Catholic Life
Catholic Life at Tufts is a joyful, inclusive space where faith meets real life, hard questions, and genuine fellowship. Working hand-in-hand with the Catholic Community at Tufts (CCT), we bring students together to celebrate sacraments, build community, and put faith into action. Sunday Mass at Goddard Chapel is the heart of our week, featuring a student-led music ministry that welcomes singers and instrumentalists of all levels. Whether you’re deeply rooted in your tradition, exploring your options, or just looking for a welcoming seat at the table, you’ll find a vibrant family here ready to walk with you.
About the Community
We take radical hospitality seriously—meaning there’s always room for one more. Beyond Sunday worship, our chaplaincy and CCT student leaders organize off-campus retreats, cozy cook-a-long suppers, board game nights, and local service projects that let us put our values into practice. We love big questions, deep conversations, and active participation in Tufts' multi-faith ecosystem. Through one-on-one spiritual care, service together, and plenty of social gatherings, our goal is to give you a true home away from home where you can grow into your fullest self.
Community Leadership
Lynn Cooper, D.Min.
Lynn Cooper, A02 was appointed Catholic Chaplain in 2008. Since then Lynn has served the spiritual and sacramental needs of our diverse campus community. Lynn seeks to serve those who are united in Catholic life and worship, those who are attracted to the Catholic faith, and the larger Tufts community. Pastoral counseling, spiritual direction, retreats, study groups, and prayer groups extend this ministry to the many dimensions of the lives of students and others in the university community. Lynn also serves as the University Chaplaincy's Associate Director, assisting the University Chaplain with strategy and planning, and leading educational programming. Lynn is the University Chaplaincy liaison to the Counseling and Mental Health Services (CMHS), the Women's Center, Athletics, and the Office of Residential Life and Learning's Residential Life Coordinator (RLC) team.
Programs and Resources
Sacraments Class
Every Sunday, 3 p.m. - 4 p.m. at Goddard Chapel
Designed for both students who are preparing to receive the Sacraments of Initiation (Baptism, First Communion, Confirmation) and all who have already received but wish to go deep and re-encounter this central element of Catholic tradition. Class time will be spent in small group discussions, spiritual practice, engaging with art and music from different cultural contexts. Fall semester focuses on expanding our Sacramental Consciousness, inviting us to stay awake to the divine around us and reflecting on our already holy lives. Second semester will be devoted to exploring individual Sacraments of Initiation. All are welcome and as always, come as you are! Please contact Catholic Chaplain Lynn Cooper if you are interested.
Choir Practice
Sundays 4:00-5:00 p.m. in Goddard Chapel
Our choir is made up of current students, alumni and community members. Practice takes place at 4:00 p.m., immediately preceding the 5:00 p.m. mass. All instruments are welcome and no singing experience required. Please contact Catholic Chaplain Lynn Cooper if you are interested.
Roman Catholic Mass
Sundays 5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m., at Goddard Chapel (through May 10, 2026)
Join us for mass where we celebrate every Sunday as " a Little Easter"! This student-centered liturgy is a great opportunity for renewal and connectedness. All are welcome and as always, come as you are. Confession before or after mass. Contact Catholic Chaplain Lynn Cooper if you are interested or have any questions.
Sacrament of Reconciliation
Sundays, before or after Sunday Liturgy
Rosary
Sundays, 4:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m., Goddard Chapel
Lectio Divina
Tuesdays, 5:00-6:00 p.m., Goddard Chapel
Harvard Square Homeless Shelter
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- December 2017
