Events
Job Opening: Music Director
This role plays a vital part in creating this transformative environment through music, especially at our Sunday and Holy Day masses, where we seek to have joyful, orthodox, and spirit-filled liturgies...
Adult Bible Study
You’re invited to a second “come and see” meeting to gauge interest in an Adult Bible Study after the 8 a.m. Mass in the upper level of the Newman Center, led by Dr. Robert Brenneman.
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The Seek His Kingdom Study
Join women of the parish as we explore the Gospel of Matthew in our Blessed is she study.
Eucharistic Procession
Fr. Jake will be leading a time of prayer through Campus as we follow Jesus in the Eucharist.
This event is open to all students, young adults, parishioners, and friends of the Newman Center.
Women's Small Groups
Small groups for young adult women are starting soon! Our goal is to grow in friendship with each other and encourage one another in our relationships with Christ...
Doctors of the Church Discussion Series- Part 3
Join the Young Adult Group as they learn more about the Doctors of the Church!
UNITE: Politics
This week the talk will be on politics!
Unite is our bi-weekly meeting for undergraduates.
Doctors of the Church Discussion Series- Part 4
Join the Young Adult Group as they learn more about the Doctors of the Church!
All Saint's Day Mass Times
November 1st is a Holy Day of Obligation! The following Mass times are available here at St. Lawrence Newman Center:
October 31st at 7:00 p.m. (Vigil)
November 1st at 12:15 p.m.
UNITE: Mental Health
This week the talk will be on mental health!
Unite is our bi-weekly meeting for undergraduates.
UNITE: Service Event
Join us for a service event!
Unite is our bi-weekly meeting for undergraduates.
SEEK
Come experience the richness of the Catholic faith with other Catholics from across the country. You’ll hear from world-renowned Catholic speakers, receive opportunities to frequent the sacraments, and meet a ton of solid people along the way...
UNITE: Advent Penance Service
This week we are having an Advent Penance Service led by Fr. Jake!
Unite is our bi-weekly meeting for undergraduates.
Doctors of the Church Discussion Series- Part 2
Join the Young Adult Group as they learn more about the Doctors of the Church!
Eucharistic Encounter Night
Join us for the first monthly Eucharistic Encounter Night of the semester, after the 7 p.m. Mass. We’ll have an opportunity to pray in front of the Blessed Sacrament, have praise and worship, and be prayed over.
This event is open to all students, young adults, parishioners, and friends of the Newman Center.
Adult Bible Study- Pilot Meeting
This Sunday, September 29th, you’re invited to a “come and see” meeting after the 8 a.m. Mass in the upper level of the Newman Center to gauge interest in an Adult Bible Study led by Dr. Robert Brenneman. Following the study, a path/study will be chosen if there is sufficient interest.
UNITE - What is God really like?
Local Speaker Ryan O'Hara will join us to speak on the character of God. Join us as we dive into this dense topic and try to know God more!
UMN vs. Iowa Tailgate
Join us for the Iowa Tailgate! We have a spot outside of Huntington Bank Stadium, so let's show up to bring some support for the Gophers! The grill will be running, bags will be tossed, and fun will be had!
Men's Group - Last Open Night
Real brotherhood at the U of M. This is the last open night to check out Men’s Group for the fall semester.
Women's Group - Last Open Night
Come experience true sisterhood with women that will walk with you, cry with you, but best of all pray for you. This is the last open night to check out Women’s Group for the fall semester.
Service Event with the Little Sisters of the Poor
Come serve the elderly with the Little Sisters of the Poor. Sign-up required!
GC Men's Group | Open Night I
Join the guys of Gopher Catholic for our first men's night. Come see what it’s like and grow in brotherhood.
GC Women's Group | Open Night I
Join the women of Gopher Catholic for the first night of women's group. Come see what it’s like and grow in sisterhood.
UNITE
Fr. Jake Anderson, Pastor of the Newman Center will talk on the fundamentals of prayer. Come hang, hear a great talk, and make new friends.
Survey Sunday
Survey Sunday will take place Sunday, September 8th after each Mass. We strongly advise everyone to complete the form in order to update their information, even if they are already registered. Anyone who fills out the survey will automatically be entered in a raffle for an Amazon or Target gift card.
House Party
Need plans to celebrate the first week of college? Come by 1229 7th Street SE in Dinkytown to celebrate being a gopher and Catholic.
Men's Group Kickoff
We are kicking off Men's group with a hog roast! Come by for some delicious food, to meet some awesome guys, and to learn what men's group is all about!
Women's Group Kickoff
Hoping to meet awesome women and explore campus? Meet at the mall on campus at 7 p.m. for a fun night meeting new friends.
Semester Building Hours Begin
Beginning Tuesday, September 3rd, our fall semester building hours will be Monday - Friday, 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., and only open for Mass and Confession on Saturday and each Mass on Sunday.
Labor Day BBQ
Food. Friends. Games. What more could you want?! Come join us and have a blast before classes begin down at the Easter River Flats.
Closed Labor Day - Mass still available
Monday, September 2nd, the building will be closed in light of Labor Day. However, We will have Mass and Confession at 9 a.m.
Freshmen Dinner and Mass
Meet outside the Mississippi Room (Coffman Union, 3rd floor) at 5:15pm, Sunday September 1, and we'll walk over to the Newman Center Social Hall for dinner, prayer, and time to get to know one another, immediately followed by Sunday Mass at the church!
In-Semester Mass Times Begin
Beginning Sunday, September 1st, we will return to our in-semester Sunday Mass times of 8 a.m., 10:30 a.m., and 7 p.m.
Kickoff Tailgate
Join us in the Newman Center parking lot for our first tailgate of the year! We'll have all the fun tailgate activities like bags, spikeball, and face stickers. See you there!
Temporary Hours - Aug. 16
Due to an off-site staff retreat, St. Lawrence Newman Center will be temporarily open for Mass and Confession. Learn more here.
Solemnity of the Assumption of Mary
The Solemnity of the Assumption of Mary Masses will be Thursday, August 15th at 12:15 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. This is a Holy Day of Obligation.
Independence Day
We will be CLOSED on Thursday, July 4th, in honor of Independence Day. However, Mass will be held at 9 a.m.
Juneteenth Hours
On Wednesday, June 19th, in observance of Juneteenth, the building will be open for a limited time from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. However, the office will remain closed all day.
Building Closed
St. Lawrence Newman Center will be closed June 11–13 with no Mass or Confession. The entire staff will be engaging in missionary training with our mission partner, Saint Paul’s Outreach (SPO). We apologize for the inconvenience but are excited to have our whole staff engaged in this endeavor for the sake of the Gospel.
Archdiocese Eucharistic Procession
Join the National Eucharistic Revival, the Archdiocese of Saint Paul and Minneapolis and The Saint Paul Seminary for a Eucharistic procession down Summit Avenue. A flagship portion of the National Eucharistic Pilgrimage‘s Marian Route, we will follow Christ through the heart of St. Paul, from The Saint Paul Seminary to the Cathedral of St. Paul.
Closed for Memorial Day
Monday, May 27th, the building will be closed in light of Memorial Day except for Mass and Confession at 9 a.m.