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Salve Regina University: Our Lady of Mercy Chapel
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Catholic college

Salve Regina University

  • LocationNewport, RI
  • Type and sizePrivate nonprofit · 4-year · 2,836 students
  • SponsorSisters of Mercy
  • TraditionMercy
Official website

Salve Regina University in Newport, Rhode Island, is a Mercy university sponsored by the Sisters of Mercy. Its Center for Spiritual Life, on the garden level of Our Lady of Mercy Chapel, lists Sunday Mass at 5 p.m. and a Wednesday Mass at 12:30 p.m. for fall 2026; in 2025-26 University Chaplain Fr. Ray Malm also offered a Wednesday evening Student Mass, adoration, and pop-up confessions.

Mass, confession, and adoration

Confirm with the parish

Mass 2

  • Sunday5:00 PMOur Lady of Mercy Chapel · Fall 2026 semester (September 20 - December 13, 2026).
  • Wednesday12:30 PMOur Lady of Mercy Chapel · Fall 2026 semester.

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. Sunday Mass - Salve Regina Universityevents.salve.edu/event/sunday-mass-5875 · verified Oct. 8, 2026
    “Join us for Sunday Mass at 5:00 p.m. in Our Lady of Mercy Chapel.”
    The fall 2026 events calendar lists Sunday Mass at 5:00 p.m. in Our Lady of Mercy Chapel (Sundays from September 20 through December 13, 2026).
  2. Daily Mass - Salve Regina Universityevents.salve.edu/event/daily-mass-9265 · verified Oct. 8, 2026
    “Daily Mass is held on Wednesdays at 12:30 p.m. in Our Lady of Mercy Chapel”
    Weekday ('Daily') Mass is held on Wednesdays at 12:30 p.m. in Our Lady of Mercy Chapel in fall 2026.

Catholic churches nearby

Map of Salve Regina University, its Catholic center and nearby Catholic churches1 mi2 mi3 miSaint Augustin Catholic Church: 0.7 mi1Saint Mary Catholic Church: 1.0 mi2Saint Joseph Catholic Church: 1.5 mi3Jesus Savior Catholic Church: 2.2 mi4Center for Spiritual Life (Our Lady of Mercy Chapel): 0.1 miSalve Regina University (campus)N1 mi
CampusCatholic centerCatholic church (numbered below)Open a street map ›
  1. Saint Augustin Catholic Church — 0.7 mi
  2. Saint Mary Catholic Church — 1.0 mi · 252 Spring Street, Newport
  3. Saint Joseph Catholic Church — 1.5 mi · 5 Mann Avenue, Newport
  4. Jesus Savior Catholic Church — 2.2 mi · 509 Broadway, Newport

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.

DSacramental life: Limited (grade D): 40 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.

Sacramental life

48 of 100 points on what we could document.

  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Weekday Mass on campus during the academic year1–2 weekdays (The fall 2026 events calendar lists one weekday Mass: Wednesdays at 12:30 PM in Our Lady of Mercy Chapel (the page states 'Daily Mass is now held on Wednesdays' in spring 2026). In 2025-26 a Wednesday 7:30 PM Student Mass was also held (e6); it does not appear on the fall 2026 calendar as of October 8, 2026.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Daily Mass - Salve Regina Universityevents.salve.edu/event/daily-mass-9265 · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Daily Mass is held on Wednesdays at 12:30 p.m. in Our Lady of Mercy Chapel”
      Weekday ('Daily') Mass is held on Wednesdays at 12:30 p.m. in Our Lady of Mercy Chapel in fall 2026.
    2. Daily Mass - Salve Regina Universityevents.salve.edu/event/daily-mass-7972 · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Celebrate with Daily Mass on Wednesdays at 12:30 p.m. with Fr. Ray Malm.”
      In spring 2026 the Wednesday 12:30 p.m. Mass was celebrated by Fr. Ray Malm.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Sunday Mass on campus (including Saturday vigil)One weekend Mass (Sunday 5:00 PM Mass in Our Lady of Mercy Chapel; no other regular weekend Mass appears on the Center for Spiritual Life's fall 2026 events calendar.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Sunday Mass - Salve Regina Universityevents.salve.edu/event/sunday-mass-5875 · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Join us for Sunday Mass at 5:00 p.m. in Our Lady of Mercy Chapel.”
      The fall 2026 events calendar lists Sunday Mass at 5:00 p.m. in Our Lady of Mercy Chapel (Sundays from September 20 through December 13, 2026).
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Scheduled confession on campusLess than weekly, or by appointment only ('Pop Up Confessions' with the University Chaplain were listed on Wednesday afternoons at the Miley Hall dining entrance in 2025-26; the event pages give no weekly frequency. No confession times appear on the fall 2026 calendar as of October 8, 2026; a one-time diocesan adoration evening on September 16, 2026 included confessions.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Pop Up Confessions - Salve Regina Universityevents.salve.edu/event/pop-up-confessions-3199 · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “When did you go to confession last? University Chaplain, Fr. Ray Malm will be available in the Miley Dining entrance.”
      In spring 2026 the Center for Spiritual Life listed 'Pop Up Confessions' with the University Chaplain at the Miley Hall dining entrance (Wednesdays, 1:15 p.m.).
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Eucharistic adorationOccasional (monthly or seasonal) (Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament was listed on Wednesday evenings (6:45-7:30 PM) in Our Lady of Mercy Chapel in fall 2025. The fall 2026 calendar lists only a one-time outdoor adoration evening with Bishop Lewandowski on September 16, 2026 (e9).)
    Sources (1)
    1. Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament - Salve Regina Universityevents.salve.edu/event/adoration-of-the-blessed-sacrament-3379 · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament Wednesday, November 19, 2025 6:45pm to 7:30pm EST”
      Eucharistic adoration was scheduled in Our Lady of Mercy Chapel on Wednesday evenings (6:45-7:30 p.m.) in fall 2025.
  • 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) (Spring 2026 event pages present Fr. Ray Malm as University Chaplain; he celebrated the September 6, 2026 orientation Mass. No staff page could be read to confirm the position's hours.)
    Sources (3)
    1. Sunday Mass - Salve Regina Universityevents.salve.edu/event/sunday-mass-7679 · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Celebrate Sunday Mass with University Chaplain, Fr. Ray Malm in Our Lady of Mercy Chapel.”
      Fr. Ray Malm is presented as University Chaplain (spring 2026 Sunday Mass listing).
    2. Welcome Mass - Salve Regina Universityevents.salve.edu/event/welcome-mass-5267 · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “On this orientation weekend, celebrate Sunday Mass with Fr. Ray Malm in Our Lady of Mercy Chapel.”
      Fr. Ray Malm celebrated the orientation-weekend Mass on September 6, 2026.
    3. Student Mass - Salve Regina Universityevents.salve.edu/event/student-mass-7233 · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Celebrate Mass on Wednesday evenings with University Chaplain, Fr. Ray Malm.”
      In spring 2026 a Student Mass was held on Wednesday evenings (7:30 p.m.) with University Chaplain Fr. Ray Malm.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Chapel open for prayer on campusYes (Weekday ('Daily') Mass is celebrated in Our Lady of Mercy Chapel, a campus chapel consecrated in 2010.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Daily Mass - Salve Regina Universityevents.salve.edu/event/daily-mass-9265 · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Daily Mass is held on Wednesdays at 12:30 p.m. in Our Lady of Mercy Chapel”
      Weekday ('Daily') Mass is held on Wednesdays at 12:30 p.m. in Our Lady of Mercy Chapel in fall 2026.
    2. Our Lady of Mercy Chapel - Salve Regina Universityevents.salve.edu/our_lady_of_mercy_chapel · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “22 Ochre Point Ave, Newport , RI 02840 Consecrated in 2010, Our Lady of Mercy Chapel offers regular services”
      Our Lady of Mercy Chapel, consecrated in 2010, is at 22 Ochre Point Ave on campus and offers regular services.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Published weekly schedule of Mass, confession, and adoration1 to 5 times a week (2 weekly times documented: 2 Mass, 0 confession, 0 adoration.)Computed from the verified Mass, confession, and adoration times listed on this page (each day a time is offered counts once).
N/ATheology and core curriculum: Not enough information. Official sources do not cover enough of this to grade it yet.

Theology and core curriculum

Not enough information: official sources cover less than 60% of this area.

  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Theology or religious studies courses required of all bachelor's studentsNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Required theology includes explicitly Catholic content (Scripture, Catholic tradition, sacraments)Not enough information: not found in official sources.
  • 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: 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: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Theology or religious studies major offeredYes (The Department of Religious and Theological Studies describes its program as leading to a liberal arts degree.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Religious and Theological Studies - Salve Regina Universityevents.salve.edu/department/religious_and_theological_studies · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “The Department of Religious and Theological Studies pursues a path in which religious faith and critical thinking are mutually enlightening, leading to a versatile liberal arts degree”
      The Department of Religious and Theological Studies offers a degree.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Publicly affirms Ex Corde Ecclesiae in mission or governance documentsNot enough information: not found in official sources.
N/ACampus culture and residence life: Not enough information. Official sources do not cover enough of this to grade it yet.

Campus culture and residence life

Not enough information: official sources cover less than 60% of this area.

  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Campus ministry staffing (chaplains, ministers, and professional staff)Not enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Retreats offered to students each yearNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Catholic student organizations and faith-formation groupsOne or two (Counted: OCIA (sacramental preparation; nine students received sacraments in April 2026). It lists a Jesus Club open to all faith traditions, which is not counted.)
    Sources (2)
    1. OCIA Mass - Salve Regina Universityevents.salve.edu/event/ocia-mass · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Join us for a very special OCIA Mass as we celebrate nine students receiving sacraments.”
      The Center for Spiritual Life runs OCIA; nine students received sacraments in April 2026.
    2. List of Groups - Seahawk Connectionseahawkconnection.salve.edu/club_signup?view=all& · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Our club also emphasizes inclusivity, ensuring that all students are welcome regardless of their faith tradition or prior experience.”
      The Jesus Club, the only Christian club in the official directory, is open to students of all faith traditions; no Catholic student club is listed.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Single-sex residence optionsNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Overnight guest policy in residence hallsNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Faith life in residence halls (hall chaplains, hall Masses, or faith-based living communities)Not enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Office or senior officer for mission and Catholic identityYes (Office of Mission Integration.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Mission Integration - Salve Regina Universityevents.salve.edu/department/mission_integration · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “The Office of Mission Integration partners with students, faculty, staff, community partners, trustees and alumni in the classroom, on campus and in the community.”
      The university has an Office of Mission Integration whose scope covers students, faculty, staff, and trustees.
N/AService and Catholic social teaching: Not enough information. Official sources do not cover enough of this to grade it yet.

Service and Catholic social teaching

Not enough information: official sources cover less than 60% of this area.

  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Service or volunteer centerYes (Center for Community Engagement and Service.)
    Sources (2)
    1. List of Groups - Seahawk Connectionseahawkconnection.salve.edu/club_signup · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “the Center for Community Engagement and Service serves as a catalyst in advancing the Critical Concerns of the Sisters of Mercy, service leadership, and the common good.”
      The Center for Community Engagement and Service frames its service work around the Critical Concerns of the Sisters of Mercy and the common good.
    2. MLK University Day of Service - Salve Regina Universityevents.salve.edu/event/mlk-university-day-of-service · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “This University Day of Service for MLK Week partners with The Outreach Program.”
      The Center for Community Engagement and Service organized a University Day of Service packaging meals for people facing food insecurity (January 30, 2026).
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Service-learning or community engagement in the curriculumNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Catholic social teaching in the curriculum (course, minor, center, or core requirement)Not enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Pro-life engagement (student pro-life group, support for pregnant and parenting students, or institutional initiatives)Not enough information: not found in official sources.
  • 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 (Counted: MLK Week racial justice and nonviolence programs (vigil and Day of Service, 2026) and Earth Week / care-for-creation programs (Earth Week Market 2026. Down to Earth, fall 2026).)
    Sources (4)
    1. Sharing the Journey: Racial Justice and MLK Vigil for Nonviolence - Salve Regina Universityevents.salve.edu/event/sharing-the-journey-racial-justice-and-mlk-vigil-for-nonviolence · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Gather together to celebrate the legacy of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. as we advance our commitment to the Mercy Critical Concern of Racism and Nonviolence.”
      The Center for Spiritual Life and Mission Integration held a racial justice and nonviolence vigil in the chapel during MLK Week 2026.
    2. Earth Week Market and Field Day 2026 - Salve Regina Universityevents.salve.edu/event/earth-week-market-and-field-day-2026 · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Take in student and faculty research contributions on sustainability, local ecology, food security, and climate justice.”
      Mission Integration co-sponsored the 2026 Earth Week Market and Field Day on sustainability and climate justice.
    3. Down to Earth - Salve Regina Universityevents.salve.edu/event/down-to-earth · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “As we contemplate the critical concern of Earth, join the Center for Spiritual Life and Interfaith Power & Light”
      The Center for Spiritual Life holds a care-for-creation program ('Down to Earth') with Interfaith Power & Light (October 21, 2026).
    4. MLK University Day of Service - Salve Regina Universityevents.salve.edu/event/mlk-university-day-of-service · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “This University Day of Service for MLK Week partners with The Outreach Program.”
      The Center for Community Engagement and Service organized a University Day of Service packaging meals for people facing food insecurity (January 30, 2026).
  • 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 (The Center for Community Engagement and Service describes its work as advancing the Critical Concerns of the Sisters of Mercy and the common good; the Center for Spiritual Life co-hosts justice programs framed by the Mercy Critical Concerns.)
    Sources (2)
    1. List of Groups - Seahawk Connectionseahawkconnection.salve.edu/club_signup · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “the Center for Community Engagement and Service serves as a catalyst in advancing the Critical Concerns of the Sisters of Mercy, service leadership, and the common good.”
      The Center for Community Engagement and Service frames its service work around the Critical Concerns of the Sisters of Mercy and the common good.
    2. Sharing the Journey: Racial Justice and MLK Vigil for Nonviolence - Salve Regina Universityevents.salve.edu/event/sharing-the-journey-racial-justice-and-mlk-vigil-for-nonviolence · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Gather together to celebrate the legacy of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. as we advance our commitment to the Mercy Critical Concern of Racism and Nonviolence.”
      The Center for Spiritual Life and Mission Integration held a racial justice and nonviolence vigil in the chapel during MLK Week 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 in the campus chapel on Sundays at 5 p.m. and on Wednesdays at 12:30 p.m. during the fall 2026 semester.
    Sources (2)
    1. Sunday Mass - Salve Regina Universityevents.salve.edu/event/sunday-mass-5875 · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Join us for Sunday Mass at 5:00 p.m. in Our Lady of Mercy Chapel.”
      The fall 2026 events calendar lists Sunday Mass at 5:00 p.m. in Our Lady of Mercy Chapel (Sundays from September 20 through December 13, 2026).
    2. Daily Mass - Salve Regina Universityevents.salve.edu/event/daily-mass-9265 · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Daily Mass is held on Wednesdays at 12:30 p.m. in Our Lady of Mercy Chapel”
      Weekday ('Daily') Mass is held on Wednesdays at 12:30 p.m. in Our Lady of Mercy Chapel in fall 2026.
  • Event pages present Fr. Ray Malm as University Chaplain; in 2025-26 he also celebrated a Wednesday evening Student Mass and offered pop-up confessions.
    Sources (3)
    1. Sunday Mass - Salve Regina Universityevents.salve.edu/event/sunday-mass-7679 · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Celebrate Sunday Mass with University Chaplain, Fr. Ray Malm in Our Lady of Mercy Chapel.”
      Fr. Ray Malm is presented as University Chaplain (spring 2026 Sunday Mass listing).
    2. Student Mass - Salve Regina Universityevents.salve.edu/event/student-mass-7233 · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Celebrate Mass on Wednesday evenings with University Chaplain, Fr. Ray Malm.”
      In spring 2026 a Student Mass was held on Wednesday evenings (7:30 p.m.) with University Chaplain Fr. Ray Malm.
    3. Pop Up Confessions - Salve Regina Universityevents.salve.edu/event/pop-up-confessions-3199 · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “When did you go to confession last? University Chaplain, Fr. Ray Malm will be available in the Miley Dining entrance.”
      In spring 2026 the Center for Spiritual Life listed 'Pop Up Confessions' with the University Chaplain at the Miley Hall dining entrance (Wednesdays, 1:15 p.m.).
  • The Center for Spiritual Life occupies the garden level of Our Lady of Mercy Chapel, with space for students to meet, study, and cook.
    Sources (1)
    1. List of Groups - Seahawk Connectionseahawkconnection.salve.edu/club_signup · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Located in the garden level of Our Lady of Mercy Chapel, the Center for Spiritual Life provides a large and comfortable space for students to meet, study, cook, relax or grab a snack.”
      The Center for Spiritual Life is on the garden level of Our Lady of Mercy Chapel, with space to meet, study, and cook.
  • The university has an Office of Mission Integration and a Center for Community Engagement and Service that frames its work around the Critical Concerns of the Sisters of Mercy.
    Sources (2)
    1. Mission Integration - Salve Regina Universityevents.salve.edu/department/mission_integration · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “The Office of Mission Integration partners with students, faculty, staff, community partners, trustees and alumni in the classroom, on campus and in the community.”
      The university has an Office of Mission Integration whose scope covers students, faculty, staff, and trustees.
    2. List of Groups - Seahawk Connectionseahawkconnection.salve.edu/club_signup · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “the Center for Community Engagement and Service serves as a catalyst in advancing the Critical Concerns of the Sisters of Mercy, service leadership, and the common good.”
      The Center for Community Engagement and Service frames its service work around the Critical Concerns of the Sisters of Mercy and the common good.

Concerns

  • Weekday Mass is published for one weekday (Wednesday), and one weekend Mass (Sunday 5 p.m.) is listed for fall 2026.
    Sources (2)
    1. Sunday Mass - Salve Regina Universityevents.salve.edu/event/sunday-mass-5875 · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Join us for Sunday Mass at 5:00 p.m. in Our Lady of Mercy Chapel.”
      The fall 2026 events calendar lists Sunday Mass at 5:00 p.m. in Our Lady of Mercy Chapel (Sundays from September 20 through December 13, 2026).
    2. Daily Mass - Salve Regina Universityevents.salve.edu/event/daily-mass-9265 · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Daily Mass is held on Wednesdays at 12:30 p.m. in Our Lady of Mercy Chapel”
      Weekday ('Daily') Mass is held on Wednesdays at 12:30 p.m. in Our Lady of Mercy Chapel in fall 2026.
  • Confession was offered as pop-up sessions with no weekly schedule in 2025-26, and no confession times appear on the fall 2026 calendar.
    Sources (1)
    1. Pop Up Confessions - Salve Regina Universityevents.salve.edu/event/pop-up-confessions-3199 · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “When did you go to confession last? University Chaplain, Fr. Ray Malm will be available in the Miley Dining entrance.”
      In spring 2026 the Center for Spiritual Life listed 'Pop Up Confessions' with the University Chaplain at the Miley Hall dining entrance (Wednesdays, 1:15 p.m.).
  • The only Christian club listed is open to all faith traditions.
    Sources (1)
    1. List of Groups - Seahawk Connectionseahawkconnection.salve.edu/club_signup?view=all& · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Our club also emphasizes inclusivity, ensuring that all students are welcome regardless of their faith tradition or prior experience.”
      The Jesus Club, the only Christian club in the official directory, is open to students of all faith traditions; no Catholic student club is listed.

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Campus ministry home

Center for Spiritual Life (Our Lady of Mercy Chapel)

  • Address: 22 Ochre Point Ave, Newport, RI 02840
  • Location: On campus
  • Facilities: chapel, student gathering space (Mercy Commons), study space, kitchen

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Source: seahawkconnection.salve.edu, verified Oct. 8, 2026, events.salve.edu, verified Oct. 8, 2026

Catholic clubs and student life

15 groups and regular activities · 15 on campus, 0 off campus

Faith formation 3

  • OCIAOn campus
    Preparation for the sacraments of initiation; nine students received sacraments at the April 2026 OCIA Mass.
    events.salve.edu
  • Sabbath TimeOn campus
    Thursdays 1:45 PM (2025-26 academic year)
    Weekly period of reflection, meditation, and music led by the Center for Spiritual Life.
    events.salve.edu
  • Reflection a Day Book ClubOn campus
    November 2025
    Month-long reading of Thea Bowman's We Are Beloved, ending with tea in the Mercy Commons.
    events.salve.edu

Liturgy and prayer 8

  • Sunday MassOn campus
    Sundays 5:00 PM
    Weekly Sunday Mass in Our Lady of Mercy Chapel, open to students, families, faculty, and the Newport community.
    events.salve.edu
  • Wednesday MassOn campus
    Wednesdays 12:30 PM
    Weekday Mass in Our Lady of Mercy Chapel.
    events.salve.edu, events.salve.edu
  • Student MassOn campus
    Wednesdays 7:30 PM (2025-26 academic year)
    Evening Mass with University Chaplain Fr. Ray Malm and a student discussion of the liturgy; not on the fall 2026 calendar as of October 8, 2026.
    events.salve.edu, events.salve.edu
  • Pop Up ConfessionsOn campus
    Wednesday afternoons (2025-26 academic year)
    Confession with the University Chaplain at the Miley Hall dining entrance.
    events.salve.edu
  • Adoration of the Blessed SacramentOn campus
    Wednesday evenings, 6:45-7:30 PM (fall 2025)
    Eucharistic adoration in Our Lady of Mercy Chapel.
    events.salve.edu
  • An Outdoor Evening of Worship with Bishop LewandowskiOn campus
    September 16, 2026
    Evening of adoration, music, and confessions on the Ochre Court lawn with the bishop.
    events.salve.edu
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  • Taizé prayer servicesOn campus
    Monday afternoons, several times a semester
    Candlelight prayer with song and silence in Our Lady of Mercy Chapel.
    events.salve.edu
  • Blessing of the AnimalsOn campus
    Annually in early October
    Blessing of pets for the feast of St. Francis of Assisi.
    events.salve.edu

Service 2

  • MLK University Day of ServiceOn campus
    January (MLK Week)
    Meal-packaging service day for people facing food insecurity, organized by the Center for Community Engagement and Service.
    events.salve.edu
  • Down to EarthOn campus
    October 21, 2026
    Care-for-creation arboretum walk and pizza with the Center for Spiritual Life and Interfaith Power & Light.
    events.salve.edu

Social life 2

  • WaffleweenOn campus
    October 28, 2026
    Halloween waffle bar in the Mercy Commons hosted by the Center for Spiritual Life.
    events.salve.edu
  • Scoops for MercyOn campus
    September 13, 2026
    Ice cream social with music and games in the Mercy Commons.
    events.salve.edu

Everything listed is published by the school, its campus ministry, or the parish. Ask the campus minister what’s happening this semester.

Campus ministry

Sources (2)
  1. List of Groups - Seahawk Connectionseahawkconnection.salve.edu/club_signup · verified Oct. 8, 2026
    “Located in the garden level of Our Lady of Mercy Chapel, the Center for Spiritual Life provides a large and comfortable space for students to meet, study, cook, relax or grab a snack.”
    The Center for Spiritual Life is on the garden level of Our Lady of Mercy Chapel, with space to meet, study, and cook.
    “By virtue of our Catholic heritage and the charism of the Sisters of Mercy, we seek to create a hospitable and nurturing environment that affirms and empowers our students in their search for meaning.”
    The Center for Spiritual Life describes its work in terms of the university's Catholic heritage and the Mercy charism.
    “Located in the garden level of Our Lady of Mercy Chapel, the Center for Spiritual Life provides a large and comfortable space for students to meet, study, cook, relax or grab a snack.”
    The Center for Spiritual Life is on the garden level of Our Lady of Mercy Chapel, with space to meet, study, and cook.
  2. Our Lady of Mercy Chapel - Salve Regina Universityevents.salve.edu/our_lady_of_mercy_chapel · verified Oct. 8, 2026
    “22 Ochre Point Ave, Newport , RI 02840 Consecrated in 2010, Our Lady of Mercy Chapel offers regular services”
    Our Lady of Mercy Chapel, consecrated in 2010, is at 22 Ochre Point Ave on campus and offers regular services.

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Academic Excellence

BAcademic Excellence: Good (grade B): 70 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
79 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.77%
  • 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 1,232 · ACT 27.5
  • Student-to-faculty ratio 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.12 to 1
  • Instructional spending per student 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.$10,870

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)
2,117
Total students2,836
Average net price (per year)
After grants and scholarships, for students receiving federal aid
$36,967
Cost of attendance (per year)$70,630
Median federal debt at graduation$27,000
Graduation rate
First-time, full-time students finishing within 150% of normal time
77%
First-year retention83%
Median earnings 10 years after entry$72,975
Admission rate68%
Students receiving Pell grants15%
Admission test scores (middle 50% of admitted students who submitted scores)
Average SAT1232
SAT reading & writing600–680
SAT math560–650
ACT composite26–29
Test policyConsidered but not required

Value index: 52 / 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

Diocese of Providence

The Most Reverend Bruce Lewandowski, Bishop of Providence

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 217536
  • Carnegie classification: Master's university (larger programs)
  • Accreditation: New England Commission of Higher Education (U.S. Department of Education DAPIP)
  • Religious affiliation (IPEDS): Roman Catholic
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Questions families ask

Is Salve Regina University a Catholic college?
Yes. Salve Regina University is a Catholic college in the Diocese of Providence. Its sponsor is Sisters of Mercy.
Where is Mass celebrated at Salve Regina University?
Mass is listed at Our Lady of Mercy Chapel. Days and times are on this page; please confirm with the parish or campus ministry before you go.

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