"If anyone wishes to pray, let them simply go in and pray with tears and full attention of heart."
Rule of Benedict, Chapter 53:1
As a natural expression of our Catholic and Benedictine identity, Saint Anselm College offers various opportunities for daily prayer and reflection. The Abbey Church is open from 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. All members of the college community are encouraged to spend time in reflection and prayer in accordance with their own beliefs.
Celebration of the Eucharist
- View the full schedule of Lenten programs and services
Ash Wednesday, February 13th
Celebration of the Eucharist with the distribution of ashes
- 11:30 a.m. in the Lady Chapel, lower Abbey Church
- 5:00 p.m in the upper Abbey Church
- 9:00 p.m. in the Lady Chapel, lower Abbey Church
Weekdays of Lent when the College is in session.
February 14 to March 27
- Monday 11:30 a.m. (Lady Chapel) and 5:15 p.m.
- Tuesday 7:45 a.m. (Lady Chapel), 11:30 a.m. (Lady Chapel) and 5:15 p.m.
- Wednesday 11:30 a.m. (Lady Chapel), 5:15 p.m. and 9:00 p.m. (Lady Chapel)
- Thursday 7:45 a.m. (Lady Chapel), 11:30 a.m. (Lady Chapel) and 5:15 p.m.
- Friday 11:30 a.m. (Lady Chapel) and 5:15 p.m.
- Saturday 11:50 a.m.
Exceptions
The Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Sunday, February 3
- 11:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. only
Ash Wednesday
Wednesday, February 13
- 11:30 a.m. (Lady Chapel), 5:00 p.m.,
- 9:00 p.m. (Lady Chapel)
The Passing of Saint Benedict of Nursia
Thursday, March 21
- 10:30 a.m. only
Mid-Semester Recess
Saturday March 2 to Saturday March 9
- 8:30 a.m. only
Sunday March 10
- 8:30 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. (Lady Chapel) only
Holy Week and Easter Recess
Passion (Palm) Sunday March 24
- 11:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m.
Monday March 25
- 11:30 a.m. (Lady Chapel) and 5:15 p.m.
Tuesday March 26
- 7:45 a.m. (Lady Chapel) and 5:15 p.m.
Wednesday, March 27
- 11:30 a.m. (Lady Chapel) and 5:15 p.m.
Holy Thursday March 28
- 4:30 p.m. only
Good Friday March 29
- 3:00 p.m. only
Holy Saturday March 30
- 10:00 p.m. only
Easter Sunday March 31
- 11:00 a.m. only
Easter Monday April 1
- 8:30 a.m. only
Ascension of the Lord Holy Day of Obligation
Thursday, May 9
- 7:45 a.m. (Lady Chapel) and 5:15 p.m. only
Monastic Liturgy of the Hours
Sunday
- Morning Prayer 7:10 a.m.
- Daytime Prayer 8:30 a.m.
Evening Prayer with Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament 5:30 p.m.
- Night Prayer 7:30 p.m. (Old Choir Chapel)
Monday through Saturday
- Morning Prayer 6:00 a.m.
- Daytime Prayer 12:00 p.m.
- Evening Prayer 7:05 p.m. (Vigil Saturday 7:30 p.m.)
Sacrament of Reconciliation
Monday and Wednesday and Friday
- 4:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. (Lower Level)
Sunday
- 6:15 p.m. to 6:45 p.m. (Lower Level)
Or by appointment
The Blessed Sacrament is reserved in the chapel to the right of the sanctuary in the Upper Church.
This schedule is for when the College is in session. Liturgies and times are subject to change. For full schedule including Holy Week, please call (603) 641-7130.