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!
Gopher Catholic Night
Gopher Catholic Night is our weekly campus ministry gathering. Many nights we start with a candlelit mass in the main sanctuary with a variety of social activities to follow from snacks, sports in the gym, board games, or a fire on the patio. Other nights will include hearing speakers on the great joy offered to us in the Gospel and how to respond. Join us each Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. at St. Lawrence Newman Center.
New at the U? We want to meet you!
Welcome, class of 2029! Sign up to get connected with Gopher Catholic.
Summer Recurring Events
Weekly Bible Study | Wednesdays
7 - 8 p.m. in the Gathering Space at the Newman Center
Weekly Volleyball | Mondays
8 - 10 p.m. in the Newman Center Gym
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
David Switala
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Catholic Housing
We rent several houses near campus where students can live together. Learn More
Residential Program Contacts
Chris Medina
Katie Stambrosky -
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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
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
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
Br. Brandt Haglund -
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Bible Study
Check out our weekly bible study from 7 - 8 p.m. on Wednesday’s in the Gathering Space during the summer. To join a bible study in the fall, fill out the interest form.
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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
Br. Brandt Haglund, B.H. | Mission Coordinator
Chris Medina | Chapter Leader
Ebele Mgbemena | Missionary
Sebastian Reyes | Missionary
Sophie Ricard | Missionary
Br. Austin Riordan, B.H. | Managing Director of Campus Ministry
Sr. Maria Caeli | Women’s Pastoral Coordinator
Katie Stambrosky | Chapter Leader
David Switala | Missionary
Margaret Utecht | Women’s Campus Minister
Student Leaders
Abby Dykstra, Olivia Eck, Cole Jaeger, Maddie Mautino, Lucas Priemueller, Andrew Sailstad, Shilpa Thomas
Parents, stay connected
As your child begins this exciting new chapter at college, we want you to know that you're still a valued part of their journey. At the St. Lawrence Newman Center, we’re here to support not only students but also the families who care for them. Stay in the loop with updates and follow us on social media to see how your student is growing in faith, friendship, and purpose.
Want to get involved as a graduate student?
Check out our active St. Lawrence Young Adult Group.