Dahlgren Chapel of the Sacred Heart

About this church

Dahlgren Chapel of the Sacred Heart is the main Catholic chapel at Georgetown University in Washington, D.C., set in Dahlgren Quadrangle behind Healy Hall near 37th and O Streets NW. Dedicated in 1893, it hosts Sunday Masses at 11 a.m., 6 p.m., 7:30 p.m. (bilingual English and Spanish), and 9 p.m. Weekday Mass is offered Monday through Friday at 12:10 p.m. Student-only weekday evening Masses and Monday adoration take place in the Copley Crypt Chapel, and individual confessions are heard on Wednesday evenings from 7 to 8 p.m. in the chapel sacristy.

Students, faculty, staff, and alumni use the chapel for Mass, weddings, baptisms, and quiet prayer. Wedding use is limited to certain members of the university community, and at least one of the couple must be Catholic. The site notes that the chapel is wheelchair accessible by a ramp from Dahlgren Quad, though it has no automatic doors and no public restrooms; accessible restrooms are in nearby Hawkins Hall and Healy Hall. Masses often include incense, which may affect visitors sensitive to fragrance or smoke. Campus Ministry also offers tours of the chapel and its history, and it organizes retreats and student groups. Confirm the current schedule on the Campus Ministry website.

Researched from the church’s official website and reviewed October 5, 2026. Sources: Dahlgren Chapel overview and accessibility · Religious services calendar: Mass times · Catholic liturgy, weddings and sacraments

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