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College · Catholic life on campus

Northeastern University

  • LocationBoston, MA
  • Type and sizePrivate nonprofit · 4-year · 31,159 students
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Northeastern 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 Center at 68 Saint Stephen Street, a ministry of the Archdiocese of Boston staffed by the Brotherhood of Hope, serves Northeastern and several nearby colleges. Its staff includes a priest chaplain, Fr. Nick Stano, a director, Br. Jason Zink, and six Saint Paul's Outreach missionaries; during the fall and spring semesters Mass is celebrated Sundays at 11 AM at the Fenway Center across the street and Tuesday through Friday at 4:30 PM in the center's third-floor chapel. The center runs a weekly New Life gathering, men's and women's communities, OCIA, and fall and spring retreats.

Mass, confession, and adoration

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Mass 7

  • Sunday11:00 AMFenway Center, 77 St. Stephen St. (across the street from the Catholic Center) · During the fall and spring semesters; followed by free brunch at the Catholic Center.
  • Tuesday–Friday4:30 PMCatholic Center 3rd Floor Chapel, 68 Saint Stephen St. · During the fall and spring semesters.
  • Monday–Friday7:00 AMSt. Clement Eucharistic Shrine, 1105 Boylston Street (nearby church listed by the Catholic Center) · Weekdays, per the shrine's own schedule.
  • Monday–Friday12:10 PMSt. Clement Eucharistic Shrine, 1105 Boylston Street (nearby church listed by the Catholic Center) · Weekdays, per the shrine's own schedule.
  • Saturday11:00 AMSt. Clement Eucharistic Shrine, 1105 Boylston Street (nearby church listed by the Catholic Center)
  • Sunday11:00 AMSt. Clement Eucharistic Shrine, 1105 Boylston Street (nearby church listed by the Catholic Center)
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  • Sunday8:00 PMSt. Clement Eucharistic Shrine, 1105 Boylston Street (nearby church listed by the Catholic Center)

Confession 4

  • Monday–Friday11:30 AMSt. Clement Eucharistic Shrine, 1105 Boylston Street (nearby church listed by the Catholic Center) · Weekdays, per the shrine's own schedule.
  • Saturday10:30 AMSt. Clement Eucharistic Shrine, 1105 Boylston Street (nearby church listed by the Catholic Center)
  • Sunday10:00 AMSt. Clement Eucharistic Shrine, 1105 Boylston Street (nearby church listed by the Catholic Center)
  • Sunday7:00 PMSt. Clement Eucharistic Shrine, 1105 Boylston Street (nearby church listed by the Catholic Center)

Times come only from official parish, chaplaincy, or school pages, and can change with the season. Last verified Oct. 8, 2026.

Sources for these times (2)
  1. Mass and Confession Times | Catholic Centernucatholics.sites.northeastern.edu/mass-and-confession-times · verified Oct. 8, 2026
    “SUNDAY & DAILY MASS AT THE CATHOLIC CENTER (During the Fall and Spring Semesters) Sunday Mass: 11am at the Fenway Center (77 St. Stephen St) Daily Mass (TUES-FRI): 4:30pm at the Catholic Center 3rd Floor Chapel”
    During the fall and spring semesters, Sunday Mass is at 11 AM at the Fenway Center and daily Mass is Tuesday-Friday at 4:30 PM in the Catholic Center's 3rd floor chapel.
    “SUNDAY & DAILY MASS AT THE CATHOLIC CENTER (During the Fall and Spring Semesters) Sunday Mass: 11am at the Fenway Center (77 St. Stephen St) Daily Mass (TUES-FRI): 4:30pm at the Catholic Center 3rd Floor Chapel”
    During the fall and spring semesters, Sunday Mass is at 11 AM at the Fenway Center and daily Mass is Tuesday-Friday at 4:30 PM in the Catholic Center's 3rd floor chapel.
  2. Schedule - St. Clement Eucharistic Shrineomvusa.org/st-clement-shrine/schedule · verified Oct. 8, 2026
    “Weekdays Doors open at 6:30 a.m. Mass: 7:00 a.m. and 12:10 p.m. Confessions: 11:30 a.m. Saturday Doors open at 10:00 a.m. Mass: 11:00 a.m. Confessions: 10:30 a.m. Sunday Doors open 10:00 a.m. Mass: 11:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. Confessions: 10 a.m. & 7 p.m.”
    St. Clement Eucharistic Shrine's own schedule: weekday Mass 7:00 AM and 12:10 PM with confession 11:30 AM; Saturday Mass 11:00 AM with confession 10:30 AM; Sunday Mass 11:00 AM and 8:00 PM with confession 10 AM and 7 PM.
    “Weekdays Doors open at 6:30 a.m. Mass: 7:00 a.m. and 12:10 p.m. Confessions: 11:30 a.m. Saturday Doors open at 10:00 a.m. Mass: 11:00 a.m. Confessions: 10:30 a.m. Sunday Doors open 10:00 a.m. Mass: 11:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. Confessions: 10 a.m. & 7 p.m.”
    St. Clement Eucharistic Shrine's own schedule: weekday Mass 7:00 AM and 12:10 PM with confession 11:30 AM; Saturday Mass 11:00 AM with confession 10:30 AM; Sunday Mass 11:00 AM and 8:00 PM with confession 10 AM and 7 PM.
    “Weekdays Doors open at 6:30 a.m. Mass: 7:00 a.m. and 12:10 p.m. Confessions: 11:30 a.m. Saturday Doors open at 10:00 a.m. Mass: 11:00 a.m. Confessions: 10:30 a.m. Sunday Doors open 10:00 a.m. Mass: 11:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. Confessions: 10 a.m. & 7 p.m.”
    St. Clement Eucharistic Shrine's own schedule: weekday Mass 7:00 AM and 12:10 PM with confession 11:30 AM; Saturday Mass 11:00 AM with confession 10:30 AM; Sunday Mass 11:00 AM and 8:00 PM with confession 10 AM and 7 PM.
    “Weekdays Doors open at 6:30 a.m. Mass: 7:00 a.m. and 12:10 p.m. Confessions: 11:30 a.m. Saturday Doors open at 10:00 a.m. Mass: 11:00 a.m. Confessions: 10:30 a.m. Sunday Doors open 10:00 a.m. Mass: 11:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. Confessions: 10 a.m. & 7 p.m.”
    St. Clement Eucharistic Shrine's own schedule: weekday Mass 7:00 AM and 12:10 PM with confession 11:30 AM; Saturday Mass 11:00 AM with confession 10:30 AM; Sunday Mass 11:00 AM and 8:00 PM with confession 10 AM and 7 PM.
    “Weekdays Doors open at 6:30 a.m. Mass: 7:00 a.m. and 12:10 p.m. Confessions: 11:30 a.m. Saturday Doors open at 10:00 a.m. Mass: 11:00 a.m. Confessions: 10:30 a.m. Sunday Doors open 10:00 a.m. Mass: 11:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. Confessions: 10 a.m. & 7 p.m.”
    St. Clement Eucharistic Shrine's own schedule: weekday Mass 7:00 AM and 12:10 PM with confession 11:30 AM; Saturday Mass 11:00 AM with confession 10:30 AM; Sunday Mass 11:00 AM and 8:00 PM with confession 10 AM and 7 PM.
    “Weekdays Doors open at 6:30 a.m. Mass: 7:00 a.m. and 12:10 p.m. Confessions: 11:30 a.m. Saturday Doors open at 10:00 a.m. Mass: 11:00 a.m. Confessions: 10:30 a.m. Sunday Doors open 10:00 a.m. Mass: 11:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. Confessions: 10 a.m. & 7 p.m.”
    St. Clement Eucharistic Shrine's own schedule: weekday Mass 7:00 AM and 12:10 PM with confession 11:30 AM; Saturday Mass 11:00 AM with confession 10:30 AM; Sunday Mass 11:00 AM and 8:00 PM with confession 10 AM and 7 PM.
    “Weekdays Doors open at 6:30 a.m. Mass: 7:00 a.m. and 12:10 p.m. Confessions: 11:30 a.m. Saturday Doors open at 10:00 a.m. Mass: 11:00 a.m. Confessions: 10:30 a.m. Sunday Doors open 10:00 a.m. Mass: 11:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. Confessions: 10 a.m. & 7 p.m.”
    St. Clement Eucharistic Shrine's own schedule: weekday Mass 7:00 AM and 12:10 PM with confession 11:30 AM; Saturday Mass 11:00 AM with confession 10:30 AM; Sunday Mass 11:00 AM and 8:00 PM with confession 10 AM and 7 PM.
    “Weekdays Doors open at 6:30 a.m. Mass: 7:00 a.m. and 12:10 p.m. Confessions: 11:30 a.m. Saturday Doors open at 10:00 a.m. Mass: 11:00 a.m. Confessions: 10:30 a.m. Sunday Doors open 10:00 a.m. Mass: 11:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. Confessions: 10 a.m. & 7 p.m.”
    St. Clement Eucharistic Shrine's own schedule: weekday Mass 7:00 AM and 12:10 PM with confession 11:30 AM; Saturday Mass 11:00 AM with confession 10:30 AM; Sunday Mass 11:00 AM and 8:00 PM with confession 10 AM and 7 PM.
    “Weekdays Doors open at 6:30 a.m. Mass: 7:00 a.m. and 12:10 p.m. Confessions: 11:30 a.m. Saturday Doors open at 10:00 a.m. Mass: 11:00 a.m. Confessions: 10:30 a.m. Sunday Doors open 10:00 a.m. Mass: 11:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. Confessions: 10 a.m. & 7 p.m.”
    St. Clement Eucharistic Shrine's own schedule: weekday Mass 7:00 AM and 12:10 PM with confession 11:30 AM; Saturday Mass 11:00 AM with confession 10:30 AM; Sunday Mass 11:00 AM and 8:00 PM with confession 10 AM and 7 PM.

Catholic churches nearby

Map of Northeastern University, its Catholic center and nearby Catholic churches0.25 mi0.5 mi1 miSaint Cecilia Parish: 0.5 mi1Saint Clement Eucharistic Shrine: 0.5 mi2Saint Francis Chapel: 0.6 mi3Basilica of Our Lady of Perpetual Hope: 0.7 mi4Cathedral of the Holy Cross: 1.0 mi5BU Catholic Center: 1.0 mi6The Catholic Center (Catholic Center at Northeastern University): 0.1 miNortheastern University (campus)N0.5 mi
CampusCatholic centerCatholic church (numbered below)Open a street map ›
  1. Saint Cecilia Parish — 0.5 mi · 14-18;18 Belvidere Street, Boston
  2. Saint Clement Eucharistic Shrine — 0.5 mi · 1105 Boylston Street, Boston
  3. Saint Francis Chapel — 0.6 mi · 800 Boylston Street, Boston
  4. Basilica of Our Lady of Perpetual Hope — 0.7 mi · 1545 Tremont Street, Boston
  5. Cathedral of the Holy Cross — 1.0 mi · 1400 Washington Street, Boston
  6. BU Catholic Center — 1.0 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

88 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 (2)
    1. Catholic Center | Serving NU & The Surrounding Collegesnucatholics.sites.northeastern.edu · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “We can't wait to meet you! The Catholic Center serves Northeastern University and the surrounding colleges.”
      The Catholic Center serves Northeastern University and surrounding colleges.
      “Catholic Center - Serving Colleges of Boston A Ministry of the Roman Catholic Church - Archdiocese of Boston”
      The Catholic Center is a ministry of the Archdiocese of Boston.
    2. The Catholic Center - Brotherhood of Hopebrotherhoodofhope.org/ministry-partners/the-catholic-center · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Located in the heart of Boston on the campus of Northeastern University, the Catholic Center serves students at NU and seven other schools: Berklee College of Music, Emmanuel College, MassArt, MCPHS, New England Conservatory, Simmons College, and Wentworth Institute of Technology.”
      The Catholic Center is on the Northeastern campus and serves Northeastern and seven other schools.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Dedicated Catholic center or chapel on or next to campusYes (The Catholic Center at 68 Saint Stephen St. has a 3rd floor chapel; the Brotherhood of Hope describes it as on the campus of Northeastern University.)
    Sources (3)
    1. Contact | Catholic Centernucatholics.sites.northeastern.edu/contact · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “The Catholic Center 68 Saint Stephen St. Boston, MA 02115 The Fenway Center 77 Saint Stephen St. Boston, MA 02115 (right accross the street!)”
      The Catholic Center is at 68 Saint Stephen St., Boston, MA 02115, across the street from the Fenway Center at 77 Saint Stephen St.
    2. Mass and Confession Times | Catholic Centernucatholics.sites.northeastern.edu/mass-and-confession-times · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “SUNDAY & DAILY MASS AT THE CATHOLIC CENTER (During the Fall and Spring Semesters) Sunday Mass: 11am at the Fenway Center (77 St. Stephen St) Daily Mass (TUES-FRI): 4:30pm at the Catholic Center 3rd Floor Chapel”
      During the fall and spring semesters, Sunday Mass is at 11 AM at the Fenway Center and daily Mass is Tuesday-Friday at 4:30 PM in the Catholic Center's 3rd floor chapel.
    3. The Catholic Center - Brotherhood of Hopebrotherhoodofhope.org/ministry-partners/the-catholic-center · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Located in the heart of Boston on the campus of Northeastern University, the Catholic Center serves students at NU and seven other schools: Berklee College of Music, Emmanuel College, MassArt, MCPHS, New England Conservatory, Simmons College, and Wentworth Institute of Technology.”
      The Catholic Center is on the Northeastern campus and serves Northeastern and seven other schools.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Priest chaplain assigned to campus ministryFull-time priest chaplain (Fr. Nick Stano, a priest of the Archdiocese of Boston, is listed as Chaplain and writes that he is the chaplain for the Catholic Center. The center also serves seven other Boston colleges.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Staff | Catholic Centernucatholics.sites.northeastern.edu/staff · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Fr. Nick Stano Chaplain nstano22@bostonclergy.org Hey! My name is Fr. Nick Stano and I am honored to be the chaplain for the Catholic Center.”
      Fr. Nick Stano is the Catholic Center's chaplain.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Weekday Mass at the campus ministry1–4 weekdays (Daily Mass Tuesday through Friday at 4:30 PM in the Catholic Center's 3rd floor chapel (four weekdays) during the fall and spring semesters.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Mass and Confession Times | Catholic Centernucatholics.sites.northeastern.edu/mass-and-confession-times · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “SUNDAY & DAILY MASS AT THE CATHOLIC CENTER (During the Fall and Spring Semesters) Sunday Mass: 11am at the Fenway Center (77 St. Stephen St) Daily Mass (TUES-FRI): 4:30pm at the Catholic Center 3rd Floor Chapel”
      During the fall and spring semesters, Sunday Mass is at 11 AM at the Fenway Center and daily Mass is Tuesday-Friday at 4:30 PM in the Catholic Center's 3rd floor chapel.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Sunday Mass at the campus ministry or a campus chapelOne weekend Mass (One Sunday Mass, 11 AM at the Fenway Center (77 St. Stephen St.), across the street from the Catholic Center, during the fall and spring semesters.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Mass and Confession Times | Catholic Centernucatholics.sites.northeastern.edu/mass-and-confession-times · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “SUNDAY & DAILY MASS AT THE CATHOLIC CENTER (During the Fall and Spring Semesters) Sunday Mass: 11am at the Fenway Center (77 St. Stephen St) Daily Mass (TUES-FRI): 4:30pm at the Catholic Center 3rd Floor Chapel”
      During the fall and spring semesters, Sunday Mass is at 11 AM at the Fenway Center and daily Mass is Tuesday-Friday at 4:30 PM in the Catholic Center's 3rd floor chapel.
    2. Get Involved | Catholic Centernucatholics.sites.northeastern.edu/get-involved · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “11am Sunday Mass & Brunch Attend Sunday Mass with us! Then come across the street to the Catholic Center for a free brunch. 11am on Sundays at the Fenway Center (77 St. Stephen St.)”
      After the 11 AM Sunday Mass at the Fenway Center, students are invited to a free brunch at the Catholic Center across the street.
  • 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 at the campus ministryNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • 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 (Catholic Student Association (listed by Northeastern's Center for Spirituality, Dialogue, and Service) and a Saint Paul's Outreach chapter (one chapter leader and five missionaries) serving Northeastern.)
    Sources (4)
    1. Staff | Catholic Centernucatholics.sites.northeastern.edu/staff · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Hunter Kirkman Missionary hunter.kirkman@spo.org”
      The Catholic Center's staff page lists missionaries with Saint Paul's Outreach (spo.org) addresses, including Hunter Kirkman.
    2. Massachusetts — SPOspo.org/massachusetts · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Boston Area Colleges In partnership with the Brotherhood of Hope Serving Northeastern University, Wentworth Institute of Technology, Massachusetts College of Pharmacy & Health Sciences, Simmons College, Emmanuel College, New England Conservatory and Berklee College of Music”
      Saint Paul's Outreach serves Northeastern University and other Boston colleges in partnership with the Brotherhood of Hope.
      “Chapter Leaders Hunter Kirkman Missionaries Elizabeth Lollar Izabela Bigos Claire Stafford Aaron Ihrig William Mueller”
      The Boston SPO chapter has a chapter leader and five missionaries.
    3. The Catholic Center - Brotherhood of Hopebrotherhoodofhope.org/ministry-partners/the-catholic-center · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Since then, the Brotherhood of Hope has partnered with SPO, Collegia Boston, and other ministries to create a home away from home for students in Boston. Today, over 150 students attend mass at the Fenway Center each week.”
      The Brotherhood of Hope partners with SPO and Collegia Boston, and more than 150 students attend Mass at the Fenway Center each week.
    4. Student Groups – Center for Spirituality, Dialogue, and Servicespirituallife.northeastern.edu/student-groups · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Brahma Kumaris Meditation Group Catholic Student Association Instagram Chabad at Northeastern University”
      Northeastern's Center for Spirituality, Dialogue, and Service lists a Catholic Student Association among its student groups.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Formation programs (retreats, OCIA/RCIA, service, small groups)Two or more kinds (OCIA, annual fall and spring retreats, weekly men's and women's communities, and the weekly New Life gathering.)
    Sources (3)
    1. Get Involved | Catholic Centernucatholics.sites.northeastern.edu/get-involved · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “New Life Our weekly campus ministry gathering. Grow in your Catholic faith, worship God, and form deep relationships. 8pm on Tuesdays at the Catholic Center”
      New Life is the weekly campus ministry gathering, Tuesdays at 8 PM at the Catholic Center.
      “Men's Community Looking for a group of brothers who will challenge you to be a better man? Join a community striving for virtue as men of God 8pm on Thursdays at the Catholic Center”
      A men's community meets Thursdays at 8 PM at the Catholic Center.
      “Women's Community Looking for a group of women who support and rejoice in the woman YOU are? Join a community striving after deep relationships and true sisterhood! 7:30pm on Wednesdays at the Catholic Center”
      A women's community meets Wednesdays at 7:30 PM at the Catholic Center.
      “Take time away from the busyness of campus life to encounter Christ and grow in your faith. Join us for our annual Fall and Spring Retreats!”
      The Catholic Center holds annual fall and spring retreats.
    2. Catholic Center | Serving NU & The Surrounding Collegesnucatholics.sites.northeastern.edu · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “FALL RETREAT: A NEW DAWN Join us as we explore the meaning of trust.”
      The Catholic Center's current fall retreat is titled A New Dawn.
    3. OCIA | Catholic Centernucatholics.sites.northeastern.edu/ocia · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Through weekly gatherings, participants are introduced to Catholic beliefs, prayer, worship, and the life of the Church in an open and supportive environment.”
      The Catholic Center runs OCIA with weekly gatherings.
  • 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 (26 weekly times documented: 18 Mass, 8 confession, 0 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

  • A Catholic center on the Northeastern campus has its own chapel, a named priest chaplain, a director from the Brotherhood of Hope, and a Saint Paul's Outreach missionary team.
    Sources (4)
    1. Mass and Confession Times | Catholic Centernucatholics.sites.northeastern.edu/mass-and-confession-times · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “SUNDAY & DAILY MASS AT THE CATHOLIC CENTER (During the Fall and Spring Semesters) Sunday Mass: 11am at the Fenway Center (77 St. Stephen St) Daily Mass (TUES-FRI): 4:30pm at the Catholic Center 3rd Floor Chapel”
      During the fall and spring semesters, Sunday Mass is at 11 AM at the Fenway Center and daily Mass is Tuesday-Friday at 4:30 PM in the Catholic Center's 3rd floor chapel.
    2. Staff | Catholic Centernucatholics.sites.northeastern.edu/staff · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Fr. Nick Stano Chaplain nstano22@bostonclergy.org Hey! My name is Fr. Nick Stano and I am honored to be the chaplain for the Catholic Center.”
      Fr. Nick Stano is the Catholic Center's chaplain.
      “Br. Jason Zink, BH Director brojason@brohope.net”
      Br. Jason Zink of the Brotherhood of Hope is the Catholic Center's director.
    3. Massachusetts — SPOspo.org/massachusetts · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Chapter Leaders Hunter Kirkman Missionaries Elizabeth Lollar Izabela Bigos Claire Stafford Aaron Ihrig William Mueller”
      The Boston SPO chapter has a chapter leader and five missionaries.
    4. The Catholic Center - Brotherhood of Hopebrotherhoodofhope.org/ministry-partners/the-catholic-center · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Located in the heart of Boston on the campus of Northeastern University, the Catholic Center serves students at NU and seven other schools: Berklee College of Music, Emmanuel College, MassArt, MCPHS, New England Conservatory, Simmons College, and Wentworth Institute of Technology.”
      The Catholic Center is on the Northeastern campus and serves Northeastern and seven other schools.
  • Mass is celebrated four weekdays in the center's chapel and on Sundays at the Fenway Center across the street, followed by a free brunch.
    Sources (2)
    1. Mass and Confession Times | Catholic Centernucatholics.sites.northeastern.edu/mass-and-confession-times · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “SUNDAY & DAILY MASS AT THE CATHOLIC CENTER (During the Fall and Spring Semesters) Sunday Mass: 11am at the Fenway Center (77 St. Stephen St) Daily Mass (TUES-FRI): 4:30pm at the Catholic Center 3rd Floor Chapel”
      During the fall and spring semesters, Sunday Mass is at 11 AM at the Fenway Center and daily Mass is Tuesday-Friday at 4:30 PM in the Catholic Center's 3rd floor chapel.
    2. Get Involved | Catholic Centernucatholics.sites.northeastern.edu/get-involved · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “11am Sunday Mass & Brunch Attend Sunday Mass with us! Then come across the street to the Catholic Center for a free brunch. 11am on Sundays at the Fenway Center (77 St. Stephen St.)”
      After the 11 AM Sunday Mass at the Fenway Center, students are invited to a free brunch at the Catholic Center across the street.
  • Weekly programs include the New Life gathering, men's and women's communities, and OCIA, plus annual fall and spring retreats.
    Sources (2)
    1. Get Involved | Catholic Centernucatholics.sites.northeastern.edu/get-involved · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “New Life Our weekly campus ministry gathering. Grow in your Catholic faith, worship God, and form deep relationships. 8pm on Tuesdays at the Catholic Center”
      New Life is the weekly campus ministry gathering, Tuesdays at 8 PM at the Catholic Center.
      “Men's Community Looking for a group of brothers who will challenge you to be a better man? Join a community striving for virtue as men of God 8pm on Thursdays at the Catholic Center”
      A men's community meets Thursdays at 8 PM at the Catholic Center.
      “Women's Community Looking for a group of women who support and rejoice in the woman YOU are? Join a community striving after deep relationships and true sisterhood! 7:30pm on Wednesdays at the Catholic Center”
      A women's community meets Wednesdays at 7:30 PM at the Catholic Center.
      “Take time away from the busyness of campus life to encounter Christ and grow in your faith. Join us for our annual Fall and Spring Retreats!”
      The Catholic Center holds annual fall and spring retreats.
    2. OCIA | Catholic Centernucatholics.sites.northeastern.edu/ocia · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Through weekly gatherings, participants are introduced to Catholic beliefs, prayer, worship, and the life of the Church in an open and supportive environment.”
      The Catholic Center runs OCIA with weekly gatherings.

Concerns

  • Its Mass and Confession Times page refers students to three nearby churches for confession.
    Sources (1)
    1. Mass and Confession Times | Catholic Centernucatholics.sites.northeastern.edu/mass-and-confession-times · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “SUNDAY & DAILY MASS AT THE CATHOLIC CENTER (During the Fall and Spring Semesters) Sunday Mass: 11am at the Fenway Center (77 St. Stephen St) Daily Mass (TUES-FRI): 4:30pm at the Catholic Center 3rd Floor Chapel”
      During the fall and spring semesters, Sunday Mass is at 11 AM at the Fenway Center and daily Mass is Tuesday-Friday at 4:30 PM in the Catholic Center's 3rd floor chapel.
      “Other Local Mass and Confession Times St. Francis Chapel | St. Clement's Eucharistic Shrine | Our Lady of Perpetual Help |”
      The Catholic Center points students to Mass and confession at St. Francis Chapel, St. Clement's Eucharistic Shrine, and Our Lady of Perpetual Help.
  • Only one weekend Mass is listed (Sunday at 11 AM), and there is no Monday Mass.
    Sources (1)
    1. Mass and Confession Times | Catholic Centernucatholics.sites.northeastern.edu/mass-and-confession-times · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “SUNDAY & DAILY MASS AT THE CATHOLIC CENTER (During the Fall and Spring Semesters) Sunday Mass: 11am at the Fenway Center (77 St. Stephen St) Daily Mass (TUES-FRI): 4:30pm at the Catholic Center 3rd Floor Chapel”
      During the fall and spring semesters, Sunday Mass is at 11 AM at the Fenway Center and daily Mass is Tuesday-Friday at 4:30 PM in the Catholic Center's 3rd floor chapel.
  • The center's Mass schedule applies to the fall and spring semesters; from May to August the center is open only for Tuesday New Life nights and special events.
    Sources (2)
    1. Mass and Confession Times | Catholic Centernucatholics.sites.northeastern.edu/mass-and-confession-times · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “SUNDAY & DAILY MASS AT THE CATHOLIC CENTER (During the Fall and Spring Semesters) Sunday Mass: 11am at the Fenway Center (77 St. Stephen St) Daily Mass (TUES-FRI): 4:30pm at the Catholic Center 3rd Floor Chapel”
      During the fall and spring semesters, Sunday Mass is at 11 AM at the Fenway Center and daily Mass is Tuesday-Friday at 4:30 PM in the Catholic Center's 3rd floor chapel.
    2. Contact | Catholic Centernucatholics.sites.northeastern.edu/contact · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Summer Time (May–August): The Catholic Center is open during New Life Nights (Tuesdays at 8 PM) and for other special events.”
      From May to August the Catholic Center is open only for Tuesday New Life nights and special events.

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The Catholic center

The Catholic Center (Catholic Center at Northeastern University)

  • Address: 68 Saint Stephen St., Boston, MA 02115
  • Location: On campus
  • Facilities: 3rd floor chapel, lending library (Catholic Center Library Catalog), staff offices

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Source: nucatholics.sites.northeastern.edu, verified Oct. 8, 2026, nucatholics.sites.northeastern.edu, verified Oct. 8, 2026, brotherhoodofhope.org, verified Oct. 8, 2026, spirituallife.northeastern.edu, verified Oct. 8, 2026, nucatholics.sites.northeastern.edu, verified Oct. 8, 2026

Catholic clubs and student life

10 groups and regular activities · 9 on campus, 1 off campus

Retreats 1

Faith formation 3

Clubs and groups 3

Liturgy and prayer 1

  • Liturgical ministriesOn campus
    Students serve as altar servers, lectors, Eucharistic ministers, and choir or praise band members at the center's Masses.
    nucatholics.sites.northeastern.edu

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  • Sunday Mass and BrunchOn campus
    Sundays after the 11 AM Mass
    Free brunch at the Catholic Center after Sunday Mass at the Fenway Center across the street.
    nucatholics.sites.northeastern.edu

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Catholic campus ministry

Sources (8)
  1. Catholic Center | Serving NU & The Surrounding Collegesnucatholics.sites.northeastern.edu · verified Oct. 8, 2026
    “We can't wait to meet you! The Catholic Center serves Northeastern University and the surrounding colleges.”
    The Catholic Center serves Northeastern University and surrounding colleges.
    “Catholic Center - Serving Colleges of Boston A Ministry of the Roman Catholic Church - Archdiocese of Boston”
    The Catholic Center is a ministry of the Archdiocese of Boston.
  2. The Catholic Center - Brotherhood of Hopebrotherhoodofhope.org/ministry-partners/the-catholic-center · verified Oct. 8, 2026
    “Located in the heart of Boston on the campus of Northeastern University, the Catholic Center serves students at NU and seven other schools: Berklee College of Music, Emmanuel College, MassArt, MCPHS, New England Conservatory, Simmons College, and Wentworth Institute of Technology.”
    The Catholic Center is on the Northeastern campus and serves Northeastern and seven other schools.
    “Located in the heart of Boston on the campus of Northeastern University, the Catholic Center serves students at NU and seven other schools: Berklee College of Music, Emmanuel College, MassArt, MCPHS, New England Conservatory, Simmons College, and Wentworth Institute of Technology.”
    The Catholic Center is on the Northeastern campus and serves Northeastern and seven other schools.
    “In 2005, Cardinal Sean O’Malley asked the Brotherhood of Hope to open the CC for NU students after a nearby parish closed.”
    The Brotherhood of Hope opened the Catholic Center for Northeastern students in 2005 at the request of the Archbishop of Boston.
    “Since then, the Brotherhood of Hope has partnered with SPO, Collegia Boston, and other ministries to create a home away from home for students in Boston. Today, over 150 students attend mass at the Fenway Center each week.”
    The Brotherhood of Hope partners with SPO and Collegia Boston, and more than 150 students attend Mass at the Fenway Center each week.
    “Located in the heart of Boston on the campus of Northeastern University, the Catholic Center serves students at NU and seven other schools: Berklee College of Music, Emmanuel College, MassArt, MCPHS, New England Conservatory, Simmons College, and Wentworth Institute of Technology.”
    The Catholic Center is on the Northeastern campus and serves Northeastern and seven other schools.
  3. Massachusetts — SPOspo.org/massachusetts · verified Oct. 8, 2026
    “Boston Area Colleges In partnership with the Brotherhood of Hope Serving Northeastern University, Wentworth Institute of Technology, Massachusetts College of Pharmacy & Health Sciences, Simmons College, Emmanuel College, New England Conservatory and Berklee College of Music”
    Saint Paul's Outreach serves Northeastern University and other Boston colleges in partnership with the Brotherhood of Hope.
    “Chapter Leaders Hunter Kirkman Missionaries Elizabeth Lollar Izabela Bigos Claire Stafford Aaron Ihrig William Mueller”
    The Boston SPO chapter has a chapter leader and five missionaries.
  4. Student Groups – Center for Spirituality, Dialogue, and Servicespirituallife.northeastern.edu/student-groups · verified Oct. 8, 2026
    “Brahma Kumaris Meditation Group Catholic Student Association Instagram Chabad at Northeastern University”
    Northeastern's Center for Spirituality, Dialogue, and Service lists a Catholic Student Association among its student groups.
  5. Contact | Catholic Centernucatholics.sites.northeastern.edu/contact · verified Oct. 8, 2026
    “The Catholic Center 68 Saint Stephen St. Boston, MA 02115 The Fenway Center 77 Saint Stephen St. Boston, MA 02115 (right accross the street!)”
    The Catholic Center is at 68 Saint Stephen St., Boston, MA 02115, across the street from the Fenway Center at 77 Saint Stephen St.
  6. Mass and Confession Times | Catholic Centernucatholics.sites.northeastern.edu/mass-and-confession-times · verified Oct. 8, 2026
    “SUNDAY & DAILY MASS AT THE CATHOLIC CENTER (During the Fall and Spring Semesters) Sunday Mass: 11am at the Fenway Center (77 St. Stephen St) Daily Mass (TUES-FRI): 4:30pm at the Catholic Center 3rd Floor Chapel”
    During the fall and spring semesters, Sunday Mass is at 11 AM at the Fenway Center and daily Mass is Tuesday-Friday at 4:30 PM in the Catholic Center's 3rd floor chapel.
  7. Spiritual Advising – Center for Spirituality, Dialogue, and Servicespirituallife.northeastern.edu/spiritual-advising · verified Oct. 8, 2026
    “Or the SA and the advisee may agree to meet in, for example, the Catholic Center on St. Stephen Street.”
    Northeastern's spiritual life office refers to the Catholic Center on St. Stephen Street as a meeting place for spiritual advising.
  8. Resources | Catholic Centernucatholics.sites.northeastern.edu/resources · verified Oct. 8, 2026
    “Catholic Center Library Catalog Available to use for all Staff, Faculty, and Students of Northeastern University and the Surrounding Schools.”
    The Catholic Center has a lending library open to Northeastern students, faculty, and staff.

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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.
92 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.91%
  • First-year retention 20% of scoreThis measure counts for 20% of the Academic Excellence score.97%
  • Entering students' test scores 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.SAT 1,497 · ACT 34
  • Student-to-faculty ratio 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.16 to 1
  • Instructional spending per student 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.$21,813

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)
15,891
Total students31,159
Average net price (per year)
After grants and scholarships, for students receiving federal aid
$30,915
Cost of attendance (per year)$84,641
Median federal debt at graduation$24,250
Graduation rate
First-time, full-time students finishing within 150% of normal time
91%
First-year retention97%
Median earnings 10 years after entry$92,538
Admission rate5%
Students receiving Pell grants12%
Admission test scores (middle 50% of admitted students who submitted scores)
Average SAT1497
SAT reading & writing710–760
SAT math730–780
ACT composite33–35
Test policyConsidered but not required

Value index: 63 / 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 167358
  • Carnegie classification: Doctoral university (very high research)
  • Accreditation: New England Commission of Higher Education (U.S. Department of Education DAPIP)
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Questions families ask

Is Northeastern University a Catholic college?
No. Northeastern University is not a Catholic college. Catholic School Compass rates the Catholic life on its campus instead. Catholic students are served by the Catholic Center.
What is Northeastern University’s Catholic Life Score?
89 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 Northeastern University?
Mass is listed at Fenway Center, 77 St. Stephen St. (across the street from the Catholic Center), Catholic Center 3rd Floor Chapel, 68 Saint Stephen St., St. Clement Eucharistic Shrine, and 1105 Boylston Street (nearby church listed by the Catholic Center). Days and times are on this page; please confirm with the parish or campus ministry before you go.
Is Northeastern University Compass Recommended?
Yes. Northeastern University meets the Compass Recommended standard for Catholic life on campus.

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