Sacred Spaces on Campus

Christ the King Chapel

Christ the King Chapel was part of the original design of King’s when it opened in 1954 and is on the west side of the first floor of Wemple Hall. The chapel has been redesigned on numerous occasions and was most recently consecrated by His Excellency, Ronald P. Fabbro, CSB, Bishop of London, on November 4, 2004.

The mural was designed and painted by artist Achim Klaas of Cambridge, Ontario, and was also installed in August 2004. Surrounding the central figure of Christ from left to right is Saint Thomas Aquinas (Patron of Catholic Colleges and Universities, 1225-1275), Saint Therese of Lisieux (Doctor, 1873-1897), Blessed Pier Giorgio Frassati (Patron of Youth, 1901-1925), Saint Teresa of Calcutta (Witness of Charity, 1910-1997), Saint John Henry Cardinal Newman (Patron of Catholic Campus Ministries, 1801-1890) and Saint Catherine of Siena (Doctor, 1347-1380). The image also includes many young men and women representing all those who gather in this place.

The chapel is used for Christian and Catholic liturgies but remains open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week for quiet reflective prayer.

Abrahamic Courtyard

Located in the quad between the Dante Lenardon Building, the South Annex and the Faculty Building, the Abrahamic gardens house three pieces of sacred art, and a Peace Pole created by the Interfaith Peace Camp for children, coordinated through the office of the Campus Ministry. It is a calming outdoor space, boasting many benches for resting on while quieting one’s heart immersed in nature.

The Reflection Circle

The Reflection Circle, created in 2021, is an inclusive outdoor space for private reflection or group gatherings. Accessible to people of all faiths and backgrounds, it also supports the needs of the Indigenous community at King’s by providing an outdoor location for sacred gatherings.

Muslim Prayer Rooms

The Muslim Prayer Rooms are on the lower level of the Faculty Building in room FB003. They are open for prayer 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, for both men and women. The Faculty Building is located behind Dante Lenardon and can be accessed from the courtyard. Washing facilities are located directly across the hall.

Sacred Artwork

Art can be found around campus including in the Abrahamic Courtyard, Christ the King Chapel and many more.  You will find information about these pieces on the Campus Art page.