Serving IU students is the highest priority at St. Paul.
Whether you are an incoming freshmen, an upperclassman making your way back to the Church, or anywhere else in your faith journey, we are here to serve you and to walk with you.
We are always happy to welcome and train new liturgical ministers. If you are interested in becoming a lector, extraordinary minister of Holy Communion, altar server, or a sacristan, please contact Fr. Ben.
Music Ministry: If you are interested in getting involved in any of our music ministries, please email our music director, Dr. Tim Gregson.
Cantors and Instrumentalists
College Choir serve at the 5:30 p.m. Sunday Mass during the academic year from late August through early May. The choir, which often sings contemporary liturgical music, gathers for warm-ups and rehearsal at 4:30 p.m. on Sunday afternoon. No audition required.
Schola Cantorum: College students provide chanted Mass propers, motets, and hymns for the 9:00 pm Sunday Mass during the school year.
Eucharistic Adoration
Monday-Friday, 11:15 am-12:15 pm
Monday-Thursday, 6:00-9:00 pm
Friday, 12:45-5:30 pm
Intercessory Prayer Teams
Thursdays during the school year from 7:45-8:45 pm
Bible studies gather weekly to encounter God through His Word, for fellowship, for prayer, and to support each other's growth in faith. Small groups are a great way to grow in love of God and neighbor, to make new friends, and to connect as part of a Christian community. Contact Sophie.
Hoosier Awakening Retreat: A weekend retreat offered once each semester and open to all Hoosier Catholics.
Weekly Wednesday night meetings for those interested in learning more about the Catholic faith and those interested in becoming Catholic.
A combination of lecture-style classes and small group discussions makes Catholicism 101 a wonderful opportunity for anyone to learn more about Jesus Christ and the Catholic Church.
Catholicism 101 is a process to help people experience the fullness of the Faith. Our desire is for people to confidently enter full communion of Faith and to feel the warm embrace of the Church family.
During the school year, we provide a free, home-cooked meal for our students every Sunday after the 5:30 pm Mass in Higgins Hall.
Socials
Regular gatherings for Hoosier Catholic community at St. Paul's, on campus, or off campus. From game and movie nights, to volleyball and laser tag, to bonfires by Lake Monroe, all are welcome to join us at all of our activities. Register with us and follow on Instagram to stay up to date on the latest activities
St. Paul Catholic Center Christmas Sharing Program
Clean-up days at St. Paul's
Mission Trips
St. Paul Catholic Center partners with FOCUS Missions to provide Spring Break and Summer Mission Trip opportunities to all of our students.
Student Knights of Columbus
The Knights of Columbus Council #15859 is a fraternal organization for Catholic men at Indiana Univeristy. The Knights are active in community service, Pro-Life activities, Eucharistic Adoration, coordinating football parking and tailgating at St. Paul's, and general assistance in furthering the Catholic community. Indiana University has a college Knights of Columbus Council. College Knights that lead infaith, charity and service on campus. The College Knights Council meets during the academic year at St. Paul’s. Email JG Arbuckle at jamesgarbuckle@gmail.com for more information and meeting times.
Dr. Nina Castronova, a Licensed Mental Health Provider and Director of Pastoral Counseling, provides Catholic faith-integrated counseling services at St. Paul Catholic Center.
She feels it is a privilege to work with people amidst a variety of life stresses and struggles including anxiety, depression, and grief. She has clinical experience in outpatient adult psychiatry, couple and family counseling, and Hospice bereavement services.
Please do not hesitate to contact her via email or call her at 812.558.9050.