St. Francis of Assisi University Parish

About this church

St. Francis of Assisi University Parish is a Catholic parish at 811 5th Avenue in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, and serves as the Saban Catholic Student Center near the University of Alabama campus. Sunday Masses are at 8:45 a.m., 11:00 a.m., and 6:00 p.m. (the evening Mass runs August through April). Weekday Masses are offered at midday Monday through Friday, with an additional 5:30 p.m. Mass on Wednesday and a 10:00 a.m. Saturday Mass, which is not held on University of Alabama home football game days. Confession is scheduled several times each week, and Eucharistic adoration takes place on Wednesday evening. Masses are streamed on YouTube, and the church is open for private prayer from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., Monday through Saturday.

Youth Ministry meets Wednesdays from 6 to 7:30 p.m. for middle and high school students, with fellowship, teaching, and a meal. Other offerings include a Parish School of Religion, sacramental preparation, Confirmation classes, OCIA for those exploring Catholicism, a women's Bible study, a music ministry, and prayer groups such as a Saturday morning pro-life rosary. The parish also lists marriage preparation, service and outreach, volunteer opportunities, and campus ministry. Confirm Mass times on the website, since the schedule varies seasonally.

Researched from the church’s official website and reviewed October 5, 2026. Sources: Homepage: Mass and confession times, address · Youth ministry details · Prayer groups · Contact page and directions

Service times

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Ministries and visitor notes

• Weekday Mass — Mon-Fri midday

Hours

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