Saint Paul University Catholic Center

About
Who We Are
Contact Us
- om@uwcatholic.org
- (608) 258-3140
- 723 State Street
  Madison, WI 53703
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History

For over 125 years, St. Paul’s has been a place for Catholic students at the University of Wisconsin – Madison to call home.
The History of St. Paul’s
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Calendar

With so much going on at St. Paul’s it can be hard to keep track of it all. Here’s the comprehensive list of ways to get involved.
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For Parents

While some college freshmen stray from the practice of their faith, many do not. The challenges that students encounter here can actually inspire them to engage their faith in deeper and more effective ways.

Fr. Eric Nielsen

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The Mass
Mass Times

Today
Saturday, May 25, 2013
1. No Mass
Weekend
Sunday, May 26, 2013
1. 10am
2. 6pm
Full Mass Schedule
How to Participate

The Holy Mass

We know what to do, but do we know why we do it? Here’s a good place to begin the search for the answer.
The Mystery of the Mass
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- Childcare
- Music Ministries
Additional Prayer

Adoration

We are blessed with the awesome opportunity to worship Jesus through Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament, or most Holy Eucharist!
About Adoration
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- Liturgy of the Hours
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Sacraments
Becoming Catholic

How to Enter the Catholic Church

Interested in becoming Catholic? This is a great place to start! Learn more about what the process is and why it’s there!
Learn about RCIA
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- Infant Baptism
- Confirmation
Reconciliation

Going to Confession

The Sacrament of Reconciliation is available at St. Paul’s every day, 45 minutes before the scheduled start of every Mass.
About Confession

Matrimony

Getting Married?

The Church cares about your marriage, so providing resources during the time of preparation is very important to us.
Take the Leap

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Student Life
One-on-One
- Spiritual Direction
- Badger Catholic Peer Mentoring
Getaways
- Retreats & Pilgrimages
Formation
- Theology Mini-Courses
- Christian Leadership Training
Small Groups

Bible Studies

No matter where you are, both on your faith journey and on campus, there is a small group of your peers waiting for you to join them!
Join a Small Group
Large Group

Alpha/Omega

Each week students come together to build a community and encounter the Risen Christ at the undergrad large group gathering, Alpha/Omega!
Experience A/O
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- Mustard Seed
- Newman Dinner
Music Ministry

Choirs & Bands

Do you like to sing? Do you play an instrument? Let us know, we could use your help!
Lend Your Voice

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Service
Groups
Retreat Team

High School Retreats

The High School Retreat Team runs various Confirmation retreats during the school year for different parishes in the Madison diocese.
Join the Team
Badger Catholic

Spring Break Trips

Each winter and spring break, the Badger Catholic Student Organization offers a variety of service trips to different parts of the United States.
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- Winter Break Trips
- Local Opportunities
Pro-Life

God’s love does not distinguish between the infant in the mother’s womb or the child or the youth or the adult or the older person. In each one God sees His image and likeness.

Pope Benedict XVI

Stand With Us

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Capital Campaign

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A St. Paul’s student helps a building project on a mission trip

To Serve Christ

For I was hungry and you gave me food, I was thirsty and you gave me drink, a stranger and you welcomed me – Matthew 25:35

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Fr. Nielsen distributes the Eucharist at Mass

To Love Christ

As the Father loves me, so I also love you.
Remain in my love. – John 15:9

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Fr. Sternberg engages with a St. Paul’s student

To Know Christ

Now this is eternal life, that they should know you, the only true God, and the one whom you sent, Jesus Christ. – John 17:3

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The New Building

Now is the time to build a Chapel and Student Center to serve the next generations of Catholics: the future of our Church and society.

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He calls man to seek him, to know him, to love him with all his strength. He calls together all men, scattered and divided by sin, into the unity of his family, the Church.

Catechism of the Catholic Church para. 1

Summer-time Mass Schedule

From May 20th - August 25 the Mass Schedule will be as follows:

SUNDAYS @ 10:00 am & 6:00 pm

Monday - Friday @ 12:05 pm

Confessions are heard 30 minutes before every scheduled Mass.

Upcoming Events

Welcome to St. Paul’s

Check out our welcome video to get the scoop on the mission of St. Paul’s! Also, check out Terri’s testimony video. We’ll be rolling out more student testimonies soon, so make sure you stay tuned for those!

Terri’s Story

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St. Paul’s offers many opportunities for undergraduate and graduate students to grow in faith and friendship. Academics aren’t the only part of the university experience.

The Mass
Small Groups
Large Group
Retreats

Capital Campaign for the New Building

Located in the heart of campus, St. Paul University Catholic Center has served Catholic students at UW-Madison for over 100 years. This successful and vibrant ministry has outgrown the current facilities. Now is the time to build a new Student Center and Chapel that will meet the growing demand for space and improve the worship experience, community, and formation for students at a world-class institution.

Visit the Campaign Page

Recent homilies from Fr. Eric Nielsen

Homily – May 5th
Homily – April 28th
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Recent homilies from Fr. Eric Sternberg

Homily – Solemnity of Pentecost – 19 May 2013
Biblical Foundations of the Church
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Saint Paul University Catholic Center

Featured Pages

To Serve Christ

To Love Christ

To Know Christ

The New Building

Summer-time Mass Schedule

Upcoming Events

Graduate

Undergrad

Everyone

Welcome to St. Paul’s

Terri’s Story

Get Involved

Capital Campaign for the New Building

Recent homilies from Fr. Eric Nielsen

Recent homilies from Fr. Eric Sternberg

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