Saint Catherine of Siena

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Offering a Mass for a special intention is a long-standing tradition in the Catholic Church. It is usually considered that special graces are obtained for whom the Mass is said. Masses may be offered for many reasons:
· Souls in purgatory;
· A deceased loved one;
· A living person who is sick or suffering;
· A living person who is celebrating a birthday,  anniversary, or other special moment in their life;
· Thanksgiving to God;
· Thanksgiving for a favor granted through the intercession of a Saint;
· A special prayer intention.
If you would like to schedule a Mass Intention, please contact the office. A Mass Card will be provided to you.  Stipends are accepted for Mass Intentions. The suggested offering in the Diocese of SLC is $10. This offering signifies the sacrificial nature of giving of something of yourself to associate more intimately with Christ who offers himself in the Eucharist.
Intentions are also published in the weekly bulletin.

Dear Friends of St. Catherine,

The beginning of August always marks a new chapter in the life of St. Catherine of Siena Catholic Newman Center.  The return of students and faculty to the campus is an opportunity for us to re-establish our ministry and re-examine our priorities.  Last month, in a special letter, we invited you to reflect on the foundations of our community.  As we mentioned in the letter, the pandemic situation remains unstable and the future is far from clear.  That shouldn’t stop us from continuing our spiritual life.  We suggested a new approach to the idea of “community of communities.”  It means reimagining our Newman Center as a center of a variety of small groups, both “virtual” and “real” who are united by one goal and one presupposition: faith and love of Jesus Christ.  Many of you responded with great interest and many are still reflecting.  This is great.  Every profound process requires thorough reflection.  Let's support each other in prayer and in fresh ideas.

In the meantime, despite all the difficulties, the school year is about to begin.  Although a lot of university activities have moved on-line, students and faculty are still physically present on campus.  Our evening Mass at 6:30pm on Sunday is approaching a maximum capacity, which creates a new challenge for protecting the safety for all people present.  We have decided to re-examine our setup in the chapel and gathering space, to ensure even stronger adherence to all the standards of safety and social distancing.  As of Monday, August 24, we are bringing back the daily Mass at 12:10pm.  We are also adding another Sunday Mass: as of Sunday, August 23, we will begin celebrating an additional Mass at 8pm.  

There is also another reason why this year is different from any other: St. Catherine’s is unable to host group meetings other than liturgies.  The university policies regarding the use of space might also change profoundly during the school year.  This impacts our work significantly. Difficult situations, however, do not stop the life of the church; they never have.  Since the earliest years of the apostolic times, Christians would gather in small groups to pray, to talk about their faith, and to support each other at homes or wherever it was safe.  That is the direction our ministry will take this year.  When the situation is difficult let’s return to fundamentals.  Our FOCUS missionaries and undergraduate leaders are already preparing a network of small groups that will invite students to encounter Christ in a more personal way.  I will be accompanying the group leaders and help them in any way I can.  At the same time, I will ask all students and all of you, friends, to help students and faculty find us if they express their interest.  Pope Francis often speaks about the “missionary Church.”  This year, quite unexpectedly, this expression becomes very real for us here on campus at the University of Utah.

Every one of you can be a part of this mission by prayer, by leading groups, and by material support.  St. Catherine of Siena Catholic Newman Center is not just a building, it is the beating heart of the community that is built to gather and sustain our life with Jesus Christ.  Let us become a church in a new way for each other, more than ever before, and maybe in completely new ways.

Cody Jorgensen, OP
Jacek Buda, OP

We have limited parking available in a garage beneath our building. On weekends and evenings, parking also is available in our surface lot. Both areas are accessed from the alley west of our building (from 200 S).

Our parking lots are free, as available, for those visiting the church or attending church events. Violators will be towed at owner's expense. Local on-street parking is metered M-F until 8pm.

Please contact the office if you would like to purchase a weekday pass for the surface lot.