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
Lessons and Carols: Dec. 6, 2024, at 4 p.m. in St. John Regis Chapel. Celebrate the mystery, anticipation and joy of the Advent-Christmas seasons by gathering for a time-honored Regis tradition. Hear Good News of the coming of the Messiah proclaimed and sing carols of the season!
Advent Reconciliation Service: Dec. 10, 2024, 6-8 p.m. in the Chapel. Join us for prayer, song, and the opportunity for individual confession.
An Advent Evening of Reflection: Christ Dwells Among Us / Where Will We Dwell?: On Dec. 17, the Offices of Mission & Ministry and the Ignatian Spirituality Program will host an Advent Evening of Reflection. Join us as we engage the theme Christ Dwells Among Us / Where Will We Dwell? The evening begins with a meal at 6 p.m. in the Chapel Narthex with the formal program beginning at 6:45 p.m. in the Chapel. Scripture reflection, imaginative prayer and holy silence will mark our time together as we comtemplate our preparations for the coming Christ child. All members of the Regis community are warmly invited.
Christmas Eve mass: Dec. 24, 2024, at 7:30 p.m. in St. John Regis Chapel. Join us at 7 p.m. for carols followed by celebration of the Vigil Mass for the Nativity of the Lord.
Note: Regis University will not offer mass on Christmas Day (Dec. 25) or Jan. 1.
During the fall semester, Sunday mass is offered at 10 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. Sunday 10 a.m. masses will be offered weekly through the winter break (Dec. 15 - Jan. 12).
The last 5:30 p.m. mass of the semester will be on Dec. 8 and resume on Jan. 12.
During the fall semester, daily mass is offered Monday through Friday at noon (university holidays and weather-related closures excluded). The last daily mass of the semester will be Dec. 13. Daily mass will resume on Monday, Jan. 13.
During the fall semester, confessions are available Wednesday and Thursday at 11:15 a.m. in the Newland Prayer Room. This schedule will end on Thursday, Dec. 12. An updated schedule will be made at the start of the spring semester, which resumes on Jan. 13.
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.
During the fall 2024 semester, Adoration is offered Monday and Tuesday, 4 p.m. - 5 p.m. The last day for Adoration will be Dec. 3. A new schedule for the spring semester will be made available when the semester begins in January.
| 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).
The final Open Table gathering of the fall semester will be on Sunday, Dec. 8.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 vary year-to-year. Past Days of Reflection (DoRs) have included Loved Sinners (a Lenten Reflection); Womxn in Faith; Sacred Stories; and others.
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. While the retreat is Christian in nature, all undergraduate students who desire to explore questions of relationship are welcome. 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. Sophomores, Juniors, and Seniors have priority registration, with available spots opened to first-year students later in the registration process. February 21-23, 2025, La Foret, Colorado Springs, CO. Registration information to come. Email Beth at ebrin@regis.edu for more info.
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, October 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. Some years, this trip is in conjunction 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. More details to come.
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.