About Our Lady of Mercy · Omaha, Nebraska
Our Lady of Mercy Chapel is the Catholic chapel of College of Saint Mary (CSM), a Catholic women's college in Omaha, Nebraska, located on the first floor of Walsh Hall at 7000 Mercy Road. It serves students, faculty, staff, alumni and the wider community as the focal point of the college's Roman Catholic identity, rooted in the legacy of the Sisters of Mercy and the vision of their founder, Catherine McAuley. Daily Mass is celebrated weekday afternoons, and the broader Campus Ministry office coordinates retreats, faith-sharing groups, liturgical ministries, Bible studies, and a student-run service organization.
- Patron
- Our Lady of Mercy (Blessed Virgin Mary, under the title of Our Lady of Mercy)
- Diocese
- Archdiocese of Omaha
Why belong here
Our Lady of Mercy Chapel is the spiritual home of College of Saint Mary's campus community and welcomes people of every religious tradition or none. Daily noon Mass, the Sacraments, retreats, Bible studies, spiritual direction, and a robust liturgical ministry program (choir, lectors, altar servers, Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion) are open to students, staff, and visitors. The Mercy tradition calls members to compassionate service to women and children in need — embodied in groups like DUO (Do Unto Others) and the annual Spirit of Service Day. It's an inviting place to grow in faith, serve the Omaha community, and share the journey.
Mass times at Our Lady of Mercy
Weekly Mass schedule
Our Lady of Mercy Chapel
Our Lady of Mercy Chapel sits on the first floor of Walsh Hall and is described by the college as 'a beautiful sacred space available to students, faculty, staff, alumni and the community.' It is the physical and spiritual center of College of Saint Mary's Catholic identity, and the place where daily Mass is celebrated during the academic year.
- Location: first floor of Walsh Hall, College of Saint Mary
- Open to students, faculty, staff, alumni, and the wider Omaha community
- Daily Catholic Mass Monday–Friday at 12:05 p.m. (when the college is in session)
Mass & Liturgical Life
Weekday Mass is offered in the chapel at 12:05 p.m., and students celebrate Sunday morning Mass at the Mercy Motherhouse next to campus. The college invites participation in a full range of liturgical ministries and provides training for all of them.
- Weekday Mass: Monday–Friday at 12:05 p.m. in Our Lady of Mercy Chapel
- Sunday morning Mass: Mercy Motherhouse (next to campus; call for schedule)
- Liturgical ministries: choir, altar server, Extraordinary Minister of Holy Communion (EMHC), lector
Campus Ministry Programs
Campus Ministry at College of Saint Mary welcomes students of all faith traditions and works to integrate faith with life through communal worship, sacraments, and spirituality. Programs span retreats, faith-sharing, Bible study, service, and spiritual direction.
- Fall and Spring Retreats
- Small Faith Sharing Groups
- Bible Studies
- Spiritual Direction
- Campus Ministry Volunteer Corps
- Mercy Mothers group
- Alternative Winter and Spring Break Trips
- Local Community Service Projects
- Justice and service immersion experiences
Service & Mercy Mission — DUO (Do Unto Others)
DUO is a student-led organization under Campus Ministry that puts the Sisters of Mercy mission into practice through service and solidarity with those in need in the Omaha community.
- Soup kitchen and food bank volunteering
- One-on-one service experiences promoting solidarity
- Coordinated with Campus Ministry leadership
Spirit of Service Day
Spirit of Service Day is the college's signature service event. Hundreds of CSM students, faculty, and staff volunteer throughout the Omaha community on a single day, putting the Mercy mission at the forefront.
Catholic Identity of the College
College of Saint Mary is grounded in the rich history and tradition of the Roman Catholic Church and the legacy of the Sisters of Mercy. Inspired by the Gospel vision of Jesus Christ and rooted in the tradition of the Church, the college seeks to integrate faith with life through communal worship, sacraments, and spirituality, with particular attention to the dignity and worth of every person and to social responsibility for justice and peace.
- Founded in the tradition of the Sisters of Mercy (Catherine McAuley)
- Theology and philosophy required of all students (Catholicship and Mass attendance not required)
- Annual recommitment by students, faculty and staff to the CSM mission
- Service Learning is an integral part of the curriculum
Pastoral Care & Sacraments
Pastoral care and the Sacraments are available to students and staff through Campus Ministry at College of Saint Mary. Beyond the daily Mass schedule, those seeking sacramental preparation, spiritual counsel, or pastoral support are encouraged to contact the Director of Campus Ministry.
- Daily Mass and the Eucharist on weekdays
- Sunday morning Mass at the Mercy Motherhouse
- Sacraments and Pastoral Care available to students and staff
- Director of Campus Ministry: Carla Gerriets ([email protected])
Contact & Visit
Our Lady of Mercy Chapel is on the campus of College of Saint Mary at 7000 Mercy Road, Omaha, Nebraska. For current Sunday Mass times, sacramental needs, or to get involved in a ministry, contact the college's main information line or the Director of Campus Ministry directly.
- Address: 7000 Mercy Road, Omaha, Nebraska 68106-2377
- Phone: (402) 399-2400 / (800) 926-5534
- Email: [email protected]
- Director of Campus Ministry: Carla Gerriets — [email protected]