Baccalaureate Mass

Join us for a celebratory Baccalaureate Mass

SATURDAY, MAY 9
4:00 P.M. BALDWIN AUDITORIUM

All graduating students — undergrad and graduate alike! — and their families
are invited to the Duke Catholic Center’s annual Baccalaureate Mass.
Join us in celebrating and giving thanks for your time at Duke!  

DETAILS:

Doors open at 4:00 p.m., Mass begins promptly at 4:30 p.m.

Mass will be a Sunday vigil service.

Mass will begin with a procession of graduates, wearing academic apparel (caps and hoods not needed).
Graduates need to arrive by 4:15pm if they wish to participate in the procession.

Mass will be celebrated in Baldwin Auditorium, located on East Campus.
Parking can be found off East Campus or in the lots around Epworth Dorm.

There will be an outdoor reception following Mass behind Baldwin near the circle.

Special Note:

Many students choose to attend both the University’s Baccalaureate service and the DCC’s Baccalaureate Mass. The Baccalaureate Mass is a way for the Catholic community to congratulate and thank all of our graduating students in a special way. It is more personal and community-focused than the larger university baccalaureate services.

SUNDAY MASS ON GRADUATION WEEKEND:

There will be no morning Masses on May 10, 2026, Commencement Sunday.
There WILL be an 8:00 P.M. Mass in Duke Chapel on May 10, 2026.