About Bristol Community Col. Campus Ministry · Fall River, Massachusetts
Bristol Community College Campus Ministry is the Catholic campus ministry serving Bristol Community College students as part of the Diocese of Fall River Campus Ministry, also known as Newman Catholic Ministry and UMass Dartmouth Catholic Campus Ministry. It welcomes students, faculty, and staff of all backgrounds to grow in faith through Mass, community nights, retreats, spiritual direction, and the sacraments. The ministry is affiliated with St. Mary's Parish in Dartmouth, where weekend Masses are celebrated, and provides pastoral care through Fr. Bill and Deacon Frank. Its mission is rooted in Acts 2:42, helping college students encounter Christ in the teachings of the Church, community life, breaking of the bread, and prayer.
- Diocese
- Roman Catholic Diocese of Fall River
Why belong here
A welcoming college faith community where students of every background are invited to explore Catholicism, receive the sacraments, grow in friendship, and find spiritual direction during their college years.
Mass times at Bristol Community Col. Campus Ministry
Weekly Mass schedule
Confession times
- St. Mary's Dartmouth: Wednesdays 6:00 PM - 6:45 PM
- St. Mary's Dartmouth: Sundays 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
- St. Mary's Dartmouth: First Mondays 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
- By appointment
Adoration times
- St. Mary's Dartmouth: Wednesdays 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
- St. Mary's Dartmouth: Sundays 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Mission and Welcome
The ministry welcomes all students, faculty, and staff, regardless of personal history, background, race, age, orientation, etc. It invites everyone to learn about God, community life, and how faith leads to a joyful life, rooted in Acts 2:42.
Mass and Worship
Weekend Masses are celebrated at the affiliated parish family, St. Mary's Dartmouth. Thursday evening Mass and Community Night are held at Newman House when in session.
- Saturday 4:00 PM at St. Mary's Dartmouth
- Sunday 8:00 AM, 10:00 AM, 12:00 PM, 5:00 PM at St. Mary's Dartmouth
- Thursday 5:30 PM at Newman House followed by dinner
- Live-streamed Masses available from St. Mary's Dartmouth
Sacraments and Prayer
Confession and Eucharistic Adoration are offered weekly at St. Mary's Dartmouth, and spiritual direction is available with Fr. Bill and Deacon Frank.
- Confession: Wednesdays 6:00 PM - 6:45 PM and Sundays 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM at St. Mary's
- First Monday Confession 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
- Eucharistic Adoration: Wednesdays 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM and Sundays 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
- Spiritual direction by appointment
Programs and Outreach
The ministry offers retreats, OCIA/RCIA formation, and community nights for college students across the Diocese of Fall River.
- Seeker's Retreat (annual weekend retreat)
- OCIA / Becoming Catholic and Confirmation preparation
- Community Night with dinner