News & Events
Find out more about news and events from the UCD Chaplaincy Team
Coffee Mornings - Every Wednesday
Wednesdays • 10am • St. Stephen's Chaplaincy
Every Wednesday at 10am, the chaplains host a coffee morning at St. Stephen's with free tea, coffee and toast!
No strings. Just caffeine, calories and community.
December 5th :: Advent Taizé
December 5th • 5:45pm • Belfield Church
Join us for an Advent Taizé evening at 5:45pm at Belfied Church with music from the Notre Dame Newman Centre for Faith and Reason Taizé Choir.
After the service, we'll head to St Stephen’s Chaplaincy and join the UCD Newman Society for hot drinks and mince pies!
InterFaith Gathering - Blessing
November 17th • 3pm • St. Stephen's Chaplaincy
A blessing is an 'invocation of favor and benevolence for someone or something' and there's a variety of ways in which different religious traditions understand and practice it. All are welcome to join us for our inter-faith gathering where we share our perspectives and experiences!
InterFaith Gathering - Beauty
October 27th • 3pm • St. Stephen's Chaplaincy
Join students and staff from all faiths and none as we gather to explore what our different faith traditions have to offer us on the theme of 'beauty.'
InterFaith Gathering - Belonging
October 6th • 3pm • St. Stephen's Chaplaincy
At the heart of our needs as humans is the need to belong — to be loved and known and part of a community. This is present throughout many of our faith traditions. Join us on October 6th as we explore what our different faith traditions can tell us about this fascinating topic and what we can learn from each other.
UCD EDI's Faith & Religion Working Group - Info Session
September 14th • 10:30am • St. Stephen's Chaplaincy
As part of UCD's Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Initiative, we are delighted to invite you to an information session for anyone interested in becoming part of the UCD EDI's Multi-Faith Working Group. This working group is being established to better understand UCD’s campus climate in relation to the experience of religious people in UCD and to make recommendations and progress actions that aim to make UCD an equitable, safe and respectful environment in which to study and work for people of all religions and faiths.
Join us on September 14th at 10:30am at St. Stephen's Chaplaincy to find out more and to meet others interested in being part of the conversation. The working group will be co-chaired by Daniel Deasy (Director of the UCD Newman Centre for the Study of Religions) and Scott Evans (UCD Chaplain).
InterFaith Coffee Morning
July 14th • 10:30am • St. Stephen's Chaplaincy
As part of UCD's Equality, Diversity and Inclusion programme, we are hosting a series of coffee mornings throughout the summer that will gather students and staff of all faiths and none to eat scones, drink tea and coffee, and talk about religion and spirituality in the UCD Community. Our first coffee morning is on July 14th at 10:30am at St. Stephen's Chaplaincy. All are welcome to be part of the conversation!
InterFaith Coffee Morning
June 8th • 10:30am • St. Stephen's Chaplaincy
As part of UCD's Equality, Diversity and Inclusion programme, we are hosting a series of coffee mornings throughout the summer that will gather students and staff of all faiths and none to eat scones, drink tea and coffee, and talk about religion and spirituality in the UCD Community. Our first coffee morning is on June 8th at 10:30am at St. Stephen's Chaplaincy. All are welcome to be part of the conversation!
Bereavement Support Group
A Bereavement Support Group will commence on Wednesday April 6th from 4pm to 5pm on Zoom. The support group is intended for UCD students who would like to learn new and supportive ways to reclaim moments of contentment and happiness while honouring those with whom they have lost.
If you or a student you know think you might benefit from extra support they can contact Bronagh at bronagh.hanna@ucd.ie to discuss it further.
InterFaith Gathering :: Service
March 30th • 3pm • St. Stephen's Chaplaincy
Join students and staff of all faiths and none as we drink tea, eat scones and talk about the importance of service in our faith traditions.
Ash Wednesday
March 2nd • 3pm • St. Stephen's Chaplaincy
Ash Wednesday is one of the significant moments in the Christian calendar as we begin forty days of contemplation and preparation for the season of Easter. We'll have Masses at 8:30am and 1:05pm and an ecumenical service for Christians from all denominations at 5:30pm.
Shrove Tuesday
March 1st • 3pm • St. Stephen's Chaplaincy
Is there anything better than free pancakes, delicious toppings and meeting new people? Join us at St. Stephen's Chaplaincy as we celebrate Shrove Tuesday on March 1st as we prepare for the beginning of Lent. All are welcome!
InterFaith Gathering :: Sacrifice
February 23rd • 3pm • St. Stephen's Chaplaincy
Join us on February 23rd at 3pm for our InterFaith Gathering on the theme of 'Sacrifice.' Is sacrifice something our religion or faith tradition demands of us? Why or why not? What does a healthy understanding and practice of sacrifice look like? As always, there will be tea and scones. Open to students and staff of all faiths and none.
Choir Singers Wanted
We are forming a choir to sing (during term time) at Sunday Mass in U.C.D. The practice each week would be for an hour before Mass (from about 9:45 a.m.)
If interested please WhatsApp Donna at 087-6386786 and she will add you to the choir’s WhatsApp group.
InterFaith Gathering :: Solidarity
February 2nd • 3pm • St. Stephen's Chaplaincy
Join us on February 2nd at 3pm for our InterFaith Gathering on the theme of 'Solidarity.' What does it mean? How is it practiced? What can we learn from each other about the radical act of being with and standing alongside others? As always, there will be tea and scones. Open to students and staff of all faiths and none.
InterFaith Gathering :: Thanksgiving
November 25th • 3pm • St. Stephen's Chaplaincy
The more we learn about the power of gratitude, the more we realise its importance for the world at this current moment and its significance in religious and spiritual practice throughout history. Join students and staff of all faiths and none as we discuss this timely theme and how our different traditions understand it. As always, the kettle will be on and the scones will be ready.
Inner Life :: Coming Back Stronger
November 17th • 4pm • St. Stephen's Chaplaincy
Join us for our final Inner Life workshop of 2021 as we welcome Patricia Bourke D’Souza who will be speaking about resilience and re-emerging from the challenges of Covid-19. Followed by free pizza and Q&A.
Inner Life :: Knowing Me, Knowing You
November 3rd • 4pm • St. Stephen's Chaplaincy
Join us as we continue our 'Inner Life' Series and explore how we develop good mental health, particularly after the challenges of the last two years. On November 3rd at 4pm, Tom Tate from WhyMind will be leading a seminar called 'Knowing Me, Knowing You: Why Knowing And Naming Our Emotions Can Change Us.' We're looking forward to having Tom with us!
Bereavement Support Group
A Bereavement Support Group will commence on Wednesday 3rd November from 4pm to 5.15pm for 5 consecutive weeks in the Harmony Room, UCD Student Centre. The support group is intended for UCD students who would like to learn new and supportive ways to reclaim moments of contentment and happiness while honouring those with whom they have lost.
If you or a student you know think you might benefit from extra support they can contact Bronagh at bronagh.hanna@ucd.ie to discuss it further.
InterFaith Gathering :: Suffering
October 28th • 3pm • St. Stephen's Chaplaincy
Suffering is not just our common experience but it also gives us our common questions about life, faith and the world in which we live. Join students and staff from all faiths and none as we discuss the problem of suffering and how our traditions understand it. As always, the kettle will be on and the scones will be ready.
Christian Societies Pizza Party
We're hosting a pizza party for Christian societies on Wednesday afternoon! As a chaplaincy team, we are excited to gather people together from different traditions and denominations to get to know each other and discover just how many Christians are living out their faith on campus. And, obviously, there will also be pizza!
Book Launch :: Master, the One You Love is Ill
We're delighted to invite you to the virtual launch of Master, the One You Love is Ill by UCD Chaplain, Fr. Eamonn Bourke! The book will be launched by Deacon James Keating, PHD and is published by Veritas Publications. Click here to join via Zoom or open Zoom and enter the Meeting ID: 956 1071 0303.
Faith & Religion Survey
As part of UCD's Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Multicultural Group, UCD Chaplaincy are keen to find out how many faith traditions are represented on campus, how we can better support people of faith in their religious practice and how we can overcome stigma and stereotypes that can be a barrier to community. We'd be very grateful if you could fill out the survey at the link below and share your experiences with us! Feel free to share this survey across the UCD Community.
Click here to start the survey.
Inner Life :: The Science of Non-Cheesy Self Compassion
October 13th • 6pm • St. Stephen's Chaplaincy
Join us for our ‘Inner Life’ series as we explore mental health and self- compassion after the challenges of the Covid-19 pandemic. We're delighted to welcome counsellor and psychotherapist Rob Lewis from Kinship who will be taking us beyond cheesy instagram posts and helping us to explore the science of self-compassion. All are welcome!
InterFaith Gathering :: Peace
October 7th • 3pm • St. Stephen's Chaplaincy
Join students of all faiths and none as we gather together to share what our traditions have teach us about the theme of peace. At UCD Chaplaincy, we can't imagine anything better than tea, scones and the chance to hear your story and perspective! All are welcome.
Coffee Morning
June 23rd • 10:30am • St. Stephen's Chaplaincy
Join other Summer Trimester students from around UCD for a cuppa and a chat at St. Stephen's Chaplaincy in a safe and socially distanced setting!
Christmas Breakfast & Woodland Walk
December 25th | St. Stephen's Chaplaincy
We're delighted to be partnering with UCD Global to host a Christmas Breakfast for UCD students who will be remaining in Dublin for the Christmas period. There will be music, mince pies and lots more! It will be followed by a campus woodland walk led by our volunteers. Why not join us to meet other members of the UCD community on this festive day. We would love to see you there! You can register here.
(Please note that breakfast items will be distributed in pre-packed bags and social distancing rules will apply. Places are limited, so we encourage you to register ASAP if you would like to participate in this event.)
Pop-Up Hot Chocolate Café
11am - 2pm | Wednesday December 9th | Outside the Old Student Centre
If you're on campus tomorrow, the chaplains will be serving free hot chocolate (with whipped cream and marshmallows!) outside the Old Student Centre! Join us between 11am and 2pm for a sweet treat and a chat!
Chaplaincy Virtual Cafe
2pm | Every Tuesday | Zoom
As chaplains and students, one of the things we miss most with campus being closed is the chaplaincy community in St. Stephen's and the people from all faiths and none who feel at home there. Join us on Zoom every Tuesday so that we can catch up, encourage each other and stay in touch during this crisis. Sadly, we can't provide tea, coffee or scones but we're looking forward to seeing the faces and hearing the voices that make our community so special! We're also looking forward to hearing from people who have left UCD and/or headed off to other countries! All staff, students and alumni welcome! See our social media weekly for Zoom details.
Interfaith Gathering: Trust & Reliance
April 16th | Zoom
In these anxious and uncertain times, our faith can be a source of hope and strength. We'd love for you to join us as we talk about what it means to trust and rely on our faith during this difficult season. As always, we're looking forward to the chance to explore our own traditions and to learn from each other's in an atmosphere of openness and mutual respect.
Topic: InterFaith :: Trust & Reliance • Time: Apr 16, 2020 04:00 PM Dublin
Join Zoom Meeting
Meeting ID: 964 6842 6785 • Password: 043834
Interfaith Gathering: Self-Discipline
March 5th | St. Stephen's Chaplaincy
Join us at our InterFaith Gathering this Thursday as we discuss the theme of 'Self-Discipline'!
What does our faith or human wisdom say about self-discipline? Why and how might this be important for full human flourishing? What is its purpose and its fruit? And what are the challenges that come with it? As always, we gather to share the wisdom of our particular tradition in an atmosphere of respectful listening and learning. We want to grow in appreciation of each person's and each group's inherited wisdom and so build friendship and foster 'unity in diversity' among us.
All are welcome! As always, there will be plenty of tea and scones.
February 26th :: Ash Wednesday Masses
February 26th | Belfield Church
Join us for our Ash Wednesday Masses on March 6th at 12pm, 1:05pm and 5:30pm at Belfield Church. The 1:05pm Mass will be presided over by Archbishop Diarmuid Martin with music by the UCD Choral Scholars.
February 25th :: Shrove Tuesday
February 25th | 5pm | St. Stephen's Chaplaincy
Join us for free pancakes, a short reflection on Lent and explore ways to connect! Looking forward to seeing you there! Make sure to join us for our Ash Wednesday Services on March 6th at 12pm, 1:05pm and 5:30pm.
November 14th :: InterFaith Gathering
November 14th | 4pm | St. Stephen's Chaplaincy
The theme of our next Interfaith gathering is DESIRE.
Can we identify and share – drawing on our respective faith traditions or non-denominational wisdom – those deeper desires that motivate our choices and actions in and for the world? What excites me at the deeper level of desire? What gets me up in the morning? What gives meaning and purpose to my daily round of activities?
As always, we offer as a gift to the others our answers to these questions, and we receive them with appreciation and respect.
November 6th :: Table Fellowship
November 6th | 5:30pm | St. Stephen's Chaplaincy
Table Fellowship is an ecumenical gathering and community meal for Christians from all traditions and denominations.
At this month's gathering, we'll be exploring Micah 6:8 -
"He has shown you, O mortal, what is good.
And what does the Lord require of you?
To act justly and to love mercy
and to walk humbly with your God."
We can't wait to hear what this verse means to you and how you think we can live it out as individuals and communities!
October 17th :: InterFaith Gathering
October 17th | 4pm | St. Stephen's Chaplaincy
Education and the ‘bigger picture’.
Education is certainly about knowledge and learning and the mastering of individual subjects. But what about ‘the bigger picture’? What about wisdom? Are these not also an essential part of education?
John Henry Newman, the Founder of UCD, wrote extensively about this in his celebrated treatise on education (The Idea of a University). He lamented the fragmentation of university education, i.e. the lack of ‘an integrating principle’ to connect up the dots, as it were, and make sense of the whole. Thus for Newman questions of meaning were as essential a part of university education as explanation of the many facets of the universe.
October 2nd :: Table Fellowship
October 2nd | 5:30pm | St. Stephen's Chaplaincy
Table Fellowship is an ecumenical gathering and community meal for Christians from all traditions and denominations.
Join us at our first Table Fellowship of the year where we will welcome David Smyth from the Evangelical Alliance who will be speaking about 'Living Faithfully in a Post-Christian World'. David will help us explore the contrasting narratives of a secular society and how Christians can live out their faith in the midst of the opportunities and challenges it presents. We're excited to welcome him to St. Stephen's and for you to hear what he has to share!
September 19th :: InterFaith Gathering
September 19th | 4pm | St. Stephen's Chaplaincy
Life is lived best when it is given as a gift to the world around us and when we use our gifts and talents to serve others. It might be as universal as our time or resources or as unique as our personalities or abilities but everyone has something to offer. It's part of what can make being human such a wonderful experience and it's a theme that runs through all religions, faiths and traditions. Join us at our InterFaith Gathering on Thursday September 19th as we share what we've learned from our faith about what we each have to give to the world. Everybody is welcome and, as always, our conversations will be fuelled by tea and scones (on the house, of course!)
Meet The Chaplains
September 5th | 4pm | St. Stephen's Chaplaincy
Join us during Orientation Week to meet UCD's Chaplains and find out more about the chaplaincy.Leon Ó Giolláin,Eamonn BourkeandScott Evanswill be there with students from all over the university (and the world) to share about ways in which you can be supported and get involved!
April 24th :: End Of Year BBQ
April 24th | 6pm | St. Stephen's Chaplaincy
It's been a fantastic year for UCD Chaplaincy and for the friends, groups and societies that are part of our community! As the year comes to a close, we're delighted to invite you to join us for a community BBQ as we celebrate our times together and say goodbye to those who will be leaving UCD! All are welcome for food and fellowship!
[We will have Halal and vegetarian options available too!]
April 10th :: Table Fellowship
April 10th | 5:30pm | St. Stephen's Chaplaincy
Join students from different Christian societies, traditions and denominations across the UCD Chaplaincy community for an ecumenical prayer service and community meal. We're looking forward to gathering one last time before term ends!
April 8th :: Book & Library Launch
April 8th | 6:30pm | St. Stephen's Chaplaincy
Join us as at the launch of Mercy In All Things by Fr. Eammon Bourke and the UCD Chaplaincy Library by Bishop Kevin Doran. We're so excited to launch Eamonn's book in UCD and to let you know how you can read it and hundreds more through our library!
April 4th :: InterFaith Gathering
April 4th | 4pm | St. Stephen's Chaplaincy
In a world that tends to give supreme value to self-interest and self-realisation, what do our faith traditions (and secular beliefs) have to say about the virtue of generosity? What role do self-giving and self-sacrifice play in our religious and/secular ethics?
March 27th :: Together
March 27th | 4:00- 5:30pm | St. Stephen's Chaplaincy
Join us between 4:00 and 5:30pm for a tea and coffee reception at St. Stephen’s Chaplaincy this Wednesday as we open a book of condolences for the 51 victims of the attacks at Al Noor Mosque and the Linwood Islamic Centre in Christchurch, New Zealand. We look forward to welcoming students and staff as we share in the grief of the Muslim community and offer our solidarity and support. All are welcome.
March 27th :: Table Fellowship
March 27th | 5:30pm | St. Stephen's Chaplaincy
Join students from different Christian societies, traditions and denominations across the UCD Chaplaincy community for an ecumenical prayer service on the theme of 'Unity' followed by a meal. We're looking forward to praying together and hanging out at our second last Table Fellowship of the year!
March 7th :: InterFaith Gathering
March 7th | 4pm | St. Stephen's Chaplaincy
At our March InterFaith Gathering, we'll be discussing what our various faith traditions have to say about the idea of 'sin' (or the equivalent in your tradition). Where does it come from? How does it manifest itself not only at the level of personal choices, but also structurally in social and political systems? What are the consequences of sin? What remedies are proposed to manage it?
Christians begin the Season of Lent this coming Wednesday. Lent is a period of reflection on the reality of sin, death and the promise of redemption in human affairs. It would be interesting and enriching to share how the different faiths confront this shadow side of human existence. See you at 4pm this Thursday in St. Stephen's Chaplaincy.
March 6th :: Ash Wednesday Masses
March 6th | Belfield Church
Join us for our Ash Wednesday Masses on March 6th at 12pm, 1:05pm and 5:30pm at Belfield Church. The 1:05pm Mass will be presided over by Archbishop Diarmuid Martin with music by the UCD Choral Scholars.
March 5th :: Shrove Tuesday
March 5th | 4pm | St. Stephen's Chaplaincy
Join us for free pancakes, a short reflection on Lent and explore ways to connect! Looking forward to seeing you there! Make sure to join us for our Ash Wednesday Services on March 6th at 12pm, 1:05pm and 5:30pm.
February 18th :: The Challenge of Climate Change :: With Lorna Gold
February 18th | 7pm | St. Stephen's Chaplaincy
UCD Chaplaincy are delighted to welcome Dr Lorna Gold to St. Stephen's on February 18th for a talk about 'The Challenge of Climate Change.' Dr. Gold is Head of Policy and Advocacy in Trócaire and has worked in international development in an academic and NGO policy context for almost 20 years. In her recent book, 'Climate Generation: Awakening to Our Children’s Future', she shares her personal journey in coming to understand what ‘climate change’ means to her both as an activist and as a mother who is fearful for her children’s prospects in a world that hovers on the brink of destruction. It is a clarion call to take immediate action on climate change or risk bequeathing a stark legacy to future generations. She offers the reader hope by showing how, by making comparitively modest changes in our day-to-day lives, we can play our part in transforming the world around us. We are privileged to welcome Dr. Gold to UCD. She is passionate about the urgent need for climate action – in line with scientists and politicians globally who share her concern. We look forward to hearing from her on the night and to creating space for our students to ask questions and learn more!
February 13th :: Table Fellowship
February 13th | 5:30pm | St. Stephen's Chaplaincy
Join students from different Christian societies, traditions and denominations across the UCD Chaplaincy community for an ecumenical service followed by a meal. We're looking forward to worshipping together and learning about what it means for us to care for God's creation.
February 7th :: InterFaith :: Care For Mother Earth
February 7th | 4pm | St. Stephen's Chaplaincy
On 3 December 2018, the noted British naturalist Sir David Attenborough told delegates at the Katowice (Poland) conference that:
"Right now we are facing a man-made disaster of global scale, our greatest threat in thousands of years: climate change. If we don’t take action, the collapse of our civilisations and the extinction of much of the natural world is on the horizon."
World religious leaders have not been silent on the need for decisive and immediate action to curb the potentially disastrous effects of carbon dioxide emissions. In his celebrated document Laudato Si’, Pope Francis, for instance, discusses climate change within the broader context of poverty and social justice, the evils of unbridled consumerism and the human-religious obligation to ‘care for the earth’.
What would be interesting for our Interfaith gathering would be to share the wisdom of our different traditions on our obligations with respect to creation and the planet we inhabit. What does our faith traditions (or human wisdom) teach us about caring for mother earth?
November 8th :: InterFaith Gathering
November 8th | 4pm | St. Stephen's Chaplaincy
"Fear" is our chosen theme for our next Interfaith Gathering. Existential fear - the fear we all experience by virtue of being human and therefore subject to frailty, weakness, vulnerability and ultimately mortality - is a fear addressed by the major religions and indeed by secular thinkers.How does my particular faith or belief system cast light on this important topic?
We gather to share the wisdom of our traditions in an atmosphere of open and respectful listening and mutual regard.Make sure to reach out to friends and colleagues of various traditions so that our circle grows and expands and the richness of our sharing increases!
November 7th :: Table Fellowship
November 7th | 5:30pm | St. Stephen's Chaplaincy
Join students from different Christian societies, traditions and denominations across the UCD Chaplaincy community for an ecumenical service followed by a meal. We're looking forward to worshipping together with inspiration from the 'Only Justice' Guide, eating together and getting to know each other better!
October 4th :: InterFaith Gathering
October 4th | 4pm | St. Stephen's Chaplaincy
Rest and resilience are crucial to our emotional and mental well-being, something humanity has known and has been exploring for thousands of years. As part of#UCDMentalHealthWeek2018, join students from all faiths and none for tea, scones and a conversation about what our religious traditions have taught us about 'Rest & Resilience'.
October 3rd :: Table Fellowship
October 3rd | 5:30pm | St. Stephen's Chaplaincy
Join Christians from different traditions and denominations across the UCD Chaplaincy community for an ecumenical service followed by a meal. We're looking forward to worshipping, gathering and eating together!
Meet The Chaplains
September 6th | 4pm | St. Stephen's Chaplaincy
Join us during Orientation Week to meet UCD's Chaplains and find out more about the chaplaincy.Leon Ó Giolláin,Eamonn BourkeandScott Evanswill be there with students from all over the university (and the world) to share about ways in which you can be supported and get involved!
April 19th :: InterFaith Gathering
April 19th | 4pm | St. Stephen's Chaplaincy
Our next InterFaith Gathering will take place at 4pm on Thursday April 19th at St. Stephen's Chaplaincy and the theme will be 'the call to holiness in today's world'. The word 'holiness' may have different connotations in for different traditions; for our purposes it essentially means 'love of God and neighbour', i.e. a life centred on God which finds expression in compassion and service towards one's neighbour.
Join us for an enriching conversation about what different faith traditions, as well as secular wisdom, teach about the call to 'holiness of life'. As always, our approach is that of 'respectful listening' as each one shares the treasures of their tradition.We begin (and end) with tea/coffee and scones!
April 17th :: Food4Body | Food4Soul
April 17th | 6pm | St. Stephen's Chaplaincy
Join us as we celebrate Christian unity, build relationships between traditions and denominations and encourage greater understanding and mutual appreciation.
UCO will be leading our service before we share a meal in our final Food For Body of the year! Please invite other members of your societies and bring your friends along!
April 5th :: Food4Body | Food4Soul
April 5th | 6pm | St. Stephen's Chaplaincy
Join us as we celebrate Christian unity, build relationships between traditions and denominations and encourage greater understanding and mutual appreciation.
UCD Livingstoneswill be leading our service before we share a meal and get to know each other better! Please invite other members of your societies and bring your friends along!
February 22nd :: InterFaith Gathering
February 22nd | 4pm | St. Stephen's Chaplaincy
The theme chosen for our next Interfaith Gathering at St. Stephen's - UNITY - which will take place on Thursday 22 February, 4-5.30pm, is inspired by the Baha'i bicentenary celebration which took place last October in the National Gallery of Ireland. The Baha'i faith places great emphasis on the unity of all mankind. It would be enriching to reflect together on the teachings of other faiths also (not excluding non-religious/secular wisdom) concerning the ideal and real challenges of UNITY, in the modern world.
February 26th :: Food4Body | Food4Soul
February 26th | 6pm | St. Stephen's Chaplaincy
Join us as we celebrate Christian unity, build relationships between traditions and denominations and encourage greater understanding and mutual appreciation.
UCD Newman Societywill be leading our service before we share a meal and get to know each other better! Please invite other members of your societies and bring your friends along!
February 14th :: Ash Wednesday Masses
14 February 2018 | 12pm, 1.05pm, 5.30pm | Belfield Church
The 1.05pm Mass will be presided by Archbishop Diarmuid Martin, music director Aoife Daly.
Ashes will be distributed at all Masses
Sacrament of Reconciliation
10.30am-11.30am
4pm-5pm
Fr. Eamonn and Fr. Leon will be available for confessions at these times, in Belfield Church
February 8th :: Closing Celebration
February 8th | 7pm | UCD Astra Hall
We had an amazing year at Christianity Week in 2017 and are praying this year will be at least as good! Thanks so much to everyone who helped make it happen! On our final night, join us in the Astra Hall as we celebrate the things we've learned, the people we've met and the ways in which our faith and relationships have developed.
February 8th :: Faith & Sport
February 8th | 5pm | UCD Astra Hall
We are delighted to welcome Gerard Hanley, formerly known as the 'Holy Goalie' at Galway United! Join us as he shares the struggle between conflicting passions on the road to life-changing decisions.
February 7th :: Christianity Q&A
February 7th | 4:30pm | UCD Cinema
Whether you're the most ardent atheist or the most passionate believer or somewhere in between, we all have questions. Join us in UCD Cinema at 4:30pm on February 7th where we'll have a panel of guests answering questions about religion, faith, life and more!
The event will be followed by light refreshments in the Student Centre.
February 7th :: Footprints Film
February 7th | 2:30pm | UCD Cinema
Join us for the first Irish screening of 'Footprints: The Path Of Your Life'! Directed by Juan Manuel Cotelo, it follows the journey of ten young men led by a young Catholic priest on a pilgrimage along the Camino from the south of France to Santiago de Compostela in Northern Spain.
Along the way through mountain pathways, inclement weather and blistered feet, the men learn valuable life lessons about commitment, perseverance, assistance and spirituality.
February 6th :: Living with God's Grace
February 6th | 6pm | UCD Astra Hall
In 2011, John McAreavey's wife, Michaela, was murdered in Mauritius just twelve days after their wedding. Join us as we welcome John McAreavey to UCD. He comes to share his story and the part that his faith has played in his journey through grief, pain and the struggle for justice.
The event will be followed by light refreshments in the Student Centre.
February 5th :: Commissioning Service
February 5th | 7pm | Belfield Church
Join us as we kick off Christianity Week in UCD with our Commissioning Service that will include worship and a talk by DCU Chaplain, Philip McKinley! We're looking forward to a great week of building relationships between our societies and the various Christian traditions we represent as well as demonstrating our faith to the wider UCD community.
February 6th-8th :: Cafe Koinonia
February 6th - 8th | 10am - 4pm | Old Student Centre
A key part of Christianity Week is serving and connecting with the UCD Community so sign up to serve tea and coffee to students and staff in the Old Student Centre at Cafe Koinonia! We'll be open from 10am - 4pm and you don't need any special skills to help out!
November 29th :: UCD Societies Carol Service
November 29th | 7pm | St. Stephen's Chaplaincy
Join the Living Stones, Newman Society, UCD CU and the UCD Chaplaincy for carols and a short talk in Belfield Church follwed by refreshments in the Student Centre as we close out the semester by preparing ourselves for Christmas!
November 23rd :: Food4Body | Food4Soul
November 23rd | 6pm | St. Stephen's Chaplaincy
Join us for a meal and short service led by UCD Living Stones! These are wonderful events of worship, reflection and community building led by our fantastic and passionate students. Looking forward to seeing you there!
October 19th :: In Conversation With Science Mike
October 19th | 4pm | Fitzgerald Debating Chamber
Join us for a conversation with 'Science Mike' McHargue, host of the 'Ask Science Mike' podcast and author of the bestselling 'Finding God In The Waves'! Mike will be sharing some of his story and exploring the interplay between science and faith before being questioned by auditors from the Atheist & Secular Society, PhilSoc, BioSoc and Science Soc. Looking forward to seeing you there!
October 5th :: InterFaith Gathering: Prayer
October 5th | 4pm | St. Stephen's Chaplaincy
We'll be hosting our first InterFaith Gathering of the year on October 5th where we share tea, scones and what our faiths have taught us about prayer. These events are one of the most beautiful things that happen on campus as we learn about each other and from each other's traditions and backgrounds.
October 3rd-5th :: Chaplaincy Roadshow
October 3rd - 5th
From October 3rd-5th, Fr. Leon, Fr. Eamonn and Scott ran a Chaplaincy Roadshow in Ag. Science, Engineering, Health Sciences and Arts where they met with students and staff and let people know about the Chaplaincy's 'InterFaith Gatherings' and 'Food For Body, Food For Soul' events as well as the pastoral services they provide.
September 26th :: Food For Body | Food For Soul
September 26th | 6pm | St. Stephen's Chaplaincy
Semester 1 is in full swing and we're back doing Food For Body | Food For Soul! Come and join us at 6 in St. Stephen's for a short service and a meal with other students from around campus!
September 21st :: Chaplaincy Cafe
September 21st | UCD Student Centre
As part of Fresher's Week, join the Chaplaincy Team for free tea and coffee in the Student Centre where we'll be hanging out with students and letting you know about the exciting events that we have coming up this semester!
Meet The Chaplains
Join us during Orientation Week to meet UCD's Chaplains and find out more about the chaplaincy.Leon Ó Giolláin,Eamonn P BourkeandScott Evanswill be there with students from all over the university (and the world) to share about ways in which you can be supported and get involved!
The Big April Ask
April 1st-30th
Pope Francis wants to know the views of young Catholics. If you have 5 minutes and you're aged between 16 and 29, we would love for you to share your perspectives as part of this initiative.
I Am The Resurrection & The Life :: Food4Body | Food4Soul
April 6th | 6pm | St. Stephen's Chaplaincy
Join us for a short service and a meal together as we explore Jesus' words after raising Lazarus from the dead: 'I am the resurrection and the life.'
Paradoxology at Mind•Body•Soul
29th & 30th March | 10am - 4pm | The Quad
Join us at the Paradoxology Tent (from Electric Picnic) at Mind•Body•Soul in the Quad behind the Student Centre! We'll have free tea, coffee and cookies as well as spirituality installations and conversations starters for those who want to talk about life, love, faith and meaning (42).
All Aboard :: Through The Looking Glass
3 April 2017 | 1pm | Science Centre East
UCD Chaplain and Internet aficionado, Scott Evans, will be speaking about the incredible opportunities, the cultural shifts and the subtle dangers of the digital age. While conversations about the Internet can describe it as everything from the saviour of humanity to the end of civilisation, Scott will be walking us through the new normal and how to maintain our mental and emotional health in this new space. All are welcome - refreshments will be provided.
Lenten Recital
8 March 2017 | 7pm | J308, Newman Building
Lucia Mariani and Andrew Larkin will play Mozart's sonata for violin and piano, opus K304. An insightful and spiritual interpretation of this piece, by Luigi Giussani (Founder of Communion and Liberation) will be read by Maria Martin by way of introduction. 'Pasta fredda' will be served afterwards at St. Stephen's chaplaincy. All are welcome.
InterFaith Gathering - The Meaning of Life
9 March 2017 | 4-6pm | St. Stephen's Church
Join students from different faiths, backgrounds and denominations as we discuss what our faith traditions have taught us about the meaning of life and how we find it. As always, in an atmosphere of mutual respect and regard, we share what wisdom and understanding we have from our various faith (and non-faith) perspectives on this crucial topic: What's it all about? What meaning do we ascribe to our human existence All are welcome! Teas and scones part of the programme!
Nua Film Series
Starting 2 March 2017 | 2-3pm | St. Stephen's Church
Join chaplains and other students to watch 'Nua', an 8 part film series about Christianity, over 8 weeks. A great way to make friends, find community, discuss faith and fill your belly with tea, coffee and biscuits.
Shrove Tuesday
28 February 2017 | 7:30pm | St. Stephen's Chaplaincy
Join UCO and the Chaplaincy Team for a night of pancakes and Lenten preparation with a talk from Gillian Kingston.
Cafe Koinonia :: February 28th
28 February 2017 | 10am - 4pm | Old Student Centre
Join students from various denominations as we serve free tea and coffee in the Old Student Centre and invite people to join us at our Lenten events!
Come & See :: Faith & Science
9 February 2017 | 4pm | Astra Hall
Join us for a conversation about science and the Christian faith with Professor William O'Connor from UL and Dr. Peter Taylor from DCU.
Come & See :: Faith & The Arts
8 February 2017 | 5:15pm | Astra Hall
Join us for a conversation about the arts and the Christian faith with sculptor Dony McManus, musician Roger Berkeley and friends from Elation Ministries.
Come & See :: Faith & Sport
8 February 2017 | 4pm | Astra Hall
Join us for a conversation about sport and the Christian faith with Dublin GAA star Ger Brennan and competitive weight lifter Seán Ó Rónáin.
Come & See :: Faith & Mental Health
7 February 2017 | 5:15pm | Astra Hall
Join us for a conversation about mental health and the Christian faith with clinical psychologist Marie Murray and psychotherapist Ferg Breen.
Come & See :: Faith & Justice
7 February 2017 | 4pm | Astra Hall
Join us for a panel on justice and the Christian faith with special guests, Fr. Peter McVerry and Dr. James Gallen from DCU.
Christian Dialogue: The Story/The Journey
1 February 2017 | 6pm | St. Stephen's Chaplaincy
Many Christians have inherited the historic divisions between the Christian churches, without fully understanding them. Gillian and Leon will together offer a brief overview of the origins of these divisions and recent attempts to heal them. There will be time for questions and comments from the floor. All are welcome.
Student Mass at St. Stephen's
22 January 2017 | Mass at 9pm | St. Stephen's Chaplaincy
Student Mass at St. Stephen's recommences this coming Sunday, 9pm. All welcome.
Music provided by students of Notre Dame University.
Nice way to ease your way back into semester 2b!
Crossing Barriers - Week of Prayer for Christian Unity
Join with Christians from different denominations for prayer, fellowship and refreshments.
24 January 2017 | 6pm | St. Stephen's Chaplaincy
Find the event of Facebook here.
PHD Student Monday Club
Join other conversation PHD Students for conversation and support.
16 January 2017 | 1-2pm | St. Stephen's Chaplaincy
It is time to make those New Years resolutions! Not the gym, eat healthier type, the PhD resolutions! Colleen Doyle will leading a mini-workshop to jump start those PhD goals for 2017 on Monday at 1pm. Bring your lunch and there will be tea and goodies.
Contact Colleen Doyle (colleen.doyle@ucd.ie) or Niamh Nestor (niamh.nestor@ucd.ie) for more information.
Mass Feast of the Epiphany
Feast of the Epiphany
6 January 2017 | Mass at 1.05pm | UCD Belfield Church
Exam Drop-In
Stressed by exams?
Need to chill out, relax, chat over a cuppa...?
Why not drop in to St. Stephen's chaplaincy, 10.30am - 12noon, Monday to Friday during the exam period?
InterFaith: Thanksgiving
November 24th | 4pm - 5:30pm | St. Stephen’s Chaplaincy
The origin of Thanksgiving Day is disputed, but many agree that this harvest festival goes back to the 16th century when migrants, after long and hazardous journeys, thanked God for bringing them safely to 'the promised land'. Thanksgiving Day, therefore, suggests the theme of movement and of migration and God's Providential care along the way.
We take a moment of reflection, then, at this Interfaith gathering, to consider how we experience God's guiding hand in our own lives, in its joys and sufferings, its hopes and disappointments.
InterFaith: Suffering
November 3rd | 4pm - 5:30pm | St. Stephen's Chaplaincy
Human suffering is the great enigma, especially for those who believe in a Creator who is all good and all loving. How do we make sense of human suffering? What does our faith - whatever our faith is - say about this?
As always at these interfaith gatherings, we will approach the issue of human suffering in a spirit of open and generous sharing of the wisdom of our respective traditions. It is not about debating or arguing but rather about listening respectively to each one's perspective and offering our own as a gift to the other.
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