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Bible Studies
Bible studies are a great way to stay connected to your faith in college. They offer a space to grow in your relationship with Christ, build real friendships, and dive deeper into Scripture with others who want to do the same.
Campus Community
Finding a faith-based community on campus helps make college feel like home. Surrounding yourself with others who share your values can strengthen your faith, offer support during challenges, and encourage you to live with purpose and joy.
Mass & Confession Schedules
Staying connected to the sacraments is essential in college. Knowing when and where to attend Mass or go to Confession helps keep Christ at the center of your week. This page can help you find Mass times and Confession schedules near your campus or parish.
Check out some resources and colleges:
Texas A&M University - College Station, TX
📍 St. Mary’s Catholic Center
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Website: aggiecatholic.org
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One of the largest, most vibrant Catholic college ministries in the country that offers daily Mass, retreats, spiritual direction, & active student involvement.
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FOCUS Groups very involved
University of Texas at Austin - Austin, TX
📍 University Catholic Center (UCC)
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Website: utcatholic.org
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Active ministry with Bible studies, liturgy, and student events
Texas A&M University – San Antonio - San Antonio, TX
📍 Mission Concepción or Our Lady of Guadalupe Church (Closest options)
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Website: Jaguar Catholic
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Has a dedicated Catholic Student Association known as Jaguar Catholic that connects students
Texas Tech University - Lubbock, TX
📍 Raider Catholic (Christ the King Cathedral & John Saleh Catholic Student Center)
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Website: raidercatholic.org
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Offers Mass, adoration, student retreats, and community activities
Louisiana State University (LSU) – Baton Rouge, LA
📍 Christ the King Catholic Church and Student Center
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Website: ctklsu.org
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Full parish and vibrant student community & offers retreats, spiritual direction, Bible studies, etc.
University of Arkansas – Fayetteville, AR
📍 St. Thomas Aquinas University Parish
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Website: catholichogs.com
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Student-centered Masses, Newman groups, and faith formation
University of Oklahoma – Norman, OK
📍 St. Thomas More University Parish
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Website: stm-ou.org
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Active Newman Center with many student events and sacramental life
Oklahoma State University (Stillwater, OK)
📍 St. John Catholic Student Center
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Website: cowboycatholics.com
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Full-time campus ministry, Bible studies, retreats, RCIA with Strong Newman Center community just across from campus
University of the Incarnate Word (UIW – San Antonio, TX)
📍 Chapel of the Incarnate Word (on campus)
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Website: uiw.edu/ministry
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Strong Catholic identity with on-campus ministry, daily Mass, retreats, service projects
University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA)
📍 St. Anthony's Catholic Student Center
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Website: Rowdy Catholic
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Offers Men & Women's Bible studies and gathers every Wednesday and Sunday for Mass and Adoration
Tarleton State University (Stephenville, TX)
📍 St. Brendan’s Catholic Campus Ministry
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Website: stbrendanscm.org
Sam Houston State University (Huntsville, TX)
📍 St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church & Student Center
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Website: shcatholic.org
Stephen F. Austin State University (Nacogdoches, TX)
📍 St. Mary's Catholic Campus Ministry
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Website: sfaCatholic.org
Angelo State University (San Angelo, TX)
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📍 Holy Angels Catholic Church
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Not a Newman Center, but hosts college student events
University of New Mexico – Albuquerque, NM
📍 Aquinas Newman Center
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Website: lobocatholic.org
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Lively student ministry with community nights, faith formation, and daily sacraments
Don't see your campus?
FOCUS is a ministry group that is designed to coordinate with the chaplain’s and campus minister’s current campus programs to help college students seek meaning and purpose at this critical point in their lives. FOCUS Catholic missionaries bring them the light of truth, and lead them on the path to a strong adult faith and is a great resource.
Check out Focus Campuses to find a Catholic parish and community!
Testimonies
Jordan Burbank '22
Texas A&M University | Oklahoma State University
“College was such a special time in my life, especially when I found my small group and formed friendships centered on our love for Christ. Each day, I learned more about how to love well and become more like Jesus. Through that journey, I met my closest friends—and even my husband—as we grew together in faith.”
