Events
UNITE: Service Event
Join us for a service event!
Unite is our bi-weekly meeting for undergraduates.
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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...
Christmas Bazaar
Cash raffle, “Grannie’s Attic”, crafts, bakery, games, basket raffles, homemade food, fun, and community! Hosted by the St. Lawrence Newman Center Women’s Group.
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.
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Visit the Elderly at Little Sisters of the Poor
Join Br. Brandt and other students in visiting the elderly at Little Sisters of the Poor!
Meet in the gathering space of St. Lawrence Newman Center at 2:30 p.m. sharp!
Give to the Max!
A generous gift of $75,000 has been extended to us by a small group of individuals. They are now encouraging others to join in and match their donation on Give to the Max Day, which falls on Thursday, November 21st. Your contributions exceeding the typical weekly amount will be doubled, up to a total of $75,000.
Church Clean-Up Day
We will have a light brunch and fellowship immediately following the 9 a.m. Mass, and will begin cleaning around 10:15 a.m.
UNITE: Mental Health
This week the talk will be on mental health!
Unite is our bi-weekly meeting for undergraduates.
How to Vote with your Conscience
With election season approaching, we wanted to offer resources to help you form your conscience as a catholic.
https://missionsupport.archspm.org/news/political-activity-guidelines-for-parishes/
Alaska Mission Trip
Gopher Catholic will spend its spring break in 2025 on our annual mission trip to the poor and underserved in Anchorage, Alaska! There’s no better way to have a fulfilling spring break than to serve those in need alongside other Catholics.
Men's Retreat
"ManVenture Weekend"
Adventure - Spiritual Growth - Brotherhood
This year, the men’s retreat will be up in Duluth, MN! It’ll be a weekend you won’t want to miss!
Cost: $85
All Saints’ 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 "Voting with Values: What's at Stake?"
Ryan Hamilton will speak on Catholic social teaching and its relation to politics in our culture. Rather than telling us how to vote, he will hit on what's important to consider when voting according to Catholic doctrine and morality
Unite is our bi-weekly meeting for undergraduates.
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.
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!
