The Catholic community at Connecticut College provides opportunities for worship and the formation of a personal vision of the Gospel and its place in one’s life on a college campus and beyond. The Diocese of Norwich provides these services in conjunction with the College. Father Robert Washabaugh is our Catholic Chaplain; he is on campus Sunday evenings for Mass, and alternates with Father Jonathan Ficara. Visit the Catholic community’s Facebook page for more information.
Mass
Catholic Mass is celebrated Sundays at 7 p.m. in Harkness Chapel when the College is in session. Check out the college calendar or the Catholic community’s Facebook page for the Mass time on Holy days during the school term.
The liturgies are an expression of the community of believers and rely on and encourage the involvement of those from the academic community. Opportunities abound in folk music, traditional music, dance, art (banners, vestments, etc.,) reading and assisting in the distribution of Communion. The Sacrament of Reconciliation is available upon individual request and at periodic communal celebrations of the Sacrament.
Chaplains
Father Robert Washabaugh
Confirmation
Students who may have missed the opportunity to receive the sacrament of Confirmation may prepare for the sacrament here and be confirmed locally. Individual spiritual guidance is available by appointment. For more information, contact Father Washabaugh at 860-439-2452.
Conn Catholics
Conn Catholics are a community of believers — students, faculty, staff and alumni, growing together in faith. All who are interested in liturgy, have questions or just want to talk are welcome to join, regardless of faith background. Mass and gatherings are held at Harkness Chapel. See The Catholic Community at Connecticut College on Facebook!
Local places of worship
Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church (Roman Catholic)
63 Old Norwich Road, Quaker Hill
860-443-1875
Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church
Saint John the Evangelist Church (Roman Catholic)
22 Maple Avenue, Montville
860-848-1257
Saint John the Evangelist Church
Saint Joseph Church (Roman Catholic)
17 Squire Street, New London
860-443-5393
Saint Mary Star of the Sea Church (Roman Catholic)
10 Huntington Street, New London
860-447-1341
Saint Mary Star of the Sea Church
Saint Sophia Hellenic Orthodox Church
200 Hempstead Street, New London
860-442-2377