Other times during Advent, Lent, Recollections, as well as by request​
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Adoration and Prayer
Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament and Benediction Monday – Friday: 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Notre Dame Church is open for private prayer Monday-Friday: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Church of Notre Dame
Unless otherwise noted, Mass, Confession, Adoration, and other liturgy and prayer opportunities take place at Notre Dame Church on the corner of W. 114th Street and Morningside Drive.
Each semester, the Thomas Merton Institute runs courses for those interested in becoming Catholic, both for those who are not yet Christian as well as for baptized Christians who are interested in being received into full Communion with the Catholic Church. They are received into the Church normally during Advent as well as during the Easter Season. For more information, please contact Father Peter.​​​
Sacramental Preparation
​Each semester, the Merton Institute runs programs for baptized Catholic students who have not yet received all the Sacraments of Initiation, including Confession, First Communion, and Confirmation. They normally receive these Sacraments in Advent or in the Easter Season. For more information, please contact Father Peter.
Wedding & Marriage Prep
The Thomas Merton Institute works with students to connect them with marriage preparation opportunities, whether they are planning to marry at Notre Dame Church, at St. Paul’s Chapel, or elsewhere.
There is a student choir that sings at the 5:00 pm Sunday Masses, as well as a group of cantors who lead the singing. Musically gifted students are strongly encouraged to put their talents to good use by joining.
