Marywood University

“Weekday Mass Schedule IHM Center On campus at the top of University Drive Monday-Friday 8 a.m.”

“Sunday Mass Schedule 7:30 p.m. (during fall and spring semesters) Marian Chapel in the Swartz Center for Spiritual Life”

“IHM Center | On campus at the top of University Drive Sunday 9 a.m.”

“See the Campus Ministry announcements, Facebook, or Instagram for dates and times. At other times, please call the Campus Ministry office (570-961-4723) to make an appointment or see Fr. Elston before or after Sunday Masses.”

“Eucharistic adoration takes place at designated times throughout the year.”

“University Chaplain Father Joseph P. Elston 570-961-4703”

“The Eucharistic Liturgy (Mass) is celebrated each Sunday, and the chapel is open daily as a place of communal or private prayer.”

“Required Courses: (12 credits) ENGL-160 “Writing, Rhetoric, & Composition” PHIL-120 “The Examined Life” or PHIL-121 “The Good Life” LANG-150/250 (Spanish, French, or Italian) RST-112 “Modern Belief””

“1. SSCI (PSYC, SOC, CJ, PS, ECON) 2. PHIL or RST (upper-level) 3. CORE Elective*”

“Encountering Faith: RST 112 (3 credits)”

“In the course, students will learn about the Bible, the Christian understanding of Jesus, and the Catholic intellectual tradition.”

“In step with Marywood’s Catholic affiliation, the program offerings include the scholarly investigation of the Catholic theological tradition alongside a broad selection of courses in world religions and their spiritualities.”

“Required Courses: (12 credits) ENGL-160 “Writing, Rhetoric, & Composition” PHIL-120 “The Examined Life” or PHIL-121 “The Good Life” LANG-150/250 (Spanish, French, or Italian) RST-112 “Modern Belief””

“1. SSCI (PSYC, SOC, CJ, PS, ECON) 2. PHIL or RST (upper-level) 3. CORE Elective*”

“Encountering Faith: RST 112 (3 credits)”

“Marywood’s undergraduate Core Curriculum plays an essential role in providing a foundation in the Catholic intellectual tradition.”

“Marywood’s undergraduate Core Curriculum plays an essential role in providing a foundation in the Catholic intellectual tradition to empower and teach students to live responsibly in a diverse and interdependent world”

“There are two tracks to an undergraduate degree in Religious Studies at Marywood University: the Traditional Program and the Applied Program.”

“By supporting a vigorous Campus Ministry staff and program, the University gives witness to its belief in what Ex Corde Ecclesiae terms the four essential characteristics of a catholic university”

“University Chaplain Father Joseph P. Elston 570-961-4703”

“Sr. Rachel Terry Director of Campus Ministry rterry@marywood.edu 570-961-4751”

“Meet Your Campus Ministry Staff Sr. Catherine IHM Luxner Mission Integration Consultant luxner@marywood.edu 570-961-4703 Bio of Sr. Catherine IHM Luxner Tiffany L Murphy Director of Community Service & Social Justice tlmurphy@marywood.edu 570-348-6211 x2698 Bio of Tiffany L Murphy Michael Sowa Coordinator of Liturgical Music sowa@marywood.edu 570-340-6024”

“Marywood University students led and participated in the annual Search Retreat in January 2026 at the Holy Transfiguration Retreat Center. Organized through Marywood University Campus Ministry, the retreat offers students an opportunity for reflection, faith-sharing, and community building in a supportive environment.”

“Students Organized to Uphold Life (SOUL) is a group of students who seek to maintain the dignity of all human life from conception until natural death. As a club, we strive to advocate for the pro-life cause within our campus community and beyond to our greater community.”

“Chapel Choir leads singing at liturgies. All members of the Marywood community are invited to join.”

“Everyone in the Marywood University community is encouraged to participate actively as a member of the assembly or to offer individual gifts as music minister, lector, extraordinary minister of Holy Communion, acolyte (server), minister of hospitality (Greeter), artist, dancer, or sacristan.”

“If you have been baptized Catholic, and would like to receive the other Sacraments of Initiation (First Holy Communion and Confirmation), or if you are interested in learning more about the Catholic Church, please contact Sister Rachel Terry (rterry@marywood.edu)”

“Students are permitted to have guests in the residential portion of the building until midnight Sunday through Thursday.”

“Overnight guests are permitted on Friday and Saturdays only, unless it is a long weekend. Overnight guests are limited to a maximum of two consecutive nights and no more than six nights per month.”

“Dr. Jeffrey L Kegolis VP for Mission Services & the Student Experience”

“Sr. Catherine IHM Luxner Mission Integration Consultant”

“The Office of Community Service and Social Justice encourages all students to stop by and get involved in volunteer and community service opportunities.”

“The offices of Campus Ministry and Community Service & Social Justice support the mission and make visible the Catholic identity of Marywood University by providing opportunities for liturgy, faith formation, personal and spiritual development, community service, interfaith engagement, and advocacy for social justice.”

“The program offers students the opportunity to observe and participate in service to the poor and needy on the national and local levels; preceded and followed by a period of reflection and research.”

“This course teaches both ancient and modern sources of the principles of Catholic Social Teaching.”

“For the minor in Justice and Peace Studies, 18 credit hours are required, nine of which must be earned at Marywood.”

“Students Organized to Uphold Life (SOUL) is a group of students who seek to maintain the dignity of all human life from conception until natural death. As a club, we strive to advocate for the pro-life cause within our campus community and beyond to our greater community.”

“Parenting, Pregnancy, or Related Conditions Policy”

“Alternative Break Service Trips Service: For more than 30 years, Marywood has partnered with service organizations across the country and the globe to extend a helping hand and bring hope to people who need it the most.”

“Participants prepare for each trip by thinking critically about poverty, social concern, peace, justice, diversity and current topics.”

“Pacer Pantry is Marywood University’s campus-based pantry that provides supplemental fresh foods, produce, and grab & go items to Marywood students and employees.”

“The offices of Campus Ministry and Community Service & Social Justice support the mission and make visible the Catholic identity of Marywood University by providing opportunities for liturgy, faith formation, personal and spiritual development, community service, interfaith engagement, and advocacy for social justice.”