Saint Paul's Catholic Student Center

University of Wisconsin

A message from Saint Paul's Catholic Student Center

Hello future Badgers!

Each year, Saint Paul’s is excited to welcome new students to the UW-Madison campus and into this vibrant community. Much is known about the prestigious academic reputation of this university, yet Madison also boasts a rich and exciting campus environment. It is my pleasure to tell you that thousands of Catholic students find a wonderful community of faith, education and support here at Saint Paul’s University Catholic Center each year.

While some college freshmen stray from the practice of their faith, many grow deeply through Saint Paul's. Over 1,500 students attend Sunday Mass at Saint Paul’s, which makes it the largest Christian ministry on campus. Our programs include Freshmen Small Groups, retreats, many Bible studies located throughout campus, a Thursday large-group speaker series, service trips during both winter and spring break, Badger football tailgates, cook-outs, spiritual direction, two daily Masses, Eucharistic adoration, and many programs designed to allow students to easily engage in their Catholic faith. St. Paul’s has a long history of serving the UW-Madison campus and we are excited the new opportunities each academic year brings!

We have a great staff of two priests, nine professional staff members and thirteen recent college graduates working full time as missionaries in campus ministry to lead, form, and assist our large student base in various ways. If you need a little help, or a friend to talk to, there is always someone willing and able at Saint Paul's. Students also move into leadership roles as soon as their sophomore years and are excited to welcome new faces to Saint Paul's.

Since Saint Paul’s is a primarily student parish, our weekly collection provides under 5% of our annual budget of over $2 million. Parent contribution to our ministry has therefore been essential to our ability to offer the quality programming to students. Families are welcome to contact our Development Team with any questions or for more information about giving. You can also visit our Make a Gift page for more details.

It can be difficult to step out onto a new path and a big campus - please know that we are here to make that path as faith-filled and enjoyable as possible. We look forward to serving you during these years at UW-Madison.

 

In Christ,

Saint Paul's Catholic Student Center