Fordham University is pleased to announce the appointment of Thomas Massaro, S.J., as the Laurence J. McGinley Chair in Religion and Society and requests the pleasure of your company at his installation ceremony and inaugural lecture: "American Exceptionalism: Catholic Perspectives." Wednesday, April 9 | 5 p.m. Fordham University | Rose Hill Campus Keating Hall 1st
Palm Sunday of the Lord’s Passion (April 13) Palm Procession | 10:45 a.m. and 7 p.m., University Church, Rose Hill and 5:30 p.m., Bl. Rupert Mayer, S.J. Chapel, LL 221, Lincoln Center Triduum (April 17-April 20) Lent ends on Holy Thursday, and The Sacred Triduum follows. They are among the holiest days of the Church’s
Triduum (April 17-April 20) Lent ends on Holy Thursday, and The Sacred Triduum follows. They are among the holiest days of the Church’s liturgical year. Though the liturgies are celebrated over the course of “three days,” they commemorate but one single “Paschal” or “Passover” event. On Holy Thursday, we celebrate Christ’s intimate love for us,
On Good Friday (April 19), we remember the mystery of Christ’s passion and death; we fast in response to the sacrifice; we venerate the Cross of our salvation. Commemoration of the Lord’s Passion | 3 p.m., University Church, Rose Hillifech Tenebrae Prayer | 8 p.m., University Church, Rose Hill
Holy Saturday (April 19) The day is one of prayerful emptiness with Jesus’ embodiment, which leads to the glorious celebration of Jesus risen from the dead, the joyful remembrance of our salvation history, and the reception of the Sacraments of Initiation. The Easter Vigil in the Holy Night | 8 p.m., University Church, Rose Hill
The Triumph of Jesus, risen from the dead. Please note: there will only be one Mass on Easter Sunday. And due to the ongoing construction in the University Church, there is limited seating and overflow seating in Our Lady’s Chapel.
Welcome the Class of 2029 as we pray together as one community. 3 p.m. | Lincoln Center Church of St. Paul the Apostle | Columbus Avenue at 60th Street 5 p.m. | Rose Hill University Church Plaza
Welcome the Class of 2029 as we pray together as one community. 3 p.m. | Lincoln Center Church of St. Paul the Apostle | Columbus Avenue at 60th Street 5 p.m. | Rose Hill University Church Plaza
Be part of a global Jesuit tradition as we call on the Holy Spirit to ignite our new academic year with the fire of God’s blessings! After Mass, join us for a reception on the University Church Lawn from 5 - 6 p.m. Rain Location: Bepler Commons
Rev. Thomas Massaro, S.J., will deliver this McGinley Lecture offering a theological assessment of the notion of meritocracy. The respondent will be Megan Bogia, Ph.D., assistant director of Fordham's Center for Ethics Education. The moderator will be Jonathan Crystal, Ph.D., vice provost for Academic Affairs.
Join Campus Ministry’s Catholic Life community and the Dorothy Day Guild for a two-mile pilgrimage following the footsteps of Dorothy Day’s life. Groups will travel together from Rose Hill and Lincoln Center.
This October marks 60 years since the Second Vatican Council adopted the historic Declaration on the Relation of the Church to Non-Christian Religions, called Nostra Aetate. Nostra Aetate is best known for revisiting and reforming the long history of Catholic misrepresentation and mistreatment of Jews and provided a baseline for Catholic interreligious engagement in the
Gregory Maguire is the acclaimed author of Wicked, which spawned a hit Broadway show and two movies, the second of which premieres in November. In a rare public appearance, he joins us to talk about how spirituality and art intersect in his creative life, his approach to faith as a gay Catholic, and how Wicked
Reflections and dialogue honoring the nurturing, powerful, and compassionate dimensions of the Divine Feminine from the Jewish, Christian, and Muslim traditions. The One-Hour Retreats Series for students, faculty, and staff is a series of one-hour, on-campus gatherings to connect with others in a space for thoughtful reflection, genuine connection, and personal renewal. A light meal
Sister Helen Prejean, the nation’s foremost death penalty opponent, joins Catherine Anyango Grünewald and Rose Vines, the illustrator and author of a new graphic edition of her award-winning memoir, for a discussion about capital punishment, social justice, and the power of story. The 2025 release of a graphic edition of Sister Helen’s 1993 memoir, Dead
Join us for our annual concert celebrating the start of the Christmas season. Saturday, December 6 | 7:30 p.m. Church of St. Paul the Apostle West 60th Street at Columbus Avenue FEATURING The Fordham University Choir The Fordham University Schola Cantorum Robert A. Minotti, Director The Fordham University Women’s Choir Stephen Fox, Director The Bronx
Join us for our annual concert celebrating the start of the Christmas season. Sunday, December 7 | 3 p.m. University Church | Rose Hill Campus FEATURING The Fordham University Choir The Fordham University Schola Cantorum Robert A. Minotti, Director The Fordham University Women’s Choir Stephen Fox, Director The Bronx Arts Ensemble Judith Insell, Artistic Director
Come Home to Fordham for Christmas Eve Mass! All are welcome. University Church | Rose Hill Campus A choral prelude begins at 4:45 p.m. There is no Midnight Mass. Contact Katie Anderson Kuo at kanderson26@fordham.edu with any inquiries.
In partnership with Georgetown University's Hoyas with Pride, the Rainbow Rams Affinity Chapter invites you to attend a virtual event for our LGBTQ+ Spiritual Dialogue Series. Join us as we hear from James Martin, SJ, founder of Outreach, and Chris Lawton, CSP, pastor of the Church of St. Paul the Apostle, in a thoughtful conversation
A panel of experts and friends of Pope Leo will discuss Robert Prevost’s life before he became pope, why he was elected, what this first year showed us, and what his papacy will mean for the Catholic Church, and for the world. The Rev. Arthur Purcaro, OSA, is a Bronx native and Augustinian priest who
