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New to Duke? The Duke Catholic Center looks forward to welcoming you to Duke! In conjunction to move-in day (8/16) and Orientation Week (8/17-8/22), the DCC is hosting a few events and we would love to meet you! Find all the info here.

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Congratulations Graduates! 🎓🎓

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Commencement Sunday - Fourth Sunday of Easter
  • No Morning Masses
  • RECONCILIATION | 7:00 p.m. | Duke Chapel
  • SUNDAY MASS | 8:00 p.m. | Duke Chapel
Monday
  • DAILY MASS | 12:00 p.m. | FAH
Wednesday
  • DAILY MASS | 12 p.m. | FAH
Thursday
  • DAILY MASS | 12 p.m. | FAH
Friday
  • DAILY MASS | 12 p.m. | FAH
 
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Please join the DCC in giving thanks and praise and praying for our newly elected pope, Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost, 69, who has taken the name Leo XIV.

Born in Chicago and the first American pope, Pope Leo was most recently Prefect of the Discastery of Bishops. Pope Leo holds dual citizenship in the U.S. and Peru, where he also served as Archbishop of the Diocese of Chiclayo.

This historic announcement, made May 8, 2025, was witnessed by the DCC staff and many students who were celebrating Mass at the FAH when the white smoke appeared (image at the top of this email).

May the Lord grant Pope Leo XIV wisdom, courage, and compassion, and light his path as he shepherds our Holy Catholic Church.

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Join us in prayer for those in our DCC community who are traveling to Spain this week to begin their pilgrimage along the Camino de Santiago! Follow along with the pilgrims on our social media channels (@dukecatholic).

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Help us grow our Ignite team! We are looking for students who are interested in making a real impact on the 2025-2026 School Year by helping plan and facilitate Ignite 2025! The Ignite Team will need to converse over the summer months to help us best prepare for this formative event. If you have any questions about the Ignite team, please reach out to Monica at monica.cronin@duke.edu.

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Are you studying abroad next semester? Interested in visiting the Eternal City during the Jubilee Year? Fr. Juan José will be in Rome the weekend of October 4-5 and would love to be your guide! After living in Rome for four years, Father knows the city well and will be sure you check out the best gelato and restaurants in the city -- along with visiting St. Peter's Basilica, the other three Major Basilicas, the Vatican Museums, and of course, walking around Rome. No RSVP is needed at this time; just collecting interested students! If this sounds like something you'd be interested in attending, let us know!

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With the end of the school year, the DCC's liturgical schedule looks a little different. We recommend you follow our online calendar for the most up-to-date schedule and location changes throughout the summer.
  • Sunday Masses return to 11am in Goodson Chapel and 8pm in Duke Chapel
  • Reconciliation opportunities will not be available every Sunday, be sure to check the calendar (you can still email Fr. Juan José or Fr. Nicholas to schedule!)
  • Daily Masses will be less frequent after May 9, and most will be held at the Falcone-Arena House Chapel
  • Adoration before the Blessed Sacrament is always available at the Falcone-Arena House Chapel, ministry-wide Adoration events will be scheduled throughout the summer (days & times TBD)

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"For it is in giving that we receive."
St. Francis of Assissi
 

Support What You Love

You might think, "I don't have enough to give."But giving isn't just for those with steady incomes—it's an opportunity to grow in trust and commitment to God and our faith in Him, even as students. 

The Duke Catholic Center isn't like a typical parish with families supporting it every week, and the DCC is not funded by the university or the diocese. In fact, over 85% of our funding comes directly from individual contributions made by students, parents, and alumni.

 

Whether it’s $5, $10, or the price of your weekly coffee, your monthly sacrifice supports Mass, small groups, music, retreats, and more for current and incoming Catholic students.

duke.is/givecatholic
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