Mission Trips
Anchorage, Alaska
Gopher Catholic will spend its spring break in 2026 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.
We will collaborate with Alaska’s Catholic Social Services to serve those in need through homeless shelters, soup kitchens, and other relief programs. We will also have plenty of time for rest, fellowship, and enjoying the beauty of Alaska!
BASIC DETAILS:
Applications Due: Monday, November 3rd, end of day (to allow for acceptances to be given by November 21st)
Dates: March 7 - 14, 2026
Cost: $1,775* (includes: flights, housing, rental cars, most meals, etc.)
Fundraising: Fundraising training and material will be provided
Deposit: $180 to secure your place if you are accepted. The $180 counts towards the trip, but will not be refunded if you do not attend
*We hope to reduce the cost slightly through general fundraising done by the Newman Center. This is the highest price it will be.
Belfast, Northern Ireland
Join a mission trip to Belfast, Northern Ireland, focused on Christian unity and serving urban youth and families in poverty.
Open to University of Minnesota students, staff, and young adults, this mission partners with the Lagmore Youth Project, a local Catholic parish, and others to bring hope and positive change.
Beyond service, it’s an opportunity to deepen faith, build friendships, and live out the call to be a light in the world.
BASIC DETAILS:
Applications Due: October 24, 2025
Dates: March 6-14, 2026
Cost: $2,300
