College Campus Ministry

A young man or woman most often begins young adulthood by attending a college or university to pursue a course of study they are passionate about or prepare them for a career that they are interested in.

A Catholic campus ministry is essential to a young adult's development. As the U.S. Catholic Bishops note in their pastoral letter on campus ministry, Empowered by the Spirit:

 Campus ministry has the task of promoting the full personal development of the members of the academic community in a setting that is filled with rich, if often neglected, resources for self-fulfillment. Colleges and universities provide marvelous opportunities for healthy personal growth. Classes, lectures, and seminars provide intellectual stimulation. Cultural and social events broaden horizons and facilitate emotional growth...There are campus ministers who can provide guidance for the spiritual quest; administrators who possess broad visions and sensitive hearts; faculty members who are generous in sharing the results of their scholarship; international students who bring the richness of different cultures; and peers who are willing to share friendship and the common struggle for greater maturity. With all of these resources, many individuals find the academic world to be an ideal setting for establishing their identities, forming relationships, developing their talents, preparing for leadership, discerning their vocations, and charting the direction of their lives. [83]

The following college and university campus ministries are within the boundaries of the Archdiocese of New Orleans:

6363 St. Charles Avenue, New Orleans, LA 70118
University Ministry Website

Igantius Chapel Mass Schedule  (Located on the 1st Floor of Bobet Hall)
Sundays: 10:30 am & 9:00 pm
Mondays - Wednesdays: 12:00 pm & 9:00 pm
Thursdays & Fridays: 12:00 pm only

Tulane Catholic Center
1037 Audubon Street, New Orleans, LA 70118 | 504-866-0984
Tulane Catholic Website

Tulane Catholic Center Mass Schedule  
Sundays: 10:00 am & 6:00 pm
Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays:  12:00 pm
Tuesdays & Thursdays: 12:30 pm 

4123 Woodland Drive, New Orleans, LA 70131 | 504-398-2271
Campus Ministry Website

Chapel Mass Schedule
Tuesdays & Thursdays: 12:00 pm

UNO Newman Center
2000 Lakeshore Drive, New Orleans, LA 70148 | 504-288-6344

UNO Newman Center Mass Schedule (Held in Chapel)
Sundays: 6:00 pm
Mondays - Thursdays: 12:00 pm 

1 Drexel Drive, P.O. Box 8, New Orleans, LA 70125 | 504-520-7593
Campus Ministry Website

St. Katherine Drexel Chapel Mass Schedule
Sundays: 12:30 pm
Mondays - Fridays: 12:00 pm

For all other colleges and universities in the archdiocese:
Contact James Behan, Associate Director for Young Adult Ministry.

 If you are preparing to graduate high school or are in a college/university with a Newman Center, the Newman Connection provides a way to connect you with your Catholic campus ministry and to learn more about your faith.

Visit the Newman Connection at newmanconnection.com.