Faith and Spirituality Resources

Aerial view of the alter and congregation during Mass in the Chapel of St. Thomas Aquinas.

Stay Connected Through Faith

St. Thomas lives its Catholic identity through its origins in the Catholic intellectual tradition and through service to the community by way of a rigorous, thoughtful approach to living out our faith in the modern world.

All are welcome to participate in our faith opportunities.

Prayer, Worship & Spiritual Gatherings

Masses and Prayer

Alumni are welcome to join us for prayer and worship opportunities. St. Paul chapel spaces include the Chapel of St. Thomas Aquinas, the St. John Vianney Seminary Chapel, the Florance Chapel and the Albertus Magnus Chapel. On our Minneapolis campus, you will find the Chapel of St. Thomas More.

Mass Intention Requests

Submit a Mass intention, a special intention offered to God as prayers of intercession and thanksgiving in and through the Eucharist.

Life Event Ministries

We're here to support you in life events, including weddings, funerals and memorials.

Pray It Forward

We invite alumni and friends of St. Thomas to join us for 15-minutes on the third Wednesday of each month to pause, gather online and pray.

Vespers of Remembrance

Held each November in the Chapel of St. Thomas Aquinas, this contemplative service honors lost loved ones through prayer, psalms and music.

Chapel Arts Series

Engaging our community through the sacred arts, the Chapel Arts Series features world-class musicians from around the globe. Every event is free, open to the public, and followed by a reception held in our Hoedeman Gallery of Sacred Art.

Catholic Thought & Publications

Logos: A Journal of Catholic Thought and Culture

Logos: A Journal of Catholic Thought and Culture is an interdisciplinary quarterly committed to exploring the beauty, truth and vitality of Christianity, particularly as it is rooted in and shaped by Catholicism.

Lumen Magazine

Lumen is published by the Center for Catholic Studies. Stories explore how students, staff and faculty help renew and support its communities through faith and ministry.

Seasonal Reflections

Campus Ministry hosts reflections by university community members during Advent and Lent.

Faith and Mission News

Read stories about faith, mission and advancing the common good from the St. Thomas Newsroom.

Institutes for Catholic Formation

The Center for Catholic Studies continues to be a nationally sought resource on Catholic teaching.It engages students, faculty and the universal Church in a Christ-centered exploration of more than 2,000 years of thought and culture. Part of the oldest and largest programs in the Catholic Studies movement, the Center for Catholic Studies is a trusted partner for Catholic organizations across the country and around the world.

Learn More About the Center for Catholic Studies

A partnership between the Center for Catholic Studies and the School of Law and in collaboration with the Opus College of Business, the Terrence J. Murphy Institute for Catholic Thought, Law, and Business ("the Murphy Institute") serves to deepen mission-driven legal and business education within the integrated thought and interdisciplinary riches of the Catholic intellectual tradition.

Through local, national, and international seminars, conferences, talks, debates, and publications, the Murphy Institute works to engage the Church, the academic community, and the public in rigorous discussions that include historical and contemporary Catholic perspectives to enliven discourse on law, public policy and business.

Learn More About the Terrence J. Murphy Institute

Recently Retired?

Next Chapter Program

Are you retiring soon or have you recently retired? The Next Chapter Program is a six-month, guided journey using principles of Ignatian spirituality to assist participants in discerning what God might be calling them to in this exciting "Next Chapter" of their lives.

Participants meet once a month at St. Thomas on Saturday mornings with readings and reflection required between sessions.

Mike Hoffman ALUM ‘88, Retired Chairman and CEO, The Toro Company at an event to recognize the Toro Company for its contribution to name the Michael J. Hoffman and The Toro Company Digital Systems Lab on July 31, 2024, in St. Paul

Weddings at St. Thomas

Did you know alumni and their children are eligible to reserve the Chapel for their wedding day? Celebrate your special day and receive the Sacrament of Marriage in the Chapel of St. Thomas Aquinas.