Students
Welcome to Gopher Catholic!
We are the Catholic presence at the University of Minnesota.
Gopher Catholic is a great community for making friends and seeking God. If you sign up for our weekly email, you’ll start hearing about everything we do. We can’t wait to see you at the Newman Center!
UNITE
Join us every other Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. for UNITE. This is our bi-weekly meeting for the whole student community which includes prayer, fellowship, and faith-inspiring talks. All are welcome!
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Welcome, class of 2028! Sign up to get connected with Gopher Catholic.
Recurring Events
Weekly Bible Study | Sundays
9:15 - 10:15 a.m. in the upper level of the Newman Center
Weekly Volleyball | Mondays
8 - 10 p.m. in the Newman Center Gym
Bi-weekly UNITE | Tuesdays
7:30 p.m. in the Newman Center Social Hall
Weekly Student Mass | Fridays
12:15 p.m. in the church
*Although you can come to Mass any day*
Free Lunch Fridays | Fridays
After the 12:15 p.m. Mass
Weekly Men’s Basketball | Fridays
4:30 p.m. at the Newman Center Gym
Weekly Rosary | Saturdays
Before the 9 a.m. Mass
Get connected on Slack for the most up-to-date info
Ways to Get Involved
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Sports
Each semester we create intramural sports teams, but we also host one-off events throughout the year, from Ultimate Disc to Dodgeball, culminating in our annual “Spam Jam”.
Sports Contacts
Alex Bursey
Emily Bessler -
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Catholic Housing
We rent several houses near campus where students can live together. Learn More
Residential Program Contacts
Jonathan Ryan
Kaitlyn Klas -
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Men's Group
We are the men of Gopher Catholic! We're like a frat but better.
Men’s Group Contacts
Matthew Krzmarzick
David Switala -
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Women's Group
Welcome! The women of Gopher Catholic believe in deep relationships and true sisterhood. We can't wait to meet you!
Women’s Group Contacts
Shannon Flaharty
Sophie Ricard -
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Service
We prepare meals for the hungry, serve the homeless, and even do week-long spring break mission trips.
Service Contacts
Chris Medina
Regina Dehnert -
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Social Events
Join us for ways to grow in community and fellowship through social events.
Social Event Contacts
Daniel Lambrecht
Faith Rogers -
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Bible Study
Check out our student and young adult led weekly bible study after the 8 a.m. Mass on Sundays. Learn more!
Bible Study Leaders
Elise Ringen, Dillon Wong, and Cole Utter -
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Newman Scholars
Gopher Catholic has partnered with Anselm House, to offer UMN students a 3-year program of comprehensive spiritual, intellectual, and moral formation, culminating in a certificate of Integral Catholic Leadership.
Understand what you believe and why.
Check out our Media page for Fr. Jake’s video series “Faith in Life,” weekly homilies, the Priest, Brother, and U podcast, and more!
Connect with Campus Ministry on Slack.
An app connecting you with the Gopher Catholic community.
Meet your Campus Ministry Team!
Fr. Jake Anderson | Pastor and Director
Shannon Flaharty | Mission Coordinator
Br. Brandt Haglund, B.H. | Mission Coordinator
Rachel Holmes | Women's Director
Kaitlyn Klas | Mission Coordinator
Chris Medina | Missionary
Sophie Ricard | Missionary
Br. Austin Riordan, B.H. | Managing Director of Campus Ministry
Faith Rogers | Missionary
Jonathan Ryan | Missionary
Samuel Subler | Mission Coordinator
David Switala | Missionary
Student Leaders
Tezzi Bielejeski, Emily Bessler, Alex Bursey, Regina Dehnert,
Matt Krzmarzick, Daniel Lambrecht
Want to get involved as a graduate student?
Check out our active St. Lawrence Young Adult Group.