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 and the WMU Med School. 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.
A free, homemade meal following 6:00 pm Sunday Mass each week that WMU is in session. Join 35-50 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! Starts back up Sunday, September 8, 2024.
Wednesdays at 7 PM for free pizza and pop, an activity that changes each week, and praise and worship with prayer. 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.
During the school year--Thursdays 6-7 PM in the Worship Space with Fr. Paul or a guest priest. There is usually an opportunity for confession offered.
SUNDAY SHUTTLE UPDATE:
We offer student rides to Sunday Mass from on or off campus including year round and holidays-- please email [email protected] to be added to the pick up schedule by Saturday morning each week.
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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. Link to sign up for the November 8-10, 2024 retreat will be found in the sign up section on the left (for desktop users) or bottom (for mobile users) when it goes live.
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 open for Fall 2024 groups--link is in the sign up section on the left (for desktop users) or bottom (for mobile users).