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Plan your visit to Saint Mary's College of California

Pick your days. We’ll show Mass and confession on campus while you’re there, parishes nearby, and the questions worth asking.

Mass and prayer while you’re there

Friday Oct. 16, 2026

No times listed for this day. Try a parish nearby.

Saturday Oct. 17, 2026

No times listed for this day. Try a parish nearby.

Sunday Oct. 18, 2026

  • 11:00 AMMassSaint Mary's College Chapel · Mass with the Christian Brothers; fall 2026 page.
  • 7:00 PM–7:30 PMConfessionSide Chapel · Listed on the Lent 2026 resources page; also by appointment with the chaplain.
  • 8:00 PMMassSaint Mary's College Chapel · Student-led Mass during the academic year; not held on Sundays before a week-long academic holiday or when replaced by a special liturgy.

From the school’s published schedule. Please confirm with campus ministry before you go.

Parishes nearby

  • St. Monica Catholic Church1.5 mi1001 Camino Pablo
  • Saint Perpetua's Catholic Church2.8 mi

Questions to ask

Tick them off as you go. The best people to ask are the campus minister, a theology teacher and current students.

Sacramental life (ask campus ministry)

  • When is Mass during the week, and how many students usually come?
  • When is confession scheduled? Is a priest available to talk outside those times?
  • Is there adoration, and when is the chapel open?
  • How many priests serve students, and are they full-time?

Theology and curriculum (ask a professor or admissions)

  • Which theology and philosophy courses must every student take, whatever the major?
  • Is there a required course in Catholic theology specifically?
  • How does the core curriculum connect faith and reason across disciplines?

Campus culture and residence life (ask students)

  • Where do Catholic students gather? What groups are most active?
  • How many retreats are offered each year, and how many students go?
  • Are single-sex halls available? What is the visitation or overnight guest policy?
  • Is there a hall chaplain, or Mass in the residence halls?

Service (ask the service center)

  • What share of students take part in service? Is it part of any required course?
  • Where is Catholic social teaching taught?
  • What pro-life and justice programs are active this year?

My notes

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