About Christ the King (Under Renovations) · Steubenville, Ohio
Christ the King Chapel is a Catholic chapel located on the campus of Franciscan University of Steubenville in Steubenville, Ohio. It serves as a center for worship, prayer, and spiritual formation for students, staff, and visitors. The chapel is currently undergoing renovation as part of the university’s Rebuild My Church Capital Campaign. Regular Masses and Confessions are held, and the chapel hosts various devotions and liturgies including Byzantine, Maronite, and Syro-Malabar rites. It also features special prayer spaces such as The Portiuncula and the Tomb of the Unborn Child.
- Rector
- Fr. Shawn Roberson, T.O.R.
Why belong here
Join a vibrant community of students and staff who grow in faith through daily Mass, prayer, and service. Participate in ministries like Rosary, Adoration, and outreach, and be strengthened spiritually through the chapel’s rich liturgical life and devotion to the Eucharist. The chapel’s spaces — including The Portiuncula and the Tomb of the Unborn Child — offer quiet reflection and healing for all who come.
Mass times at Christ the King (Under Renovations)
Weekly Mass schedule
Confession times
- Tuesday & Thursday: 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM
- Wednesday & Friday: 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Chapel Ministries
The chapel offers a wide range of spiritual services and devotions to support the faith life of the campus community.
- Daily Mass (Mon–Fri 6:30 AM, 8 AM, 12:05 PM, 4:45 PM)
- Saturday Mass at 11 AM
- Sunday Masses at 8 AM, 10 AM, 12 PM, 4 PM, 8 PM
- Confession (Tue & Thu 7–8 PM; Wed & Fri 3–4 PM)
- Rosary, Adoration, and Liturgical Music
- Special liturgies: Byzantine, Maronite, Syro-Malabar
- Prayer Intention Ministry
- Household Life Mass and Festival of Praise
Places to Pray
The chapel features sacred spaces designed for quiet meditation and prayer.
- The Portiuncula — a recreation of St. Francis’ original prayer site
- Tomb of the Unborn Child — for prayer for expectant mothers and the vulnerable
- The Christmas Crèche — a nativity scene inspired by St. Francis of Assisi
Staff & Clergy
Led by a dedicated team of clergy and staff who support spiritual formation and worship.
- Fr. Shawn Roberson, T.O.R. — University Chaplain
- Mr. Robert Palladino — Director of Chapel Ministries
- Maria Salamida — Coordinator of Liturgical Music
- John Paul Von Arx — Coordinator of Worship
- Father Nathan Malavolti, TOR — Priest Advisor for Priestly Discernment Program
Faith Formation & Discernment
The chapel supports the Priestly Discernment Program and campus-wide spiritual growth.
- Five Pillars of Formation: Intellectual, Human, Spiritual, Pastoral, Fraternal
- Koinonia and Living Stones households for men in discernment
- Retreats, prayer groups, and mission outreach
- Integration with campus ministries and student life