Kalamazoo Catholic at St. Thomas More Catholic Student Parish is the home of Catholic Campus Ministry in Kalamazoo. Conveniently located between Western Michigan University and Kalamazoo College, we also serve those studying at Kalamazoo Valley Community College. We are a full fledged parish, with more than 750 registered parishioners, many of them employed by the colleges or university. We offer full sacramental preparation (adult Confirmation, marriage preparation - even if your wedding will be in your home parish) and personal counseling. If you are new to Kalamazoo or if you have grown up here and are now attending college, even if you are living at home, we hope you will check us out. Our mission is to serve the college communities and to live our Catholic faith.

For when we can't be together physically, we have the technology for the next best way to keep you safe, connected to your support system, and growing in your faith. Over 2020-2021 school year, we've offered virtual small group bible studies, daily rosary groups, holy hour, Mass watch parties, gaming groups, and more. As we head into another uncertain fall semester, we are sure that we CAN stay connected to each other and, most importantly, to JESUS!

We are hopeful that we can offer our famous Sunday Supper once again, but watch the Socials for updates.

A free, homemade meal following 6:00 pm Sunday Mass each week that WMU is in session. Join 60-80 of your fellow college students to make new friends and catch up with the old. Bring your roommate, friend, or significant other with you--All are welcome!

Wednesdays at 7 PM for praise and worship, free pizza and pop, and an activity that changes each week. We've offered speaker series, hot topic discussions, lectio divina, dances, roller skating, community service, and many more. Check our socials or weekly email for what we have this week.

Thursdays 6-7 PM in the Worship Space with Fr. Harry Potter or another guest priest. There is usually an opportunity for confession offered. Holy hour is in person and there is a live-stream option most weeks through @kalamazoocatholic1 on Facebook Live.

Catch a ride from WMU to St. Tom’s 6:00 Mass each week by meeting our white van at the upper entrance of Valley Dining Center no later than 5:20 or the Bernhard Center bookstore entrance no later than 5:40 or Spindler Hall no later than 5:45. Return service will drop you off directly to your on-campus dorm or apartment. Need to get a ride to Mass from off campus? Let Lisa@sttomskazoo.org know.

Please subscribe to our weekly emails or follow us on social for updates.

Weekend retreats are an important part of our ministry to the college students. Planned and run by student leaders, these weekends away from campus provide students with an opportunity to relate real life issues and concerns with our Catholic faith. The retreats build up the faith community among our student population and are typically held in November and February.

We offer student-led, small group bible studies that fit your schedule and interests. In the past we've had studies with groups of first-years, grad students, athletes, Greek Life, and more to study many different aspects of Scripture. We have a group for you! Sign up is already open and links to the form are to the left in our Sign Ups section.

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