QUB Catholic Chaplaincy

A community of faith and friendship at the heart of campus

The Catholic Chaplaincy

The Catholic Chaplaincy, located on Belfast’s Elmwood Avenue, is a vibrant, Christ-centred community of faith and friendship at the heart of Queen’s University. We provide space on campus for Catholic students and staff to meet, socialise, relax, learn, pray and share their faith.

We host regular events which form you in different aspects of faith, and help you meet other young Catholics while at university. We encourage you to engage in all aspects of university life with a concern for the common good so that you can respond positively to the challenges of our world today.

Whether you are a student, researcher, staff member or alumnus, know that we are here for you.
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Our Team

Wherever you are on your journey of faith, we are here to assist and support you.  Our team is comprised of a priest-Chaplain, a lay Pastoral Manager, and volunteer students.  

We are motivated by a deep personal love of Christ and the Church.  We believe that God is at work through the Holy Spirit in the day-to-day events of our lives.  Through prayer and reflection we support you to make choices that align you more closely to the dynamic of Christ’s life of love and service.
Meet our Team

Get Involved

Chaplaincy runs on the goodwill and support of students and members of the wider university community.  There are many opportunities to get involved and we’d love you to contribute in ways you’ll enjoy.
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Get Involved

Alumni

We hope that former students at Queen’s will want to keep in touch and support the work of Chaplaincy. If you are visiting Belfast know that you are welcome to drop by and say ‘hello’.

We are continuing to grow our Catholic Alumni Association.  It is an intergenerational and interconnected global network of former Queen’s students for whom Chaplaincy contributed positively to their university experience. It supports the ongoing faith formation of current and former students through initiatives which promote dialogue, community and partnership. If you register your details with us we’ll keep you up-to-date with developments.
Alumni Association

What's On? 

Chaplaincy offers an exciting, jam-packed line-up of guest-speakers, programmes and events each semester.  These introduce you to the riches of the Catholic intellectual and cultural traditions, as well as develop within you a capacity for critical reflection and a concern for the common good.

Our Blog

QUBCATHOLIC is an online forum for encounter and dialogue.  Inspired by Catholic thought and culture, we focus on issues of faith and life as well as contemporary global challenges.  We hope to foster integrated thought, connecting with a broad range of academic disciplines within the University and beyond.  Our aim is to enable fresh conversations and directions, all geared toward the common good.

Vision 2022

In 2022 the Catholic Chaplaincy at Queen’s will mark 50 years at its iconic Elmwood Avenue site.   This important milestone calls for celebration.  It also invites reflection on how we can continue to provide effectively for the faith and pastoral needs of current and future generations. We must be courageous in our expectations and work to deliver a vision for Chaplaincy which is responsive, dynamic and imaginative.

Facilities

The Chaplaincy building is open for all students and staff to use weekdays from 8am to 10pm and Sundays 6pm to 10pm. Whether you want to stop by to use the Chapel, fancy a cup of coffee with friends at the Food Bar, or would like a relaxed and social place to study, we are open for you.