Mass & Liturgical Schedule

When: Mass is celebrated during the academic semester:

• Noon – Wednesdays and Holy Days
• 7 p.m. – Sundays

Where: Christ the King Chapel, Sansbury Hall

For a detailed schedule, visit the ODU Event Calendar. 

• Note: The Mass schedule will also change during academic breaks; please see the ODU Event Calendar for details. 

• Sacrament of Reconciliation – 11 a.m. on Wednesdays in the confessional as you enter the Chapel and by appointment; contact University Chaplain, Fr. Dan Millisor, for appointments (millisod2@ohiodominican.edu).
• Other special liturgies include Mass for Black Catholic History Month in November, weekly Rosary, Night Prayer, Exaltation of the Holy Cross, Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament, Praise & Worship and ecumenical Christian worship (contact ministry@ohiodominican.edu for details).
• Baccalaureate Mass is held prior to all Commencement ceremonies. For details about the Baccalaureate Mass and other graduation information, see below.
  
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Who are Saints? In the Catholic Church, Saints are our recognized heroes and heroines in the life of faith. They become our models, mentors and intercessors—meaning they are friends who pray for us.

What is a Patron Saint? A Patron Saint is a special friend to pray for you to God. Patron Saints are chosen because of a special relationship with a region, life interest, profession, trade, illness, etc.

Who are the Dominican Saints? Many holy men and women helped form and inform the Dominican tradition of our founders, the Dominican Sisters of Peace. ODU celebrates some of these Dominican saints in a special way with Mass and/or an academic lecture inspired by the witness of these holy people. These special saint celebrations include St. Albert the Great in November, St. Thomas Aquinas in January and St. Catherine of Siena in April.

All are invited to prayer and meditation in the Meditation Space on the second floor of the Griffin Student Center.

Muslim students are welcome to use the Meditation Space for their daily prayer (salat). Students of any faith or no faith are welcome to use the room for quiet time in reflection.

Sometimes guided meditation sessions are offered in this space. See the ODU Event Calendar for all scheduled dates.

For questions or to learn more about the Meditation Space, contact Campus Ministry (ministry@ohiodominican.edu).

At Ohio Dominican University, music plays a very important role in our liturgical celebrations. Music is integral to Catholic worship and allows us to express faith through the art of music.

ODU Music Ministry rehearses every Sunday at 6 p.m. in the Music Ministry Loft in Sansbury Hall, overlooking the Chapel (access the Loft via the East staircase in the Sans lobby). This group, led by Liturgical Music Director Emily Strand, sings and plays for the weekly 7 p.m. Sunday Mass on campus and for other special celebrations. We often partner with local parish and professional musicians to enhance our ministry. The group seeks to praise God and become holier people through music ministry and, importantly, assists the community to enter more deeply into worship. All skill levels, all musical talents and all styles of music are welcome—and you do not need to be Catholic to participate! All are welcome. For skilled student musicians, some paid opportunities exist with ODU Music Ministry.

If you have an interest in music or a talent for singing or playing an instrument, please fill out this form: https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=Lrh3QLGx2E28B9Mox0MF7ZTWjexfCixKnED-w3ZqknBUM0ZTMlQwNkFOWkpWU0dSVFc1WFUzT1lMWi4u or contact Campus Ministry (ministry@ohiodominican.edu).

Christ the King Chapel
Sansbury Hall

Aquinas Chapel
Aquinas Hall, Room 11

Meditation Space
Griffin Student Center, 2nd Floor

Center for Dominican Studies
Erskine Hall, Room 103

The Center for Dominican Studies serves as a resource for all those interested in learning more about Dominican education, the Dominican charism, the history of Ohio Dominican University, and its mission and values. Read more.

Martin de Porres Center
2320 Airport Drive (behind Erskine Hall)

The Martin de Porres Center for Ministry Outreach, sponsored by the Dominican Sisters of Peace, is a place for spirituality, education and the arts. Infused with the spirit of hospitality, this ministry reflects the Dominican mission to preach the Gospel, share the fruits of contemplation with others, and respond to the contemporary needs of God’s people. Read more.

Columbus is home to many faiths. Below are just a few places that are located close to ODU's main campus. You can also contact the Office of Campus Ministry for assistance.

The Annunciation, Greek Orthodox Cathedral  
555 North High Street, Columbus
GreekCathedral.com 

Broad Street United Methodist Church
501 East Broad Street, Columbus
BroadStreetumc.net 

Christ Lutheran Church
2314 E. Main Street, Bexley
ChristBexley.org

Faith Ministries Church
2747 Agler Road, Columbus
FaithMinistries.church 

First Congregational Church  
444 East Broad Street, Columbus
First-Church.org

Noor Islamic Cultural Center, New Albany Masjid
6449 E. Walnut Street, Westerville
NoorOhio.org

St. Dominic's Church
453 N. 20th, Columbus
StDominic-Church.org

St. Joseph Cathedral  
212 East Broad Street, Columbus
SaintJosephCathedral.org  

St. Mary's Catholic Church  
684 South 3rd Street, Columbus
StMarygv.com 

Temple Israel  
5419 East Broad Street, Columbus 
TempleIsrael.org 

Trinity Episcopal Church
125 E. Broad Street, Columbus
TrinityEpiscopal.org