
Catholic college
Saint Francis University
- LocationLoretto, PA
- Type and sizePrivate nonprofit · 4-year · 2,835 students
- SponsorFranciscan Friars of the Third Order Regular (Province of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus)
- TraditionFranciscan
Saint Francis University in Loretto, Pennsylvania, was founded by and is animated by the Franciscan Friars of the Third Order Regular. Campus Ministry, staffed by four friars and FOCUS missionaries, publishes Mass every weekday and twice on Sundays, confession four times a week, and weekday Eucharistic adoration. The core includes a 3-credit theology requirement and a required Franciscan Values for Today course with service-learning.
Mass, confession, and adoration
Confirm with the parish
Mass 5
- Sunday10:00 AMImmaculate Conception Chapel · Fall and spring semesters.
- Sunday8:00 PMImmaculate Conception Chapel · Fall and spring semesters; not held when students are off campus.
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday12:00 PMImmaculate Conception Chapel · Fall and spring semesters.
- Tuesday, Thursday12:15 PMImmaculate Conception Chapel · Fall and spring semesters.
- Sunday–Saturday7:45 AMCarmelite Monastery, Loretto (off campus, within walking distance) · Off-campus Mass that Campus Ministry points students to.
Confession 4
- Thursday11:50 AMImmaculate Conception Chapel · Until 12:10 PM; fall and spring semesters.
- Friday11:00 AMImmaculate Conception Chapel · Until 11:45 AM; fall and spring semesters.
- Sunday9:00 AMImmaculate Conception Chapel · Until 9:45 AM; fall and spring semesters.
- Sunday7:00 PMImmaculate Conception Chapel · Until 7:45 PM; fall and spring semesters.
Adoration 1
- Monday–Friday8:00 AMSt. Carlo Acutis Chapel · Until 9:00 AM; fall 2026 Campus Ministry calendar.
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 (3)
- Campus Ministry | Saint Francis Universityfrancis.edu/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 8, 2026
“Fall and spring semesters: Mass: Sunday 10am, 8pm Monday, Wednesday, Friday, 12pm Tuesday and Thursday, 12:15pm”
“Fall and spring semesters: Mass: Sunday 10am, 8pm Monday, Wednesday, Friday, 12pm Tuesday and Thursday, 12:15pm”
“Fall and spring semesters: Mass: Sunday 10am, 8pm Monday, Wednesday, Friday, 12pm Tuesday and Thursday, 12:15pm”
“Confession: Thursday 11:50am - 12:10pm Fridays 11:00am - 11:45am Sundays 9am-9:45am and 7pm-7:45pm”
“Confession: Thursday 11:50am - 12:10pm Fridays 11:00am - 11:45am Sundays 9am-9:45am and 7pm-7:45pm”
“Confession: Thursday 11:50am - 12:10pm Fridays 11:00am - 11:45am Sundays 9am-9:45am and 7pm-7:45pm”
“Confession: Thursday 11:50am - 12:10pm Fridays 11:00am - 11:45am Sundays 9am-9:45am and 7pm-7:45pm”
“SFU students are also able to enjoy the numerous Catholic parishes near campus–a Carmelite Monastery (Mass everyday at 7:45am) and the Basilica of St. Michael the Archangel are within walking distance”
- Sunday Mass Times - Saint Francis Universityevents.francis.edu/event/sunday-mass-times · verified Oct. 8, 2026
“Sunday Mass times are 10 am and 8 pm. The 8 pm Mass does not take place if the students are not on campus.”
- Eucharistic Adoration - Saint Francis Universityevents.francis.edu/event/eucharistic-adoration-5764 · verified Oct. 8, 2026
“Monday, October 12, 2026 8:00am to 9:00am EDT Tuesday, October 13, 2026 8:00am to 9:00am EDT Wednesday, October 14, 2026 8:00am to 9:00am EDT Thursday, October 15, 2026 8:00am to 9:00am EDT Friday, October 16, 2026 8:00am to 9:00am EDT”
Catholic churches nearby
- Basilica of Saint Michael the Archangel — 0.5 mi · 319 Saint Mary Street, Loretto
Within 3 miles, as mapped by OpenStreetMap contributors. The map may be incomplete. Confirm with the parish or diocese.
Faith scorecard
Each line is one thing we looked for. A check means yes, a half means partly, a dash means no. “Not enough information” means official sources did not say.
Sacramental life
98 of 100 points on what we could document.
- Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.Weekday Mass on campus during the academic yearEvery weekday (5 or more weekdays) (Monday, Wednesday, Friday 12:00 PM and Tuesday, Thursday 12:15 PM in the Immaculate Conception Chapel during fall and spring semesters.)
Sources (1)
- Campus Ministry | Saint Francis Universityfrancis.edu/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 8, 2026
“Fall and spring semesters: Mass: Sunday 10am, 8pm Monday, Wednesday, Friday, 12pm Tuesday and Thursday, 12:15pm”
“Our beautiful, recently renovated chapel is the heart of campus–it hosts daily Mass, frequent Confession and 24/7 access to pray before the Most Blessed Sacrament in the tabernacle.”
- Campus Ministry | Saint Francis Universityfrancis.edu/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 8, 2026
- Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.Sunday Mass on campus (including Saturday vigil)Two or more weekend Masses (Sunday 10:00 AM and 8:00 PM (the 8 PM Mass is not held when students are off campus).)
Sources (2)
- Campus Ministry | Saint Francis Universityfrancis.edu/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 8, 2026
“Fall and spring semesters: Mass: Sunday 10am, 8pm Monday, Wednesday, Friday, 12pm Tuesday and Thursday, 12:15pm”
- Sunday Mass Times - Saint Francis Universityevents.francis.edu/event/sunday-mass-times · verified Oct. 8, 2026
“Sunday Mass times are 10 am and 8 pm. The 8 pm Mass does not take place if the students are not on campus.”
- Campus Ministry | Saint Francis Universityfrancis.edu/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 8, 2026
- Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.Scheduled confession on campusThree or more scheduled times per week (Four scheduled times a week (Thursday, Friday, and two on Sunday); also by appointment.)
Sources (1)
- Campus Ministry | Saint Francis Universityfrancis.edu/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 8, 2026
“Confession: Thursday 11:50am - 12:10pm Fridays 11:00am - 11:45am Sundays 9am-9:45am and 7pm-7:45pm”
- Campus Ministry | Saint Francis Universityfrancis.edu/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 8, 2026
- Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.Eucharistic adorationEvery weekday or more often, or perpetual adoration (Weekdays 8:00-9:00 AM in the St. Carlo Acutis Chapel on the fall 2026 Campus Ministry calendar; students also sign up as weekly adorers each semester.)
Sources (2)
- Eucharistic Adoration - Saint Francis Universityevents.francis.edu/event/eucharistic-adoration-5764 · verified Oct. 8, 2026
“Monday, October 12, 2026 8:00am to 9:00am EDT Tuesday, October 13, 2026 8:00am to 9:00am EDT Wednesday, October 14, 2026 8:00am to 9:00am EDT Thursday, October 15, 2026 8:00am to 9:00am EDT Friday, October 16, 2026 8:00am to 9:00am EDT”
- Campus Ministry | Saint Francis Universityfrancis.edu/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 8, 2026
“A small, newly renovated chapel located between the Immaculate Conception Chapel and St. Francis Hall, features regular Eucharistic Adoration and 24/7 access to prayer before the Most Blessed Sacrament in the tabernacle.”
- Eucharistic Adoration - Saint Francis Universityevents.francis.edu/event/eucharistic-adoration-5764 · verified Oct. 8, 2026
- Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.Priests serving studentsAt least one full-time priest chaplain (or a resident community of priests serving campus ministry) (Four Franciscan friars (T.O.R.) are listed: the Director of Campus Ministry and three assistant campus ministers.)
Sources (1)
- Campus Ministry | Saint Francis Universityfrancis.edu/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 8, 2026
“Director of Campus Ministry: Fr. Stephen Mary Waruszewski, T.O.R., swaruszewski@francis.edu Assistant Campus Ministers: Fr. Will Shee, T.O.R., was101@francis.edu Fr. Jason Wooleyhan, T.O.R., jwooleyhan@francis.edu Fr. Chris Dobson, T.O.R., cdobson@francis.edu”
“SFU’s Campus Ministry is staffed by Franciscan priests and FOCUS missionaries who are dedicated to the evangelical mission of the Church”
- Campus Ministry | Saint Francis Universityfrancis.edu/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 8, 2026
- Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.Chapel open for prayer on campusYes (24/7 access to prayer before the Blessed Sacrament in the Immaculate Conception and St. Carlo Acutis chapels.)
Sources (1)
- Campus Ministry | Saint Francis Universityfrancis.edu/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 8, 2026
“Our beautiful, recently renovated chapel is the heart of campus–it hosts daily Mass, frequent Confession and 24/7 access to pray before the Most Blessed Sacrament in the tabernacle.”
“A small, newly renovated chapel located between the Immaculate Conception Chapel and St. Francis Hall, features regular Eucharistic Adoration and 24/7 access to prayer before the Most Blessed Sacrament in the tabernacle.”
- Campus Ministry | Saint Francis Universityfrancis.edu/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 8, 2026
- Partly: 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 (23 weekly times documented: 14 Mass, 4 confession, 5 adoration.)Computed from the verified Mass, confession, and adoration times listed on this page (each day a time is offered counts once).
Theology and core curriculum
73 of 100 points on what we could document.
- Partly: Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.Theology or religious studies courses required of all bachelor's studentsOne course (The Alta Via page describes a 3-credit core theology requirement. It is not counted.)
Sources (1)
- Alta Via | Saint Francis Universityfrancis.edu/campus-ministry/alta-via · verified Oct. 8, 2026
“Alta Via students are also required to satisfy SFU’s Core Curriculum 3-credit Theology requirement by taking an upper level (200+) theology course”
- Alta Via | Saint Francis Universityfrancis.edu/campus-ministry/alta-via · verified Oct. 8, 2026
- Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.Required theology includes explicitly Catholic content (Scripture, Catholic tradition, sacraments)At least one required course is explicitly Catholic theology (The core theology requirement is met with a theology course; the Theology and Philosophy department states that the theology it teaches is Catholic theology based on Scripture and Tradition.)
Sources (2)
- Alta Via | Saint Francis Universityfrancis.edu/campus-ministry/alta-via · verified Oct. 8, 2026
“Alta Via students are also required to satisfy SFU’s Core Curriculum 3-credit Theology requirement by taking an upper level (200+) theology course”
- Theology and Philosophy | Saint Francis Universityfrancis.edu/academics/degrees-programs/theology-philosophy · verified Oct. 8, 2026
“Catholic Theology confronts life’s greatest questions through study of God’s supernaturally revealed Word in Sacred Scripture and Sacred Tradition.”
- Alta Via | Saint Francis Universityfrancis.edu/campus-ministry/alta-via · verified Oct. 8, 2026
- Not enough information: Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.Philosophy courses required of all bachelor's studentsNot enough information: not found in official sources.
- Not enough information: Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.Core curriculum explicitly draws on the Catholic intellectual traditionNot enough information: not found in official sources.
- Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.Theology or religious studies major offeredYes (B.A. in Theology and B.A. in Philosophy; minors include Theology and Catholic Studies.)
Sources (1)
- Theology and Philosophy | Saint Francis Universityfrancis.edu/academics/degrees-programs/theology-philosophy · verified Oct. 8, 2026
“Curriculum & Courses Theology, B.A. Course Catalog - 26/27 Philosophy, B.A.”
- Theology and Philosophy | Saint Francis Universityfrancis.edu/academics/degrees-programs/theology-philosophy · verified Oct. 8, 2026
- Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.Publicly affirms Ex Corde Ecclesiae in mission or governance documentsYes (The student handbook states that the Office of Mission Integration serves objectives of Ex Corde Ecclesiae; the theology and philosophy department states its faculty teach in accord with it.)
Sources (2)
- About the University Information - Student Handbook | Saint Francis Universitysfuprojects.francis.edu/apps/sfu_policies/policy_detail_external.asp · verified Oct. 8, 2026
“The Office also serves the University to achieve several objectives as outlined in Ex Corde Ecclesiae, an Apostolic Constitution issued by Saint John Paul II in 1990 describing the identity and mission of Catholic colleges and universities.”
- Theology and Philosophy | Saint Francis Universityfrancis.edu/academics/degrees-programs/theology-philosophy · verified Oct. 8, 2026
“All faculty teach in accord with the principles set forth in Pope St. John Paul II’s Ex Corde Ecclesiae. And all full-time faculty make the Profession of Faith and Oath of Fidelity and receive the Mandatum from the local bishop.”
- About the University Information - Student Handbook | Saint Francis Universitysfuprojects.francis.edu/apps/sfu_policies/policy_detail_external.asp · verified Oct. 8, 2026
Campus culture and residence life
92 of 100 points on what we could document.
- Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.Campus ministry staffing (chaplains, ministers, and professional staff)Five or more (4 Franciscan priests listed (director and three assistant campus ministers) plus FOCUS missionaries (four to five serve annually); the administrative assistant is not counted.)
Sources (2)
- Campus Ministry | Saint Francis Universityfrancis.edu/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 8, 2026
“Director of Campus Ministry: Fr. Stephen Mary Waruszewski, T.O.R., swaruszewski@francis.edu Assistant Campus Ministers: Fr. Will Shee, T.O.R., was101@francis.edu Fr. Jason Wooleyhan, T.O.R., jwooleyhan@francis.edu Fr. Chris Dobson, T.O.R., cdobson@francis.edu”
- University Leadership | Saint Francis Universityfrancis.edu/about-us/university-leadership · verified Oct. 8, 2026
“In 2020, campus ministry partnered with FOCUS missionaries. Four to five missionaries serve annually on campus, inviting students to Mass, Bible Studies, and religious retreats.”
- Campus Ministry | Saint Francis Universityfrancis.edu/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 8, 2026
- Partly: Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.Retreats offered to students each yearOne to three (FOCUS missionaries invite students to religious retreats. No retreats appear on the 2025-26 or fall 2026 events calendar.)
Sources (1)
- University Leadership | Saint Francis Universityfrancis.edu/about-us/university-leadership · verified Oct. 8, 2026
“In 2020, campus ministry partnered with FOCUS missionaries. Four to five missionaries serve annually on campus, inviting students to Mass, Bible Studies, and religious retreats.”
- University Leadership | Saint Francis Universityfrancis.edu/about-us/university-leadership · verified Oct. 8, 2026
- Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.Catholic student organizations and faith-formation groupsThree or more (Counted: FOCUS Bible studies and discipleship (over 100 students weekly), Respect Life Club, Alta Via. Also listed: Christian Athlete Outreach and catechesis for those entering the Church.)
Sources (4)
- Campus Ministry | Saint Francis Universityfrancis.edu/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 8, 2026
“Campus Ministry hosts numerous, regular Bible studies and regular discipleship in the Catholic Faith as well as Catechesis (formal instruction in the Catholic faith) for students who are interested in learning more about Catholicism”
- Theology and Philosophy | Saint Francis Universityfrancis.edu/academics/degrees-programs/theology-philosophy · verified Oct. 8, 2026
“Over 100 students attend weekly Bible studies and prayer groups, and Alta Via students study the faith and go on pilgrimage together to Rome and Assisi.”
- Respect Life Club - Saint Francis Universityevents.francis.edu/event/respect-life-club · verified Oct. 8, 2026
“The Respect Life Club meets weekly on Wednesdays at 5 pm in the Campus Ministry Lounge.”
- Alta Via | Saint Francis Universityfrancis.edu/campus-ministry/alta-via · verified Oct. 8, 2026
“Alta Via is an intentional community of Catholic students, guided by clergy and professors, who seek to grow closer to Jesus Christ through communal life, intellectual and spiritual formation, and the exercise of the moral virtues.”
- Campus Ministry | Saint Francis Universityfrancis.edu/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 8, 2026
- Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.Single-sex residence optionsSingle-sex residence halls available (Four men's and four women's traditional halls. Christian Hall and Ave Maria Hall separate men and women by floor or wing.)
Sources (1)
- Residence Halls: Living on Campus | Saint Francis University Policiessfuprojects.francis.edu/apps/sfu_policies/policy_detail_external.asp?policiy_id=330&type=alph · verified Oct. 8, 2026
“Amici Hall, Saint Francis Hall, Giles Hall and Saint Louis Hall house men in double occupancy rooms. Saint Agnes Hall, Saint Clare Hall, Saint Elizabeth Hall and Saint Joan of Arc Hall house women in double occupancy rooms.”
- Residence Halls: Living on Campus | Saint Francis University Policiessfuprojects.francis.edu/apps/sfu_policies/policy_detail_external.asp?policiy_id=330&type=alph · verified Oct. 8, 2026
- Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.Overnight guest policy in residence hallsOvernight guests of the opposite sex not permitted (Only same-gender overnight guests; opposite-sex visitation 10 AM to midnight on weekdays, extended to 2 AM on weekends.)
Sources (1)
- Residence Halls: Residential Behavioral Expectations and Responsibilities | Saint Francis University Policiessfuprojects.francis.edu/apps/sfu_policies/policy_detail_external.asp · verified Oct. 8, 2026
“Only same gender guests at least 18 years of age are permitted overnight.”
“Members of the opposite sex may visit in residence facility rooms/HATP units and public areas from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 midnight on weekdays.”
- Residence Halls: Residential Behavioral Expectations and Responsibilities | Saint Francis University Policiessfuprojects.francis.edu/apps/sfu_policies/policy_detail_external.asp · verified Oct. 8, 2026
- Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.Faith life in residence halls (hall chaplains, hall Masses, or faith-based living communities)Yes (Alta Via is an intentional Catholic community guided by Campus Ministry friars; the university arranges for Alta Via students to room together.)
Sources (1)
- Alta Via | Saint Francis Universityfrancis.edu/campus-ministry/alta-via · verified Oct. 8, 2026
“Alta Via is an intentional community of Catholic students, guided by clergy and professors, who seek to grow closer to Jesus Christ through communal life, intellectual and spiritual formation, and the exercise of the moral virtues.”
“The university also ensures that Alta Via students who wish to room together in their sophomore-senior years are enabled to do so.”
- Alta Via | Saint Francis Universityfrancis.edu/campus-ministry/alta-via · verified Oct. 8, 2026
- Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.Office or senior officer for mission and Catholic identityYes (Director of Campus Ministry and Chief Mission Officer (Mission Integration); the handbook describes an Office of Mission Integration with programming for faculty and staff.)
Sources (2)
- University Leadership | Saint Francis Universityfrancis.edu/about-us/university-leadership · verified Oct. 8, 2026
“Father Stephen Waruszewski, T.O.R Title: Director of Campus Ministry and Chief Mission Officer Department: Mission Integration”
- About the University Information - Student Handbook | Saint Francis Universitysfuprojects.francis.edu/apps/sfu_policies/policy_detail_external.asp · verified Oct. 8, 2026
“The Office also serves the University to achieve several objectives as outlined in Ex Corde Ecclesiae, an Apostolic Constitution issued by Saint John Paul II in 1990 describing the identity and mission of Catholic colleges and universities.”
- University Leadership | Saint Francis Universityfrancis.edu/about-us/university-leadership · verified Oct. 8, 2026
Service and Catholic social teaching
100 of 100 points on what we could document.
- Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.Service or volunteer centerYes (Community Engagement office (SFUServes), with service-hour recording and service trips.)
Sources (1)
- Community Engagement | Saint Francis Universityfrancis.edu/campus-life/student-success-services/communityengagement · verified Oct. 8, 2026
“Our SFUServes Ambassadors program employs students to assist faculty with large community service projects. SFU also sponsors domestic and international service mission trips.”
- Community Engagement | Saint Francis Universityfrancis.edu/campus-life/student-success-services/communityengagement · verified Oct. 8, 2026
- Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.Service-learning or community engagement in the curriculumRequired of all students (All students take Franciscan Values for Today, which includes a 10-hour service-learning requirement.)
Sources (1)
- Community Engagement | Saint Francis Universityfrancis.edu/campus-life/student-success-services/communityengagement · verified Oct. 8, 2026
“All students are also required to take Franciscan Values for Today which has a 10 hour service-learning requirement.”
- Community Engagement | Saint Francis Universityfrancis.edu/campus-life/student-success-services/communityengagement · verified Oct. 8, 2026
- Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.Catholic social teaching in the curriculum (course, minor, center, or core requirement)Part of the required core (An appreciation of Catholic Social Teaching is one of the stated goals of the core curriculum required of all students.)
Sources (1)
- The Core Curriculum at SFU | Saint Francis Universityfrancis.edu/academics/core · verified Oct. 8, 2026
“Demonstrate an appreciation of Franciscan values, Catholic Social Teaching, and other religious perspectives, to enhance oneself and enrich the community for the common good of all.”
- The Core Curriculum at SFU | Saint Francis Universityfrancis.edu/academics/core · verified Oct. 8, 2026
- Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.Pro-life engagement (student pro-life group, support for pregnant and parenting students, or institutional initiatives)Two or more (Respect Life Club (student group in Campus Ministry) and participation in the Pennsylvania March for Life.)
Sources (3)
- Respect Life Club - Saint Francis Universityevents.francis.edu/event/respect-life-club · verified Oct. 8, 2026
“The Respect Life Club meets weekly on Wednesdays at 5 pm in the Campus Ministry Lounge.”
- Respect Life - Saint Francis Universityevents.francis.edu/event/respect-life · verified Oct. 8, 2026
“The Respect Life Club is a student led group in Campus Ministry.”
- Campus Ministry | Saint Francis Universityfrancis.edu/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 8, 2026
“And we organize mission trips (e.g. to Peru with FOCUS Missions) and community service (e.g. The Pennsylvania March for Life) opportunities which enable students to serve the suffering and vulnerable.”
- Respect Life Club - Saint Francis Universityevents.francis.edu/event/respect-life-club · verified Oct. 8, 2026
- Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.Justice and solidarity programs (immersion trips, poverty, migration, or care-for-creation initiatives)Two or more (HUGS alternative spring break service trips. A Simple House mission trip serving the poor in Washington, D.C. FOCUS mission trip to Peru.)
Sources (2)
- Community Engagement | Saint Francis Universityfrancis.edu/campus-life/student-success-services/communityengagement · verified Oct. 8, 2026
“The HUGS (Helping the Underprivileged by Giving our Service) program welcomes volunteers from all academic disciplines.”
“The mission trip joins us with the missionaries of A Simple House, a Catholic community of men and women who live and serve the poor in Southeast DC.”
- Campus Ministry | Saint Francis Universityfrancis.edu/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 8, 2026
“And we organize mission trips (e.g. to Peru with FOCUS Missions) and community service (e.g. The Pennsylvania March for Life) opportunities which enable students to serve the suffering and vulnerable.”
- Community Engagement | Saint Francis Universityfrancis.edu/campus-life/student-success-services/communityengagement · verified Oct. 8, 2026
- Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.Service explicitly rooted in the Catholic mission (run with campus ministry or the mission office, or framed by Catholic social teaching)Yes (Campus Ministry organizes mission trips and service; the Alta Via program includes a mission trip with a Catholic missionary community.)
Sources (2)
- Campus Ministry | Saint Francis Universityfrancis.edu/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 8, 2026
“And we organize mission trips (e.g. to Peru with FOCUS Missions) and community service (e.g. The Pennsylvania March for Life) opportunities which enable students to serve the suffering and vulnerable.”
“Finally, our Alta Via program provides ten students per class with academic formation in theology, personalized spiritual accompaniment, an intentional Catholic community, a domestic mission trip to Washington, DC to serve the poor with A Simple House Missionaries and a pilgrimage to Assisi and Rome.”
- Community Engagement | Saint Francis Universityfrancis.edu/campus-life/student-success-services/communityengagement · verified Oct. 8, 2026
“The mission trip joins us with the missionaries of A Simple House, a Catholic community of men and women who live and serve the poor in Southeast DC.”
- Campus Ministry | Saint Francis Universityfrancis.edu/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 8, 2026
Grades come from the documented indicators under the published rubric. “Not enough information” does not mean the school lacks it.
Strengths
- Mass is celebrated on campus every weekday and twice on Sundays during the fall and spring semesters, with confession four times a week.
Sources (1)
- Campus Ministry | Saint Francis Universityfrancis.edu/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 8, 2026
“Fall and spring semesters: Mass: Sunday 10am, 8pm Monday, Wednesday, Friday, 12pm Tuesday and Thursday, 12:15pm”
“Confession: Thursday 11:50am - 12:10pm Fridays 11:00am - 11:45am Sundays 9am-9:45am and 7pm-7:45pm”
- Campus Ministry | Saint Francis Universityfrancis.edu/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 8, 2026
- Eucharistic adoration is scheduled every weekday morning in the St. Carlo Acutis Chapel, and both campus chapels are open 24/7 for prayer before the Blessed Sacrament.
Sources (2)
- Eucharistic Adoration - Saint Francis Universityevents.francis.edu/event/eucharistic-adoration-5764 · verified Oct. 8, 2026
“Monday, October 12, 2026 8:00am to 9:00am EDT Tuesday, October 13, 2026 8:00am to 9:00am EDT Wednesday, October 14, 2026 8:00am to 9:00am EDT Thursday, October 15, 2026 8:00am to 9:00am EDT Friday, October 16, 2026 8:00am to 9:00am EDT”
- Campus Ministry | Saint Francis Universityfrancis.edu/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 8, 2026
“Our beautiful, recently renovated chapel is the heart of campus–it hosts daily Mass, frequent Confession and 24/7 access to pray before the Most Blessed Sacrament in the tabernacle.”
“A small, newly renovated chapel located between the Immaculate Conception Chapel and St. Francis Hall, features regular Eucharistic Adoration and 24/7 access to prayer before the Most Blessed Sacrament in the tabernacle.”
- Eucharistic Adoration - Saint Francis Universityevents.francis.edu/event/eucharistic-adoration-5764 · verified Oct. 8, 2026
- Campus Ministry is staffed by four Franciscan friars and FOCUS missionaries, and the director also serves as Chief Mission Officer.
Sources (2)
- Campus Ministry | Saint Francis Universityfrancis.edu/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 8, 2026
“Director of Campus Ministry: Fr. Stephen Mary Waruszewski, T.O.R., swaruszewski@francis.edu Assistant Campus Ministers: Fr. Will Shee, T.O.R., was101@francis.edu Fr. Jason Wooleyhan, T.O.R., jwooleyhan@francis.edu Fr. Chris Dobson, T.O.R., cdobson@francis.edu”
- University Leadership | Saint Francis Universityfrancis.edu/about-us/university-leadership · verified Oct. 8, 2026
“In 2020, campus ministry partnered with FOCUS missionaries. Four to five missionaries serve annually on campus, inviting students to Mass, Bible Studies, and religious retreats.”
“Father Stephen Waruszewski, T.O.R Title: Director of Campus Ministry and Chief Mission Officer Department: Mission Integration”
- Campus Ministry | Saint Francis Universityfrancis.edu/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 8, 2026
- All students take Franciscan Values for Today with a 10-hour service-learning requirement, and overnight guests in residence halls must be of the same gender.
Sources (2)
- Community Engagement | Saint Francis Universityfrancis.edu/campus-life/student-success-services/communityengagement · verified Oct. 8, 2026
“All students are also required to take Franciscan Values for Today which has a 10 hour service-learning requirement.”
- Residence Halls: Residential Behavioral Expectations and Responsibilities | Saint Francis University Policiessfuprojects.francis.edu/apps/sfu_policies/policy_detail_external.asp · verified Oct. 8, 2026
“Only same gender guests at least 18 years of age are permitted overnight.”
- Community Engagement | Saint Francis Universityfrancis.edu/campus-life/student-success-services/communityengagement · verified Oct. 8, 2026
Concerns
- The core theology requirement is described as 3 credits (one course); many Catholic colleges require two or more.
Sources (1)
- Alta Via | Saint Francis Universityfrancis.edu/campus-ministry/alta-via · verified Oct. 8, 2026
“Alta Via students are also required to satisfy SFU’s Core Curriculum 3-credit Theology requirement by taking an upper level (200+) theology course”
- Alta Via | Saint Francis Universityfrancis.edu/campus-ministry/alta-via · verified Oct. 8, 2026
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Campus ministry home
Campus Ministry (St. Francis Hall) and Immaculate Conception Chapel
- Address: 132 Franciscan Way, Loretto, PA 15940
- Location: On campus
- Facilities: chapel (Immaculate Conception Chapel), adoration chapel (St. Carlo Acutis Chapel), Campus Ministry Lounge, Our Lady of Lourdes grotto
Source: francis.edu, verified Oct. 8, 2026, francis.edu, verified Oct. 8, 2026, events.francis.edu, verified Oct. 8, 2026, events.francis.edu, verified Oct. 8, 2026, francis.edu, verified Oct. 8, 2026
Catholic clubs and student life
13 groups and regular activities · 9 on campus, 4 off campus
Service 4
- Pennsylvania March for LifeOff campusCampus Ministry trip to the Pennsylvania March for Life.
- Mission trip to Peru with FOCUS MissionsOff campusInternational mission trip organized by Campus Ministry.
- A Simple House mission tripOff campusService with a Catholic missionary community serving the poor in Southeast Washington, D.C.
- HUGS alternative spring breakOff campusSpring breakInternational and domestic service trips open to students in all majors.
Faith formation 4
- FOCUS Bible studies and discipleshipOn campusWeeklyFOCUS missionaries lead Bible studies and discipleship; over 100 students attend weekly Bible studies and prayer groups.
- Alta ViaOn campusIntentional Catholic community of ten students per class with a 1-credit theology course each semester, spiritual accompaniment by a friar, shared housing, a Washington, D.C. mission trip, and a pilgrimage to Assisi and Rome.
- Catechesis and Sacraments of InitiationOn campusFormal instruction in the Catholic faith for students interested in becoming Catholic or completing initiation.
- Fall Book StudyOn campusFall 2025Book study on Hearing God's Voice led by a Franciscan friar.
Clubs and groups 2
- Respect Life ClubOn campusThursdays 3:30 PM (fall 2026)Student-led pro-life group in Campus Ministry, meeting in the Campus Ministry Lounge.
- Christian Athlete OutreachOn campusWednesdays 8:30 PMCampus Ministry group for student athletes.
Liturgy and prayer 1
- Candle-lit procession to the GrottoOn campusStart of the 2025-26 yearProcession after the Sunday 8 PM Mass to the Our Lady of Lourdes grotto.
Social life 2
- Sunday pizza after 8 PM MassOn campusSundays after the 8 PM MassFOCUS hosts pizza in the Campus Ministry Lounge after Sunday evening Mass.
- Campus Ministry BonfireOn campusStart of the fall semesterBonfire with hot dogs and s'mores outside the Campus Ministry Center, sponsored by Campus Ministry and FOCUS.
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Campus ministry
Sources (7)
- Campus Ministry | Saint Francis Universityfrancis.edu/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 8, 2026
“SFU’s Campus Ministry is staffed by Franciscan priests and FOCUS missionaries who are dedicated to the evangelical mission of the Church”
“Director of Campus Ministry: Fr. Stephen Mary Waruszewski, T.O.R., swaruszewski@francis.edu Assistant Campus Ministers: Fr. Will Shee, T.O.R., was101@francis.edu Fr. Jason Wooleyhan, T.O.R., jwooleyhan@francis.edu Fr. Chris Dobson, T.O.R., cdobson@francis.edu”
“SFU’s Campus Ministry is staffed by Franciscan priests and FOCUS missionaries who are dedicated to the evangelical mission of the Church”
“Director of Campus Ministry: Fr. Stephen Mary Waruszewski, T.O.R., swaruszewski@francis.edu Assistant Campus Ministers: Fr. Will Shee, T.O.R., was101@francis.edu Fr. Jason Wooleyhan, T.O.R., jwooleyhan@francis.edu Fr. Chris Dobson, T.O.R., cdobson@francis.edu”
“Our beautiful, recently renovated chapel is the heart of campus–it hosts daily Mass, frequent Confession and 24/7 access to pray before the Most Blessed Sacrament in the tabernacle.”
“A small, newly renovated chapel located between the Immaculate Conception Chapel and St. Francis Hall, features regular Eucharistic Adoration and 24/7 access to prayer before the Most Blessed Sacrament in the tabernacle.”
- University Leadership | Saint Francis Universityfrancis.edu/about-us/university-leadership · verified Oct. 8, 2026
“In 2020, campus ministry partnered with FOCUS missionaries. Four to five missionaries serve annually on campus, inviting students to Mass, Bible Studies, and religious retreats.”
- University Mission and Character | Saint Francis Universityfrancis.edu/about-us/mission-and-character · verified Oct. 8, 2026
“Saint Francis University is founded and animated by the Franciscan Friars of the Third Order Regular Province of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus.”
- Respect Life - Saint Francis Universityevents.francis.edu/event/respect-life · verified Oct. 8, 2026
“The Respect Life Club is a student led group in Campus Ministry.”
- Confessions - Saint Francis Universityevents.francis.edu/event/confessions-3498 · verified Oct. 8, 2026
“132 Franciscan Way, Loretto, PA 15940”
- Student Support Services: FELLOWSHIP WITH CAMPUS MINISTRY - Saint Francis Universityevents.francis.edu/event/student-support-services-fellowship-with-campus-ministry-2766 · verified Oct. 8, 2026
“Fellowship with Campus Ministry: Campus Ministry Lounge - Saint Francis Hall”
- Mission-Aligned Benefits | Saint Francis Universityfrancis.edu/campus-life/student-success-services/mission-aligned-benefits · verified Oct. 8, 2026
“Father Stephen Waruszewski, T.O.R. Director of Campus Ministry Campus Ministry St. Francis Hall Rm. 6 814-472-2750 swaruszewski@francis.edu”
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Academic Excellence
Each measure counts for the share shown.
- Graduation rate 35% of scoreThis measure counts for 35% of the Academic Excellence score.74%
- First-year retention 20% of scoreThis measure counts for 20% of the Academic Excellence score.83%
- Entering students' test scores 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.SAT 1,155 · ACT 24
- 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.$10,246
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) | 2,429 |
|---|---|
| Total students | 2,835 |
| Average net price (per year) After grants and scholarships, for students receiving federal aid | $23,526 |
| Cost of attendance (per year) | $59,815 |
| Median federal debt at graduation | $27,000 |
| Graduation rate First-time, full-time students finishing within 150% of normal time | 74% |
| First-year retention | 83% |
| Median earnings 10 years after entry | $62,101 |
| Admission rate | 77% |
| Students receiving Pell grants | 18% |
| Average SAT | 1155 |
|---|---|
| SAT reading & writing | 530–620 |
| SAT math | 520–610 |
| ACT composite | 21–27 |
| Test policy | Considered but not required |
Value index: 56 / 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
Roman Catholic Diocese of Altoona-Johnstown
The Most Reverend Mark L. Bartchak, Bishop of Altoona-Johnstown
Formal address: “Your Excellency”
Cathedral: Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament
Source: dioceseaj.org, verified Oct. 7, 2026.
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About this school’s data
- IPEDS unit ID 215743
- Carnegie classification: Master's university (larger programs)
- Accreditation: Middle States Commission on Higher Education (U.S. Department of Education DAPIP)
- Religious affiliation (IPEDS): Roman Catholic
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Questions families ask
- Is Saint Francis University a Catholic college?
- Yes. Saint Francis University is a Catholic college in the Roman Catholic Diocese of Altoona-Johnstown. Its sponsor is Franciscan Friars of the Third Order Regular (Province of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus).
- What is Saint Francis University’s Compass Score?
- 86 out of 100 (grade A). It combines faith (75%) and academics (25%), each rated from official sources.
- Where is Mass celebrated at Saint Francis University?
- Mass is listed at Immaculate Conception Chapel, Carmelite Monastery, Loretto (off campus and within walking distance). Days and times are on this page; please confirm with the parish or campus ministry before you go.
- Is Saint Francis University Compass Recommended?
- Yes. Saint Francis University meets the Compass Recommended standard for Catholic identity and academics.
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