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Harvard University

  • LocationCambridge, MA
  • Type and sizePrivate nonprofit · 4-year · 30,386 students
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Harvard University is not a Catholic college. This rating measures Catholic life on campus: campus ministry, priests, Mass and confession, student groups, and nearby parishes.

The Harvard Catholic Center, the university's Roman Catholic chaplaincy since 1893, is located in Harvard Square within St. Paul's Parish. Its published schedule lists weekday Mass, several Sunday Masses, Saturday and Thursday confession, and Friday adoration in the parish Main Church. Catholic programs for undergraduates include FOCUS missionaries, an undergraduate student board, and an RCIA program for adults.

Mass, confession, and adoration

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Mass 8

  • Monday–Friday8:00 AMMain Church, St. Paul's Parish (corner of Bow and Arrow Streets)
  • Monday–Friday12:10 PMMain Church, St. Paul's Parish (corner of Bow and Arrow Streets)
  • Saturday9:00 AMMain Church, St. Paul's Parish (corner of Bow and Arrow Streets) · Federal holidays list 9 AM only.
  • Saturday5:00 PMMain Church, St. Paul's Parish (corner of Bow and Arrow Streets) · Vigil Mass for the Lord's Day.
  • Sunday7:30 AMMain Church, St. Paul's Parish (corner of Bow and Arrow Streets)
  • Sunday9:30 AMMain Church, St. Paul's Parish (corner of Bow and Arrow Streets)
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  • Sunday11:00 AMMain Church, St. Paul's Parish (corner of Bow and Arrow Streets)
  • Sunday5:00 PMMain Church, St. Paul's Parish (corner of Bow and Arrow Streets) · During the academic term, resuming August 30, 2026.

Confession 3

  • Saturday3:00 PM–4:30 PMConfession room in back corner of the Main Church
  • Thursday1:30 PM–3:30 PMBooth on left side of the Main Church · During the academic term, resuming September 3, 2026.
  • Thursday6:00 PMSt. Paul's Church · First Thursday of each month; listed with adoration; graduate students and young professionals.

Adoration 2

  • Friday11:00 AM–12:00 PMMain Church, St. Paul's Parish (corner of Bow and Arrow Streets)
  • Thursday6:00 PMSt. Paul's Church · First Thursday of each month; graduate students and young professionals.

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 (2)
  1. Sacraments | Harvard Catholic Centerharvardcatholic.org/sacraments · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “Mon-Fri 8 AM, 12:10 PM”
    The Harvard Catholic Center lists Mass on each weekday, Monday through Friday, at 8 AM and 12:10 PM.
    “Mon-Fri 8 AM, 12:10 PM”
    The Harvard Catholic Center lists Mass on each weekday, Monday through Friday, at 8 AM and 12:10 PM.
    “Mon-Fri 8 AM, 12:10 PM”
    The Harvard Catholic Center lists Mass on each weekday, Monday through Friday, at 8 AM and 12:10 PM.
    “Sunday 7:30 AM Sunday 9:30 AM Sunday 11 AM”
    The Harvard Catholic Center lists a Saturday vigil Mass at 5 PM and Sunday Masses at 7:30 AM, 9:30 AM and 11 AM.
    “Sunday 7:30 AM Sunday 9:30 AM Sunday 11 AM”
    The Harvard Catholic Center lists a Saturday vigil Mass at 5 PM and Sunday Masses at 7:30 AM, 9:30 AM and 11 AM.
    “Sunday 7:30 AM Sunday 9:30 AM Sunday 11 AM”
    The Harvard Catholic Center lists a Saturday vigil Mass at 5 PM and Sunday Masses at 7:30 AM, 9:30 AM and 11 AM.
    “Sunday 7:30 AM Sunday 9:30 AM Sunday 11 AM”
    The Harvard Catholic Center lists a Saturday vigil Mass at 5 PM and Sunday Masses at 7:30 AM, 9:30 AM and 11 AM.
    “(Resuming August 30, 2026) Sunday 5 PM”
    A Sunday 5 PM Mass is listed during the academic term, resuming August 30, 2026.
    “Saturday 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM”
    Confession is scheduled on Saturdays from 3:00 to 4:30 PM.
    “(Resuming September 3, 2026) Thursday 1:30 PM - 3:30 PM”
    Confession is scheduled on Thursdays from 1:30 to 3:30 PM during the academic term.
    “EUCHARISTIC ADORATION Friday 11 AM - 12 PM”
    Eucharistic adoration is scheduled on Fridays from 11 AM to 12 PM in the Main Church.
  2. Grad Students & Young Professionals | Harvard Catholic Centerharvardcatholic.org/gsyp · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “1ST THURSDAYS OF THE MONTH 6 PM - Adoration & Confession in St. Paul's Church 7 PM to 9 PM - Dinner and Conversation in DiGiovanni Hall”
    A monthly dinner and adoration program for graduate students and young professionals is held on the first Thursday of each month.
    “1ST THURSDAYS OF THE MONTH 6 PM - Adoration & Confession in St. Paul's Church 7 PM to 9 PM - Dinner and Conversation in DiGiovanni Hall”
    A monthly dinner and adoration program for graduate students and young professionals is held on the first Thursday of each month.

Catholic churches nearby

Map of Harvard University, its Catholic center and nearby Catholic churches0.25 mi0.5 mi1 miSaint Paul Catholic Church: 0.3 mi1Harvard Catholic Center: 0.3 mi2Saint Anthony of Padua Parish: 0.9 mi3Saint Mary of the Annunciation: 1.0 mi4St Catherine Of Genoa: 1.0 mi5Saint Joseph's: 1.1 mi6Harvard Catholic Center: 0.3 miHarvard University (campus)N0.5 mi
CampusCatholic centerCatholic church (numbered below)Open a street map ›
  1. Saint Paul Catholic Church — 0.3 mi · 24 Arrow Street, Cambridge
  2. Harvard Catholic Center — 0.3 mi · 29 Mount Auburn Street, Cambridge
  3. Saint Anthony of Padua Parish — 0.9 mi · 12 Properzi Way, Somerville
  4. Saint Mary of the Annunciation — 1.0 mi · 134 Norfolk Street, Cambridge
  5. St Catherine Of Genoa — 1.0 mi · 185 Summer Street, Somerville
  6. Saint Joseph's — 1.1 mi

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

Catholic life 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.

ACatholic life on campus: 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.

Catholic life on campus

93 of 100 points on what we could document.

  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Catholic campus ministry serving this campus (Catholic center, campus ministry, or chaplaincy)Yes
    Sources (1)
    1. About | Harvard Catholic Centerharvardcatholic.org/about · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Serving as the Roman Catholic chaplaincy for Harvard University since 1893”
      The Harvard Catholic Center is the Roman Catholic chaplaincy for Harvard University and has served in that role since 1893.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Dedicated Catholic center or chapel on or next to campusYes (Dedicated center located in St. Paul's Parish near Harvard Square. Masses, confession and adoration are held in the parish Main Church.)
    Sources (1)
    1. About | Harvard Catholic Centerharvardcatholic.org/about · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “we are located on the outskirts of Harvard Square in the historic”
      The Harvard Catholic Center is located near Harvard Square within the historic St. Paul's Parish.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Priest chaplain assigned to campus ministryFull-time priest chaplain (Fr. Nathaniel Sanders is presented on the HCC staff page as Undergraduate Chaplain. The Senior Chaplain is listed as on sabbatical until December 2026, and Fr. George Salzmann, OSFS, is Graduate Chaplain.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Chaplains & Staff | Harvard Catholic Centerharvardcatholic.org/staff · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Undergraduate Chaplain frsanders@harvardcatholic.org”
      Fr. Nathaniel Sanders is the Undergraduate Chaplain of the Harvard Catholic Center, with the listed email.
      “Fr. Sanders was ordained a priest in 2022 by Cardinal Sean O'Malley for the Archdiocese of Boston”
      Fr. Nathaniel Sanders is a priest of the Archdiocese of Boston.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Weekday Mass at the campus ministryEvery weekday (5 or more weekdays) (Mass listed Monday to Friday at 8 AM and 12:10 PM in the Main Church of St. Paul's Parish, which the HCC lists as its Mass location.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Sacraments | Harvard Catholic Centerharvardcatholic.org/sacraments · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Mon-Fri 8 AM, 12:10 PM”
      The Harvard Catholic Center lists Mass on each weekday, Monday through Friday, at 8 AM and 12:10 PM.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Sunday Mass at the campus ministry or a campus chapelTwo or more weekend Masses (Saturday vigil at 5 PM and Sunday Masses at 7:30 AM, 9:30 AM and 11 AM. A Sunday 5 PM Mass is listed during the academic term.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Sacraments | Harvard Catholic Centerharvardcatholic.org/sacraments · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Sunday 7:30 AM Sunday 9:30 AM Sunday 11 AM”
      The Harvard Catholic Center lists a Saturday vigil Mass at 5 PM and Sunday Masses at 7:30 AM, 9:30 AM and 11 AM.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Scheduled confession at the campus ministryWeekly or more often (Saturday 3:00 to 4:30 PM, and Thursday 1:30 to 3:30 PM during the academic term (resuming September 3, 2026).)
    Sources (1)
    1. Sacraments | Harvard Catholic Centerharvardcatholic.org/sacraments · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Saturday 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM”
      Confession is scheduled on Saturdays from 3:00 to 4:30 PM.
      “(Resuming September 3, 2026) Thursday 1:30 PM - 3:30 PM”
      Confession is scheduled on Thursdays from 1:30 to 3:30 PM during the academic term.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Catholic student groups and missionary outreach (e.g., FOCUS, Saint Paul's Outreach, Knights of Columbus, Bible studies)One (FOCUS is the only Catholic student organization found on these pages. The undergraduate Student Board is listed as ministry leadership and is not counted.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Campuses | FOCUSfocus.org/about/campuses · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Boston UniversityHarvard UniversityMassachusetts Institute of Technology”
      FOCUS lists Harvard University among the campuses where it serves.
    2. Chaplains & Staff | Harvard Catholic Centerharvardcatholic.org/staff · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “The Harvard Catholic Center is pleased to partner with the Fellowship of Catholic University Students (FOCUS)”
      The Harvard Catholic Center partners with FOCUS, whose team of four missionaries works with undergraduates.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Formation programs (retreats, OCIA/RCIA, service, small groups)Two or more kinds (Two kinds: RCIA (OCIA) formation and a small Bible-reading discussion group (Verbum Dei).)
    Sources (2)
    1. Sacraments | Harvard Catholic Centerharvardcatholic.org/sacraments · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Program begins in September each year and meets weekly Saturday evenings, culminating at the Easter Vigil.”
      The Harvard Catholic Center runs an RCIA program each year that begins in September and meets weekly.
    2. Grad Students & Young Professionals | Harvard Catholic Centerharvardcatholic.org/gsyp · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “VERBUM DEI (30S) Weekly, Sundays 11 AM - 12:30 PM HCC Student Lounge Discussion of the readings from Sunday Mass and how these readings impact our daily life.”
      Verbum Dei for those in their 30s meets weekly on Sundays to discuss the readings from Sunday Mass.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Catholic church within walking distance (computed from OpenStreetMap)Within 1 mile of campusComputed from OpenStreetMap church locations.
  • 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 (21 weekly times documented: 16 Mass, 3 confession, 2 adoration.)Computed from the verified Mass, confession, and adoration times listed on this page (each day a time is offered counts once).

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

Strengths

  • Mass is listed in the St. Paul's Parish Main Church on every weekday (8:00 AM and 12:10 PM) and on Sundays at 7:30, 9:30 and 11 AM, with a Saturday vigil at 5 PM.
    Sources (1)
    1. Sacraments | Harvard Catholic Centerharvardcatholic.org/sacraments · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Mon-Fri 8 AM, 12:10 PM”
      The Harvard Catholic Center lists Mass on each weekday, Monday through Friday, at 8 AM and 12:10 PM.
      “Sunday 7:30 AM Sunday 9:30 AM Sunday 11 AM”
      The Harvard Catholic Center lists a Saturday vigil Mass at 5 PM and Sunday Masses at 7:30 AM, 9:30 AM and 11 AM.
  • A priest is listed as Undergraduate Chaplain, with a published contact email.
    Sources (1)
    1. Chaplains & Staff | Harvard Catholic Centerharvardcatholic.org/staff · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Undergraduate Chaplain frsanders@harvardcatholic.org”
      Fr. Nathaniel Sanders is the Undergraduate Chaplain of the Harvard Catholic Center, with the listed email.
      “Fr. Sanders was ordained a priest in 2022 by Cardinal Sean O'Malley for the Archdiocese of Boston”
      Fr. Nathaniel Sanders is a priest of the Archdiocese of Boston.
  • Confession is scheduled weekly, on Saturdays and on Thursdays during the academic term.
    Sources (1)
    1. Sacraments | Harvard Catholic Centerharvardcatholic.org/sacraments · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Saturday 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM”
      Confession is scheduled on Saturdays from 3:00 to 4:30 PM.
      “(Resuming September 3, 2026) Thursday 1:30 PM - 3:30 PM”
      Confession is scheduled on Thursdays from 1:30 to 3:30 PM during the academic term.
  • FOCUS serves Harvard and partners with the Harvard Catholic Center for undergraduate outreach.
    Sources (2)
    1. Campuses | FOCUSfocus.org/about/campuses · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Boston UniversityHarvard UniversityMassachusetts Institute of Technology”
      FOCUS lists Harvard University among the campuses where it serves.
    2. Chaplains & Staff | Harvard Catholic Centerharvardcatholic.org/staff · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “The Harvard Catholic Center is pleased to partner with the Fellowship of Catholic University Students (FOCUS)”
      The Harvard Catholic Center partners with FOCUS, whose team of four missionaries works with undergraduates.

Concerns

  • Only one Catholic student organization (FOCUS) is listed on these pages; the undergraduate Student Board is ministry leadership.
    Sources (2)
    1. Chaplains & Staff | Harvard Catholic Centerharvardcatholic.org/staff · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “The Harvard Catholic Center is pleased to partner with the Fellowship of Catholic University Students (FOCUS)”
      The Harvard Catholic Center partners with FOCUS, whose team of four missionaries works with undergraduates.
    2. Undergraduates | Harvard Catholic Centerharvardcatholic.org/undergraduate · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Members of the Student Board are the undergraduate leaders of the HCC. They work closely with the Chaplain and staff to organize all of the programming and events each year.”
      The HCC Student Board is the undergraduate leadership of the Harvard Catholic Center and organizes its programming with the chaplains.
  • Most of the published small-group, dinner and social programs are for graduate students, young professionals, and adults.
    Sources (1)
    1. Grad Students & Young Professionals | Harvard Catholic Centerharvardcatholic.org/gsyp · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “1ST THURSDAYS OF THE MONTH 6 PM - Adoration & Confession in St. Paul's Church 7 PM to 9 PM - Dinner and Conversation in DiGiovanni Hall”
      A monthly dinner and adoration program for graduate students and young professionals is held on the first Thursday of each month.
      “VERBUM DEI (30S) Weekly, Sundays 11 AM - 12:30 PM HCC Student Lounge Discussion of the readings from Sunday Mass and how these readings impact our daily life.”
      Verbum Dei for those in their 30s meets weekly on Sundays to discuss the readings from Sunday Mass.
      “VERBUM DEI (20S) Weekly, Sundays 1 PM - 2 PM Room 204 Discussion of the readings from Sunday Mass”
      Verbum Dei for ages 22 to 29 meets weekly on Sundays to discuss the readings from Sunday Mass.
      “2nd & 4th Sundays After the 9:30 AM Mass DiGiovanni Hall Fellowship and other faith-formation events.”
      Young Couples & New Families meets on the 2nd and 4th Sundays after the 9:30 AM Mass for fellowship and faith-formation events.

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The Catholic center

Harvard Catholic Center

  • Address: 29 Mount Auburn Street, Cambridge, MA 02138
  • Distance from campus: 0.3 mi (straight line from the campus point in federal IPEDS data)
  • Facilities: Main Church of St. Paul's Parish (Mass, confession, adoration), HCC Student Lounge, DiGiovanni Hall

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Source: harvardcatholic.org, verified Oct. 12, 2026, harvardcatholic.org, verified Oct. 12, 2026

Catholic clubs and student life

8 groups and regular activities · 0 on campus, 0 off campus, 8 location not published

Faith formation 4

  • Harvard Catholic Forum
    Project of the Harvard Catholic Center offering lectures, discussion groups, non-credit courses and musical performances on the Catholic intellectual tradition.
    harvardcatholicforum.org
  • RCIA (adult formation)
    Begins in September each year; weekly on Saturday evenings; culminates at the Easter Vigil
    Year-long program for adults seeking baptism, reception or confirmation, including college students.
    harvardcatholic.org
  • Verbum Dei (ages 22-29)
    Weekly, Sundays 1 PM to 2 PM
    Discussion of the readings from Sunday Mass and how they apply to daily life.
    harvardcatholic.org
  • Verbum Dei (30s)
    Weekly, Sundays 11 AM to 12:30 PM
    Discussion of the readings from Sunday Mass and how they apply to daily life, held in the HCC Student Lounge.
    harvardcatholic.org

Clubs and groups 1

  • FOCUS missionaries at Harvard
    A team of four FOCUS missionaries, in partnership with the Harvard Catholic Center, works with undergraduates on relationships and formation.
    focus.org, harvardcatholic.org

Other 1

  • HCC Student Board
    Undergraduate leadership board of the Harvard Catholic Center, with chairs for social, service, finance, formation and other areas. Organizes programming with the chaplains.
    harvardcatholic.org

Social life 2

  • Young Couples & New Families
    2nd and 4th Sundays, after the 9:30 AM Mass
    Fellowship and faith-formation events at DiGiovanni Hall.
    harvardcatholic.org
  • Monthly Dinner & Adoration (graduate students and young professionals)
    First Thursday of each month: 6 PM adoration and confession; 7 to 9 PM dinner
    Adoration and confession at St. Paul's Church, followed by dinner and conversation in DiGiovanni Hall.
    harvardcatholic.org

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

Catholic campus ministry

Sources (7)
  1. About | Harvard Catholic Centerharvardcatholic.org/about · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “Serving as the Roman Catholic chaplaincy for Harvard University since 1893”
    The Harvard Catholic Center is the Roman Catholic chaplaincy for Harvard University and has served in that role since 1893.
    “we are located on the outskirts of Harvard Square in the historic”
    The Harvard Catholic Center is located near Harvard Square within the historic St. Paul's Parish.
  2. Chaplains & Staff | Harvard Catholic Centerharvardcatholic.org/staff · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “Undergraduate Chaplain frsanders@harvardcatholic.org”
    Fr. Nathaniel Sanders is the Undergraduate Chaplain of the Harvard Catholic Center, with the listed email.
    “The Harvard Catholic Center is pleased to partner with the Fellowship of Catholic University Students (FOCUS)”
    The Harvard Catholic Center partners with FOCUS, whose team of four missionaries works with undergraduates.
  3. Campuses | FOCUSfocus.org/about/campuses · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “Boston UniversityHarvard UniversityMassachusetts Institute of Technology”
    FOCUS lists Harvard University among the campuses where it serves.
  4. Visit | St. Paul's Parishstpaulsharvardsquare.org/visit · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “25 Arrow Street Cambridge, MA 02138”
    St. Paul's Parish, whose Main Church hosts the Harvard Catholic Center's Masses, is at 25 Arrow Street, Cambridge, MA 02138.
  5. Sacraments & Worship | St. Paul's Parishstpaulsharvardsquare.org/sacraments-worship · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “Monday–Friday 8:00 AM, 12:10 PM”
    St. Paul's Parish lists weekday Mass at 8:00 AM and 12:10 PM, matching the Harvard Catholic Center listing.
  6. Home | Harvard Catholic Forumharvardcatholicforum.org · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “the Forum offers lectures, discussion groups, non-credit courses, musical performances, and other programs”
    The Harvard Catholic Forum, a project of the Harvard Catholic Center, offers lectures, discussion groups and courses.
  7. Donate | Harvard Catholic Centerharvardcatholic.org/support · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “Harvard Catholic Center 29 Mount Auburn Street Cambridge, MA 02138”
    The Harvard Catholic Center's published address is 29 Mount Auburn Street, Cambridge, MA 02138.

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Academic Excellence

AAcademic Excellence: 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.
100 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.98%
  • First-year retention 20% of scoreThis measure counts for 20% of the Academic Excellence score.98%
  • Entering students' test scores 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.SAT 1,553 · ACT 35
  • Student-to-faculty ratio 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.7 to 1
  • Instructional spending per student 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.$51,780

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)
9,095
Total students30,386
Average net price (per year)
After grants and scholarships, for students receiving federal aid
$19,066
Cost of attendance (per year)$85,540
Median federal debt at graduation$14,000
Graduation rate
First-time, full-time students finishing within 150% of normal time
98%
First-year retention98%
Median earnings 10 years after entry$101,817
Admission rate4%
Students receiving Pell grants16%
Admission test scores (middle 50% of admitted students who submitted scores)
Average SAT1553
SAT reading & writing740–780
SAT math770–800
ACT composite34–36
Test policyRequired

Value index: 83 / 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 NCES Catholic school records. Confirm with the diocese.

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Questions families ask

Is Harvard University a Catholic college?
No. Harvard University is not a Catholic college. Catholic School Compass rates the Catholic life on its campus instead. Catholic students are served by Harvard Catholic Center.
What is Harvard University’s Catholic Life Score?
95 out of 100 (grade A). It measures Catholic life on campus: campus ministry, priests, Mass and confession, student groups, and nearby parishes, together with academics.
Where is Mass celebrated at Harvard University?
Mass is listed at Main Church and St. Paul's Parish (corner of Bow and Arrow Streets). Days and times are on this page; please confirm with the parish or campus ministry before you go.
Is Harvard University Compass Recommended?
Yes. Harvard University meets the Compass Recommended standard for Catholic life on campus.

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