, 2026 (one time).
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  • Monday10:00 AMEmmanuel Chapel · Immaculate Conception Mass, December 7, 2026 (one time).
  • Wednesday12:30 PMEmmanuel Chapel · Faculty and Staff Christmas Mass, December 16, 2026 (one time).
  • Thursday10:00 AMEmmanuel Chapel · Founders' Day Mass, February 4, 2027 (one time).
  • Sunday7:00 PMEmmanuel Chapel · Palm Sunday Mass, March 21, 2027 (one time).
  • Friday2:00 PMEmmanuel Chapel · Baccalaureate Mass, May 7, 2027 (one time).

Times come only from official parish, chaplaincy, or school pages, and can change with the season. Last verified Oct. 12, 2026.

Sources for these times (1)
  1. Worship and Rituals | Emmanuel Collegeemmanuel.edu/student-life/student-support/mission-ministry/mission-ministry/worship-and-rituals · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “Every Wednesday at 12:30 PM in the Chapel”
    Catholic Mass is celebrated on Wednesdays at 12:30 PM in the Chapel.
    “Every Sunday at 7:00 PM in the Chapel (except when otherwise noted)”
    Catholic Mass is celebrated on Sundays at 7:00 PM in the Chapel.
    “Welcome Mass - Saturday, August 29th at 4 PM”
    A special Welcome Mass is held on Saturday, August 29, 2026, at 4 PM.
    “Mass of the Holy Spirit - Thursday, September 8th at 12:30 PM”
    Mass of the Holy Spirit is held Thursday, September 8, 2026, at 12:30 PM.
    “Family Weekend Mass - Sunday, October 4th at 10 AM”
    Family Weekend Mass is held Sunday, October 4, 2026, at 10 AM.
    “Alumni Memorial Mass - Sunday, November 1st at 11 AM”
    Alumni Memorial Mass is held Sunday, November 1, 2026, at 11 AM.
    “Immaculate Conception Mass - Monday, December 7th at 10 AM”
    Immaculate Conception Mass is held Monday, December 7, 2026, at 10 AM.
    “Faculty & Staff Christmas Mass - Wednesday, December 16th at 12:30 PM”
    Faculty and Staff Christmas Mass is held Wednesday, December 16, 2026, at 12:30 PM.
    “Founders' Day Mass - Thursday, February 4th at 10:00 AM”
    Founders' Day Mass is held Thursday, February 4, 2027, at 10:00 AM.
    “Palm Sunday Mass - Sunday, March 21st at 7:00 PM”
    A Palm Sunday Mass is held on Sunday, March 21, 2027, at 7:00 PM.
    “Baccalaureate Mass - Friday, May 7th at 2 PM”
    A Baccalaureate Mass is held on Friday, May 7, 2027, at 2 PM.

Catholic churches nearby

Map of Emmanuel College, its Catholic center and nearby Catholic churches0.25 mi0.5 mi1 miBasilica of Our Lady of Perpetual Hope: 0.6 mi1BU Catholic Center: 0.7 mi2Saint Clement Eucharistic Shrine: 0.8 mi3Saint Marys Church of the Assumption Parish: 0.9 mi4Saint Aidas Catholic Church: 0.9 mi5Saint Cecilia Parish: 1.0 mi6Emmanuel College (campus)N0.5 mi
CampusCatholic church (numbered below)Open a street map ›
  1. Basilica of Our Lady of Perpetual Hope — 0.6 mi · 1545 Tremont Street, Boston
  2. BU Catholic Center — 0.7 mi
  3. Saint Clement Eucharistic Shrine — 0.8 mi · 1105 Boylston Street, Boston
  4. Saint Marys Church of the Assumption Parish — 0.9 mi · 5 Linden Place
  5. Saint Aidas Catholic Church — 0.9 mi · 201 Freeman Street
  6. Saint Cecilia Parish — 1.0 mi · 14-18;18 Belvidere Street, Boston

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

58 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 (One weekday Mass on campus: Wednesday at 12:30 PM in the Chapel.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Worship and Rituals | Emmanuel Collegeemmanuel.edu/student-life/student-support/mission-ministry/mission-ministry/worship-and-rituals · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Every Wednesday at 12:30 PM in the Chapel”
      Catholic Mass is celebrated on Wednesdays at 12:30 PM in the 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 (One regular weekend Mass: Sunday at 7:00 PM in the Chapel. Special Masses are one-time events and are not counted.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Worship and Rituals | Emmanuel Collegeemmanuel.edu/student-life/student-support/mission-ministry/mission-ministry/worship-and-rituals · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Every Sunday at 7:00 PM in the Chapel (except when otherwise noted)”
      Catholic Mass is celebrated on Sundays at 7:00 PM in the Chapel.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Scheduled confession on campusNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Eucharistic adorationNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • 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. Federico Cinocca, S.T.D., is named as Vice President of Mission and Ministry, the office that runs campus worship.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Mission and Ministry Meet the Staff | Emmanuel Collegeemmanuel.edu/student-life/student-support/mission-ministry/mission-and-ministry-meet-staff · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Fr. Federico Cinocca, S.T.D Vice President of Mission and Ministry”
      Fr. Federico Cinocca, S.T.D., is listed as Vice President of Mission and Ministry.
      “Vice President of Mission and Ministry”
      Fr. Federico Cinocca, S.T.D., is Vice President of Mission and Ministry.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Chapel open for prayer on campusNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Published weekly schedule of Mass, confession, and adoration6 to 11 times a week (11 weekly times documented: 11 Mass, 0 confession, 0 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

48 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 studentsTwo courses (Two Religious Inquiry (RI) courses are required of all students. The Ethical Reasoning area is not counted. Source is the Learning Goals & Curriculum page, which is undated; the catalog is dated September 2025.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Learning Goals & Curriculum | Emmanuel Collegeemmanuel.edu/academics/academic-study/undergraduate-studies/learning-goals-curriculum · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “of which one (1) course must be in the Christian Tradition designated as (RI-CT)”
      General education requires two Religious Inquiry courses, one of which must be in the Christian tradition.
  • 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 (One of the two Religious Inquiry courses must be designated Christian Tradition (RI-CT). That is one option among several, and the Theology major lists THRS1103 Exploring Catholic Theology as an introductory option.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Learning Goals & Curriculum | Emmanuel Collegeemmanuel.edu/academics/academic-study/undergraduate-studies/learning-goals-curriculum · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “of which one (1) course must be in the Christian Tradition designated as (RI-CT)”
      General education requires two Religious Inquiry courses, one of which must be in the Christian tradition.
    2. Theology & Religious Studies | Emmanuel Collegeemmanuel.edu/academics/academic-study/schools/school-humanities-social-sciences/undergraduate-programs/theology-religious-studies/theology-religious-studies · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “THRS1103 Exploring Catholic Theology (RICT) OR”
      THRS1103 Exploring Catholic Theology is an option among the introductory theology courses.
  • No: the school does not offer this, so it earns no points.
    Philosophy courses required of all bachelor's studentsNone required (The complete list of general education requirements includes no philosophy requirement. Ethical Reasoning (ER) is not presented as philosophy.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Learning Goals & Curriculum | Emmanuel Collegeemmanuel.edu/academics/academic-study/undergraduate-studies/learning-goals-curriculum · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Ethical Reasoning (ER)”
      The general education list includes Ethical Reasoning (ER) and no separate philosophy requirement.
  • 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 (B.A. in Theology and Religious Studies.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Theology & Religious Studies | Emmanuel Collegeemmanuel.edu/academics/academic-study/schools/school-humanities-social-sciences/undergraduate-programs/theology-religious-studies/theology-religious-studies · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Requirements for B.A. in Theology and Religious Studies”
      A B.A. in Theology and Religious Studies 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.
BCampus culture and residence life: 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.

Campus culture and residence life

75 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 professional ministry staff listed on the staff page and the worship page: Vice President, Associate Director (Interfaith Chaplain), Campus Ministry Coordinator, and Campus Minister & Liturgical Music Director. Excluding the interfaith chaplain leaves 3, which is still medium.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Mission and Ministry Meet the Staff | Emmanuel Collegeemmanuel.edu/student-life/student-support/mission-ministry/mission-and-ministry-meet-staff · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Fr. Federico Cinocca, S.T.D Vice President of Mission and Ministry”
      Fr. Federico Cinocca, S.T.D., is listed as Vice President of Mission and Ministry.
      “Campus Ministry Coordinator”
      Eileen Duggan is listed as Campus Ministry Coordinator.
    2. Worship and Rituals | Emmanuel Collegeemmanuel.edu/student-life/student-support/mission-ministry/mission-ministry/worship-and-rituals · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Our Campus Minister & Liturgical Music Director”
      Dr. Greg Paré is the Campus Minister and Liturgical Music Director.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Retreats offered to students each yearFour or more distinct retreats (Five student retreats have 2026-27 dates: Take48 (fall), Hiking Retreat (fall), Sophomore Half-Time (fall), ReachingOUT (February 2027), and Senior Retreat (January 2027).)
    Sources (1)
    1. Retreats & Spirituality | Emmanuel Collegeemmanuel.edu/student-life/student-support/mission-ministry/mission-ministry/worship-and-rituals/retreats-spirituality · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Each fall semester, first-year and transfer students are invited to spend a weekend on Cape Cod participating in Take48”
      Take48 is a fall retreat for first-year and transfer students on Cape Cod.
      “An outdoor retreat encouraging students to get off campus and into nature”
      The Wilderness Walk hiking retreat is held in the fall semester.
      “Before the semester comes to a close, join fellow Sophomores in a weekend of renewal and connection.”
      A Sophomore Half-Time Retreat is held before the semester ends.
      “co-sponsoring ReachingOUT, an off-campus weekend retreat”
      Mission and Ministry co-sponsors ReachingOUT, an off-campus weekend retreat, with next dates in February 2027.
      “Senior Retreat, January 2027.”
      A Senior Retreat is scheduled for January 2027.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Catholic student organizations and faith-formation groupsOne or two (One Catholic student organization identified: the 1804 Society, a mission and leadership group.)
    Sources (1)
    1. The 1804 Society | Emmanuel Collegeemmanuel.edu/student-life/student-support/mission-ministry/mission-ministry/nourishing-spirit-and-intellect/1804-society · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “The 1804 Society is a mission and leadership student organization on campus.”
      The 1804 Society is a mission and leadership student organization.
      “continues the tradition of mission at Emmanuel through a deeper understanding of the SNDs”
      The 1804 Society continues the mission tradition of the Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Single-sex residence optionsNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • 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 (Handbook Chapter 8 sets regular visitation hours and after-hours and overnight rules, with host and guest limits. The chapter is undated online.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Student Handbook Chapter 8 | Emmanuel Collegeemmanuel.edu/student-life/student-support/student-affairs/emmanuel-college-student-handbook/student-handbook-chapter-8 · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Guests are required to leave by midnight during the week and 2 a.m. on Friday and Saturday unless signed in as after-hours/overnight guests.”
      Guests must leave by midnight on weekdays and by 2 a.m. on Friday and Saturday unless signed in as after-hours or overnight guests.
      “Residents are limited to three (3) guests at a time.”
      Residents are limited to three guests at a time.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Faith life in residence halls (hall chaplains, hall Masses, or faith-based living communities)Not enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Office or senior officer for mission and Catholic identityYes (Cardinal Seán O'Malley Center for Mission and Ministry, led by a Vice President of Mission and Ministry.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Mission and Ministry Meet the Staff | Emmanuel Collegeemmanuel.edu/student-life/student-support/mission-ministry/mission-and-ministry-meet-staff · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Fr. Federico Cinocca, S.T.D Vice President of Mission and Ministry”
      Fr. Federico Cinocca, S.T.D., is listed as Vice President of Mission and Ministry.
    2. Mission & Ministry | Emmanuel Collegeemmanuel.edu/student-life/student-support/mission-ministry/mission-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “The Cardinal Seán O'Malley Center for Mission and Ministry at Emmanuel College encourages and supports our community's pursuit of spiritual growth and social justice.”
      The Cardinal Seán O'Malley Center for Mission and Ministry supports spiritual growth and social justice.
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

85 of 100 points on what we could document.

  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Service or volunteer centerYes (The Mission and Ministry service channel is staffed and organizes service and service-learning placements.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Engaging the Mission | Emmanuel Collegeemmanuel.edu/student-life/student-support/mission-ministry/mission-ministry/engaging-mission · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Service. In an active campus community committed to social justice, students make a difference, when and where they want.”
      Mission and Ministry promotes service and social justice as one of its three channels.
  • 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) (Service learning is available through courses; no official page says it is required of all students.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Service Learning | Emmanuel Collegeemmanuel.edu/beyond-campus/beyond-classroom/service-learning · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Mission and Ministry also offers the opportunity to connect with outside partners in our community to assist with meeting service-learning requirements for the classroom.”
      Service-learning is offered through classroom courses and is not required of all students.
  • 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.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Pro-life engagement (student pro-life group, support for pregnant and parenting students, or institutional initiatives)Not enough information: not found in official sources.
  • 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 (Alternative Spring Break (poverty, homelessness, immigration) and the Year of Service (Notre Dame Mission Volunteers, serving the economically disadvantaged).)
    Sources (2)
    1. Alternative Spring Break | Emmanuel Collegeemmanuel.edu/student-life/student-support/mission-ministry/mission-ministry/engaging-mission/alternative-spring-break · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Alternative Spring Break, or ASB, is a week-long, faith based service trip during the March spring break.”
      Alternative Spring Break is a week-long, faith-based service trip in March.
      “Participants confront issues of hunger, homelessness, extreme poverty, food justice, environmental concerns, rebuilding following a natural disaster and immigration.”
      Alternative Spring Break participants address hunger, homelessness, poverty, and immigration.
    2. Year of Service | Emmanuel Collegeemmanuel.edu/about/who-we-are/catholic-identity/mission-ministry/community-service/year-service · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Many of our graduates choose to continue the call to service by participating in a year of service after graduation.”
      Emmanuel promotes year-of-service programs for graduates.
      “Notre Dame Mission Volunteers AmeriCorps members work to empower the economically disadvantaged and oppressed through education and personal hands-on support.”
      Notre Dame Mission Volunteers AmeriCorps members serve people experiencing poverty and oppression.
  • 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 (Alternative Spring Break is a faith-based service trip run by Mission and Ministry.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Alternative Spring Break | Emmanuel Collegeemmanuel.edu/student-life/student-support/mission-ministry/mission-ministry/engaging-mission/alternative-spring-break · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Alternative Spring Break, or ASB, is a week-long, faith based service trip during the March spring break.”
      Alternative Spring Break is a week-long, faith-based service trip in March.
    2. Engaging the Mission | Emmanuel Collegeemmanuel.edu/student-life/student-support/mission-ministry/mission-ministry/engaging-mission · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Service. In an active campus community committed to social justice, students make a difference, when and where they want.”
      Mission and Ministry promotes service and social justice as one of its three channels.

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

Strengths

  • Mass is celebrated on campus in the Chapel on Wednesdays at 12:30 PM and Sundays at 7:00 PM, with several additional Masses in 2026-27.
    Sources (1)
    1. Worship and Rituals | Emmanuel Collegeemmanuel.edu/student-life/student-support/mission-ministry/mission-ministry/worship-and-rituals · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Every Wednesday at 12:30 PM in the Chapel”
      Catholic Mass is celebrated on Wednesdays at 12:30 PM in the Chapel.
      “Every Sunday at 7:00 PM in the Chapel (except when otherwise noted)”
      Catholic Mass is celebrated on Sundays at 7:00 PM in the Chapel.
      “Welcome Mass - Saturday, August 29th at 4 PM”
      A special Welcome Mass is held on Saturday, August 29, 2026, at 4 PM.
  • The Mission and Ministry office is led by a Vice President and has a staff of four listed ministry professionals.
    Sources (1)
    1. Mission and Ministry Meet the Staff | Emmanuel Collegeemmanuel.edu/student-life/student-support/mission-ministry/mission-and-ministry-meet-staff · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Fr. Federico Cinocca, S.T.D Vice President of Mission and Ministry”
      Fr. Federico Cinocca, S.T.D., is listed as Vice President of Mission and Ministry.
      “Campus Ministry Coordinator”
      Eileen Duggan is listed as Campus Ministry Coordinator.
  • Five student retreats have 2026-27 dates, including fall, spring, and January retreats.
    Sources (1)
    1. Retreats & Spirituality | Emmanuel Collegeemmanuel.edu/student-life/student-support/mission-ministry/mission-ministry/worship-and-rituals/retreats-spirituality · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Each fall semester, first-year and transfer students are invited to spend a weekend on Cape Cod participating in Take48”
      Take48 is a fall retreat for first-year and transfer students on Cape Cod.
      “An outdoor retreat encouraging students to get off campus and into nature”
      The Wilderness Walk hiking retreat is held in the fall semester.
      “Before the semester comes to a close, join fellow Sophomores in a weekend of renewal and connection.”
      A Sophomore Half-Time Retreat is held before the semester ends.
      “co-sponsoring ReachingOUT, an off-campus weekend retreat”
      Mission and Ministry co-sponsors ReachingOUT, an off-campus weekend retreat, with next dates in February 2027.
      “Senior Retreat, January 2027.”
      A Senior Retreat is scheduled for January 2027.
  • The Alternative Spring Break faith-based service trip addresses hunger, homelessness, poverty, and immigration.
    Sources (1)
    1. Alternative Spring Break | Emmanuel Collegeemmanuel.edu/student-life/student-support/mission-ministry/mission-ministry/engaging-mission/alternative-spring-break · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Alternative Spring Break, or ASB, is a week-long, faith based service trip during the March spring break.”
      Alternative Spring Break is a week-long, faith-based service trip in March.
      “Participants confront issues of hunger, homelessness, extreme poverty, food justice, environmental concerns, rebuilding following a natural disaster and immigration.”
      Alternative Spring Break participants address hunger, homelessness, poverty, and immigration.

Concerns

  • Weekday Mass on campus is published for Wednesday only.
    Sources (1)
    1. Worship and Rituals | Emmanuel Collegeemmanuel.edu/student-life/student-support/mission-ministry/mission-ministry/worship-and-rituals · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Every Wednesday at 12:30 PM in the Chapel”
      Catholic Mass is celebrated on Wednesdays at 12:30 PM in the Chapel.
  • The general education list has no separate philosophy requirement; the theology requirement is two Religious Inquiry courses.
    Sources (1)
    1. Learning Goals & Curriculum | Emmanuel Collegeemmanuel.edu/academics/academic-study/undergraduate-studies/learning-goals-curriculum · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “of which one (1) course must be in the Christian Tradition designated as (RI-CT)”
      General education requires two Religious Inquiry courses, one of which must be in the Christian tradition.
      “Ethical Reasoning (ER)”
      The general education list includes Ethical Reasoning (ER) and no separate philosophy requirement.

Know something we missed? Suggest a correction.

Campus ministry home

Cardinal Seán O'Malley Center for Mission and Ministry

  • Address: 400 The Fenway, Boston, MA
  • Location: On campus
  • Facilities: Emmanuel Chapel, Common room and interfaith prayer room (Eisner Administration Building 247)

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Catholic clubs and student life

13 groups and regular activities · 1 on campus, 4 off campus, 8 location not published

Retreats 5

  • Take48Off campus
    Each fall semester (November 13-15, 2026)
    48-hour retreat on Cape Cod for first-year and transfer students, reflecting on the transition to college and building friendships. The 2026 retreat is full, with a waitlist.
    emmanuel.edu
  • Wilderness Walk (Hiking Retreat)Off campus
    Fall semester (October 10, 2026)
    One-day outdoor hiking retreat with an evening of reflection.
    emmanuel.edu
  • ReachingOUTOff campus
    February 2027
    Off-campus weekend retreat for the LGBTQIA+ community, co-sponsored by Mission and Ministry.
    emmanuel.edu
  • Sophomore Half-Time Retreat
    November 7-8, 2026
    Weekend of renewal and connection for sophomores. Open to all regardless of faith background.
    emmanuel.edu
  • Senior Retreat
    January 2027
    Reflective retreat open to all seniors.
    emmanuel.edu

Service 3

  • Alternative Spring BreakOff campus
    March spring break
    Week-long faith-based service trip addressing hunger, homelessness, poverty, and immigration. The 2027 trips are to Phoenix, Arizona, and to Namur, Belgium and Amsterdam.
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  • Days of Service
    Structured days of service for student clubs, Resident Assistants, and faculty and staff.
    emmanuel.edu
  • Year of Service
    Information sessions and discernment support for graduates who choose a year of service, including Notre Dame Mission Volunteers AmeriCorps.
    emmanuel.edu, emmanuel.edu

Liturgy and prayer 1

  • Musical MeditationOn campus
    Mondays at 12:00 PM
    Musical prayer in the Chapel, open to all.
    emmanuel.edu

Faith formation 3

  • Spiritual Direction
    Conversations with a spiritual director, open to students of any faith tradition.
    emmanuel.edu
  • Intellectual Series
    Series such as Hope and Action, which searches the Catholic tradition for ways to build hope and encourage action.
    emmanuel.edu
  • RCIA (Rites of Christian Initiation for Adults)
    Formation process for students preparing for Baptism, First Communion, and/or Confirmation, offered through the Office of Mission and Ministry.
    emmanuel.edu

Clubs and groups 1

  • 1804 Society
    Mission and leadership student organization that represents the college and carries on the mission of the Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur.
    emmanuel.edu, emmanuel.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 (2)
  1. Mission & Ministry | Emmanuel Collegeemmanuel.edu/student-life/student-support/mission-ministry/mission-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “The Cardinal Seán O'Malley Center for Mission and Ministry at Emmanuel College encourages and supports our community's pursuit of spiritual growth and social justice.”
    The Cardinal Seán O'Malley Center for Mission and Ministry supports spiritual growth and social justice.
    “The Cardinal Seán O'Malley Center for Mission and Ministry at Emmanuel College encourages and supports our community's pursuit of spiritual growth and social justice.”
    The Cardinal Seán O'Malley Center for Mission and Ministry supports spiritual growth and social justice.
    “Office: Eisner Administration Building 247”
    The Center's office is in Eisner Administration Building 247.
  2. Our Campus | Emmanuel Collegeemmanuel.edu/about/where-we-are/our-campus · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “400 The Fenway is their Boston address for the next four years”
    The college's Boston address is 400 The Fenway.

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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.
73 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.68%
  • First-year retention 20% of scoreThis measure counts for 20% of the Academic Excellence score.79%
  • Entering students' test scores 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.SAT 1,250
  • Student-to-faculty ratio 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.13 to 1
  • Instructional spending per student 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.$11,725

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)
1,973
Total students2,059
Average net price (per year)
After grants and scholarships, for students receiving federal aid
$26,706
Cost of attendance (per year)$65,252
Median federal debt at graduation$27,000
Graduation rate
First-time, full-time students finishing within 150% of normal time
68%
First-year retention79%
Median earnings 10 years after entry$68,245
Admission rate76%
Students receiving Pell grants22%
Admission test scores (middle 50% of admitted students who submitted scores)
Average SAT1250
SAT reading & writing600–670
SAT math570–670
ACT composite—
Test policyConsidered but not required

Value index: 53 / 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 Boston

The Most Reverend Richard G. Henning, Archbishop of Boston

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 165671
  • Carnegie classification: Baccalaureate college (arts & sciences)
  • Accreditation: New England Commission of Higher Education (U.S. Department of Education DAPIP)
  • Religious affiliation (IPEDS): Roman Catholic
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Questions families ask

Is Emmanuel College a Catholic college?
Yes. Emmanuel College is a Catholic college in the Archdiocese of Boston. Its sponsor is Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur.
What is Emmanuel College’s Compass Score?
68 out of 100 (grade C). It combines faith (75%) and academics (25%), each rated from official sources.
Where is Mass celebrated at Emmanuel College?
Mass is listed at Emmanuel Chapel. Days and times are on this page; please confirm with the parish or campus ministry before you go.

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