Beginning May 29, 2016, two Dominican priests will walk over 450 miles from St. Anthony of Padua Church in New Orleans to the National Shrine of St. Martin de Porres in Memphis, Tennessee. Fr. Thomas Schaefgen, OP, and Fr. Francis Orozco, OP, are celebrating the 800th anniversary of the approval of the Order of Preachers, also called Dominicans after the founder, St. Dominic de Guzman, by reaching back to the roots of the friars preachers.

Does your faith motivate you to serve? We dare you to change yourself and the world through service to the poor and marginalized in our nation and in our world. The Jesuit Volunteer Corps (JVC) is the oldest and largest faith based service organization the country. Dare to Change. Click to learn more.

There is a new Awards Program for university students, to recognize their work in writing, visual imagery, television and digital communications. If you are interested or know of an individual who is interested in participating, click to read more. Please note that the deadline for submissions is Friday, February 5.

Bishop Michael J. Sis, D.D., of the Diocese of San Angelo addressed the attendees of the Raider Promise Banquet on the importance of campus ministry in the life of university students. View pictures and read his address!

Raider Catholics have been on the local news the last few weeks. Check out these links to see what Raider Catholics are saying about their faith and the community. If you've seen other Raider Catholics in the news, let us know!

Come watch the Pope with us in the Catholic Student Center! CLICK THE PICTURE FOR THE FULL SCHEDULE.

Encounter 2015 was awesome! Dozens of freshmen and transfer students were able to Encounter Christ at this years retreat. This year's theme was GO FORTH and referenced Proverbs 16:9, "The human heart plans the way, but the Lord directs the steps." Take a look at these photos from Encounter 2015 by clicking on the picture.

Welcome Week 2015 was a great success! Hundreds of new and transfer students got to know the different things that we do at the Catholic Student Center. The Catholic Student Association, Knights of Columbus, and the other Catholic organizations did a fantastic job! Take a look at these photos from Welcome Week 2015 by clicking on the picture.