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We are the Catholic student presence at the UMN.
Deep relationships. Authentic community. Joyful, Spirit-filled orthodoxy.
This is life at Gopher Catholic.
St. Lawrence Newman Center seeks to be your spiritual home during your time at the University of Minnesota. Know there is always a place for you here! Sign up for our weekly email, download the GC app, or keep scrolling to find ways to get involved.
We can’t wait to see you at the Newman Center!
Get involved!
Scroll to find all the various ways to get involved with Gopher Catholic. Don’t forget to sign up for the weekly email to get connected. We can’t wait to meet you!
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GOPHER CATHOLIC NIGHT
Gopher Catholic Night is our weekly campus ministry social event. We gather every Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. We’ll see you there!
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BIBLE STUDIES
GC Bible Studies are a great, easy way to get involved with Gopher Catholic. To join a bible study, fill out the interest form below.
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SPORTS
From basketball tourneys to our intramural soccer team, we offer a variety of sports. Contact Seb (SPO missionary) to get involved!
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TRUE NORTH MEN'S GROUP
We are the men of Gopher Catholic. We’re like a frat but better. Connect with David (SPO Chapter Leader) to get involved!
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FIAT WOMEN'S GROUP
The women of Gopher Catholic believe in deep relationships and true sisterhood. Connect with Sophie to get involved!
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CATHOLIC HOUSING
We partner with Saint Paul’s Outreach to rent several houses near campus where students can live together.
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MUSIC MINISTRY
Our music program welcomes singers and instrumentalists to share their talents for the beautification of the Holy Mass!
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SERVICE OPPORTUNITIES
We prepare meals for the hungry, serve the homeless, and even do week-long spring break mission trips.
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ALTAR SERVING
Grow closer to Jesus as you assist at the altar during Holy Mass! Altar serving is for men only. Fill out the form below to get involved!
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We want to meet you!
Welcome, class of 2030! Sign up to get connected with Gopher Catholic.
Want to get involved as a graduate student?
Check out our active St. Lawrence Young Adult Group!