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
Loyola University New Orleans Mass Schedule
Sunday
8:00 a.m./Holy Name of Jesus Catholic Church
10:30 a.m./Holy Name of Jesus Catholic Church
11:00 a.m./Chapel of St. Ignatius and Gayle and Tom Benson Jesuit Center
5:00 p.m. Mass and Dinner/Chapel of St. Ignatius and Gayle and Tom Benson Jesuit Center
6:00 p.m./Holy Name of Jesus Catholic Church
Monday
7:00 a.m./Holy Name of Jesus Catholic Church
12:30 p.m./Chapel of St. Ignatius and Gayle and Tom Benson Jesuit Center
Tuesday
7:00 a.m./Holy Name of Jesus Catholic Church
12:30 p.m./Chapel of St. Ignatius and Gayle and Tom Benson Jesuit Center
Wednesday
7:00 a.m./Holy Name of Jesus Catholic Church
12:30 p.m./Chapel of St. Ignatius and Gayle and Tom Benson Jesuit Center
12:30 p.m./Martha and Mary (Greenville Hall, Broadway Campus)
Thursday
7 a.m./Holy Name
12:30 p.m./Chapel of St. Ignatius and Gayle and Tom Benson Jesuit Center
Friday
7:00 a.m./Holy Name
12:30 p.m./Chapel of St. Ignatius and Gayle and Tom Benson Jesuit Center
Saturday
8:30 a.m./Holy Name of Jesus Catholic Church
4:00 p.m. (Vigil)/Holy Name of Jesus Catholic Church
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 & 5:00 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
There is no daily Mass celebrated on campus.
The community is encouraged to attend the following local churches and worship sites for daily Mass Monday - Friday:
St. Andrew the Apostle Catholic Church [3101 Eton Street, New Orleans] @ 7:00 am
Holy Spirit Catholic Church [ 6201 Stratford Pl, New Orleans] @ 8:30AM
Monday: Communion Service
Tuesday: Mass with Mother of Perpetual Help Devotions
Wednesday - Friday: Mass
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
Wednesdays & Fridays: 12:05 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: 12:00 pm
Mondays - Fridays: 12:00 pm
Interfaith Service: 4th Sunday of the month: 7:15 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.