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Get Involved

We invite you to participate in the faith life of the University by attending Mass in the St. Benedict Chapel located on the fourth floor of Kindlon Hall. You can also  sign up to be a liturgical minister, join the St. Benedict Chapel Choir, or become an usher or altar server.

The St. Benedict Chapel Choir

The St. Benedict Chapel Choir is made up of faith-filled musicians. Some of our members went through a selection process to receive a scholarship for their participation, while others simply participate to share their love of music with the Benedictine community. If you are interested in joining the St. Benedict Chapel Choir, please contact Carol Allen, Campus Minister, Coordinator of Retreats, Faith Formation and Liturgy, at (630) 829-6029 or [email protected]


Liturgical Minister Sign-Up

Training for students who want to become liturgical ministers is offered on an as-needed basis and takes place in the St. Benedict Chapel. The Roman Catholic Diocese of Joliet requires training annually for those who desire to be lectors or “Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion,” altar servers, choir participants, and usher and greeters.

For more information or to become a liturgical minister, contact Carol Allen at [email protected].

Campus Ministry COR

Cor Mission
  • Embrace the holistic understanding of the Campus Ministry mission
  • Serve as the student advisory committee to Campus Ministry staff
  • Act as ambassadors of Campus Ministry to peers and the greater Benedictine community
  • Embody a philosophy of welcoming all
General Expectations
  • Attend Cor meetings and report on their areas
  • Collaborate with the other Cor members on specific events or projects
  • Meet twice monthly with the Campus Ministry staff mentor to discuss responsibilities, progress and advise on planning
  • Cultivate working relationships with other students to build community
  • Reach out to the wider campus community on behalf of Campus Ministry
  • Attend one retreat per semester
  • Receive $500 per semester

Prayer Partners

Looking for a way to enhance your prayer life? Wishing you had a friend just to pray with?

Sign up for a prayer partner! You will be matched with a monk from St. Procopius Abbey or a sister from Sacred Heart Monastery to meet with at your convenience. Meet together once or twice a month and learn from each other, listen to each other, and pray for and with each other. Contact Carol Allen at [email protected] with questions.

What can you do with your prayer partner?

There is no specific guide or limit to how you and your partner spend your prayer time. Some suggestions include:

  • Lectio Divina
  • Rosary
  • Liturgy of the Hours
  • Meditation and contemplation
  • Prayerful discussion
  • Written prayer group guides
  • Faith sharing
  • Book discussion
  • Many more!

Register to Receive a Prayer Partner