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William & Mary

  • LocationWilliamsburg, VA
  • Type and sizePublic · 4-year · 9,762 students
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William & Mary is not a Catholic college. This rating measures Catholic life on campus: campus ministry, priests, Mass and confession, student groups, and nearby parishes.

Catholic Campus Ministry at William & Mary, based at the National Shrine of Our Lady of Walsingham at 10 Harrison Avenue, publishes Sunday Masses at 11:00 AM, 5:00 PM and 9:00 PM during the academic year, with weekday Masses on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. The ministry lists a chaplain, scheduled weekly confessions and adoration, FOCUS missionaries, and programs including OCIA, retreats and small-group Bible studies.

Mass, confession, and adoration

Confirm with the parish

Mass 5

  • Sunday11:00 AMCatholic Campus Ministry (location not stated on schedule page) · Year round.
  • Sunday5:00 PMCatholic Campus Ministry (location not stated on schedule page) · During the William & Mary academic year.
  • Sunday9:00 PMCatholic Campus Ministry (location not stated on schedule page) · During the William & Mary academic year.
  • Monday, Wednesday12:15 PMCatholic Campus Ministry (location not stated on schedule page) · During the William & Mary academic year.
  • Tuesday, Thursday5:15 PMCatholic Campus Ministry (location not stated on schedule page) · During the William & Mary academic year.

Confession 3

  • Monday11:00 AMCatholic Campus Ministry (location not stated on schedule page) · Confession 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM; during the William & Mary academic year; also by appointment.
  • Wednesday, Thursday4:00 PMCatholic Campus Ministry (location not stated on schedule page) · Confession 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM; during the William & Mary academic year; also by appointment.
  • Tuesday9:00 PMCatholic Campus Ministry (location not stated on schedule page) · Listed as Eucharistic Adoration & Confessions; ends 10:00 PM; during the William & Mary academic year.

Adoration 3

  • Tuesday9:00 PMCatholic Campus Ministry (location not stated on schedule page) · Ends 10:00 PM; during the William & Mary academic year.
  • Wednesday4:00 PMCatholic Campus Ministry (location not stated on schedule page) · Ends 10:00 PM; during the William & Mary academic year.
  • Thursday6:00 PMCatholic Campus Ministry (location not stated on schedule page) · Ends 10:00 PM; during the William & Mary academic year.

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 (3)
  1. Catholic Campus Ministry at William & Marytribecatholic.org · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “11:00 AM (year round) 5:00 PM* 9:00 PM* *During W&M school year only.”
    The ministry's homepage lists a year-round 11:00 AM Sunday Mass and 5:00 PM and 9:00 PM Masses during the school year only.
  2. Liturgy Schedule | Catholic Campus Ministry at William & Marytribecatholic.org/liturgy-schedule · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “During the William & Mary Academic Year SUNDAY 11:00 AM 5:00 PM 9:00 PM Mass Mass Mass MONDAY 11:00 - 12:00 PM 12:15 PM Confessions Mass TUESDAY 5:15 PM 9:00 - 10:00 PM Mass Eucharistic Adoration & Confessions WEDNESDAY 12:15 PM 4:00 - 5:00 PM 4:00 - 10:00 PM Mass Confessions Eucharistic Adoration THURSDAY 4:00 - 5:00 PM 5:15 PM 6:00 - 10:00 PM Confessions Mass Eucharistic Adoration”
    The campus ministry's liturgy schedule lists Sunday Masses at 11:00 AM, 5:00 PM and 9:00 PM during the academic year, weekday Masses on four days, and confession and adoration times.
    “During the William & Mary Academic Year SUNDAY 11:00 AM 5:00 PM 9:00 PM Mass Mass Mass MONDAY 11:00 - 12:00 PM 12:15 PM Confessions Mass TUESDAY 5:15 PM 9:00 - 10:00 PM Mass Eucharistic Adoration & Confessions WEDNESDAY 12:15 PM 4:00 - 5:00 PM 4:00 - 10:00 PM Mass Confessions Eucharistic Adoration THURSDAY 4:00 - 5:00 PM 5:15 PM 6:00 - 10:00 PM Confessions Mass Eucharistic Adoration”
    The campus ministry's liturgy schedule lists Sunday Masses at 11:00 AM, 5:00 PM and 9:00 PM during the academic year, weekday Masses on four days, and confession and adoration times.
    “During the William & Mary Academic Year SUNDAY 11:00 AM 5:00 PM 9:00 PM Mass Mass Mass MONDAY 11:00 - 12:00 PM 12:15 PM Confessions Mass TUESDAY 5:15 PM 9:00 - 10:00 PM Mass Eucharistic Adoration & Confessions WEDNESDAY 12:15 PM 4:00 - 5:00 PM 4:00 - 10:00 PM Mass Confessions Eucharistic Adoration THURSDAY 4:00 - 5:00 PM 5:15 PM 6:00 - 10:00 PM Confessions Mass Eucharistic Adoration”
    The campus ministry's liturgy schedule lists Sunday Masses at 11:00 AM, 5:00 PM and 9:00 PM during the academic year, weekday Masses on four days, and confession and adoration times.
    “During the William & Mary Academic Year SUNDAY 11:00 AM 5:00 PM 9:00 PM Mass Mass Mass MONDAY 11:00 - 12:00 PM 12:15 PM Confessions Mass TUESDAY 5:15 PM 9:00 - 10:00 PM Mass Eucharistic Adoration & Confessions WEDNESDAY 12:15 PM 4:00 - 5:00 PM 4:00 - 10:00 PM Mass Confessions Eucharistic Adoration THURSDAY 4:00 - 5:00 PM 5:15 PM 6:00 - 10:00 PM Confessions Mass Eucharistic Adoration”
    The campus ministry's liturgy schedule lists Sunday Masses at 11:00 AM, 5:00 PM and 9:00 PM during the academic year, weekday Masses on four days, and confession and adoration times.
    “During the William & Mary Academic Year SUNDAY 11:00 AM 5:00 PM 9:00 PM Mass Mass Mass MONDAY 11:00 - 12:00 PM 12:15 PM Confessions Mass TUESDAY 5:15 PM 9:00 - 10:00 PM Mass Eucharistic Adoration & Confessions WEDNESDAY 12:15 PM 4:00 - 5:00 PM 4:00 - 10:00 PM Mass Confessions Eucharistic Adoration THURSDAY 4:00 - 5:00 PM 5:15 PM 6:00 - 10:00 PM Confessions Mass Eucharistic Adoration”
    The campus ministry's liturgy schedule lists Sunday Masses at 11:00 AM, 5:00 PM and 9:00 PM during the academic year, weekday Masses on four days, and confession and adoration times.
    “During the William & Mary Academic Year SUNDAY 11:00 AM 5:00 PM 9:00 PM Mass Mass Mass MONDAY 11:00 - 12:00 PM 12:15 PM Confessions Mass TUESDAY 5:15 PM 9:00 - 10:00 PM Mass Eucharistic Adoration & Confessions WEDNESDAY 12:15 PM 4:00 - 5:00 PM 4:00 - 10:00 PM Mass Confessions Eucharistic Adoration THURSDAY 4:00 - 5:00 PM 5:15 PM 6:00 - 10:00 PM Confessions Mass Eucharistic Adoration”
    The campus ministry's liturgy schedule lists Sunday Masses at 11:00 AM, 5:00 PM and 9:00 PM during the academic year, weekday Masses on four days, and confession and adoration times.
    “During the William & Mary Academic Year SUNDAY 11:00 AM 5:00 PM 9:00 PM Mass Mass Mass MONDAY 11:00 - 12:00 PM 12:15 PM Confessions Mass TUESDAY 5:15 PM 9:00 - 10:00 PM Mass Eucharistic Adoration & Confessions WEDNESDAY 12:15 PM 4:00 - 5:00 PM 4:00 - 10:00 PM Mass Confessions Eucharistic Adoration THURSDAY 4:00 - 5:00 PM 5:15 PM 6:00 - 10:00 PM Confessions Mass Eucharistic Adoration”
    The campus ministry's liturgy schedule lists Sunday Masses at 11:00 AM, 5:00 PM and 9:00 PM during the academic year, weekday Masses on four days, and confession and adoration times.
  3. Adoration | tribecatholic.orgtribecatholic.org/adoration · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “Eucharistic Adoration Schedule During the William & Mary Academic Year Tuesdays 9:00 - 10:00 PM Wednesdays 4:00 - 10:00 PM Thursdays 6:00 - 10:00 PM”
    The ministry lists Eucharistic adoration on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday evenings during the academic year.
    “Eucharistic Adoration Schedule During the William & Mary Academic Year Tuesdays 9:00 - 10:00 PM Wednesdays 4:00 - 10:00 PM Thursdays 6:00 - 10:00 PM”
    The ministry lists Eucharistic adoration on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday evenings during the academic year.
    “Eucharistic Adoration Schedule During the William & Mary Academic Year Tuesdays 9:00 - 10:00 PM Wednesdays 4:00 - 10:00 PM Thursdays 6:00 - 10:00 PM”
    The ministry lists Eucharistic adoration on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday evenings during the academic year.

Catholic churches nearby

Map of William & Mary, its Catholic center and nearby Catholic churches1 mi2 mi3 miSaint Bedes Catholic Church: 0.5 mi1Ascension Of Our Lord Byzantine Church: 1.3 mi2St. Bede Catholic Church: 2.7 mi3William & Mary (campus)N1 mi
CampusCatholic church (numbered below)Open a street map ›
  1. Saint Bedes Catholic Church — 0.5 mi
  2. Ascension Of Our Lord Byzantine Church — 1.3 mi · 114 Palace Lane, Williamsburg
  3. St. Bede Catholic Church — 2.7 mi · 3686 Ironbound Road, Williamsburg

Within 3 miles, as mapped by OpenStreetMap contributors. The map may be incomplete. Confirm with the parish or diocese.

Catholic life scorecard

Each line is one thing we looked for. A check means yes, a half means partly, a dash means no. “Not enough information” means official sources did not say.

ACatholic life on campus: Strong (grade A): 85 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.

Catholic life on campus

89 of 100 points on what we could document.

  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Catholic campus ministry serving this campus (Catholic center, campus ministry, or chaplaincy)Yes
    Sources (2)
    1. Campus Ministries United Directory | William & Marywm.edu/offices/psi/thecenter/resources/spirituality-faith/cmu-directory · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Catholic Campus Ministry (CCM) Director: John Hopke Chaplain: Fr. John Agyekum Phone: 757-220-1415 Email: jhopke@tribecatholic.org Website: http://www.tribecatholic.org Address: 10 Harrison Avenue, Williamsburg, VA 23185”
      William & Mary's Campus Ministries United directory lists Catholic Campus Ministry at 10 Harrison Avenue, Williamsburg, VA 23185.
    2. About | Catholic Campus Ministry at William & Marytribecatholic.org/about · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Catholic Campus Ministry exists to serve the students, faculty, and staff of the College of William & Mary.”
      The ministry states it serves the students, faculty and staff of William & Mary.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Dedicated Catholic center or chapel on or next to campusNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Priest chaplain assigned to campus ministryFull-time priest chaplain (The ministry's own staff page presents Fr. William Buckley as Chaplain. The W&M Campus Ministries United directory names Fr. John Agyekum as chaplain; see gaps.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Leadership Team | tribecatholic.orgtribecatholic.org/our-team · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “MINISTRY STAFF Fr. William Buckley Chaplain frbuckley@tribecatholic.org Victoria Garcia-Nicoud Campus Minister vgarcia@tribecatholic.org”
      The ministry's staff page lists Fr. William Buckley as Chaplain and Victoria Garcia-Nicoud as Campus Minister.
    2. Liturgy Schedule | Catholic Campus Ministry at William & Marytribecatholic.org/liturgy-schedule · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Confession is also available by appointment. Contact Fr. William Buckley. Outside of the Academic Year, the Mass schedule varies.”
      Confession is also available by appointment with Fr. William Buckley, and the Mass schedule varies outside the academic year.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Weekday Mass at the campus ministry1–4 weekdays (Weekday Masses are listed for Monday (12:15 PM), Tuesday (5:15 PM), Wednesday (12:15 PM) and Thursday (5:15 PM) during the academic year.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Liturgy Schedule | Catholic Campus Ministry at William & Marytribecatholic.org/liturgy-schedule · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “During the William & Mary Academic Year SUNDAY 11:00 AM 5:00 PM 9:00 PM Mass Mass Mass MONDAY 11:00 - 12:00 PM 12:15 PM Confessions Mass TUESDAY 5:15 PM 9:00 - 10:00 PM Mass Eucharistic Adoration & Confessions WEDNESDAY 12:15 PM 4:00 - 5:00 PM 4:00 - 10:00 PM Mass Confessions Eucharistic Adoration THURSDAY 4:00 - 5:00 PM 5:15 PM 6:00 - 10:00 PM Confessions Mass Eucharistic Adoration”
      The campus ministry's liturgy schedule lists Sunday Masses at 11:00 AM, 5:00 PM and 9:00 PM during the academic year, weekday Masses on four days, and confession and adoration times.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Sunday Mass at the campus ministry or a campus chapelTwo or more weekend Masses (Academic year: 11:00 AM, 5:00 PM and 9:00 PM. Year round: 11:00 AM.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Liturgy Schedule | Catholic Campus Ministry at William & Marytribecatholic.org/liturgy-schedule · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “During the William & Mary Academic Year SUNDAY 11:00 AM 5:00 PM 9:00 PM Mass Mass Mass MONDAY 11:00 - 12:00 PM 12:15 PM Confessions Mass TUESDAY 5:15 PM 9:00 - 10:00 PM Mass Eucharistic Adoration & Confessions WEDNESDAY 12:15 PM 4:00 - 5:00 PM 4:00 - 10:00 PM Mass Confessions Eucharistic Adoration THURSDAY 4:00 - 5:00 PM 5:15 PM 6:00 - 10:00 PM Confessions Mass Eucharistic Adoration”
      The campus ministry's liturgy schedule lists Sunday Masses at 11:00 AM, 5:00 PM and 9:00 PM during the academic year, weekday Masses on four days, and confession and adoration times.
    2. Catholic Campus Ministry at William & Marytribecatholic.org · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “11:00 AM (year round) 5:00 PM* 9:00 PM* *During W&M school year only.”
      The ministry's homepage lists a year-round 11:00 AM Sunday Mass and 5:00 PM and 9:00 PM Masses during the school year only.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Scheduled confession at the campus ministryWeekly or more often (Scheduled confession on Monday, Wednesday and Thursday, and on Tuesday during the adoration period. Confession is also available by appointment.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Liturgy Schedule | Catholic Campus Ministry at William & Marytribecatholic.org/liturgy-schedule · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “During the William & Mary Academic Year SUNDAY 11:00 AM 5:00 PM 9:00 PM Mass Mass Mass MONDAY 11:00 - 12:00 PM 12:15 PM Confessions Mass TUESDAY 5:15 PM 9:00 - 10:00 PM Mass Eucharistic Adoration & Confessions WEDNESDAY 12:15 PM 4:00 - 5:00 PM 4:00 - 10:00 PM Mass Confessions Eucharistic Adoration THURSDAY 4:00 - 5:00 PM 5:15 PM 6:00 - 10:00 PM Confessions Mass Eucharistic Adoration”
      The campus ministry's liturgy schedule lists Sunday Masses at 11:00 AM, 5:00 PM and 9:00 PM during the academic year, weekday Masses on four days, and confession and adoration times.
      “Confession is also available by appointment. Contact Fr. William Buckley. Outside of the Academic Year, the Mass schedule varies.”
      Confession is also available by appointment with Fr. William Buckley, and the Mass schedule varies outside the academic year.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Catholic student groups and missionary outreach (e.g., FOCUS, Saint Paul's Outreach, Knights of Columbus, Bible studies)Two or more (FOCUS missionaries serve the campus (FOCUS page), and CCM runs small-group Bible studies. The ministry's small-group page refers to the 2025-2026 leaders.)
    Sources (2)
    1. College of William & Mary | FOCUSfocus.org/campus/college-of-william-mary · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Skylar Johnson Manness Erik Manness Morelli Teresa Morelli Pruske Andrew Pruske”
      FOCUS lists missionaries for its College of William & Mary campus.
    2. Small Groups | tribecatholic.orgtribecatholic.org/small-groups · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Our small group Bible studies are a great way to grow deeper in your faith with a small community of friends while studying the Gospels together.”
      The ministry runs small-group Bible studies for students.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Formation programs (retreats, OCIA/RCIA, service, small groups)Two or more kinds (Kinds listed: OCIA, a women's retreat (November 13-14, 2026), small-group Bible studies, and local service.)
    Sources (4)
    1. Becoming Catholic | tribecatholic.orgtribecatholic.org/becoming-catholic · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “offers an Order of Christian Initiation of Adults (OCIA) program”
      The ministry offers an OCIA program.
    2. Women's Retreat 2026 | tribecatholic.orgtribecatholic.org/womens-retreat · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Dates: November 13th-14th, 2026 Location: Chanco on the James, Spring Grove, VA”
      The ministry lists a women's retreat on November 13-14, 2026 at Chanco on the James, Spring Grove, VA.
    3. Local Service | tribecatholic.orgtribecatholic.org/local-service · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “CCM engages in various activities throughout the year to give back to the Williamsburg community.”
      The ministry runs local service activities in the Williamsburg community.
    4. Adoration | tribecatholic.orgtribecatholic.org/adoration · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Eucharistic Adoration Schedule During the William & Mary Academic Year Tuesdays 9:00 - 10:00 PM Wednesdays 4:00 - 10:00 PM Thursdays 6:00 - 10:00 PM”
      The ministry lists Eucharistic adoration on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday evenings during the academic year.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Catholic church within walking distance (computed from OpenStreetMap)Within 1 mile of campusComputed from OpenStreetMap church locations.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Published weekly schedule of Mass, confession, and adoration12 to 19 times a week (14 weekly times documented: 7 Mass, 4 confession, 3 adoration.)Computed from the verified Mass, confession, and adoration times listed on this page (each day a time is offered counts once).

Grades come from the documented indicators under the published rubric. “Not enough information” does not mean the school lacks it.

Strengths

  • The ministry publishes Sunday Masses at 11:00 AM, 5:00 PM and 9:00 PM during the academic year, and an 11:00 AM Sunday Mass year round.
    Sources (2)
    1. Liturgy Schedule | Catholic Campus Ministry at William & Marytribecatholic.org/liturgy-schedule · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “During the William & Mary Academic Year SUNDAY 11:00 AM 5:00 PM 9:00 PM Mass Mass Mass MONDAY 11:00 - 12:00 PM 12:15 PM Confessions Mass TUESDAY 5:15 PM 9:00 - 10:00 PM Mass Eucharistic Adoration & Confessions WEDNESDAY 12:15 PM 4:00 - 5:00 PM 4:00 - 10:00 PM Mass Confessions Eucharistic Adoration THURSDAY 4:00 - 5:00 PM 5:15 PM 6:00 - 10:00 PM Confessions Mass Eucharistic Adoration”
      The campus ministry's liturgy schedule lists Sunday Masses at 11:00 AM, 5:00 PM and 9:00 PM during the academic year, weekday Masses on four days, and confession and adoration times.
    2. Catholic Campus Ministry at William & Marytribecatholic.org · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “11:00 AM (year round) 5:00 PM* 9:00 PM* *During W&M school year only.”
      The ministry's homepage lists a year-round 11:00 AM Sunday Mass and 5:00 PM and 9:00 PM Masses during the school year only.
  • A chaplain is listed on the ministry's staff page, and confession and eucharistic adoration are scheduled weekly during the academic year.
    Sources (3)
    1. Leadership Team | tribecatholic.orgtribecatholic.org/our-team · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “MINISTRY STAFF Fr. William Buckley Chaplain frbuckley@tribecatholic.org Victoria Garcia-Nicoud Campus Minister vgarcia@tribecatholic.org”
      The ministry's staff page lists Fr. William Buckley as Chaplain and Victoria Garcia-Nicoud as Campus Minister.
    2. Liturgy Schedule | Catholic Campus Ministry at William & Marytribecatholic.org/liturgy-schedule · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “During the William & Mary Academic Year SUNDAY 11:00 AM 5:00 PM 9:00 PM Mass Mass Mass MONDAY 11:00 - 12:00 PM 12:15 PM Confessions Mass TUESDAY 5:15 PM 9:00 - 10:00 PM Mass Eucharistic Adoration & Confessions WEDNESDAY 12:15 PM 4:00 - 5:00 PM 4:00 - 10:00 PM Mass Confessions Eucharistic Adoration THURSDAY 4:00 - 5:00 PM 5:15 PM 6:00 - 10:00 PM Confessions Mass Eucharistic Adoration”
      The campus ministry's liturgy schedule lists Sunday Masses at 11:00 AM, 5:00 PM and 9:00 PM during the academic year, weekday Masses on four days, and confession and adoration times.
    3. Adoration | tribecatholic.orgtribecatholic.org/adoration · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Eucharistic Adoration Schedule During the William & Mary Academic Year Tuesdays 9:00 - 10:00 PM Wednesdays 4:00 - 10:00 PM Thursdays 6:00 - 10:00 PM”
      The ministry lists Eucharistic adoration on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday evenings during the academic year.
  • Formation and service offerings include OCIA, a retreat, small-group Bible studies and local service.
    Sources (4)
    1. Becoming Catholic | tribecatholic.orgtribecatholic.org/becoming-catholic · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “offers an Order of Christian Initiation of Adults (OCIA) program”
      The ministry offers an OCIA program.
    2. Women's Retreat 2026 | tribecatholic.orgtribecatholic.org/womens-retreat · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Dates: November 13th-14th, 2026 Location: Chanco on the James, Spring Grove, VA”
      The ministry lists a women's retreat on November 13-14, 2026 at Chanco on the James, Spring Grove, VA.
    3. Small Groups | tribecatholic.orgtribecatholic.org/small-groups · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Our small group Bible studies are a great way to grow deeper in your faith with a small community of friends while studying the Gospels together.”
      The ministry runs small-group Bible studies for students.
    4. Local Service | tribecatholic.orgtribecatholic.org/local-service · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “CCM engages in various activities throughout the year to give back to the Williamsburg community.”
      The ministry runs local service activities in the Williamsburg community.

Concerns

  • Weekday Masses are listed on four days (Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday), not on Fridays.
    Sources (1)
    1. Liturgy Schedule | Catholic Campus Ministry at William & Marytribecatholic.org/liturgy-schedule · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “During the William & Mary Academic Year SUNDAY 11:00 AM 5:00 PM 9:00 PM Mass Mass Mass MONDAY 11:00 - 12:00 PM 12:15 PM Confessions Mass TUESDAY 5:15 PM 9:00 - 10:00 PM Mass Eucharistic Adoration & Confessions WEDNESDAY 12:15 PM 4:00 - 5:00 PM 4:00 - 10:00 PM Mass Confessions Eucharistic Adoration THURSDAY 4:00 - 5:00 PM 5:15 PM 6:00 - 10:00 PM Confessions Mass Eucharistic Adoration”
      The campus ministry's liturgy schedule lists Sunday Masses at 11:00 AM, 5:00 PM and 9:00 PM during the academic year, weekday Masses on four days, and confession and adoration times.
  • The published Mass schedule varies outside the academic year, and only one Sunday Mass is listed for that period.
    Sources (2)
    1. Liturgy Schedule | Catholic Campus Ministry at William & Marytribecatholic.org/liturgy-schedule · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Confession is also available by appointment. Contact Fr. William Buckley. Outside of the Academic Year, the Mass schedule varies.”
      Confession is also available by appointment with Fr. William Buckley, and the Mass schedule varies outside the academic year.
    2. Catholic Campus Ministry at William & Marytribecatholic.org · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “11:00 AM (year round) 5:00 PM* 9:00 PM* *During W&M school year only.”
      The ministry's homepage lists a year-round 11:00 AM Sunday Mass and 5:00 PM and 9:00 PM Masses during the school year only.

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The Catholic center

Catholic Campus Ministry at William & Mary (National Shrine of Our Lady of Walsingham and Catholic Student Center)

  • Address: 10 Harrison Avenue, Williamsburg, VA 23185
  • Facilities: chapel, Catholic Student Center

Source: wm.edu, verified Oct. 12, 2026, tribecatholic.org, verified Oct. 12, 2026, tribecatholic.org, verified Oct. 12, 2026

Catholic clubs and student life

10 groups and regular activities · 0 on campus, 1 off campus, 9 location not published

Retreats 1

  • Women's retreatOff campus
    November 13-14, 2026
    Retreat at Chanco on the James, Spring Grove, VA.
    tribecatholic.org

Faith formation 2

  • Small-group Bible studies
    Weekly
    Student small-group Bible studies on the Gospels, meeting in on-campus and off-campus locations.
    tribecatholic.org
  • OCIA (Becoming Catholic)
    Order of Christian Initiation of Adults program for those joining the Church and baptized Catholics completing initiation.
    tribecatholic.org

Clubs and groups 1

  • FOCUS missionaries at William & Mary
    FOCUS lists missionaries for the College of William & Mary campus.
    focus.org

Liturgy and prayer 1

  • Serve at Mass (liturgy team)
    Students serve as altar servers, lectors, Eucharistic ministers and ushers.
    tribecatholic.org

Service 2

  • Pro-Life Ministry
    Educates and activates students on life issues, works with a William & Mary Tribe for Life chapter, and attends the March for Life.
    tribecatholic.org, tribecatholic.org
  • Local service
    Service activities in the Williamsburg community.
    tribecatholic.org

Social life 2

  • Sunday Suppers
    Sunday evenings after the 5:00 PM Mass
    Weekly student dinner in the Fellowship Hall of the Catholic Student Center.
    tribecatholic.org
  • CCM socials
    Fellowship events through the year, including movie nights and a Spring Formal.
    tribecatholic.org

Sports and recreation 1

  • Intramural sports teams
    Ministry-formed intramural teams each semester.
    tribecatholic.org

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

Catholic campus ministry

Sources (4)
  1. Campus Ministries United Directory | William & Marywm.edu/offices/psi/thecenter/resources/spirituality-faith/cmu-directory · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “Catholic Campus Ministry (CCM) Director: John Hopke Chaplain: Fr. John Agyekum Phone: 757-220-1415 Email: jhopke@tribecatholic.org Website: http://www.tribecatholic.org Address: 10 Harrison Avenue, Williamsburg, VA 23185”
    William & Mary's Campus Ministries United directory lists Catholic Campus Ministry at 10 Harrison Avenue, Williamsburg, VA 23185.
    “Catholic Campus Ministry (CCM) Director: John Hopke Chaplain: Fr. John Agyekum Phone: 757-220-1415 Email: jhopke@tribecatholic.org Website: http://www.tribecatholic.org Address: 10 Harrison Avenue, Williamsburg, VA 23185”
    William & Mary's Campus Ministries United directory lists Catholic Campus Ministry at 10 Harrison Avenue, Williamsburg, VA 23185.
  2. About | Catholic Campus Ministry at William & Marytribecatholic.org/about · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “Catholic Campus Ministry exists to serve the students, faculty, and staff of the College of William & Mary.”
    The ministry states it serves the students, faculty and staff of William & Mary.
  3. Catholic Student Center at William & Mary | tribecatholic.orgtribecatholic.org/catholic-student-center · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “Located at 10 Harrison Avenue, across the parking lot from the National Shrine of Our Lady of Walsingham, the recently-remodeled Catholic Student Center”
    The Catholic Student Center is at 10 Harrison Avenue, across the parking lot from the National Shrine.
  4. Shrine of Our Lady of Walsingham | tribecatholic.orgtribecatholic.org/shrine · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “the Shrine became the primary worship space for Catholic Campus Ministry at William & Mary”
    The National Shrine of Our Lady of Walsingham is the primary worship space for the ministry.

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Academic Excellence

AAcademic Excellence: Strong (grade A): 85 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
94 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.89%
  • First-year retention 20% of scoreThis measure counts for 20% of the Academic Excellence score.95%
  • Entering students' test scores 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.SAT 1,473 · ACT 33
  • 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.$18,167

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)
6,963
Total students9,762
Average net price (per year)
After grants and scholarships, for students receiving federal aid
$19,096
Cost of attendance (per year)$43,035
Median federal debt at graduation$18,500
Graduation rate
First-time, full-time students finishing within 150% of normal time
89%
First-year retention95%
Median earnings 10 years after entry$73,490
Admission rate34%
Students receiving Pell grants12%
Admission test scores (middle 50% of admitted students who submitted scores)
Average SAT1473
SAT reading & writing710–760
SAT math690–770
ACT composite32–34
Test policyConsidered but not required

Value index: 78 / 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 Richmond

The Most Reverend Barry C. Knestout, Bishop of Richmond

Formal address: “Your Excellency”

Source: richmonddiocese.org, richmonddiocese.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 231624
  • Carnegie classification: Doctoral university (high research)
  • Accreditation: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges d.b.a. Commission on Colleges and Universities (U.S. Department of Education DAPIP)
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Questions families ask

Is William & Mary a Catholic college?
No. William & Mary is not a Catholic college. Catholic School Compass rates the Catholic life on its campus instead. Catholic students are served by Catholic Campus Ministry at William & Mary.
What is William & Mary’s Catholic Life Score?
90 out of 100 (grade A). It measures Catholic life on campus: campus ministry, priests, Mass and confession, student groups, and nearby parishes, together with academics.
Where is Mass celebrated at William & Mary?
Mass is listed at Catholic Campus Ministry (location not stated on schedule page). Days and times are on this page; please confirm with the parish or campus ministry before you go.
Is William & Mary Compass Recommended?
Yes. William & Mary meets the Compass Recommended standard for Catholic life on campus.

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