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Welcome to Newman Catholic Ministry at UMASS D
“They devoted themselves to the teaching of the apostles and to the communal life, to the breaking of the bread and to the prayers” -- (Acts 2:42)
FALL 2025 TRANSITION PROGRAMS FOR
FIRST YEAR CATHOLIC STUDENTS
LEARN MORE ABOUT OUR INCOMING STUDENT PROGRAMS
MASS ON CAMPUS
Sunday Evening at 7:00 PM in the Blue and Gold Room on the ground floor of the campus center. We welcome back our campus musician Jonathan and a number of priests that have joined us in the past. This year we kick off the semester with our first homily series - BREATHING ROOM.
Tuesday at Noon in the Reflection Room on the second floor of campus center. A perfect mid-day break to stop in and join us for Mass followed by Eucharistic Adoration at 1:00 pm. Confessions will be available at 2:00 pm. The Reflection Room is on the second floor of the campus center.
Thursday night at 5:30 at Newman House Chapel - Every Thursday evening, join us for Mass at Newman House followed by dinner.
Praise and Worship Nights are held the first Thursday of the month at 5:30 pm.
YOU’RE INVITED
Heading to UMASS D this Fall?
Join us at Newman House on Sunday evening, August 17, 2025 from 4-6 PM
Meet Newman Peer Leaders
Meet the Campus Ministry Staff
Enjoy good food and good company!
Meet other first year Catholic students - Find your community!
We can’t wait to see you all again!
C2BC RETREAT - CHOOSING TO BE CATHOLIC
Dates: OCTOBER 24-26, 2025
LaSalette Retreat Center
Attleboro, MA
Why do you choose to be Catholic?
In the craziness of life, it doesn’t hurt to pause to discover more about yourself, your faith, and how it fits into the big picture.
Find out why other young adults choose to be Catholic; learn how faith plays a role in their journeys; and take the time to reflect on your own path.
BEGINS OCTOBER 7, 2025
Welcome to The Search...
The Search is an innovative small group series that tackles the key questions of every human heart. In seven beautifully filmed episodes, Chris Stefanick and experts from multiple fields of science, medicine, psychology, art, and religion examine our place in the larger story of existence.
Whether you’re a practiced inquirer or a jaded skeptic, The Search will speak to you. You may be reassured by some parts, and challenged by others. Either way, you’ll find a lot here to think about. And when all is said and done, life’s questions demand to be answered.
The Search begins with a free Dinner at 5:30 pm followed by the Search Small Groups.
Are you ready for The Search?
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Not Confirmed?
Interested in becoming Catholic?
Still thinking about becoming Catholic or getting confirmed this year? It's not too late! You don't have to be 100% sure ... just be open to exploring. For more information, please contact Deacon Frank at flucca@umassd.edu
Preparation begins October 7!
Interested? Click here.
WELCOME TO THE CATHOLIC CHURCH
Congratulations to our Neophytes from St Mary’s, Newman Catholic Community and UMass Dartmouth, who received the Sacraments of Initiation at the Easter Vigil through our OCIA Process. You have become members of the Body of Christ - may Our Risen Lord bless you abundantly as you continue to grow as His disciples, nourished by the grace of the Sacraments! Welcome home!
If you are interested in discerning your own journey of faith or in learning more about becoming Catholic or getting confirmed, please contact Deacon Frank at flucca@umassd.edu.
Interested in meeting with others to
walk the journey of faith?
Newman Small Groups are small group of 4-6 individuals that gather on a regular basis to help one another on the journey of faith and grow deeper in faith and love of Jesus Christ.
LEARN MORE ABOUT NEWMAN SMALL GROUPS
KEEPING THE FAITH
Resources to help you keep the Faith during this time of restricted gathering. Find a variety of resources to help you in your prayer life.
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CURRENT STUDENTS
MASS/CONFESSION/ADORATION SCHEDULES
INCOMING STUDENTS
HAVE QUESTIONS?
MASS AND CONFESSIONS AT UMASS DARTMOUTH
YOU ARE WELCOME HERE
No matter where you are in your faith journey,
Newman Catholic Ministry has a place for you.
More Info“Therefore welcome one another as Christ has welcomed you, for the glory of God.” Romans 15:7
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CAMPUS ADDRESS
285 Old Westport Road
Dartmouth, MA 02747
Campus Center Room 202
NEWMAN HOUSE
359 Old Westport Road
Dartmouth, Ma 02747
EMAIL
Fr. Bill O'Donnell - bodonnell@umassd.edu
Dcn Frank Lucca - flucca@umassd.edu
PHONE
508-999-8872
Useful Links
Diocese of Fall River
UMass Dartmouth Website