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Boston College’s annual Mass of the Holy Spirit will be celebrated at noon on Sept. 11 on the Plaza at O’Neill Library (rain location is Conte Forum). The Mass is open to all faiths and noon classes will be cancelled to allow for attendance.
The event also will serve as a memorial Mass for William B. Neenan, SJ, who died this past summer after more than three decades of service in key leadership positions at BC.
University President William P. Leahy, SJ, will be the principal celebrant, with members of the Jesuit community and other BC priests concelebrating. The homilist will be Associate Professor of Theology Father Kenneth Himes, OFM, and students will participate as lectors and Eucharistic ministers. Music will be provided by the Liturgy Arts Group.
The traditional opening to the academic year at Jesuit universities and secondary schools, the Mass of the Holy Spirit is organized by the Office of Campus Ministry, part of the division of University Mission and Ministry.