St. Francis Xavier University Chapel
Antigonish
NS

B2G 2W5

St. Francis Xavier University Chapel, Antigonish, Nova Scotia, Canada
St. Francis Xavier University Chapel, Antigonish, Nova Scotia, Canada

Who we are

StFX Chaplaincy is an active element of the personal and spiritual dimension of St. Francis Xavier University. Our Chaplaincy Team, together with many other areas of StFX, strive to enhance the many dynamics of Campus Ministry and community!

The University Chapel serves to provide a place for spiritual worship for students, alumni, faculty, staff, administration, and the local community.

The Chapel is open to people of all faiths and for all those searching for meaning in their lives.

The Chapel is open every day for students to use for quiet reflection, prayer and even for studying during exam preparations. In keeping with our Roman Catholic faith tradition, Mass is offered every Sunday with most students attending the 5:00 PM "Student" Mass. Daily Mass is also celebrated. For a complete list of times see Liturgical Celebrations on Campus.

Street Address

University Avenue
Antigonish, NS B2G 2W5
Canada
Phone: 902-867-2279

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Church Pastor

Fr. Gary MacPherson
Chaplain
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Phone: 902-867-2279

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Quote of the Day

Psalms 37:4

Delight thyself also in the LORD; and he shall give thee the desires of thine heart.

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PO Box 5000
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B2G 2W5



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St. Francis Xavier University Chapel Antigonish Mass Times

Sunday

11:00 am
5:00 pm

(September to April)

Chapel Services

The Chapel is open from 7:00 AM - 10:00 PM for anyone, regardless of faith, who wants to pray, think or just have some quiet time. Reflecting the Roman Catholic heritage and character of StFX, the Chapel is also a place where the sacraments are celebrated, including daily Mass. These celebrations are public events, open to all.

Mass Times last updated on the 11th of February, 2018


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StFX is alive with many events and programs offered by Chaplaincy.

The following is a list of student-run programs and initiatives that are offered to the StFX Community through Chaplaincy:

Catholics @ X - gatherings at Wellspring
Canadian Catholic Student Association (Conferences and Immersion Experiences)
Daily Mass - Tuesday - Thursday @ 5:15pm, Friday @ 12:10pm
Sunday Liturgies at the Chapel - Sunday @ 11am and 5pm
Development & Peace
Holy Hour and Prayer Nights - monthly at the StFX Chapel
Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults (RCIA)
ALPHA ~ See below
Health and Wellness Reps in each Residence
Theology on Tap - last Monday of the month at Piper's Pub.


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St. Francis Xavier University Chapel, Antigonish, Nova Scotia, Canada
St. Francis Xavier University Chapel, Antigonish, Nova Scotia, Canada



St. Francis Xavier University Chapel History

History of the StFX University Chapel

Located on University Avenue, in the heart of Lower Campus, the University Chapel is the center of worship for the Christian community at St. FX.

The University Chapel, erected in 1948, was dedicated to St. Francis Xavier in memory of Dr. John E. Somers, an alumnus from Cambridge, Massachusetts. The old chapel had little provisions for the future as it could only hold a small percentage of the student population. The present chapel accommodates 650 and the University Auditorium which is located in the basement of the new structure seats 700.

An interesting aspect of the chapel's interior are the structures created by former St. FX artist-in-residence, the late Angus MacGillivary. A magnificent Celtic cross was one of his masterpieces along with the 'ark of the covenant' tabernacle as well as the guardian angels of the tabernacle. Angus MacGillivary, once a hardrock miner, was one of the faculty members in the St. FX Fine Art Department until the time of his death in 1978.


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