• Friends for Life
      Bible Study, Theology on Tap, Intramural Sports, Weekend Get-Aways and more!
      Community Service
      Nursing Homes, Salvation Army, Kids Against Hunger and more.
      The Eucharist
      Sunday Mass, Daily Mass, Eucharistic Adoration
      Mission Trips
      Appalachian Mountains, Urban Plunges, Beyond our Borders and More!
      RCIA - Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults
      Welcoming members into Full Communion
      Pre-Cana Retreat
      Marriage Preparation and Sacramental Preparation
      Unforgettable Experiences!
      The biggest decision in your life is not where you go to college...but what you do when you get there!
      Retreat Team
      Providing Retreats for High School Students preparing for the Sacrament of Confirmation.
    • Welcome to our Website
      Our Mission

      St. Thomas More Catholic Newman Center exists to radiate Christ through the Church, by living in relationship with the students of Minnesota State University, Mankato and guiding them on their journey of human, spiritual and intellectual formation.


      A Welcome From Fr. Tim Biren, Chaplain/Director

      Welcome Letter
    • Steve Angrisano In Concert - February 1st

      2012 Catholic Mavs Week Presents:

      Steve Angrisano in Concert
      FREE
      Wednesday, February 1
      7:00 pm - Ballroom - Centennial Student Union
      Minnesota State University, Mankato

      More Info HERE

      Steve Angrisano is undoubtedly one of the most effective and versatile ministry leaders in the Church today. Always rooted in a spirit of humility and faithfulness, Steve has a keen intuition regarding the needs of any audience and engages them with his unique blend of humor, song, story and interaction. This will be a concert you do NOT want to miss!

    • Catholic Mavs Week - January 29th - February 3rd
      "Whoever eats my flesh and drinks my blood has eternal life, and I will raise them up at the last day."

      Sunday - The Celebration of the Eucharist - the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass
      7:00 pm or 9:00 pm in Ostrander Auditorium.
       
      Monday - Eucharistic Miracle Display 10:00 am - 1:30 pm Centennial Student Union; Eucharistic Adoration 10:00 am - 1:30 pm.
       
      Tuesday - Eucharistic Miracle Display 9:00 pm - Midnight - Centennial Student Union Lower Level; "New Years Eve Party - One Month Late" 9:00 pm - Midnight - Maverick Bullpen - Free Bowling, Billards, food and more!
       
      Wednesday - Eucharistic Miracle Display 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm - Centennial Student Union Upper Level; Steve Angrisano in Concert 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm - Centennial Student Union Ballroom.

      Thursday - Eucharistic Miracle Display and Eucharistic Adoration 8:00 am - 4:30 pm - Catholic Newman Center; Theology on Tap - 8pm with Raymond deSouza "Jesus' Real Presence in the Eucharist: Real or Symbolic"? Held at Jake's Stadium Pizza.

      Friday - Eucharistic Miracle Display and Catholic Question and Answer Panel 11:00 am - 1:00 pm - Lower Level of the Centennial Student Union.
    • Theology of the Body: Freedom to Love
      What is the Theology of the Body?
      How can it change my life?
      What does it mean to live a life of freedom?
      What does love look like and how do I live it?
      How can I tell the difference between love and lust?
      What is the problem with pornography?
      Does contraception make me free?
      Does God have a plan for my future?

      Join the Catholic Mavs this Lent as we unpack Pope John Paul II's - Theology of the Body with the video and workbook series:  Freedom to Love by Christopher West.  More information will be available beginning February 6th.  Classes will begin February 27th.  Any other questions, contact Fr. Tim.

    • Spring Break Mission Trips

      Spring Break Mission Trip Information

      Washington, D.C. (Men and Women)
      Cincinnati, Ohio (Men and Women)
      Chicago, Illinois (Women only)

    • Discerning Your Vocation