Giving Witness to a Catholic Presence in University Life

To the approximately 10,000 Catholic students on University Park campus, Catholic Campus Ministry offers a spiritual home away from home.  The ministry is a dynamic coalition of students, faculty, staff, local community members and alumni grounded in the Tradition of the Church. Liturgies, retreats, service projects like "Project Haiti," Bible studies, prayer groups and other activities nurture the faith and open hearts to hear God's message. 

In addition to Diocesan funding and regular offertory gifts, interested benefactors continue to provide sacrifical, charitable gifts to support activities of the ministry. 

Administered by the Benedictine Fathers of St. Vincent Archabbey for more than 40 years, the Catholic community is entering a period of excitement as the long-held dream of a dedicated Catholic Student Faith Center, adjacent to the campus, is closer to becoming a reality through a major capital campaign. To receive campaign updates, please send your request to Erik Bjalme or visit the web site of Penn State Catholic Campus Ministry.

Lock Haven Newman Community Benefits From Gifts  

The Newman Community at Lock Haven University has been blessed with several special gifts recently.  The retired owners of Haven Homes, Mr. Charles Mogish and Mr. Charles Ballard, donated the house which is now home of the Newman Community.  Also, a bequest gift of more than $100,000 from the estate of Mrs. Magdeline White was left to the Diocese specifically for Catholic campus ministry at Lock Haven.

Other interested alumni, parents and friends provide special contributions to support Diocesan campus ministry outreach programs at Penn State - University Park, Penn State - Altoona, Lock Haven University, Juniata College and the University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown.