Donations from faculty and staff have been the backbone of the success of the annual silent auction fundraiser for the Moreau Center’s Nicaragua Immersion service program. All faculty, staff, students, and UP friends are welcome to participate in the silent auction, either as a donor of items or a bidder. This year’s auction will take […]
Campus Ministry
Sacrament of Reconciliation: Did You Know?
Did you know that the Sacrament of Reconciliation is available on campus? Each Friday from 12:30-1:30 p.m. the Sacrament of Reconciliation is available in the Chapel of Christ the Teacher. The reconciliation room is in the Chapel, just past the baptismal font and off to the right. Even if you have not been to the […]
Hallelujah Chorus, Anyone?
Anyone who has sung the Hallelujah Chorus before, or who might like to learn it, is welcome to lend their voice with the Chapel Choir at this year’s Bells in the Ballroom Concert. The concert, featuring the sounds of the Chapel Handbell Choir, Chapel Choir, and the UP Acapella Choir, will definitely get you in the […]
Did You Know? Physical Plant Chaplain is Fr. Jim Rigert, C.S.C.
Did you know that there is a chaplain for the Physical Plant staff? Fr. Jim Rigert, C.S.C., serves as chaplain for the physical plant staff. As chaplain he is available to staff members for prayer and pastoral conversations. If you find yourself in need of prayer or a pastoral conversation but are not on the […]
Did You Know? Podcasts by Fr. Charlie Gordon, C.S.C.
Did you know about Fr. Charlie Gordon’s podcasts? Each week, Fr. Charlie posts a podcast wherein he opens up the Sunday scriptures through a 4-6 minute reflection. The Fractio Verbi podcast is downloadable from the Garaventa Center webpage. This “Did you know” series comes to you as an initiative of the Garaventa Center and Campus Ministry, […]
November Mass of Remembrance, Sunday, Nov. 12
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 of the deceased members of the University community. In a particular […]
Annual UP Month of Remembrance
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 […]
Did You Know? All Welcome for Vespers, Chapel of Christ the Teacher
Did you know about Vespers, or Evening Prayer? All are welcome to join the local Holy Cross brothers and priests as they gather for Evening Prayer at 5:40 p.m. in the Chapel of Christ the Teacher, Monday through Wednesday as well as Fridays. Rooted in scripture, this daily offering is a way to give thanks […]
UP Muslim Prayer Room: Did You Know?
Did you know about the University’s Muslim Prayer Room? Since the 1990s UP has provided a prayer space for Muslims in the lower level of Christie Hall. The room may be accessed through the international student services office from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., and is open to all members of the University community. Students, […]
October Encounter with Christ Retreat: Palanca Welcome
A new group of students will be attending the March Encounter with Christ Retreat along with student leaders from October 27-29. 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 receive an envelope of surprise palanca. […]