Office of the Chaplain

Special Events - Christmas Candlelight Service

The annual Christmas Candlelight Service is one of Susquehanna's most cherished traditions, as more than 1,600 members of the SU and surrounding communities gather in Weber Chapel.

The service includes candle lighting and carols, as well as traditional readings, songs and prayers in celebration of the season. University Chaplain Mark Radecke presides and preaches, assisted by the Rev. Ted Keating, pastor of St. Pius X Church in Selinsgrove and spiritual advisor to Susquehanna's Catholic community.

Music is provided by the Festival Choir (the combined University Choir and Chorale), Chamber Singers, Handbell Choir, and Brass Quintet, as well as university organist and professor of music Susan Hegberg.

The 2008 Candlelight Service will be held on Tuesday, December 2 at 7:30 p.m. in Weber Chapel. (Pre-service music begins at 7:00 p.m.)