My Iona

Faith-Sharing, Worship & Spirituality

The Office of Mission & Ministry seeks to serve students of all faith traditions. We are dedicated to building a community of faith and compassion.

Being a student Campus Minister has introduced me to amazing mentors, organizations, communities and individuals who I carry with me in all that I do. My favorite part of the role is bringing service, faith, spirituality and community to the student body.

Carlie Brainard

Carlie Brainard ‘21, Student Campus Minister

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Bible Study

You are invited to join in on discussions about life as a college student!
Some of our topics include:

  • What motivates you?
  • What holds you back from happiness?
  • Does God hold a significant place in your life?
  • Who is God to you?
  • What are your relationships like?
  • Are you who you really want to be?
  • Do you get answers to your prayers?
  • What about forgiveness?
  • How generous am I?
  • What are your gifts?

These questions and more are discussed on-campus during the week. Sometimes, readings are themed according to the Church calendar, or by other topics raised by students. All are welcome!

Mass Times and Locations

All members of the Iona community are welcome.

  • Blessed Edmund Rice Chapel
    • Monday, Wednesday & Thursday, 12:30 p.m.
  • Student Mass
    • North Avenue Residence Hall, 6th Floor Lounge
    • Tuesday, 5 p.m.
  • Holy Family Church, Mayflower Ave, New Rochelle
    • Sunday, 6 p.m.

Places to Pray

Throughout the daytime hours, members of the Iona community are welcomed in a number of spaces for quiet prayer:

  • Blessed Edmund Ignatius Rice Chapel: Next to the upper parking lot, behind East Hall.
  • Loftus Hall Meditation Room: Anyone can use the space. The room is located on the 4th floor.
  • Prayer Room: The Prayer Room is located on the second floor of the LaPenta Student Union, directly across from the elevator.

The Office of Mission & Ministry is also committed to helping students find houses of worship that best serve their religious needs and backgrounds. Please find below a listing of the diverse faith traditions with houses of worship in the New Rochelle vicinity. Feel free to contact one of the Campus Ministers for further information and assistance.

African Methodist Episcopal

Apostolic

  • Bible Way Church, 472 North Avenue, New Rochelle, NY 10801, (914) 576-2540
  • First Holiness Church, 470 North Avenue, New Rochelle, NY 10801, (914) 633-3291

Assembly of God

Baptist

Buddhist

Catholic

Church of God

Episcopal

Greek Orthodox

Lutheran

Methodist

Muslim

Pentecostal

Presbyterian

Other Christian Churches

Jewish (Conservative)

  • Beth El Synagogue, Northfield Rd. & North Ave., New Rochelle, NY 10804, Phone: (914) 235-2700

Jewish (Orthodox)

Jewish (Reform)

Jewish (Sephardic)

Other Houses of Worship

Do you want to get confirmed or baptized? You've come to the right place!

The Iona University Office of Mission & Ministry is dedicated to building a community of faith and compassion.

The Order of Christian Initiation of Adults (OCIA) is an ancient process of instruction and initiation which was restored to our Church after the Second Vatican Council in order to provide adults with the opportunity of becoming Catholic or to prepare someone who has not yet received the sacraments of Confirmation or Eucharist. The OCIA is an opportunity to make a spiritual journey with others and to learn what it means to be Catholic in today's society.

For further information contact the Office of Mission & Ministry at (914) 637-2772.

Music Ministry Fellowship

Under the guidance of Director Dana Celestino, the Music Ministry Fellowship sings each week at our Sunday evening liturgy at 6 p.m. in Holy Family Church. New members (vocalists and musicians) are always welcome and encouraged to join us!

For more information, please contact the Office of Mission & Ministry at (914) 637-2772.