Office of the College Chaplains

Food & Faith is an annual event that happens annually the week before Thanksgiving. It's a time to celebrate food traditions from different cultures representative of the campus community. Members of faculty, staff and local bakeries contribute food that corresponds with faith traditions. A different menu is offered each day. This event is for all members of the campus community.

Holy Cross is a safe and welcoming community where discussions of purpose and meaning take place among students from a range of faith traditions.

Traditionally held the first day of spring semester, Holy Cross welcomes faith leaders from a variety of religious communities which can include Protestant, Orthodox, Eastern Catholic, Jewish, Muslim, Buddhist and Hindu communities.

The multi-faith event is a special service consisting of readings, reflections from the community faith leaders, music and a candle lighting ritual. The prayer is followed by an international food festival showcasing ethnic foods from restaurants in the Worcester community.

Rabbi Cohen ‘ 72 visits campus for a week during the fall semester to celebrate the Jewish faith. His visit concludes with Shabbat dinner. The meal takes place in Campion House and includes Torah study and an opportunity to engage in conversations.

Throughout the academic year, the Muslim Student Association hosts a series of events and gatherings to foster community and spiritual growth. The MSA partners with Dining Services to provide boxed meals during Ramadan and access to Halal dining options across campus. Interested in learning more? Email the MSA Co-Presidents at muslimstudentassociation@g.holycross.edu

Additionally, the Office of the College Chaplains provides transportation assistance for those who would like to participate in Jummah prayer. If you would like to be connected with a local mosque or Imam, email Chaplain Salena Ibrahim (sibrahim@holycross.edu).

Two on-campus prayer spaces are available for Muslim students, faculty, and staff. Each prayer space has prayer rugs, a Quran, a Quibla, and prayer beads. 

The first prayer space is accessible and located in the Multifaith Reflection Room on the first floor of Ciampi-Condron Hall. There is a Wudu Wash Basin available fouse next to the Multifaith room. To request access to the space, email Chaplain Salena Ibrahim (sibrahim@holycross.edu).

The second prayer space is located in the upper balcony level of Kimball Dining Hall. Make a right upon entering Kimball hall to locate the staircase. To access the prayer space, take the stairs up to the second level. The room can be found at the end of the hallway. There is a washroom available on the lower level of Kimball. If you need further assistance in locating the space or have additional questions, email Chaplain Salena Ibrahim (sibrahim@holycross.edu).