Duquesne University is providing two different ways for its campus community and the general public to attend this weekend’s annual Advent Midnight Mass–either in person or via live Webcast.

Hosted by Spiritan Campus Ministry, the Advent Midnight Mass will be held in the Duquesne University Chapel and can be viewed by Webcast via a special link at www.duq.edu.

The Mass, which is open to the public, will mark the second Sunday of Advent. The Rev. Timothy Hickey, C.S.Sp., will be the principal celebrant and the Duquesne University Chapel Choir will lead the attendees in song. It will be on Saturday, Dec. 8, 11:30 p.m., Lessons and Carols and Midnight, Mass in the Duquesne University Chapel, Administration Building, Duquesne Campus or webcast on www.duq.edu.

Duquesne University
Founded in 1878, Duquesne is consistently ranked among the nation's top Catholic research universities for its award-winning faculty and tradition of academic excellence. The University is nationally ranked by U.S. News and World Report and the Princeton Review for its rich academic programs in 10 schools of study for 10,000-plus graduate and undergraduate students, and by the Washington Monthly for service and contributing to students’ social mobility. Duquesne is a member of the U.S. President’s Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll with Distinction for its contributions to Pittsburgh and communities around the globe. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the Princeton Review’s Guide to Green Colleges acknowledge Duquesne’s commitment to sustainability.

This release was posted on Friday, December 7th, 2007 at 3:52 pm and is filed under Community Involvement, Events, Religion & Ethics.