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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.

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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.

Holiday Mass Times

The Nativity of Our Lord (Dec 25):

December 24: 4 p.m.
December 25: 9 a.m.

Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God (Jan 1):

December 31: 4 p.m.**
January 1: NO Mass

**Please note that our Mass for the Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God will only be celebrated on December 31 due to Father being away at the SEEK Conference.
** The 12:15 pm. normal daily Mass time on Dec. 31 will still be celebrated, but does NOT count for the Jan. 1 Holy Day of Obligation.

Upcoming holiday Mass times and building hours:

Holiday Building Closure Schedule

December 24: Closed, except for Mass at 4 p.m.
December 25: Closed, except for Mass at 9 a.m.
December 26: Closed, except for Mass at 12:15 p.m.
December 31: Regular business hours
January 1: Building closed and NO Mass

Upcoming 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.

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