JMU Catholic Campus Ministry
Harrisonburg, Virginia
JMU Catholic Campus Ministry serves the Catholic community in Harrisonburg, Virginia, with a focus on students and young adults affiliated with James Madison University. As part of the Roman Catholic Church, the ministry emphasizes sacramental life, including the Eucharist and Reconciliation, along with faith formation and community building. Visitors can expect traditional Catholic worship practices and an environment centered on spiritual growth and fellowship among college-aged members. The Catholic tradition emphasizes apostolic succession, papal authority, and the teachings of the Church as expressed through Scripture and Sacred Tradition. Campus ministry typically offers Mass times convenient for student schedules, opportunities for prayer and reflection, and social activities that integrate faith with university life. The ministry welcomes all members of the Catholic community seeking connection with their faith during their college years in the Shenandoah Valley area.
Last updated May 2026
5,000-20,000
estimated members
This is likely one of 1 Catholic congregations in Harrisonburg city, VA. Catholic accounts for 18% of the county's 74 congregations.
This estimate comes from ARDA 2020 data for churches of this size and denomination in the county.
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