Events
Summer Building Hours and Non-Semester Mass Times
Beginning, Monday, May 12th, the summer building hours will be Monday - Thursday, 9 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., and Friday, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.
The Non-Semester Sunday Mass times will begin Sunday, May 18th at 9 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. Note the evening Mass time change.
Meet our new Music Director
We’re excited to introduce our new Music Director, Nick Chalmers! With a deep love for liturgical music and a passion for building vibrant worship experiences, Nick brings both talent and heart to our community. Whether leading us in song at Mass or collaborating with our musicians, [Name] is committed to fostering a prayerful and welcoming environment through music. Please join us in welcoming him to the Newman Center family!
Student Summer Bible Study
In town for the summer? Join us for an open invite bible study every week on Wednesdays in the Gathering Space at the Newman Center. Hope to see you there!
Fourth of July Hours
We will be CLOSED on Friday, July 4th, in honor of Independence Day. However, Mass will be held at 9 a.m.
Women Growing in Faith: Summer Session
Women Growing in Faith at St. Lawrence will be hosting monthly Bible study events this summer, focusing on the “Praying with Scripture” series from the Archdiocese. No materials or preparation required for the monthly session.
Freshmen Dinner and Mass
Meet outside the Mississippi Room (Coffman Union, 3rd floor) at 5:15pm, Sunday, August 31, 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!
Labor Day BBQ
Food. Friends. Games. What more could you want?! Come join us and have a blast before classes begin down at the East River Flats.
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.
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!
Alumni BBQ
You're invited to a summer Alumni BBQ on Friday, June 20th, from 5 - 8 p.m. out front of the St. Lawrence Newman Center!
Building Hour Changes
Happy Summer! We have a few changes to our operating hours in the months of May and June.
Spring Art Fair
Saturday, May 10, 5:00-8:00 PM
Sunday, May 11, 9:00 AM-1:00 PM
Silent auction of art and art-related items, art of many mediums for sale from local artists of all ages, refreshments, and live music.
UNITE
Senior sharing, last UNITE of the semester.
This is our bi-weekly gathering for undergrads! We will meet in the Social Hall of the St. Lawrence Newman Center at 7:30 p.m.
Grad Mass and Luncheon
Followed by a luncheon for seniors and their families. The 2025 Class Gift will be presented.
Grayscale Gala
Come dressed in the 9's to help celebrate the end of the school year and reflect on all of the goodness of the community God has given us! We will be rejoicing with food and dancing.
Sign up by April 25th
Mass with Archbishop Hebda
Archbishop is coming to say Mass at St Lawrence as part of a fundraising event for SPO. We want as many students to join as possible for this mass portion of the evening. This will replace the UNITE that evening.
Eucharistic Encounter Night
Join us on Sunday, March 30th for Eucharistic Encounter Night, 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.
Stations of the Cross
Stations of the Cross will take place every Friday in Lent at 11:40 a.m.
in the church. Stations will NOT occur on Friday, March 14th due to spring break. On Good Friday, April 18th, stations will be held at Northrop Plaza on campus.
Holy Week
(No 12:15 p.m. Mass these days)
April 17:
Holy Thursday Mass at 7 p.m.
April 18:
Stations of the Cross Northrop Plaza on campus at 12:15 p.m.
Good Friday Service at 7 p.m.
April 19:
Easter Vigil: 8 p.m.
April 20:
Easter Sunday: 9 a.m. (only)
Holy Week Penance Service
A number of priests will be available to hear confessions.
Meet in the church at 7:30 pm.
UNITE
This is our bi-weekly gathering for undergrads! We will meet in the Social Hall of the St. Lawrence Newman Center at 7:30 p.m.
Eucharistic Encounter Night
Join us on Sunday, March 30th for Eucharistic Encounter Night, 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.
Free Lunch Friday
Free lunch…nuff said!! (and join us for the Friday Student Mass at 12:15pm)
Fully Alive
Fully Alive: A Bible Study for Women in Sorority
Women in all stages of the faith journey are invited!
Mass at 12:00 p.m. on March 22nd, NO Confession
On Saturday, March 22nd, Mass will be moved to 12:00 p.m. due to the Parish Retreat. There will be NO Confession following Mass.
Parish Retreat: “Father’s Delight”
Join us for our Spring Retreat, where we will explore the Father's Delight in us. We will discuss prayer and our relationship with the Father.
Men's Spring Break Mission Trip
Looking for a service opportunity that gives you the chance to grow in community with other brothers in Christ. Come to Remnant Ranch this spring break.
Easter Memorial Flowers
Purchase Easter memorial flowers in honor or in memory of loved ones. The suggested donation is $15. Names of those honored will appear in the bulletin the Friday after Easter. Complete the form below or in the Gathering Space and turn it in to the parish office.
Ash Wednesday Masses
On Wednesday, March 5th, our Ash Wednesday Masses will be at 12:15 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. at the Newman Center and at 7:15 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. on Campus at Coffman Union, Mississippi Room (3rd-321).
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Gopher Catholic Homilies
Gopher Catholic Homilies is now accessible on all podcast platforms! Tune in to daily and Sunday Masses in one convenient place at gophercatholic.org/media. Start listening now.
Fan into Flame Spring Retreat
The Fan into Flame Spring Retreat is an opportunity for a life-changing encounter with the Holy Spirit! During the retreat, we will hear talks, build fellowship with one another, and pray for an outpouring of the Holy Spirit and encounter with the Lord.
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!
UNITE: The Holy Spirit and the Miraculous
Join our community as Brother Adam Neri presents on scriptural and personal experiences of life with the Holy Spirit. It is clear in scripture that the miraculous power of the Holy Spirit exists, but what does this look like in the modern world?
Unite is our bi-weekly meeting for undergraduates.
Spam Jam: Annual Boot Hockey Tournament
Join us in our annual boot hockey tournament at Van Cleve Park!
