University Ministry

Â鶹APP, Vision, and Values

Our Â鶹APP

Inspired by God's unconditional love, and rooted in our Catholic, Ignatian, and Mercy traditions, University Ministry accompanies the Detroit Mercy community as we learn to know, love, and serve God and one another.

Our Vision

We form students through experiences of community, prayer, action and reflection.

We value:

Belonging – Our mission calls us to build authentic relationships and inclusive spaces. This work is guided by Ignatian discernment, a Mercy spirit of hospitality, cultural humility and the inherent dignity of each person.

Service and Justice - Our mission calls us to be global citizens living, learning, working and advocating with and for our sisters and brothers in Detroit, in our country and in the world. This work is rooted in prayer, reflection and love and challenges us to care for all of creation with compassion and justice.

Spiritual Development - Our mission calls us to grow into an adult faith, within the context of our own faith tradition. This work is rooted in love, compassion, and action through individual and communal prayer, worship, reflection, and experience.

Programs and Events

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    Worship & Prayer

    Catholic Mass in St. Ignatius Chapel (Commerce & Finance Bldg - McNichols Campus)

    • Weekly Sunday Student Mass: Sundays at 8 p.m. (fall and winter semesters)
    • Confessions: Every Sunday 7:15 p.m. (preceding the student mass) or by appointment with Fr. Jeff, dorrje@udmercy.edu
    • Daily Masses: Tuesdays/Thursdays at 12:45 p.m. Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays at 12 p.m.
    • Holy days of obligation: schedule varies

    Islamic Prayer (Fountain Lounge, First floor Student Union - McNichols Campus)

    • Jummah: Fridays at 1 to 2 p.m.
    • Various holy days celebrated throughout year and at least one Iftar is offered on campus

    Sacred Spaces on McNichols Campus

    • St. Ignatius Chapel (1st floor Commerce and Finance Building)
    • Islamic Prayer Room (First Floor, Student Union)
    • Multi-faith reflection space (Basement of Library)
    • Reflection Garden (north of the clock tower)
    • Mercy Gathering Place (First floor ,Shiple Hall)
    • Reflection Room ( First Floor, College of Health Professions)

    School of Dentistry

    • Christian Chapel available for reflection and Masses offered on special days
    • Islamic Prayer Room available for prayer

    School of Law

    • For Mass times at Ss. Peter and Paul Church on the Riverfront Campus

    • There is a multifaith reflection room on the first floor.

     

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    Faith & Spiritual Experiences

    • Spiritual Direction/Accompaniment offered free of cost to students with trained spiritual directors trained in Ignatian Spirituality.
    • A various offering of day long or overnight retreats are offered throughout the year
    • Busy Persons Retreat is offered in the Fall that allows for students to meet with a spiritual director for four-weeks on their own schedule and includes reflection and prayer material to guide their retreat experience.
    • Spiritual Conferences and National opportunities of faith development are offered through our Jesuit and Mercy networks
    • Bible studies and faith sharing groups
    • Sacramental Preparation (Baptism, Eucharist and Confirmation)
    • Group prayer experiences (rosary, adoration, spiritual exercises)
    • Student Retreat Leader formation, internships, and work study positions
    • Faith in the D: educational tour of various sacred spaces around Detroit followed by a cultural meal
    • Interfaith annual dinner and panel of speakers
    • Interfaith dialogue circles and conferences
    • Various Islamic spiritual and social events, sisterhood and brotherhood groups
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    Service and Justice Experiences

    • Social Justice conferences offered such as the Ignatian Family Teach-in for Justice (Washington, D.C.) in the Fall, Mercy Justice Conference or UN trip, Ignatian Justice Conference 
    • Service in the City - weekly semester service commitment to local Detroit service sites 
    • Service Immersion Experiences (School break trips to various locations including the U.S./Mexico border, Tennessee, Alabama or One day service immersion experiences in and around Detroit)
    • Advocacy events centered on topics such as climate change, immigration, human rights, and more
    • Student Leader formation, internships, and work study positions

Detroit Mercy Catalogs


Undergraduate Catalog
2025-2026