University Ministry
University Ministry creates a welcoming environment where all Regis University students can feel at home. Inspired by St. Ignatius Loyola and his companions, we journey with others to “find God in all things.” We work to cultivate intellectual curiosity, gratitude and servant leadership while glorifying God. University Ministry invites you to come as you are to explore issues of faith, spirituality and social justice.
Liturgy Schedule
Ash Wednesday:
Date: March 5, 2025
Details: Catholic Mass with distribution of ashes at noon
Ecumenical Christian prayer service with distribution of ashes at 4 p.m.
Stations of the Cross:
Dates: March 14, 21, 28 and April 4.
Details: 4:30 p.m. in the Chapel
Lenten Reconciliation Service:
Date: April 1
Details: 6-8 p.m. in the Chapel. Join us for prayer, song and the opportunity for individual confession.
Holy Week:
April 13, Palm Sunday, Mass for Palm Sunday of the Lord’s Passion at 10 a.m. and 5:30 p.m.
April 17, Holy Thursday, Mass of the Lord’s Supper at 7 p.m. (no daily Mass at noon)
April 18, Good Friday of the Lord's Passion, Liturgy at 3 p.m. (no daily Mass at noon)
April 19, Easter Vigil in the Holy Night, Liturgy begins at 8:15 p.m.
April 20, Easter Sunday Masses at 9 and 11 a.m. (no 5:30 p.m. Mass)
During the spring semester, Sunday mass is offered at 10 a.m. and 5:30 p.m.
The last 5:30 p.m. mass of the semester will be on April 27.
During the spring semester, daily mass will resume on Monday, Jan. 13, 2025. Daily masses are Monday- Friday at noon in the Madonna De La Strada side chapel (if the university is closed due to weather daily mass will not be offered).
Daily mass will not be offered on Jan. 20 (MLK, Jr Holiday) or on Holy Thursday and Good Friday.
During the spring semester, confessions are available Wednesdays at 11:15 a.m. in the Newland Prayer Room. This schedule will begin on Jan. 15, 2025 and end April 30, 2025.
Requests for confessions outside scheduled times (or during university breaks) may be made by emailing umin@regis.edu or calling 303.458.4153 Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Adoration is generally offered twice a week. The spring schedule will be made available after classes resume in mid-January, 2025.
| DATE | TIME |
| Sunday, Dec. 15, 2024 | 10 a.m. |
| Sunday, Jan. 26, 2025 | 10 a.m. |
| Sunday, Feb. 23, 2025 | 10 a.m. |
| Sunday, Mar. 23, 2025 | 10 a.m. |
| Sunday, April 27, 2025 | 10 a.m. |
| Sunday, May 18, 2025 | 10 a.m. |
| Sunday, June 22, 2025 | 10 a.m. |
| Sunday, July 20, 2025 | 10 a.m. |
| Sunday, Aug. 17, 2025 | 10 a.m. |
| Sunday, Sept. 28, 2025 | 10 a.m. |
| Sunday, Oct. 26, 2025 | 10 a.m. |
| Sunday, Nov. 16, 2025 | 10 a.m. |
| Sunday, Dec. 14, 2025 | 10 a.m. |
An open and inclusive space for sharing sacred conversation and open communion (Protestant). Meets on Sundays at 5:30 p.m. in the UMin Lounge (Student Center 212).
Open Table resumes for the spring semester on Jan. 19, 2025.For additional information about our Chapel schedule and University Ministry activities, follow us on Facebook and Instagram, and LinkTree.
Welcoming All Faiths
Regis University is proud of our Jesuit Catholic heritage and the Office of University Ministry is privileged to accompany our Catholic community in worship, fellowship, and other opportunities for growth and formation in the Catholic faith.
In addition, our Jesuit Catholic foundations call us to “find God in all things,” as well as to “cura personalis,” practices that invite us to honor and encourage the spiritual growth of all members of our community. Promoting interfaith dialogue, supporting opportunities for individuals to be nourished in their own traditions, and exploring how God calls each of us into relationship with the Divine and the world is an important part of our mission. University Ministry provides a variety of opportunities for students, faculty and staff to come together for prayer, conversation and exploration of various beliefs.
Retreats
A retreat for first-year students, Connections is an opportunity to meet new people, forge relationships and reflect on your early experiences at Regis University. Focused on themes of transition and connection, participants hear stories from upper-class students, engage with peers in small-group discussions, reflect on their current journey, hopes and expectations and have plenty of time for rest and recreation. The retreat is reflective in nature but is not oriented toward any particular faith or spiritual tradition. This year, Connections is Sept. 13-14, 2024, at Ponderosa Retreat Center in Larkspur, Co.
Throughout the year, University Ministry offers a variety of one-day or half-day opportunities to “retreat” from the busyness and routine of college life without needing to commit to overnight activities. Offerings change each year and as new opportunities arise they will be added.
Feb. 8, 2025: Womxn in Faith. An intersectional and inter-spiritual day of reflection, centering the faith and spiritual experiences of women in modern culture. Hear stories and experiences from a variety of faith traditions and spiritual practices, and find community and belonging in our shared exploration for connection to the sacred. All cis- and trans women as well as non-binary people comfortable in a space that centers the experiences of women are welcome to participate. For more information contact Rev. Tamara Boynton at tboynton@regis.edu.
The Ignatian Family Teach-In for Justice (IFTJ) is the largest annual Catholic social justice gathering in the United States. It is an opportunity to learn, pray and advocate for justice and is a place for members of the Ignatian family (Jesuit institutions and larger church) to be empowered, re-energized, inspired, challenged and supported by a community that sees faith and justice integrally linked. Now in its 27th year, the Teach-In has a rich history rooted in honoring the Jesuits and their companions who were martyred in El Salvador in 1989. Every fall, University Ministry takes 10 Regis University students as delegates to participate at IFTJ in Washington, D.C. Oct. 26-29. Email Sharon at sbramante@regis.edu for more information and an application.
The word Kairos means “God’s time,” and this retreat will help students explore and deepen their relationships with God, self and others. The retreat is Christian in nature, with the opportunity for Catholic sacraments available; however, it is accessible and open to all undergraduate students who desire to explore questions of relationship. While the retreat is similar to the Kairos retreat many students attended in high school, it focuses on the struggles and triumphs of young adulthood, with talks and activities specific to college students. Kairos at Regis U will feel both familiar and unique!
Feb. 21-23, 2025, La Foret, Colorado Springs, CO. $65 (financial assistance may be available-we never want cost to deter participation).
Email Taylor at tvanasse@regis.edu for more info. Sophomores, juniors and seniors have priority registration beginning Jan. 13, 2025. 1st year students will be available to register (depending on availability) beginning Feb. 1.
Rooted in Ignatian spirituality, the silent retreat offers students of all backgrounds the opportunity for rest, reflection and connection to God and self. Spend a night away learning how God speaks to us in silence. Sacred Heart Retreat Center, Sedalia, CO, Oct. 4-5, 2024.
Each spring, University Ministry accompanies students on a spring break immersion trip to Dolores Mission Parish and Homeboy Industries in the Boyle Heights neighborhood of East Los Angeles. In Spring 2025, this trip is offered in conjunctions with the Peace and Justice Studies course, Justice in Community. Participants will engage academic materials to prepare for, process and synthesize this unique learning experience in order to become agents of social change in community. Depending on course enrollment, there may be spaces available for the immersion for students not enrolled in the course. Contact Sharon Bramante (sbramante@regis.edu) for more details.
Ministry and Worship
Your support helps Regis transform student lives, attract top faculty, and solve global problems. Select from a variety of initiatives, groups and find a way to connect.
Chapel Brick
Surrounded by Colorado-native plants and a magnificent view of the Rocky Mountains, the St. John Francis Regis Chapel garden and brick walkway are an extension of the chapel and a restful place for personal prayer and remembrance.
Campus Bench
These 6-foot benches, made of ductile iron casting, feature a gently sloping back and decorative end frames. Benches can be personalized with a message on a 4 inches by 6 inches bronze plaque.
Arboretum Tree
Your gift will enhance the Regis University Arboretum, located on the 100-acre Northwest Denver Campus. Home to 11 Champion Trees, the Arboretum also consists of more than 1,300 trees and 85 genera, including 225-plus species.