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Johns Hopkins University

  • LocationBaltimore, MD
  • Type and sizePrivate nonprofit · 4-year · 30,362 students
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Johns Hopkins 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 Catholic Community at Johns Hopkins University, a campus ministry of Saints Philip and James University Parish and the Dominican Friars, serves students from 2801 North Charles Street, just south of the Homewood campus. The ministry lists a Dominican priest as chaplain and director, weekday and weekend Masses at the parish church, scheduled confession, adoration, retreats and small group Bible studies, with FOCUS missionaries on its team.

Mass, confession, and adoration

Confirm with the parish

Mass 8

  • Monday–Friday12:00 PMSaints Philip and James Catholic Church, 2801 N. Charles St.
  • Wednesday7:30 PMSaints Philip and James Catholic Church, 2801 N. Charles St. · Ad orientem.
  • Saturday8:00 AMSaints Philip and James Catholic Church, 2801 N. Charles St. · At the Mary Altar.
  • Saturday4:00 PMSaints Philip and James Catholic Church, 2801 N. Charles St.
  • Sunday8:00 AMSaints Philip and James Catholic Church, 2801 N. Charles St. · Low Mass.
  • Sunday10:30 AMSaints Philip and James Catholic Church, 2801 N. Charles St.
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  • Sunday5:00 PMSaints Philip and James Catholic Church, 2801 N. Charles St.
  • Sunday1:00 PMSaints Philip and James Catholic Church, 2801 N. Charles St. · Spanish-language Mass, fourth Sunday of the month.

Confession 5

  • Sunday10:00 AM–10:30 AM
  • Sunday4:30 PM–5:00 PM
  • Monday–Friday12:30 PM–1:10 PM · After daily Mass.
  • Wednesday6:30 PM–7:30 PM · During Holy Hour.
  • Saturday3:00 PM–4:00 PM

Adoration 2

  • Monday–Friday8:00 AM–7:00 PMAdoration Chapel, side of the church closest to the rectory
  • Wednesday6:30 PM–7:30 PM · Holy Hour.

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 (3)
  1. Mass & Confessions | Saints Philip and James Catholic Churchphilipandjames.org/mass-times · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “Sunday Mass Schedule Saturday: 4:00 PM English English EN Sunday: 8:00 AM English English EN (low Mass) 10:30 AM English English EN 5:00 PM English English EN Daily Mass Schedule MonFri 12:00 PM English English EN Wednesday: 7:30 PM English English EN (ad orientem) Saturday: 8:00 AM English English EN (At the Mary Altar)”
    The parish's Mass schedule lists weekday Masses Monday through Friday at noon, Wednesday evening, Saturday, and three Sunday Masses.
    “Sunday Mass Schedule Saturday: 4:00 PM English English EN Sunday: 8:00 AM English English EN (low Mass) 10:30 AM English English EN 5:00 PM English English EN Daily Mass Schedule MonFri 12:00 PM English English EN Wednesday: 7:30 PM English English EN (ad orientem) Saturday: 8:00 AM English English EN (At the Mary Altar)”
    The parish's Mass schedule lists weekday Masses Monday through Friday at noon, Wednesday evening, Saturday, and three Sunday Masses.
    “Sunday Mass Schedule Saturday: 4:00 PM English English EN Sunday: 8:00 AM English English EN (low Mass) 10:30 AM English English EN 5:00 PM English English EN Daily Mass Schedule MonFri 12:00 PM English English EN Wednesday: 7:30 PM English English EN (ad orientem) Saturday: 8:00 AM English English EN (At the Mary Altar)”
    The parish's Mass schedule lists weekday Masses Monday through Friday at noon, Wednesday evening, Saturday, and three Sunday Masses.
    “Sunday Mass Schedule Saturday: 4:00 PM English English EN Sunday: 8:00 AM English English EN (low Mass) 10:30 AM English English EN 5:00 PM English English EN Daily Mass Schedule MonFri 12:00 PM English English EN Wednesday: 7:30 PM English English EN (ad orientem) Saturday: 8:00 AM English English EN (At the Mary Altar)”
    The parish's Mass schedule lists weekday Masses Monday through Friday at noon, Wednesday evening, Saturday, and three Sunday Masses.
    “Sunday Mass Schedule Saturday: 4:00 PM English English EN Sunday: 8:00 AM English English EN (low Mass) 10:30 AM English English EN 5:00 PM English English EN Daily Mass Schedule MonFri 12:00 PM English English EN Wednesday: 7:30 PM English English EN (ad orientem) Saturday: 8:00 AM English English EN (At the Mary Altar)”
    The parish's Mass schedule lists weekday Masses Monday through Friday at noon, Wednesday evening, Saturday, and three Sunday Masses.
    “Sunday Mass Schedule Saturday: 4:00 PM English English EN Sunday: 8:00 AM English English EN (low Mass) 10:30 AM English English EN 5:00 PM English English EN Daily Mass Schedule MonFri 12:00 PM English English EN Wednesday: 7:30 PM English English EN (ad orientem) Saturday: 8:00 AM English English EN (At the Mary Altar)”
    The parish's Mass schedule lists weekday Masses Monday through Friday at noon, Wednesday evening, Saturday, and three Sunday Masses.
    “Sunday Mass Schedule Saturday: 4:00 PM English English EN Sunday: 8:00 AM English English EN (low Mass) 10:30 AM English English EN 5:00 PM English English EN Daily Mass Schedule MonFri 12:00 PM English English EN Wednesday: 7:30 PM English English EN (ad orientem) Saturday: 8:00 AM English English EN (At the Mary Altar)”
    The parish's Mass schedule lists weekday Masses Monday through Friday at noon, Wednesday evening, Saturday, and three Sunday Masses.
  2. About | Catholic Community at Hopkinsjhucatholic.org/about-us · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “Misa en Español every fourth Sunday of the Month”
    A Spanish Mass is listed on the fourth Sunday of the month at 1:00 PM.
    “Wednesday 6:30 PM to 7:30 PM (during Holy Hour) Saturday 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM”
    The ministry's Mass times widget lists confession on Wednesday evening and on Saturday afternoon.
    “Wednesday 6:30 PM to 7:30 PM (during Holy Hour) Saturday 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM”
    The ministry's Mass times widget lists confession on Wednesday evening and on Saturday afternoon.
    “MonFri 8:00 AM to 7:00 PM in chapel located on the side of the Church closest to the rectory”
    The ministry lists eucharistic adoration Monday through Friday, 8 AM to 7 PM, in the chapel on the side of the church closest to the rectory.
    “Wednesday 6:30 PM to 7:30 PM Holy Hour”
    The ministry lists a Wednesday evening Holy Hour from 6:30 to 7:30 PM.
  3. Spiritual Life | Catholic Community at Hopkinsjhucatholic.org/spiritual-life · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “Sunday 10:00 AM to 10:30 AM 4:30 PM to 5:00 PM MonFri 12:30 PM to 1:10 PM (after daily Mass)”
    The ministry's Mass times widget lists confession on Sundays and on weekdays after daily Mass.
    “Sunday 10:00 AM to 10:30 AM 4:30 PM to 5:00 PM MonFri 12:30 PM to 1:10 PM (after daily Mass)”
    The ministry's Mass times widget lists confession on Sundays and on weekdays after daily Mass.
    “Sunday 10:00 AM to 10:30 AM 4:30 PM to 5:00 PM MonFri 12:30 PM to 1:10 PM (after daily Mass)”
    The ministry's Mass times widget lists confession on Sundays and on weekdays after daily Mass.

Catholic churches nearby

Map of Johns Hopkins University, its Catholic center and nearby Catholic churches1 mi2 mi3 miSaints Philip and James Catholic Church: 0.5 mi1Franciscan Center: 1.0 mi2United Apostolic Church of Jesus Christ: 1.0 mi3Saint Peter Claver Catholic Church: 1.8 mi4Saint Frances Chapel: 2.0 mi5Historic Saint Francis Xavier Catholic Church: 2.0 mi6The Catholic Community at Johns Hopkins University (Newman Center): 0.5 miJohns Hopkins University (campus)N1 mi
CampusCatholic centerCatholic church (numbered below)Open a street map ›
  1. Saints Philip and James Catholic Church — 0.5 mi · 2801 North Charles Street, Baltimore
  2. Franciscan Center — 1.0 mi · 101 West 23rd Street, Baltimore
  3. United Apostolic Church of Jesus Christ — 1.0 mi · 934 Gorsuch Avenue, Baltimore
  4. Saint Peter Claver Catholic Church — 1.8 mi · 1526,1546 North Fremont Avenue, Baltimore
  5. Saint Frances Chapel — 2.0 mi · 501 East Chase Street, Baltimore
  6. Historic Saint Francis Xavier Catholic Church — 2.0 mi · 1501 East Oliver Street, Baltimore

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

91 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 (Listed in the Archdiocese of Baltimore's campus ministry directory and described by the ministry as a campus ministry.)
    Sources (2)
    1. College Campus Ministry | Archdiocese of Baltimorearchbalt.org/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Johns Hopkins University – Fr. Josemaria Guzman-Dominguez, O.P.”
      The Archdiocese of Baltimore's campus ministry directory lists a Catholic campus ministry at Johns Hopkins University, with a priest named.
    2. Our Mission | Catholic Community at Hopkinsjhucatholic.org/our-mission · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “The Catholic Community at Hopkins is a campus ministry of Saints Philip and James University Parish and of the Dominican Friars.”
      The ministry is a campus ministry of Saints Philip and James University Parish and of the Dominican Friars.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Dedicated Catholic center or chapel on or next to campusYes (A dedicated Catholic center (the Newman Center) at 2801 North Charles Street; the chaplain's page places the parish just south of the Homewood Campus.)
    Sources (3)
    1. Chaplains and Staff | Catholic Community at Hopkinsjhucatholic.org/chaplainsandstaff · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “I’m Fr. Josemaría, the chaplain for CCH and a parochial vicar at SS. Philip and James Catholic Church just south of the Homewood Campus.”
      The chaplain is a parochial vicar at SS. Philip and James Catholic Church, just south of the Homewood Campus.
    2. About | Catholic Community at Hopkinsjhucatholic.org/about-us · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Join us afterwards in the Newman Center at 8:00 pm for Newman Night to grow deeper in the faith and to hang out with friends!”
      The ministry meets in the Newman Center for Newman Night.
    3. Spiritual Life | Catholic Community at Hopkinsjhucatholic.org/spiritual-life · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “2801 North Charles Street, Baltimore, MD 21218”
      The Catholic Community at Johns Hopkins University is at 2801 North Charles Street, Baltimore, MD 21218.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Priest chaplain assigned to campus ministryPart-time or shared priest (A named priest is listed as chaplain and director; he is also a parochial vicar at the parish; the priest is shared; on-campus priest hours are Thursdays 2-5 PM.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Chaplains and Staff | Catholic Community at Hopkinsjhucatholic.org/chaplainsandstaff · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Fr. Josemaría Guzmán-Domínguez, O.P. Chaplain & Director”
      Fr. Josemaría Guzmán-Domínguez, O.P. is listed as Chaplain & Director.
      “I’m Fr. Josemaría, the chaplain for CCH and a parochial vicar at SS. Philip and James Catholic Church just south of the Homewood Campus.”
      The chaplain is a parochial vicar at SS. Philip and James Catholic Church, just south of the Homewood Campus.
    2. Spiritual Life | Catholic Community at Hopkinsjhucatholic.org/spiritual-life · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “priest hours are on-campus opportunities to chat with our chaplain. Fr. Josemaría will be on campus every Thursday from 2pm-5pm!”
      The chaplain holds on-campus priest hours on Thursdays from 2 to 5 PM.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Weekday Mass at the campus ministryEvery weekday (5 or more weekdays) (Masses are listed Monday through Friday at the parish church, which the ministry describes as the parish that runs it.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Mass & Confessions | Saints Philip and James Catholic Churchphilipandjames.org/mass-times · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Sunday Mass Schedule Saturday: 4:00 PM English English EN Sunday: 8:00 AM English English EN (low Mass) 10:30 AM English English EN 5:00 PM English English EN Daily Mass Schedule MonFri 12:00 PM English English EN Wednesday: 7:30 PM English English EN (ad orientem) Saturday: 8:00 AM English English EN (At the Mary Altar)”
      The parish's Mass schedule lists weekday Masses Monday through Friday at noon, Wednesday evening, Saturday, and three Sunday Masses.
    2. Our Mission | Catholic Community at Hopkinsjhucatholic.org/our-mission · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “The Catholic Community at Hopkins is a campus ministry of Saints Philip and James University Parish and of the Dominican Friars.”
      The ministry is a campus ministry of Saints Philip and James University Parish and of the Dominican Friars.
  • 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 and three Sunday Masses are listed at the parish church, plus a fourth-Sunday Spanish Mass on the ministry's page.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Mass & Confessions | Saints Philip and James Catholic Churchphilipandjames.org/mass-times · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Sunday Mass Schedule Saturday: 4:00 PM English English EN Sunday: 8:00 AM English English EN (low Mass) 10:30 AM English English EN 5:00 PM English English EN Daily Mass Schedule MonFri 12:00 PM English English EN Wednesday: 7:30 PM English English EN (ad orientem) Saturday: 8:00 AM English English EN (At the Mary Altar)”
      The parish's Mass schedule lists weekday Masses Monday through Friday at noon, Wednesday evening, Saturday, and three Sunday Masses.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Scheduled confession at the campus ministryWeekly or more often (Scheduled confession is listed on Sundays, Monday to Friday, and Saturday.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Spiritual Life | Catholic Community at Hopkinsjhucatholic.org/spiritual-life · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Sunday 10:00 AM to 10:30 AM 4:30 PM to 5:00 PM MonFri 12:30 PM to 1:10 PM (after daily Mass)”
      The ministry's Mass times widget lists confession on Sundays and on weekdays after daily Mass.
    2. About | Catholic Community at Hopkinsjhucatholic.org/about-us · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Wednesday 6:30 PM to 7:30 PM (during Holy Hour) Saturday 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM”
      The ministry's Mass times widget lists confession on Wednesday evening and on Saturday afternoon.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Catholic student groups and missionary outreach (e.g., FOCUS, Saint Paul's Outreach, Knights of Columbus, Bible studies)Two or more (Two groups: the FOCUS missionary team and small group Bible studies.)
    Sources (3)
    1. Our FOCUS Missionaries | Catholic Community at Hopkinsjhucatholic.org/our-focus-missionaries · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Simon Rees Team Director simon.reesfocus.org Jenna Toth Team Missionary”
      The ministry's page lists a FOCUS team director and a FOCUS missionary serving at Johns Hopkins.
    2. Where We Serve | FOCUSfocus.org/about/campuses · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Johns Hopkins University”
      FOCUS lists Johns Hopkins University among the campuses it serves.
    3. Spiritual Life | Catholic Community at Hopkinsjhucatholic.org/spiritual-life · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Students can join a Bible study and dive deeper into Scripture with a small group!”
      Students can join small group Bible studies through the ministry.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Formation programs (retreats, OCIA/RCIA, service, small groups)Two or more kinds (Three kinds: retreats, small group Bible studies, and service through the parish food pantry and street ministry.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Spiritual Life | Catholic Community at Hopkinsjhucatholic.org/spiritual-life · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Students embark on annual fall, spring, men's, and women's retreats to take time for reflection and prayer.”
      The ministry runs annual fall, spring, men's and women's retreats.
      “Students can join a Bible study and dive deeper into Scripture with a small group!”
      Students can join small group Bible studies through the ministry.
    2. Service | Catholic Community at Hopkinsjhucatholic.org/service · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “The parish food pantry is open on Thursdays from 2:00 PM-3:00 PM”
      The parish food pantry is open to student volunteers on Thursdays from 2 to 3 PM.
  • 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 (27 weekly times documented: 12 Mass, 9 confession, 6 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 Monday through Friday at noon and on weekends, with a Spanish Mass on the fourth Sunday.
    Sources (2)
    1. Mass & Confessions | Saints Philip and James Catholic Churchphilipandjames.org/mass-times · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Sunday Mass Schedule Saturday: 4:00 PM English English EN Sunday: 8:00 AM English English EN (low Mass) 10:30 AM English English EN 5:00 PM English English EN Daily Mass Schedule MonFri 12:00 PM English English EN Wednesday: 7:30 PM English English EN (ad orientem) Saturday: 8:00 AM English English EN (At the Mary Altar)”
      The parish's Mass schedule lists weekday Masses Monday through Friday at noon, Wednesday evening, Saturday, and three Sunday Masses.
    2. About | Catholic Community at Hopkinsjhucatholic.org/about-us · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Misa en Español every fourth Sunday of the Month”
      A Spanish Mass is listed on the fourth Sunday of the month at 1:00 PM.
  • Scheduled confession is listed on Sundays, weekdays and Saturday, and adoration is listed Monday through Friday.
    Sources (2)
    1. Spiritual Life | Catholic Community at Hopkinsjhucatholic.org/spiritual-life · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Sunday 10:00 AM to 10:30 AM 4:30 PM to 5:00 PM MonFri 12:30 PM to 1:10 PM (after daily Mass)”
      The ministry's Mass times widget lists confession on Sundays and on weekdays after daily Mass.
    2. About | Catholic Community at Hopkinsjhucatholic.org/about-us · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Wednesday 6:30 PM to 7:30 PM (during Holy Hour) Saturday 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM”
      The ministry's Mass times widget lists confession on Wednesday evening and on Saturday afternoon.
      “MonFri 8:00 AM to 7:00 PM in chapel located on the side of the Church closest to the rectory”
      The ministry lists eucharistic adoration Monday through Friday, 8 AM to 7 PM, in the chapel on the side of the church closest to the rectory.
  • Students have annual retreats, small group Bible studies, weekly talks, and service opportunities.
    Sources (3)
    1. Spiritual Life | Catholic Community at Hopkinsjhucatholic.org/spiritual-life · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Students embark on annual fall, spring, men's, and women's retreats to take time for reflection and prayer.”
      The ministry runs annual fall, spring, men's and women's retreats.
      “Students can join a Bible study and dive deeper into Scripture with a small group!”
      Students can join small group Bible studies through the ministry.
    2. Fellowship | Catholic Community at Hopkinsjhucatholic.org/fellowship · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Every Wednesday night following the 6:30pm Holy Hour and 7:30pm Mass, there is a weekly spiritual talk or discussion in the parish hall beginning at 8:15pm.”
      A weekly Wednesday night talk or discussion follows the Holy Hour and Mass, in the parish hall.
    3. Service | Catholic Community at Hopkinsjhucatholic.org/service · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “The parish food pantry is open on Thursdays from 2:00 PM-3:00 PM”
      The parish food pantry is open to student volunteers on Thursdays from 2 to 3 PM.

Concerns

  • The chaplain is also a parochial vicar at the parish, and the ministry lists on-campus priest hours on Thursdays from 2 to 5 PM.
    Sources (2)
    1. Chaplains and Staff | Catholic Community at Hopkinsjhucatholic.org/chaplainsandstaff · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “I’m Fr. Josemaría, the chaplain for CCH and a parochial vicar at SS. Philip and James Catholic Church just south of the Homewood Campus.”
      The chaplain is a parochial vicar at SS. Philip and James Catholic Church, just south of the Homewood Campus.
    2. Spiritual Life | Catholic Community at Hopkinsjhucatholic.org/spiritual-life · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “priest hours are on-campus opportunities to chat with our chaplain. Fr. Josemaría will be on campus every Thursday from 2pm-5pm!”
      The chaplain holds on-campus priest hours on Thursdays from 2 to 5 PM.
  • The Masses are celebrated at the parish church rather than in a chapel owned by the ministry.
    Sources (1)
    1. Our Church Building | Saints Philip and James Catholic Churchphilipandjames.org/our-church-building · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Saints Philip and James Catholic Church 2801 N. Charles St.”
      The parish church is at 2801 N. Charles St., Baltimore.

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The Catholic center

The Catholic Community at Johns Hopkins University (Newman Center)

  • Address: 2801 North Charles Street, Baltimore, MD 21218
  • Location: Next to campus
  • Distance from campus: 0.5 mi (straight line from the campus point in federal IPEDS data)
  • Facilities: Newman Center, parish hall, adoration chapel

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

Catholic clubs and student life

12 groups and regular activities · 1 on campus, 0 off campus, 11 location not published

Other 1

  • Priest hours with the chaplainOn campus
    Thursdays 2-5 PM
    Opportunity to talk with the chaplain about faith questions, spiritual guidance or confession, on campus.
    jhucatholic.org

Faith formation 3

  • Newman Night
    Wednesdays, after the 7:30 PM Mass
    Weekly spiritual talk or discussion in the parish hall, followed by fellowship and snacks in the Newman Center.
    jhucatholic.org, jhucatholic.org
  • Small group Bible studies
    Small group Bible studies; students are invited to fill out an interest form.
    jhucatholic.org
  • Spiritual Life Committee events
    Past events have included on-campus rosaries, group Holy Hours and lectures.
    jhucatholic.org

Clubs and groups 1

  • FOCUS missionary team
    A FOCUS team director and missionary are listed on the ministry's FOCUS team page. FOCUS lists Johns Hopkins University among its campuses.
    jhucatholic.org, focus.org

Liturgy and prayer 2

  • First Friday Mass and pizza
    First Friday of each month
    Mass in the main church followed by a casual pizza dinner.
    jhucatholic.org
  • Eucharistic adoration
    Monday to Friday 8 AM-7 PM; Wednesday Holy Hour 6:30-7:30 PM
    Open adoration in the Adoration Chapel and a Wednesday Holy Hour.
    jhucatholic.org, jhucatholic.org, philipandjames.org

Retreats 1

Service 2

  • Parish food pantry volunteering
    Thursdays 2-3 PM
    Students are encouraged to volunteer at the parish food pantry.
    jhucatholic.org
  • Source of All Hope street walks and meals
    Street walks and meal ministries with homeless men and women in Baltimore City.
    jhucatholic.org

Social life 2

  • Sunday family dinner
    Sundays after the 5 PM Mass
    Meal cooked by students and served in the parish hall after the 5 PM Mass.
    jhucatholic.org
  • Other fellowship events
    Dinners out, lunches on campus, intramural sports teams, caroling, holiday parties, game nights and karaoke.
    jhucatholic.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. Our Mission | Catholic Community at Hopkinsjhucatholic.org/our-mission · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “The Catholic Community at Hopkins is a campus ministry of Saints Philip and James University Parish and of the Dominican Friars.”
    The ministry is a campus ministry of Saints Philip and James University Parish and of the Dominican Friars.
    “The Catholic Community at Hopkins is a campus ministry of Saints Philip and James University Parish and of the Dominican Friars.”
    The ministry is a campus ministry of Saints Philip and James University Parish and of the Dominican Friars.
  2. Spiritual Life | Catholic Community at Hopkinsjhucatholic.org/spiritual-life · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “2801 North Charles Street, Baltimore, MD 21218”
    The Catholic Community at Johns Hopkins University is at 2801 North Charles Street, Baltimore, MD 21218.
    “2801 North Charles Street, Baltimore, MD 21218”
    The Catholic Community at Johns Hopkins University is at 2801 North Charles Street, Baltimore, MD 21218.
  3. Our Church Building | Saints Philip and James Catholic Churchphilipandjames.org/our-church-building · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “Saints Philip and James Catholic Church 2801 N. Charles St.”
    The parish church is at 2801 N. Charles St., Baltimore.
  4. Our FOCUS Missionaries | Catholic Community at Hopkinsjhucatholic.org/our-focus-missionaries · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “Simon Rees Team Director simon.reesfocus.org Jenna Toth Team Missionary”
    The ministry's page lists a FOCUS team director and a FOCUS missionary serving at Johns Hopkins.
  5. Where We Serve | FOCUSfocus.org/about/campuses · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “Johns Hopkins University”
    FOCUS lists Johns Hopkins University among the campuses it serves.
  6. Chaplains and Staff | Catholic Community at Hopkinsjhucatholic.org/chaplainsandstaff · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “I’m Fr. Josemaría, the chaplain for CCH and a parochial vicar at SS. Philip and James Catholic Church just south of the Homewood Campus.”
    The chaplain is a parochial vicar at SS. Philip and James Catholic Church, just south of the Homewood Campus.
  7. About | Catholic Community at Hopkinsjhucatholic.org/about-us · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “Join us afterwards in the Newman Center at 8:00 pm for Newman Night to grow deeper in the faith and to hang out with friends!”
    The ministry meets in the Newman Center for Newman Night.

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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.94%
  • 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.6 to 1
  • Instructional spending per student 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.$101,214

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)
6,089
Total students30,362
Average net price (per year)
After grants and scholarships, for students receiving federal aid
$18,809
Cost of attendance (per year)$85,947
Median federal debt at graduation$10,250
Graduation rate
First-time, full-time students finishing within 150% of normal time
94%
First-year retention98%
Median earnings 10 years after entry$87,555
Admission rate6%
Students receiving Pell grants19%
Admission test scores (middle 50% of admitted students who submitted scores)
Average SAT1553
SAT reading & writing740–770
SAT math780–800
ACT composite34–36
Test policyConsidered but not required

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 Baltimore

The Most Reverend William E. Lori, Archbishop of Baltimore

Formal address: “Your Excellency”

Cathedral: Cathedral of Mary Our Queen

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

Diocese determined from the county using NCES Catholic school records. Confirm with the diocese.

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Is Johns Hopkins University a Catholic college?
No. Johns Hopkins University is not a Catholic college. Catholic School Compass rates the Catholic life on its campus instead. Catholic students are served by the Catholic Community at Johns Hopkins University.
What is Johns Hopkins University’s Catholic Life Score?
93 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 Johns Hopkins University?
Mass is listed at Saints Philip and James Catholic Church and 2801 N. Charles St.. Days and times are on this page; please confirm with the parish or campus ministry before you go.
Is Johns Hopkins University Compass Recommended?
Yes. Johns Hopkins University meets the Compass Recommended standard for Catholic life on campus.

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