“Welcome to the Capilla universitaria de la Facultad de Derecho!” is what I imagine the chaplain saying to students. This chapel offers a space for faith. It is located within the Facultad de Derecho of the Universidad Complutense de Madrid.
Pastoral Universitaria seeks to integrate the Church’s mission into university life. It offers students and staff opportunities for spiritual growth. The goal is to foster the search for truth through dialogue between faith and reason.
The Capilla universitaria serves the entire university community. Its purpose is to care for this chapel. They administer sacraments and provide religious services. They also promote spiritual activities on and off campus.
Need to contact the priests? D. César Donaire is available via WhatsApp in the morning. D. Hilario Mendo can be reached via WhatsApp in the afternoon. His number is 677 63 46 08. His email is hmendo@nueve.org. San Raimundo de Peñafort is the patron saint of Law.
The Capilla universitaria is open during faculty hours for prayer. Holy Mass is celebrated Monday through Thursday at 1:30 PM. A youth prayer group meets on Wednesdays from 2:30 PM to 3:30 PM. Eucharistic Adoration takes place one Wednesday a month. It is from 2:30 PM to 3:30 PM.
Volunteers visit the Hospital Clínico San Carlos on Saturdays from 11:00 AM to 1:30 PM. Preparation for Baptism, Confirmation, or First Communion can be arranged. Contact the priests to schedule weekly catechism. Confession and spiritual direction are available. D. César Donaire is available in the morning. D. Hilario Mendo is available in the afternoon. His hours are Monday to Thursday from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM.
The Capilla universitaria is more than just a place for Mass. It’s a center for spiritual growth. It’s a place where faith meets reason. It offers guidance and community to all who seek it. As you leave Capilla universitaria consider the importance of faith, reflection, and service in your own life.