University Ministry
Welcome to Detroit Mercy University Ministry! We provide a space for all students to explore and experience spirituality, justice, leadership, service and immersion opportunities. We hope that our office and our website can be a valuable resource for you. For your convenience, you can find updates on University Ministry events and programs in the links below or on our Facebook page. Please call us at 313-993-1560!
Our Mission
Inspired by God's unconditional love, University Ministry accompanies the Detroit Mercy community as we learn to know, love, and serve God and one another.
Holy Week Schedule
Passion Sunday (Palm Sunday) (4/14)
9pm - Student Mass
Holy Thursday (4/18)
4:30pm - Mass in St. Ignatius Chapel (Commerce and Finance)
Sponsored by the Sisters of Mercy- All are welcome
7pm Mass - Law School (SS. Peter and Paul)
7:30 pm Mass - Gesu Church
Good Friday (at Gesu Church- 17180 Oak Dr.) (4/19)
12pm - Stations of the Cross
1:30pm- Veneration of the Cross and Communion Service
6pm - Walk for Hope/March for Peace (Begin at Gesu School and end in church with short prayer service)
Soup and Bread follow in the Social Center
**Volunteers needed to help with purple ribbons - Contact Anita Klueg (kluegag@udmercy.edu) to volunteer
Law School (SS. Peter and Paul)- Noon Veneration of the Cross and communion, with Stations following approx. 1:30pm
Holy Saturday (4/20)
8pm- Mass in St. Ignatius Chapel (Commerce and Finance)
8:30pm Mass - Law School (SS. Peter and Paul)
8:30pm Mass - Gesu Church
Easter Sunday (4/21)
8am Mass - Gesu Church
10:30am Mass - Gesu Church
9pm - Student Mass in St. Ignatius Chapel (Commerce and Finance)
Pizza and snacks follow mass
Upcoming Events
First Year Retreat will be August 18-20 for incoming students. Sign up here or contact Paul at riffonpt@udmercy.edu for more information.
Religious Services
Schedule of Catholic, Nondenominational and Islamic services on campus and information on our sacred spaces and chapels
Faith Programs & Retreats
University Ministry wants to support students of any and all faith backgrounds in their desire to grow with God and with their faith community
Service & Immersion
Immersion Trips as well as service learning opportunities for current students and alumni
Ministry Leaders & Volunteers
Lector, sing in the choir, help out at Mass. Contact our office to sign up.