Catholics believe in the Communion of Saints—the spiritual connection with those loved ones who have gone before us and the saints that lived as examples for us. Through the month of November we remember all of those who have gone before us in faith, especially our loved ones who have died. Campus Ministry invites the […]
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November Mass of Remembrance: Sunday, Nov. 11
During the month of November, the Catholic Church traditionally remembers our beloved departed. We pray for the souls of our family and friends and give thanks for how we were blessed by their lives. Here at UP, we celebrate a Mass of Remembrance for all deceased members of the University community, particularly those who passed away […]
Solemnity of All Saints, Nov. 1
Thursday, November 1 is the Solemnity of All Saints Day, meant to honor all the saints, known and unknown, who have attained the beatific vision in Heaven. Masses will be celebrated in the Chapel of Christ the Teacher at 12:05 p.m. and at 5 p.m. For more information contact Theresa McCreary, Campus Ministry, at x7131 or mccreary@up.edu.
Memorial Service Honoring Departed Colleagues, Nov. 2
November 2 is All Souls Day, which commemorates the faithful departed. Mass will be celebrated in the Chapel of Christ the Teacher at 12:05 p.m., remembering, through our intercessions, all faculty and staff who have died in the current and past years. A wreath will be blessed during Mass to be placed oat the Faculty and […]
Palanca for Encounter with Christ Students
Over the weekend of October 26-28, a group of 35 students and 23 student leaders will be on the Encounter with Christ (EWC) Retreat. Would you consider writing a note (palanca) to the students you know on the list? This is an opportunity to encourage students and express appreciation for them outside the classroom. Each retreatant will […]
Campus Ministry: Addressing Abuse in the Church
In the midst of continued revelations of sexual abuse and abuse of power in the Catholic Church, Campus Ministry would like to offer a few resources for addressing and processing these revelations: Mass and Holy Hour: On the eve of the celebration of their central feast day, the Feast of Our Lady of Sorrows, the […]
Vigil Mass For Our Lady of Sorrows, Sept. 14
A Vigil Mass will be celebrated for the Feast of Our Lady of Sorrows, the patronal feast of the Congregation of Holy Cross, on Thursday, September 14, at 5 p.m., in the Chapel of Christ the Teacher. All are welcome to attend. For more information contact Theresa McCreary, Campus Ministry, at x7131 or mccreary@up.edu.
Feast of the Assumption Mass, August 15
The Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, a holy day of obligation for Catholics, will be celebrated in the Chapel of Christ the Teacher on Wednesday, August 15, at 12:05 p.m. All are invited. For more information contact Campus Ministry at x7131 or ministry@up.edu.
Goodbye to Beth Barsotti and Anthony Paz
Anthony Paz and Beth Barsotti both joined Campus Ministry during the summer of 2012, and they are both leaving UP this summer for new adventures in other states. Please join their colleagues to wish them well on Wednesday, June 27, from 4-6 p.m., in the Pilot House. Snacks will be provided and a no-host bar. For more […]
New in Campus Ministry: Veronicca Bathon
Campus Ministry is excited to announce that Veronicca Bathon will be joining our team on July 9 as the Campus Minister for Faith Formation. Veronicca will be responsible for the University’s signature Encounter With Christ retreat program, as well as developing and promoting resources to encourage and mentor students in the growth of their spiritual lives. She […]