St. Stephen the Martyr Chapel (BHM Catholic Campus Ministry)

About this church

St. Stephen the Martyr Chapel at 1515 12th Avenue South in Birmingham, Alabama, is the home of BHM Catholic Campus Ministry, which serves students from UAB, Samford University, Jefferson State Community College, and other schools in the Birmingham area. Holy Mass is celebrated on Sundays at 10:30 a.m., and everyone is welcome. A free meal for students follows in the Social Hall. The Sunday schedule follows the school year, with a first Mass in late August, a last Mass in the spring, and a short list of Sundays without Mass, so visitors should check the website for the current calendar.

The weekly schedule also includes a Holy Hour with Benediction on Tuesday at 7:00 p.m., with confessions heard during that hour. On Thursday, confessions and Eucharistic adoration take place at 5:00 p.m., followed by daily Mass at 6:00 p.m., which is open to all. The chapel is open daily from 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., and the student lounge stays open during those hours. A team of FOCUS missionaries and campus ministry staff work with students, and updates are shared through GroupMe and social media. Free parking is available in the church lot, in marked spots in the alley behind the chapel, and on the surrounding streets. Schedule exceptions are noted on the website.

Researched from the church’s official website and reviewed October 11, 2026. Sources: Address, hours, Mass schedule

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