About Belmont Abbey College
Belmont Abbey College is a Catholic institution of higher learning located in Belmont, NC. Founded in 1876, it carries the charism of the Order of St. Benedict, shaping a campus where faith and academics go hand in hand. A Benedictine college that educates students in the Catholic intellectual tradition through the lens of faith and reason.
Faithfully Catholic
Belmont Abbey College is widely recognized for a robust, authentically Catholic identity — a vibrant campus faith life, fidelity to the teaching of the Church, and formation in the Catholic intellectual tradition.
A Catholic education of the whole person
Like other Catholic universities, Belmont Abbey College aims to form not just skilled professionals but thoughtful, faith-filled people. Students typically find campus ministry, regular Mass and the sacraments, opportunities for service, and a community that takes both reason and faith seriously.
Faith & community on campus
Catholic life on campus often includes a chapel or church, retreats, Bible studies, and student groups. Wherever you are in your faith, you can connect with other Catholics near you, join Catholic groups, and find events through Catholic Connect.
Finding Mass near Belmont Abbey College
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