St. Thomas Aquinas Colonel Catholics

Nicholls State University

A message from St. Thomas Aquinas Colonel Catholics

Welcome to St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church and Student Center at Nicholls State University! Campus ministry has existed at Nicholls since the founding in 1948. Our campus ministry team includes Fr. JD Matherne, Pastor, Cissy Atzenhoffer, Director of Campus Ministry and a dynamic group of FOCUS Missionaries.  

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The pastors and campus ministers continue to make our student center a place where the Catholic faith is lived in radical and vibrant ways daily. We are very blessed with our community here at St. Thomas. 

Two Hearts Perpetual Adoration Chapel is open!!!!

Almost 3 years ago, the Lord began a might work at St. Thomas, as He asked us to build a chapel where He could be adored 24 hours per day, 7 days a week! The community responded with great generosity and the vision became a reality!! Within 5 months, from May 13, 2019 - October 13, 2019, a beautiful chapel has been built. 

All the Glory of the Sacred Heart of Jesus and Immaculate Heart of Mary!

Our student center is grounded in the life of the Church: 

- Daily Mass

- Two Hearts Perpetual Adoration Chapel 

- Confession

- Eucharistic processions

- Bible Studies

- Formation groups

-Man Night (Guys Group)

-Veritas et Bonitas (Girl's Group)

-AFA (Ask Father Anything)

We have several retreats/experiences that allow students to encounter Christ and grow in their faith:

- Awakening Retreat

-The Father's House Retreat

-SEEK Conference

-Service Opportunities                                                                 

St. Thomas is a family and Christ is at our center! Pray about whether God is calling you to be a Colonel Catholic! Feel free to reach out to us with any questions you may have! God Bless & Geaux Colonels!