Be seen. Be challenged. Belong.
At Gopher Catholic, we understand the struggle of searching for meaningful faith as a college student.
St. Lawrence Newman Center is a place for University of Minnesota students to seek deep friendships, breathe new life into their relationship with God, and unpack the bold truths of the Catholic faith that challenge them and set them free.
Welcome to Gopher Catholic
Belong to a God who’s waiting to take you on the greatest adventure of your life.
Mass Times
Semester Sunday Mass
8:00 a.m.
10:30 a.m.
7:30 p.m.
Mon - Fri Mass
12:15 p.m.
Saturday Mass
9:00 a.m.
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Confession
Mon - Sat
After daily Mass
Sunday
No confessions
Adoration
Mon, Wed, Thurs, Fri
1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Tues
1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Building Hours
Monday - Friday:
9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Saturday:
8:45 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.
Semester Sunday Mass Times:
8:00 a.m., 10:30 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. (Open for Mass only)
The building will be open at additional times to accommodate events & activities.
Upcoming holiday Mass times:
Immaculate Conception (Dec 8)
12:15 p.m.
7:30 p.m.
Nativity of our Lord (Christmas)
December 24 (Christmas Eve):
4:00 p.m.
December 25 (Christmas Day):
9:00 a.m.
Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God
(Jan 1)
December 31:
4:00 p.m. (Holy Day Vigil Mass)
** Our Mass for the Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God, will only be celebrated on December 31 (Vigil Mass). We will not have Mass on January 1!
** The 12:15 normal daily Mass on Dec. 31 will still be celebrated, but does NOT count for the Jan. 1 Holy Day of Obligation
Sunday Mass times changes:
Winter break (December 21 - January 18):
Winter break Sunday Mass times: 9:00 a.m. and 7:30 p.m.
**Starting Sunday, January 25:
Sunday semester Mass times will change to: 9 a.m., 11 a.m., and 7:30 p.m.
Belong to a community that will walk with you in seeking a joy that truly satisfies.
Get Connected
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New Students
We can't wait to meet you! Gopher Catholic is the Catholic Campus Ministry at the University of Minnesota. Explore our page to see what we do. Sign up to get connected!
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Weekly Email
Register here for our famous weekly email to keep up-to-date with Gopher Catholic events, ranging from service events to tailgate parties.
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Gopher Catholic Night
Gopher Catholic Night is our weekly campus ministry gathering.
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Meet Our Mission Staff
Whether connecting over coffee with our missionaries, visiting us on campus, or discussing any questions you might have about faith, we are here to serve YOU!
Belong to a Church that has been answering hard questions for the last 2,000 years.
Resources
Gopher Catholic Homilies
Prayer Requests
The St. Lawrence Newman Center community will happily include your intentions in our prayers!