We’re here for all faiths, or none
Grounded in the university's Catholic identity and the charisms of our foundation religious communities, Campus Ministry's outreach embraces people of all faith traditions.
The Campus Ministry team are on hand, online and at each campus, dedicated to the wellbeing of staff and students; meaning that we are here for you. Whether you're interested in a particular event or if you'd just like to talk to someone, our door is always open.
Mass on Campus
Ballarat — St Thomas Aquinas Chapel: Wednesday (12:00pm)
Blacktown — St Josephine Bakhita Chapel: Tuesday and Thursday (12:00pm)
Brisbane — Holy Spirit Chapel: Monday — Thursday (12:00pm)
Canberra — Signadou Chapel: Wednesday (12:00pm)
Melbourne — St Mary of the Cross (MacKillop) Chapel: Daily (12:00pm) [contact jake.santitto@acu.edu.au to confirm Mass times]
North Sydney — Our Lady Seat of Wisdom Chapel: Daily (12:00pm) [contact paolo.grella@acu.edu.au to confirm Mass times]
Strathfield — Barron Memorial Chapel: Monday (12:00pm) Maronite Mass
As a Catholic university, liturgy and prayer is at the heart of all that we do.
We have a dedicated team of chaplains who, with our local Campus Ministry teams, guide and animate the prayer life of the university.
All throughout the year, there are regular celebrations of weekday mass as well as times when we gather as a community to mark significant moments in the life of the Church, the university and our nation's calendar.
The Sacrament of Penance is also available before or after mass or by appointment with your local campus chaplain.
To connect with your local campus ministry team including your campus chaplain, email campusministry@acu.edu.au.
Mass on campus dependent on COVID-19 restrictions permitting.
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