Catholic Community

The Catholic Community is one of nine active faith groups supported by the Office of Religious and Spiritual Life. Sr. Annette McDermott, SSJ is our Dean of Religious & Spiritual Life and the Catholic Chaplain. The Mount Holyoke Catholic Community was founded to enrich the quality of Catholic life on the campus. We hope to create a vibrant spiritual environment in which members of the Catholic college community and all others who are interested may explore and deepen their relationship with God and with others through weekly celebration of the Eucharist, together with other spiritual, educational, social, and community service activities. The community provides opportunities for an International Mass where we celebrate all cultures around the world, a joyous Christmas party, Lenten reflections, an annual retreat, and other spontaneous and fun events which help to build friendships and strengthen our bonds with one another.

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Catholic Community

The Catholic Community is one of nine active faith groups supported by the Office of Religious and Spiritual Life.

Sr. Annette McDermott, SSJ is our Dean of Religious & Spiritual Life and the Catholic Chaplain. 

The Mount Holyoke Catholic Community was founded to enrich the quality of Catholic life on the campus. We hope to create a vibrant spiritual environment in which members of the Catholic college community and all others who are interested may explore and deepen their relationship with God and with others through weekly celebration of the Eucharist, together with other spiritual, educational, social, and community service activities. The community provides opportunities for an International Mass where we celebrate all cultures around the world, a joyous Christmas party, Lenten reflections, an annual retreat, and other spontaneous and fun events which help to build friendships and strengthen our bonds with one another.

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Upcoming Events (6)

Ash Wednesday

Wed, Feb 18, 2026

The beginning of Lent, the forty-day period (excluding Sundays) of prayer, repentance and self-denial that precedes Easter.

Lent

Mon, Feb 23, 2026

The forty-day period (excluding Sundays) of prayer, repentance and self-denial that precedes Easter.

Lent

Tue, Feb 24, 2026

The forty-day period (excluding Sundays) of prayer, repentance and self-denial that precedes Easter.

Lent

Wed, Feb 25, 2026

The forty-day period (excluding Sundays) of prayer, repentance and self-denial that precedes Easter.

Lent

Thu, Feb 26, 2026

The forty-day period (excluding Sundays) of prayer, repentance and self-denial that precedes Easter.

Lent

Fri, Feb 27, 2026

The forty-day period (excluding Sundays) of prayer, repentance and self-denial that precedes Easter.

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Past Events

Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception of Mary

Mon, Dec 8, 2025

This is a past event.

A Roman Catholic feast day that celebrates the belief that Mary, mother of Jesus, was conceived without sin.

Catholic Mass

Sun, Dec 7, 2025 10:30am to 11:30am

This is a past event.

Join the Mount Holyoke Catholic Community as Father Tom Shea celebrates weekly Mass. Everyone is welcome!

Christmas Party!

Sat, Dec 6, 2025 5pm to 8pm

This is a past event.

Meet us at 5pm in the great room for a Christmas celebration! There will be dinner, gingerbread houses, music, and lot of fun! Bring your enthusiasm and festivity as we enjoy the most wonderful...

Catholic Mass

Sun, Nov 30, 2025 6:30pm to 7:30pm

This is a past event.

Join the Mount Holyoke Catholic Community as Father Tom Shea celebrates weekly Mass. Everyone is welcome!

Catholic Mass

Sun, Nov 23, 2025 6:30pm to 7:30pm

This is a past event.

Join the Mount Holyoke Catholic Community as Father Michael Twohig celebrates weekly Mass. Everyone is welcome!

Catholic Mass

Sun, Nov 16, 2025 6:30pm to 7:30pm

This is a past event.

Join the Mount Holyoke Catholic Community as Father Tom Shea celebrates weekly Mass. Everyone is welcome!

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