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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.
UNITE: Politics
This week the talk will be on politics!
Unite is our bi-weekly meeting for undergraduates.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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!
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!
Weekly Bible Study
All students and young adults are invited to join a weekly bible study beginning on Sunday, May 26th from 10 - 11 a.m. in the upper level of the Newman Center.
Graduation Mass and Senior Luncheon
We are so proud of our graduating seniors and all they’ve accomplished in the past four years. A Graduation Mass celebrated by Archbishop Hebda honoring our seniors will be on Sunday, April 28, 2024 at 10:30 a.m. followed by a luncheon in the social hall for seniors and their families.
Grayscale Gala
Come dressed to the 9's to help celebrate the end of the school year and reflect on the goodness of the community God has given us! We will be rejoicing with food and dancing. Music provided by DJ Santi. Sign up by Tuesday, April 23rd at 11:59 p.m.
Volleyball Tournament
If you have the most random talent or if you want to see other peoples random talents, stop by to see the incredible talent of Gopher Catholic. If you want to show your talent, sign up below
Talent Show
If you have the most random talent or if you want to see other peoples random talents, stop by to see the incredible talent of Gopher Catholic. If you want to show your talent, sign up below
Faith and Finance
Ever wonder what it’s going to be like after college when you enter your career while still trying to balance your faith? Stop by the Newman Center where Joe Geiger will give some tips on how to balance faith, finance, careers, and family life post college.
Freshmen Family Feud
CALLING ALL FRESHMEN: Free dinner and family feud! Stop by the Social Hall at St. Lawrence Newman Center on Saturday, April 13th at 6pm.
Easter Party
Come celebrate the resurrection right after the Easter Vigil Mass. It’s gonna be lit!
Holy Triduum Mass Schedule
Holy Triduum Schedule - March 28th - 31st (No 12:15 p.m. Mass
these days)
Holy Thursday | 7 p.m.
Good Friday Service | 7 p.m.
Stations will take place at Northrop Plaza on campus at 12:15 p.m.
Easter Vigil | 8:30 p.m. ONLY
Easter Sunday | 9 a.m. ONLY
Adoration will conclude for Holy Week on Wednesday, March 27th, and will resume on Tuesday, April 2nd.
The building will be CLOSED on Monday, April 1st, in observance
of Easter. There will be NO Mass or Confession held
Lenten Penance Service
Join us on Tuesday, March 26th from 7:30 - 9 p.m. for a Lenten Penance Service in the church. You’ll have the opportunity to go to confession with one of several priests right before Easter.