Saint Thomas More Catholic Chapel

09/10/2026

Please join us tomorrow, Friday, September 11, at 8 am for Mass, which will be offered in memory of all those who lost their lives in the terrorist attacks on this day twenty-five years ago. As we come together in remembrance, we will pray for the victims, their families, and all those whose lives were forever changed by that tragic day.

May our prayers also be a reminder of our shared hope for peace, unity, and healing throughout the world. 🕊️

09/09/2026

Join us for the first session of the St. Augustine Colloquium tonight, September 9, at 7 pm. Eminent scholars will introduce Yalies to the life and thought of Pope Leo’s spiritual father on topics ranging from the inner life to just war theory.

09/04/2026

Wherever you are on your faith journey, whoever you are, you’re welcome at Saint Thomas More!

Originally from the Washington, DC region, Damon was received into the Catholic Church at STM under the guidance of Fr. Bob Beloin while pursuing his Master of Arts in Religion at Yale Divinity School. He earned his PhD in Theology at the University of Notre Dame.

At STM, Damon oversees Undergraduate Men’s Spirituality, Centering Prayer, and Reading Groups. He also assists with the OCIA (Order of Christian Initiation for Adults) as well as pilgrimage and Immersion trips. Come say hi 👋!

09/02/2026

Happy first day of classes, Bulldogs! 🐶 We’re celebrating by sharing this article in the National Catholic Register by Jack Ludwick (on the right), class of 2028. In the text, Jack describes the growing presence of Catholicism on campus and responds to Sergio Infante’s recent Slate piece, titled “Yale’s most popular history course this past semester was on the Catholic Intellectual Tradition.”

“Ultimately, Saint Thomas More, the Catholic Chapel and Center serves as an environment where students can engage with the Catholic faith in a way that makes sense with where they’re at in their own faith life,” writes Jack. “Non-Catholics can wrestle with Catholic ideas and gain exposure to Catholic practices, while those who are already part of the Church can go further in their faith.”

Curious about STM? Find us on the quad or come visit us at The Golden Center, across from Pierson College.

Read Jack’s thoughts online: www.ncregister.com/commentaries/catholic-at-yale

Jack Ludwick is an undergraduate student at Yale College majoring in global affairs and religious studies. Originally from Charlotte, North Carolina, he is the chair of the Undergraduate Council at STM and is involved with the broader Catholic community at Yale and in New Haven, Connecticut.

National Catholic Register Slate

09/01/2026

It’s the beginning of a new month, a new school year (tomorrow), and perhaps your new prayer practice. Fr. Joe provides practical tips for getting started!

09/01/2026

“In moments when all the stress begins to pile upon us, do not jump headlong into decision and choice,
but take a step back and reflect prayerfully with the Lord.” — Fr. Joseph MacNeill

Yesterday was Mass of the Holy Spirit, marking the start of the academic year and our three-Mass Sunday schedule. At a time when so many of us feel overwhelmed and busy, Fr. Joe reminds that we are called to slow down, reflect on our interior lives, and seek God’s perspective so that we can discern His will for our lives. May we all make time for prayerful reflection and experience God’s peace in the weeks ahead. 🕊️

08/30/2026

08/28/2026

Meet Allan Esteron, assistant chaplain at Saint Thomas More! Allan leads the graduate ministry, the Soup Kitchen, multicultural ministries (Asian, AfAm, LGBTQ+), Yale’s Catholic Relief Services Chapter, and the refugee resettlement initiative. He’s also here to chat!

Our Soup Kitchen Ministry will begin in September—earlier than in past years. Join us for Mass this Wednesday, September 2, as we launch another year of this important ministry.

08/27/2026

Last spring, one of the most popular history courses at Yale was The Catholic Intellectual Tradition, a survey of Catholic thinking and writing from the first century to the present. Associate Chaplain Fr. Gregory Waldrop, SJ, and Damon McGraw, Assistant Chaplain, were both guest lecturers in Prof. Carlos Eire’s course.

Read more:

Wrestling with the religion will only strengthen students’ moral imaginations.

08/27/2026

Thanks to everyone who joined us last Sunday for Mass and our open house! 💕 Seeing old friends and meeting new ones fills our hearts with joy.

Join us this Sunday, August 30, for Mass of the Holy Spirit at 10 am, 5 pm, or 9 pm. We’ll gather as a community to ask for the guidance, wisdom, and grace of the Holy Spirit for the year ahead! Whether you’re new to campus or returning for another semester, all are welcome as we begin this new chapter together.