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Catholic college

Walsh University

  • LocationNorth Canton, OH
  • Type and sizePrivate nonprofit · 4-year · 2,160 students
Official website

Walsh University is an independent, coeducational Catholic liberal arts institution in North Canton, Ohio, operating since 2021 under the approval of the Local Ordinary for Youngstown. Campus Ministry, based in Our Lady of Perpetual Help Chapel, publishes weekday and Sunday Mass times, Monday through Thursday confession and Holy Hour, and four retreats. The core curriculum requires two theology courses, one of them on the Catholic Intellectual Tradition, and one philosophy course.

Mass, confession, and adoration

Confirm with the parish

Mass 4

  • Monday–Thursday11:00 AMOur Lady of Perpetual Help Chapel
  • Friday11:00 AMSt. Teresa of Calcutta Chapel (Marlene & Joe Toot Global Learning Center)
  • Sunday11:00 AMOur Lady of Perpetual Help Chapel
  • Sunday8:00 PMOur Lady of Perpetual Help Chapel

Confession 1

  • Monday–Thursday10:00 AMOur Lady of Perpetual Help Chapel · Confessions & Holy Hour, 10:00 to 10:50 AM, as listed on the chapel page.

Adoration 3

  • Monday–Thursday10:00 AMOur Lady of Perpetual Help Chapel · Listed as Holy Hour, 10:00 to 10:50 AM. The page does not use the word adoration.
  • Sunday10:00 AMOur Lady of Perpetual Help Chapel · University Holy Hour, 10:00 to 10:50 AM. The page does not use the word adoration.
  • Sunday7:30 PMOur Lady of Perpetual Help Chapel · University Holy Hour, 7:30 to 7:55 PM. The page does not use the word adoration.

Times come only from official parish, chaplaincy, or school pages, and can change with the season. Last verified Oct. 12, 2026.

Sources for these times (1)
  1. Our Lady of Perpetual Help Chapel | Walsh Universitywalsh.edu/our-lady-of-perpetual-help-chapel.html · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “Monday–Thursday: 11 AM in Our Lady of Perpetual Help Chapel”
    Mass is offered at 11 AM Monday through Thursday in the chapel.
    “Friday: 11 AM in St. Teresa of Calcutta Chapel (Marlene & Joe Toot Global Learning Center)”
    Mass is offered at 11 AM on Friday in St. Teresa of Calcutta Chapel in the Global Learning Center.
    “Sunday: 11 AM and 8 PM in Our Lady of Perpetual Help Chapel”
    Two Sunday Masses are offered in the chapel.
    “Sunday: 11 AM and 8 PM in Our Lady of Perpetual Help Chapel”
    Two Sunday Masses are offered in the chapel.
    “Monday–Thursday: Confessions & Holy Hour, 10:00–10:50 AM”
    Confessions and Holy Hour are scheduled Monday through Thursday, 10:00 to 10:50 AM.
    “Monday–Thursday: Confessions & Holy Hour, 10:00–10:50 AM”
    Confessions and Holy Hour are scheduled Monday through Thursday, 10:00 to 10:50 AM.
    “Sunday: University Holy Hour, 10:00–10:50 AM and 7:30–7:55 PM”
    A University Holy Hour is scheduled Sunday at 10:00 AM and 7:30 PM.
    “Sunday: University Holy Hour, 10:00–10:50 AM and 7:30–7:55 PM”
    A University Holy Hour is scheduled Sunday at 10:00 AM and 7:30 PM.

Catholic churches nearby

Map of Walsh University, its Catholic center and nearby Catholic churches1 mi2 mi3 miSaint Pauls Roman Catholic Church: 1.7 mi1Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church: 2.2 mi2Little Flower Catholic Church: 2.9 mi3Our Lady of Perpetual Help Chapel (Campus Ministry): 0.1 miWalsh University (campus)N1 mi
CampusCatholic centerCatholic church (numbered below)Open a street map ›
  1. Saint Pauls Roman Catholic Church — 1.7 mi
  2. Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church — 2.2 mi
  3. Little Flower Catholic Church — 2.9 mi

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.

ASacramental life: 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.

Sacramental life

91 of 100 points on what we could document.

  • 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 through Thursday at 11 AM in Our Lady of Perpetual Help Chapel. Friday at 11 AM in St. Teresa of Calcutta Chapel in the Global Learning Center.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Our Lady of Perpetual Help Chapel | Walsh Universitywalsh.edu/our-lady-of-perpetual-help-chapel.html · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Monday–Thursday: 11 AM in Our Lady of Perpetual Help Chapel”
      Mass is offered at 11 AM Monday through Thursday in the chapel.
      “Friday: 11 AM in St. Teresa of Calcutta Chapel (Marlene & Joe Toot Global Learning Center)”
      Mass is offered at 11 AM on Friday in St. Teresa of Calcutta Chapel in the Global Learning Center.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Sunday Mass on campus (including Saturday vigil)Two or more weekend Masses (Two Sunday Masses (11 AM and 8 PM).)
    Sources (1)
    1. Our Lady of Perpetual Help Chapel | Walsh Universitywalsh.edu/our-lady-of-perpetual-help-chapel.html · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Sunday: 11 AM and 8 PM in Our Lady of Perpetual Help Chapel”
      Two Sunday Masses are offered in the chapel.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Scheduled confession on campusThree or more scheduled times per week (Confessions are listed Monday through Thursday, 10:00 to 10:50 AM (four scheduled times per week).)
    Sources (1)
    1. Our Lady of Perpetual Help Chapel | Walsh Universitywalsh.edu/our-lady-of-perpetual-help-chapel.html · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Monday–Thursday: Confessions & Holy Hour, 10:00–10:50 AM”
      Confessions and Holy Hour are scheduled Monday through Thursday, 10:00 to 10:50 AM.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Eucharistic adorationWeekly scheduled adoration (Weekly Wednesday hour of praise and worship before the Blessed Sacrament (Ignite), plus a Holy Hour Monday through Thursday. Holy Hour falls on four weekdays, not every weekday; recorded as weekly. The pages do not use the word adoration for the Holy Hour.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Campus Ministry | Walsh Universitywalsh.edu/campus-ministry.html · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Ignite offers an hour of praise and worship before the Blessed Sacrament each Wednesday night in Our Lady of Perpetual Help Chapel.”
      A weekly Wednesday hour of praise and worship before the Blessed Sacrament is held in the chapel.
    2. Our Lady of Perpetual Help Chapel | Walsh Universitywalsh.edu/our-lady-of-perpetual-help-chapel.html · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Monday–Thursday: Confessions & Holy Hour, 10:00–10:50 AM”
      Confessions and Holy Hour are scheduled Monday through Thursday, 10:00 to 10:50 AM.
  • 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) (Father Ryan Furlong is presented as the University Chaplain with an office in the chapel.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Campus Ministry | Walsh Universitywalsh.edu/campus-ministry.html · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Father Ryan Furlong University Chaplain Phone: 330.490.7051 Email: rfurlong@walsh.edu”
      Father Ryan Furlong is the University Chaplain, with a published phone number and email.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Chapel open for prayer on campusYes
    Sources (1)
    1. Campus Ministry | Walsh Universitywalsh.edu/campus-ministry.html · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Our Lady of Perpetual Help Chapel, the Connector Chapel (located in the connector area of the residence halls), and the St. Teresa of Calcutta Chapel (located in the Global Learning Center) are open many times throughout the week and available to all students (not just Catholic) for prayer, reflection, and rest.”
      The chapels are open for prayer many times each week and available to all students.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Published weekly schedule of Mass, confession, and adoration12 to 19 times a week (17 weekly times documented: 7 Mass, 4 confession, 6 adoration.)Computed from the verified Mass, confession, and adoration times listed on this page (each day a time is offered counts once).
BTheology and core curriculum: 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.

Theology and core curriculum

74 of 100 points on what we could document.

  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Theology or religious studies courses required of all bachelor's studentsTwo courses (THEO 101 and THEO 102 are both required in the General Education Core Curriculum (2025-27 catalog), Foundations section. Theology is required of all day-program bachelor's students.)
    Sources (1)
    1. General Education Curriculum | Walsh University Catalogcatalog.walsh.edu/undergraduate/general-education-curriculum · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “THEO 101 | T1:FD:The Judeo-ChristianTrad | 3 | THEO 102 | FD:TheCatholicIntellectualTrad | 3 |”
      THEO 101 and THEO 102 are both required in the General Education Core Curriculum.
  • 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 (THEO 102 is a required Foundations course whose catalog description covers the Catholic Intellectual Tradition, including the sacramental principle.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Theology (THEO) Course Descriptions | Walsh University Catalogcatalog.walsh.edu/courses/theo · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “The course explores the core characteristics of the Catholic Intellectual Tradition, including the continuity between faith and reason, the integration of truth from all academic disciplines, and the application of the sacramental principle to intellectual thought.”
      THEO 102 is a theology course on the Catholic Intellectual Tradition.
    2. General Education Curriculum | Walsh University Catalogcatalog.walsh.edu/undergraduate/general-education-curriculum · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “THEO 101 | T1:FD:The Judeo-ChristianTrad | 3 | THEO 102 | FD:TheCatholicIntellectualTrad | 3 |”
      THEO 101 and THEO 102 are both required in the General Education Core Curriculum.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Philosophy courses required of all bachelor's studentsOne course (One required 3-credit PHIL slot in the Foundations core.)
    Sources (1)
    1. General Education Curriculum | Walsh University Catalogcatalog.walsh.edu/undergraduate/general-education-curriculum · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “GFA or ECON | 3 | PHIL | 3 |”
      One three-credit philosophy course is required in the Foundations core.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Core curriculum explicitly draws on the Catholic intellectual traditionYes, stated in the catalog or core description (The core overview names the Catholic Intellectual Tradition among its aims and requires two CIT-designated courses.)
    Sources (1)
    1. General Education Curriculum | Walsh University Catalogcatalog.walsh.edu/undergraduate/general-education-curriculum · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Students will need to take two (2) 3-credit courses, for a total of 6 credits, that expand upon the Catholic Intellectual Tradition above the introductory-level Theology courses in Foundations.”
      The core requires two Catholic Intellectual Tradition courses and names the tradition as a core aim.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Theology or religious studies major offeredYes (Theology (B.A.) and Supplementary Major in Theology are both offered.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Theology Degree | Walsh Universitywalsh.edu/major/theology.html · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Walsh’s Theology degree unites rigorous Catholic scholarship with the personal formation of a small, values-driven university.”
      Walsh offers a Theology 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.
BCampus culture and residence life: 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.

Campus culture and residence life

80 of 100 points on what we could document.

  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Campus ministry staffing (chaplains, ministers, and professional staff)Two to four (3 professional ministry staff listed: University Chaplain, Coordinator for Faith Formation and Ministry, Coordinator for Mission and Sacramental Ministry.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Campus Ministry | Walsh Universitywalsh.edu/campus-ministry.html · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Father Ryan Furlong University Chaplain Phone: 330.490.7051 Email: rfurlong@walsh.edu”
      Father Ryan Furlong is the University Chaplain, with a published phone number and email.
      “Emma Moorhead Coordinator for Faith Formation and Ministry Phone: 330.490.7345 Email: emoorhead@walsh.edu”
      Emma Moorhead is listed as Coordinator for Faith Formation and Ministry.
      “David Krymowski Coordinator for Mission and Sacramental Ministry Phone: 330.490.4733 Email: dkrymowsk@walsh.edu”
      David Krymowski is listed as Coordinator for Mission and Sacramental Ministry.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Retreats offered to students each yearFour or more distinct retreats (Four distinct retreats: AGAPE Fall Retreat, Men's Retreat, Veritas Spring Retreat, Women's Retreat.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Campus Ministry | Walsh Universitywalsh.edu/campus-ministry.html · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Agape Fall Retreat A weekend centered on God’s unconditional love, where students build authentic community”
      An AGAPE Fall Retreat is offered to students.
      “Men's Retreat A time for brotherhood, reflection, and faith formation”
      A Men's Retreat is offered to students.
      “Veritas Spring Retreat Meaning “truth,” Veritas invites students to explore their relationship with God”
      A Veritas Spring Retreat is offered to students.
      “Women's Retreat A space for women to rest, connect, and be renewed through prayer, reflection, and shared stories of faith.”
      A Women's Retreat is offered to students.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Catholic student organizations and faith-formation groupsOne or two (Two student-led faith groups: Cavs for Life and the Discipleship student groups. The official student organization directory lists Cavs for Life.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Campus Ministry | Walsh Universitywalsh.edu/campus-ministry.html · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Cavs for Life inspires students to uphold the dignity of every human life through prayer, advocacy, and action.”
      Cavs for Life is a student-led pro-life ministry.
      “Discipleship is an organized program with student-led groups that study Scripture, the lives of the Saints, the Catechism, prayer, and more.”
      Campus Ministry runs a Discipleship program of student-led faith groups.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Single-sex residence optionsSingle-sex floors or wings only (Residence halls are coed, with residents separated by floor or wing.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Ann and George Seanor Family Hall | Walsh University Residence Hallswalsh.edu/seanor-hall.html · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Co-ed: Yes (Single-gender by floor)”
      Seanor Hall is coed with single-gender floors.
    2. Betzler Tower | Walsh University Residence Hallswalsh.edu/betzler-tower.html · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Co-ed: No. Male and Female residents are separated by wing or floor.”
      Betzler Tower separates male and female residents by wing or floor.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Overnight guest policy in residence hallsOvernight guests of the opposite sex not permitted (Overnight opposite-sex guests must be hosted by a same-sex host; opposite-sex overnight stays are not permitted. Guests visiting 8:30 PM to 8:00 AM must also be registered.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Walsh University Student Handbook 2026-27walsh.edu/_documents/pdf/Student-Handbook_26_27_web.pdf · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Overnight guest of the opposite sex as their host will need to secure a host of the same sex.”
      Overnight guests of the opposite sex are not permitted to stay in their host's room.
  • 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 (Campus Ministry Peacemakers (four students) live in Alexis and Menard Halls and work with Campus Ministry and Residence Life.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Resident Resources | Walsh University Student Housingwalsh.edu/resident-resources.html · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “is an upper-class undergraduate student who lives in Alexis & Menard Halls to serve as positive Christian role models.”
      Campus Ministry Peacemakers live in residence halls to serve as Christian role models.
    2. Peacemakers | Walsh Universitywalsh.edu/peacemakers.html · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “The Peacemaker team consists of four undergraduate students selected to live in the freshman residence halls. These students work closely with both Campus Ministry and Residence Life staff.”
      The Peacemaker team of four students lives in the freshman halls and works with Campus Ministry.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Office or senior officer for mission and Catholic identityNot enough information: not found in official sources.
AService and Catholic social teaching: 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.

Service and Catholic social teaching

85 of 100 points on what we could document.

  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Service or volunteer centerYes (Organized, staffed service-learning office with a Director for Community Learning and Leadership (Global Learning Center).)
    Sources (1)
    1. Service-Learning Opportunities at Walsh Universitywalsh.edu/service-learning.html · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Service-learning furthers this commitment by connecting Walsh University students to the local and global community”
      Walsh runs an organized service-learning program with a director.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Service-learning or community engagement in the curriculumRequired of all students (The 2025-27 catalog's core lists Service Learning (SL) among its required designations (3 credits). The service-learning page's "opportunity to participate. as part of their general education curriculum" is consistent with that; the catalog is the specific source for requirements.)
    Sources (2)
    1. General Education Curriculum | Walsh University Catalogcatalog.walsh.edu/undergraduate/general-education-curriculum · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Section 3: Required Designations (CH/SL/CIT/CH) | | Cultural Humility (CH) | 3 | Service Learning (SL) | 3 |”
      The catalog's core lists a Service Learning designation course, and Service Learning courses are listed.
    2. Service-Learning Opportunities at Walsh Universitywalsh.edu/service-learning.html · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “All Walsh students have the opportunity to participate in a service-learning course as part of their general education curriculum.”
      Service-learning courses are offered to all students within general education.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Catholic social teaching in the curriculum (course, minor, center, or core requirement)Offered (course, minor, or center) (THEO 309 applies Catholic social teaching; it is an elective-type CIT/SL course, not a required core item.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Theology (THEO) Course Descriptions | Walsh University Catalogcatalog.walsh.edu/courses/theo · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “By applying Catholic social teaching to the contemporary world, students will develop a summative understanding of theological anthropology”
      THEO 309 applies Catholic social teaching and is offered every semester.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Pro-life engagement (student pro-life group, support for pregnant and parenting students, or institutional initiatives)One (One pro-life student-led ministry (Cavs for Life).)
    Sources (1)
    1. Campus Ministry | Walsh Universitywalsh.edu/campus-ministry.html · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Cavs for Life inspires students to uphold the dignity of every human life through prayer, advocacy, and action.”
      Cavs for Life is a student-led pro-life ministry.
      “This student-led ministry organizes Walsh’s annual pilgrimage to the National March for Life in Washington, D.C., and leads 40 Days for Life efforts in Stark County.”
      Cavs for Life organizes an annual March for Life pilgrimage and 40 Days for Life efforts.
  • 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 (Three distinct programs: spring break mission trip to Mississippi (immersion), Refuge of Hope meal service (homelessness), and Matthew 8:20 clothing and food ministry (homelessness).)
    Sources (1)
    1. Service, Mission Trips & Pilgrimages | Walsh Universitywalsh.edu/pilgrimages.html · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Over spring break, students had the opportunity to travel to Walls, Mississippi to serve with Sacred Heart Southern Missions.”
      Students have taken a spring break mission trip to Mississippi with Sacred Heart Southern Missions.
      “Walsh students join long term volunteers and staff in serving meals to homeless people at the Refuge.”
      Students serve meals to homeless people at the Refuge of Hope.
      “Matthew 8:20 is a clothing and food ministry based out of Little Flower Catholic Parish that caters to the homeless population in downtown Canton.”
      Students volunteer with a clothing and food ministry for the homeless in downtown Canton.
  • 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 (Service, mission trips and pilgrimages are presented on the Campus Ministry section of the site and are framed by the Catholic identity of the university.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Service, Mission Trips & Pilgrimages | Walsh Universitywalsh.edu/pilgrimages.html · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Rooted in its Catholic identity, Walsh University offers students meaningful opportunities to deepen their faith while engaging with the world beyond campus.”
      Service, mission trips and pilgrimages are framed by the university's Catholic identity and appear under Campus Ministry.

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 (Monday through Thursday and Friday at 11 AM) and twice on Sundays.
    Sources (1)
    1. Our Lady of Perpetual Help Chapel | Walsh Universitywalsh.edu/our-lady-of-perpetual-help-chapel.html · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Monday–Thursday: 11 AM in Our Lady of Perpetual Help Chapel”
      Mass is offered at 11 AM Monday through Thursday in the chapel.
      “Friday: 11 AM in St. Teresa of Calcutta Chapel (Marlene & Joe Toot Global Learning Center)”
      Mass is offered at 11 AM on Friday in St. Teresa of Calcutta Chapel in the Global Learning Center.
      “Sunday: 11 AM and 8 PM in Our Lady of Perpetual Help Chapel”
      Two Sunday Masses are offered in the chapel.
  • Two theology courses are required of all students in the Foundations core, including THEO 102 on the Catholic Intellectual Tradition, and a Theology degree is offered.
    Sources (3)
    1. General Education Curriculum | Walsh University Catalogcatalog.walsh.edu/undergraduate/general-education-curriculum · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “THEO 101 | T1:FD:The Judeo-ChristianTrad | 3 | THEO 102 | FD:TheCatholicIntellectualTrad | 3 |”
      THEO 101 and THEO 102 are both required in the General Education Core Curriculum.
    2. Theology (THEO) Course Descriptions | Walsh University Catalogcatalog.walsh.edu/courses/theo · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “The course explores the core characteristics of the Catholic Intellectual Tradition, including the continuity between faith and reason, the integration of truth from all academic disciplines, and the application of the sacramental principle to intellectual thought.”
      THEO 102 is a theology course on the Catholic Intellectual Tradition.
    3. Theology Degree | Walsh Universitywalsh.edu/major/theology.html · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Walsh’s Theology degree unites rigorous Catholic scholarship with the personal formation of a small, values-driven university.”
      Walsh offers a Theology degree.
  • Four retreats are listed for students: AGAPE Fall, Men's, Veritas Spring and Women's.
    Sources (1)
    1. Campus Ministry | Walsh Universitywalsh.edu/campus-ministry.html · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Agape Fall Retreat A weekend centered on God’s unconditional love, where students build authentic community”
      An AGAPE Fall Retreat is offered to students.
      “Men's Retreat A time for brotherhood, reflection, and faith formation”
      A Men's Retreat is offered to students.
      “Veritas Spring Retreat Meaning “truth,” Veritas invites students to explore their relationship with God”
      A Veritas Spring Retreat is offered to students.
      “Women's Retreat A space for women to rest, connect, and be renewed through prayer, reflection, and shared stories of faith.”
      A Women's Retreat is offered to students.
  • Several service programs are listed, including a spring break mission trip to Mississippi, Refuge of Hope meal service, and a clothing and food ministry for the homeless.
    Sources (1)
    1. Service, Mission Trips & Pilgrimages | Walsh Universitywalsh.edu/pilgrimages.html · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Over spring break, students had the opportunity to travel to Walls, Mississippi to serve with Sacred Heart Southern Missions.”
      Students have taken a spring break mission trip to Mississippi with Sacred Heart Southern Missions.
      “Walsh students join long term volunteers and staff in serving meals to homeless people at the Refuge.”
      Students serve meals to homeless people at the Refuge of Hope.
      “Matthew 8:20 is a clothing and food ministry based out of Little Flower Catholic Parish that caters to the homeless population in downtown Canton.”
      Students volunteer with a clothing and food ministry for the homeless in downtown Canton.

Concerns

  • The core requires one philosophy course; many Catholic colleges require two or more.
    Sources (1)
    1. General Education Curriculum | Walsh University Catalogcatalog.walsh.edu/undergraduate/general-education-curriculum · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “GFA or ECON | 3 | PHIL | 3 |”
      One three-credit philosophy course is required in the Foundations core.
  • The chapel's published Regular Holy Mass Times list no Saturday Mass or Saturday vigil.
    Sources (1)
    1. Our Lady of Perpetual Help Chapel | Walsh Universitywalsh.edu/our-lady-of-perpetual-help-chapel.html · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Monday–Thursday: 11 AM in Our Lady of Perpetual Help Chapel”
      Mass is offered at 11 AM Monday through Thursday in the chapel.
      “Sunday: 11 AM and 8 PM in Our Lady of Perpetual Help Chapel”
      Two Sunday Masses are offered in the chapel.
  • Residence halls are coed; residents are separated by single-gender floors or wings rather than by single-sex halls.
    Sources (2)
    1. Ann and George Seanor Family Hall | Walsh University Residence Hallswalsh.edu/seanor-hall.html · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Co-ed: Yes (Single-gender by floor)”
      Seanor Hall is coed with single-gender floors.
    2. Betzler Tower | Walsh University Residence Hallswalsh.edu/betzler-tower.html · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Co-ed: No. Male and Female residents are separated by wing or floor.”
      Betzler Tower separates male and female residents by wing or floor.

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Campus ministry home

Our Lady of Perpetual Help Chapel (Campus Ministry)

  • Address: 2020 East Maple Street, North Canton, OH 44720
  • Location: On campus
  • Facilities: chapel, campus ministry offices

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Source: walsh.edu, verified Oct. 12, 2026, walsh.edu, verified Oct. 12, 2026

Catholic clubs and student life

21 groups and regular activities · 4 on campus, 5 off campus, 12 location not published

Other 2

  • Spiritual pilgrimages on global excursionsOff campus
    Students may join spiritual pilgrimages on Walsh global excursions.
    walsh.edu
  • Founders' WeekOn campus
    A week-long celebration of the Brothers of Christian Instruction and their founders at Walsh University.
    walsh.edu

Service 8

  • Mission trip to Mississippi (spring break)Off campus
    Spring break
    Week of service with Sacred Heart Southern Missions in Walls, Mississippi, including home restoration and sorting donations, with Holy Mass and Adoration each day.
    walsh.edu
  • Refuge of Hope meal serviceOff campus
    Carry-out lunches three days a week; sit-down dinners Monday through Friday
    Students join volunteers and staff in serving meals to homeless people at the Refuge.
    walsh.edu
  • Matthew 8:20 clothing and food ministryOff campus
    1st and 3rd Fridays
    Clothing, hygiene products, a hot meal and groceries for the homeless population in downtown Canton, run from Little Flower Catholic Parish.
    walsh.edu
  • Day in Steubenville with the Franciscan sistersOff campus
    A day of service projects with the TOR Franciscan Sisters in Steubenville, including Mass and Franciscan University's Festival of Praise.
    walsh.edu
  • Refuge of Hope Tie Blanket ProgramOn campus
    Once a year during Advent
    Students make 60 tie blankets for Refuge of Hope residents, with an educational talk and a closing holy hour of adoration in the Our Lady of Perpetual Help Chapel.
    walsh.edu
  • Habitat for Humanity service days
    Service days building homes for low income and struggling families, including painting a home in Canton.
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  • House of Loretto service
    Ministering to residents of the House of Loretto nursing home run by the Congregation of the Divine Spirit, and special projects for the sisters.
    walsh.edu
  • Sancta Clara Monastery Nun Run and Gala
    Students cheer on and marshal the annual 5K that passes Sancta Clara Monastery, and help serve at the annual Gala benefiting the monastery.
    walsh.edu

Faith formation 4

  • Peacemakers residence ministryOn campus
    Four upper-class students living in Alexis and Menard Halls who serve as Christian role models, host bonfires, socials and small group prayer gatherings in the halls, and work with Campus Ministry.
    walsh.edu, walsh.edu
  • Faith Formation Nights
    Tuesdays
    Talks, discussions and activities to grow in faith, run by Campus Ministry.
    walsh.edu
  • Discipleship student groups
    Organized program of student-led groups that study Scripture, the lives of the Saints, the Catechism and prayer; students may join throughout the year.
    walsh.edu
  • Cavs Cor Cordium
    Student learning communities organized around a patron saint and a Brothers-inspired virtue; the program states it guides students' understanding of faith.
    walsh.edu

Liturgy and prayer 1

  • Ignite (Wednesday night praise, worship and Reconciliation)On campus
    Wednesday nights
    An hour of praise and worship before the Blessed Sacrament, concluding with Compline, Reconciliation with the University Chaplain, and a social.
    walsh.edu, walsh.edu

Clubs and groups 2

  • Men's and women's fellowships and small group communities
    Campus Ministry fellowships and small group communities open to students of any religious background.
    walsh.edu
  • Cavs for Life
    Student-led pro-life ministry that inspires prayer, advocacy and action, and organizes 40 Days for Life efforts in Stark County.
    walsh.edu, walsh.edu, walsh.edu

Retreats 4

  • AGAPE Fall Retreat
    Student-led weekend centered on God's unconditional love, with praise and worship and Holy Mass, as described on the Student Activities page.
    walsh.edu, walsh.edu
  • Men's Retreat
    A time for brotherhood, reflection and faith formation for men.
    walsh.edu
  • Veritas Spring Retreat
    Retreat inviting students to explore their relationship with God, themselves and others.
    walsh.edu
  • Women's Retreat
    A space for women to rest, connect and be renewed through prayer, reflection and shared stories of faith.
    walsh.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. Campus Ministry | Walsh Universitywalsh.edu/campus-ministry.html · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “Father Ryan Furlong University Chaplain Phone: 330.490.7051 Email: rfurlong@walsh.edu”
    Father Ryan Furlong is the University Chaplain, with a published phone number and email.
    “You will find our offices all over campus: Connector 204, Menard/Betzler 243 and Our Lady of Perpetual Help Chapel 106.”
    Campus Ministry offices are on campus, including in the chapel.
    “You will find our offices all over campus: Connector 204, Menard/Betzler 243 and Our Lady of Perpetual Help Chapel 106.”
    Campus Ministry offices are on campus, including in the chapel.
  2. Walsh University Student Handbook 2026-27walsh.edu/_documents/pdf/Student-Handbook_26_27_web.pdf · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “2020 East Maple Street, North Canton, OH 44720”
    The university's published campus address is 2020 East Maple Street, North Canton, Ohio 44720.

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Academic Excellence

CAcademic Excellence: Mixed (grade C): 55 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
63 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.59%
  • First-year retention 20% of scoreThis measure counts for 20% of the Academic Excellence score.72%
  • Entering students' test scores 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.SAT 1,193 · ACT 23.5
  • Student-to-faculty ratio 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.14 to 1
  • Instructional spending per student 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.$8,346

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)
1,423
Total students2,160
Average net price (per year)
After grants and scholarships, for students receiving federal aid
$20,493
Cost of attendance (per year)$47,575
Median federal debt at graduation$27,000
Graduation rate
First-time, full-time students finishing within 150% of normal time
59%
First-year retention72%
Median earnings 10 years after entry$59,764
Admission rate71%
Students receiving Pell grants27%
Admission test scores (middle 50% of admitted students who submitted scores)
Average SAT1193
SAT reading & writing510–630
SAT math530–650
ACT composite20–27
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

Catholic Diocese of Youngstown

The Most Reverend David J. Bonnar, Bishop of Youngstown

Formal address: “Your Excellency”

Source: doy.org, verified Oct. 7, 2026.

Diocese determined from the county, using the diocese’s county list (Wikipedia). Confirm with the diocese.

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Questions families ask

Is Walsh University a Catholic college?
Yes. Walsh University is a Catholic college in the Catholic Diocese of Youngstown.
What is Walsh University’s Compass Score?
78 out of 100 (grade B). It combines faith (75%) and academics (25%), each rated from official sources.
Where is Mass celebrated at Walsh University?
Mass is listed at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Chapel and St. Teresa of Calcutta Chapel (Marlene & Joe Toot Global Learning Center). Days and times are on this page; please confirm with the parish or campus ministry before you go.

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