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# Catholic Terps

Catholic Student Center · University of Maryland

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- [Welcome Summer Interns](https://catholicterps.org/2025/02/13/welcome-summer-interns/) - Freshmen, transfers and all new students, we are excited you are coming to UMD! There are many exciting ways to connect with Catholic Terps: Click here to register so we can keep in touch with you and you can get your FREE Catholic Terps t-shirt at our Welcome BBQ in August! Join us at Sunday
- [Welcome New Students!](https://catholicterps.org/2024/07/30/hello-world/) - Freshmen, transfers and all new students, we are excited you are coming to UMD! There are many exciting ways to connect with Catholic Terps: Click here to register so we can keep in touch with you and you can get your FREE Catholic Terps t-shirt at our Welcome BBQ in August! Join us at Sunday

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- [Spiritual](https://catholicterps.org/spiritual/) - Spiritual Encounter the Love of Christ “We love, because he first loved us.” 1 John 4:19 Eucharistic Adoration Come meet the Lord Jesus in Eucharistic Adoration, where – like Mary in the Gospel of Luke (10:38-42) – you can sit at His feet, adore Him, and let Him love you [CCC 1376-1381]. Sign up for
- [Catholic Terps Parents Newsletter Sign Up](https://catholicterps.org/catholic-terps-parents-newsletter-sign-up/) - Sign up for our new CSC Parents' Newsletter here - this is a monthly newsletter to help parents stay up to date on the work of the CSC, as well as resources for Catholic parents of college students!
- [Service](https://catholicterps.org/get-involved/service/) - Service Serve With Us "And the King will answer them, 'Truly, I say to you, as you did it to one of the least of these my brethren, you did it to me.'"Mt. 25:40 Follow us on Instagram for the service opportunities posted each month @catholicterps, & email service@catholicterps.org with any inquiries! St. Patrick’s Street
- [Men’s Ministry](https://catholicterps.org/social/mens-ministry/) - Men’s Ministry Become a Man; Become a Saint Gentlemen! Welcome to the men’s ministry page. Come and encounter the God you were made to know, love, and serve, alongside lifelong brothers in Christ. We offer Men's Bible Studies, Men’s Groups fighting for purity of heart (Mt. 5:8), a Knights of Columbus Council, fraternity nights, and
- [Women’s Ministry](https://catholicterps.org/social/womens-ministry/) - Women’s Ministry Building Sisterhood Welcome to the women's ministry page! Come and encounter the God you were made to know, love, and serve, and make lifelong sisters in Christ! We offer Women's Bible Studies, women’s small groups, fellowship nights, and spiritual accompaniment. Women's Bible Studies Looking to dive into Sacred Scripture and build friendships? Email focus@catholicterps.org to
- [Get Involved](https://catholicterps.org/get-involved/) - Get Involved! Develop Lifelong Friendships Looking to get involved with the Catholic Terps? We have something for everyone…and you don’t need to be Catholic to attend anything we do! Follow us on Instagram for upcoming events! We can’t wait to meet you.@catholicterps Join a Bible Study Email focus@catholicterps.org to join a men’s or women’s Bible
- [Meet the Staff](https://catholicterps.org/about-us/staff/) - Meet the Staff Fr. Joe Cwik Chaplainfrjoe@catholicterps.org Alison Hegarty Campus Ministeralison@catholicterps.org Caleb Gaeng Campus Ministercaleb@catholicterps.org Paige Rienzo Development and Administration paige@catholicterps.org Caitlyn Buttaci Business Managercaitlyn@catholicterps.org Shane Chilcott FOCUS Missionary Team Directorshane@catholicterps.org Cheyenna Cook FOCUS Missionarycheyenna@catholicterps.org Seth Larkin FOCUS Missionaryseth@catholicterps.org Maria Corcoran FOCUS Missionarymaria@catholicterps.org
- [Ways to Give](https://catholicterps.org/donate/) - The Catholic Student Center is funded through the generosity and support of donors like you! Thank you for thinking of us - your gift will help more students encounter Christ on campus here at UMD! GIVE ONLINE! You can give online, easily and securely! Please use the following link:https://secure.qgiv.com/for/catholicstudentcenteratumd/ Donor Advised Funds Combine the most
- [Catholic Terps Student Registration 2026-27](https://catholicterps.org/get-involved/register/) - Catholic Terps Student Registration Catholic Terps Student Registration 2026-27
- [Centered on Christ Campaign - update!](https://catholicterps.org/centered-on-christ-campaign/) - Newman Room Dedication with Cardinal McElroy, Oct 31, 2025 Your Impact by the numbers: Vocations 30 ordained priests13 women religious30 seminarians& hundreds of couples have prepared for marriage at the CSC Mass on campus 500+ students regularly attend our Sunday Masses at UMD40 students on average regularly attend our daily noon Masses on Campus Bible
- [Your generosity brings Christ to UMD!](https://catholicterps.org/give-the-gift-of-faith/) - Our Capital Campaign - Centered on Christ! We are thrilled to continue and complete our campaign to renovate our beloved CSC. Our final push will integrate the scale and architectural features of our beloved original Barney Room, into our new grand hallway. This hallway will connect our front entrance to the Divine Teacher chapel, our
- [Retreat Waitlist](https://catholicterps.org/retreat-waitlist/) - Please fill out this form and contact MJ at mj@catholicterps.org when you have done so.
- [CSC Merch](https://catholicterps.org/csc-merch/) - CSC Store Support the CSC by showing off some CSC Merch on campus! We are updating offerings regularly, so check back to find something new. A percentage of the proceeds of every purchase goes to the CSC to support our students!
- [Spiritual Direction](https://catholicterps.org/spiritual-direction/) - Spiritual direction is a one-on-one meeting with a trained advisor which helps individuals develop a closer relationship with God and to better discern how the Holy Spirit is working in their life. Please complete the form below and we will set up a meeting with you. At that meeting, we will hear about your faith
- [About Us](https://catholicterps.org/about-us/) - About Us Address 4141 Guilford Dr, College Park, MD 20740 Center Hours In Semester: 9am–9pm, 7 days/week | Out of Semester: Saturday 5pm Mass; Sunday 10am Mass only Contact Us Email us at connect@catholicterps.org | Call us at (301) 864-6223 Our Vision: Become Fully Alive Welcome to the University of Maryland’s Catholic Student Center! We
- [Alumni](https://catholicterps.org/alumni/) - Alumni Welcome Back! We are deeply invested in building and maintaining strong alumni relationships. Scroll down to see all the ways you can get involved with the CSC and reconnect with old friends! If it’s been a while, please sign up for our Alumni Listserve and update us on life! For current Seniors, learn about
- [Guadalupe Giving Society](https://catholicterps.org/guadalupe-giving-society/) - Guadalupe Giving Society Graduating Seniors; Give in Honor of Our Lady Calling all graduating Seniors and Grad Students! We pray the Lord has blessed you abundantly through the CSC during your time in College Park. If you are looking for an opportunity to give back to this incredible conduit of grace – to help future
- [Mass/Sacrament Times](https://catholicterps.org/masssacrament-times/) - Mass/Sacrament Times Mass/Sacraments Updated Calendar https://calendar.google.com/calendar/u/0/embed?src=catholicterps@gmail.com&ctz=America/New_York Semester Mass Times Weekend MassesSaturday (vigil): 5pm @ CSCSunday: 10am @ CSCSunday: 8pm @ Memorial Chapel Daily MassesMon-Fri: 12pm @ Memorial ChapelWND Mass: 5:30pm @ CSC Finals Week Daily MassesMon-Fri: 12:45pm @ Memorial Chapel] Semester Confession Times Weekend ConfessionsSat/Sun: 30min before all Masses Daily ConfessionsMon-Fri: 30min before every Mass
- [Faculty/Staff](https://catholicterps.org/get-involved/faculty-staff/) - Faculty/Staff Know the Love of Jesus The Catholic Student Center serves the entire Catholic community at UMD, including the faculty and staff. We also offer other events, including lunches, happy hours, and days of reflection. For more information, email connect@catholicterps.org! Please join our Listserve below for more information! Faculty/Staff Listserve
- [WND Donors/Volunteers](https://catholicterps.org/alumni/alumni-wnd-service/) - WND Donors/Volunteers Wednesday Night Dinner Donors / Volunteers Needed! We invite your parish, Knights of Columbus, Ladies of Charity, Sodality, home/school organization, groups of friends, or anyone who understands and appreciates the feeding of young Catholic college students, not only in the spiritual sense - but in their appetites as well! Every Wednesday, the Catholic
- [Social](https://catholicterps.org/social/) - Social Welcome Home Whether you’re here for fun events, deeper friendships, or just free food every Wednesday Night, welcome! We cannot wait for the CSC to become your home away from home, regardless of your faith background. Follow us on Instagram for upcoming events!@catholicterps WND Join us at the CSC every week during the semester
- [History](https://catholicterps.org/about-us/history/) - History of the CSC Catholic Terps: A Timeline Over 90 Years of Service to the University of Maryland Community A specific chaplaincy for the Catholic students at the university of Maryland started in 1933, the same year Testudo became the University’s mascot. As long as there have been Terps, there have been Catholic Terps! The
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- [My Bookings](https://catholicterps.org/events/my-bookings/) - CONTENTS
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- [Give Original Draft](https://catholicterps.org/give-original-draft/) - Give the Gift of Faith The Catholic Student Center is funded through the generosity and support of donors like you! Click here for a description of the various funds you can choose to donate to! Online Give online through FaithDirect Our Parish Code is MD 145 Donor Advised Funds Combine the most favorable tax benefits with
- [About Us - Working](https://catholicterps.org/about-us-working/) - The Catholic Student Center provides the sacraments, as well as social and service opportunities for students of the University of Maryland. We have a thriving community of students who are involved in many aspects of Catholic life including bible studies, Eucharistic adoration, Sunday and daily mass. We also offer great social opportunities through tailgates, movie nights,
- [Mass / Sacraments (Draft)](https://catholicterps.org/about-draft/) - Mass & Sacraments Create anything Welcome to a world of limitless possibilities, where the journey is as exhilarating as the destination, and where every moment is an opportunity to make your mark on the canvas of existence. The only limit is the extent of your imagination. Create anything Welcome to a world of limitless possibilities,
- [Blessed Carlo Acutis Adoration Chapel](https://catholicterps.org/about-us/blessed-carlo-acutis-adoration-chapel/) - To center our ministry even more on Christ, in the coming months the Catholic Terps will begin construction on our Blessed Carlo Acutis Perpetual Adoration Chapel. Our students and broader Catholic College Park Community have benefited so much already from Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament. It has changed so many lives and sparked many conversions
- [Where are they now?](https://catholicterps.org/alumni/where-are-they-now/) - Class of 1960-1969 Class of 1970-1979 Class of 1980-1989 Class of 1990-1999 Class of 2000-2009 Class of 2010-present WHERE ARE YOU NOW? Click the link above Welcome Alumni! We want to hear from you! Please consider taking 3 minutes to reflect on your time at the CSC for our online
- [Loyalty Brunch 2018](https://catholicterps.org/upcoming-events/our-events/loyalty-brunch-2018/) - Thank you so much for joining us for the Loyalty Brunch! We were so happy to see over 120 alumni, community members, and parents. We are so grateful for all of our partnering donors, even those who were unable to attend this time. We hope you will join us again as we celebrate our Loyalty
- [Stewardship](https://catholicterps.org/get-involved/service/stewardship/) - The Stewardship committee promotes a culture of engagement and the value of involvement at the CSC through Time, Talent and Treasure. Activities: Wednesday Night Dinner, Family Weekend, Lenten Challenge and Maryland Day. Sign up to help with Wednesday Night Dinner Set Up/Clean Up
- [Theology 101](https://catholicterps.org/spiritual-old/catholic-philosophy/) - Theology 101 is a weekly group that is led by the Dominican Brothers. The Dominicans choose a topic for the semester and teach and lead discussion with students. Past topics have included Theology of the Body, On Love of God and The Civilization of Love, and Catholic Social Teaching. The Thomistic Institute, an organization that
- [Eucharistic Adoration](https://catholicterps.org/spiritual-old/eucharistic-adoration/) - Spend time in prayer with Jesus in weekly Eucharistic Adoration Sign up for a weekly half hour slot, or stop by when you are free! Sign-up for adoration here! Weekly Adoration: Monday and Tuesday Adoration is from 1:00- 4:30 pm Wednesday Adoration is from 1:00-5:00 pm Friday Adoration is from 9:00-11:00 am
- [Family Weekend Events](https://catholicterps.org/upcoming-events/our-events/family-weekend-events/) - Friday October 7, 2022 12 Noon Mass @ Memorial Chapel Confession 11:30 AM Saturday October 8, 2022 All events are subject to game time Open House @ CSC 3 - 5 PM (since game time is noon, tailgate will be suspended) 5 PM Vigil Mass @ CSC (If game time extends to 5 PM,
- [Fall Retreat 2022](https://catholicterps.org/upcoming-events/our-events/fall-retreat-2022/) - Start the year off right with our once-a-semester Fall Retreat! Ever wondered what the key is to true freedom and happiness? This year's Fall retreat will introduce us to that secret through a specific writing from St. Ignatius of Loyola all while giving a chance to meet and make new friends, enjoy the outdoors, and
- [Catholic Terp Alumni Fund](https://catholicterps.org/give-the-gift-of-faith/catholic-terp-alumni-fund/) - Alumni Giving Support Catholic Terps with a sustaining gift of $100 or more each year for 10 years. Invite 10 other alum to give the same pledge in support of Catholic Terps. Give online through Faith Direct Enroll Here Choose "Alumni Fund" Give via check made out to the Catholic Student Center @ UMD 4141
- [Class of 2000-2009](https://catholicterps.org/alumni/class-of-2000-2009/) - Fr. Kevin Regan '03: ordained as a priest in 2008 and has served in many parishes since then. He enjoys returning to the CSC to see how the students continue to encounter Christ through the sacraments and community life. His favorite memory of the CSC is helping out with the freshman retreat as a senior. While
- [Upcoming Events](https://catholicterps.org/alumni/alumni-events/)
- [Past Events](https://catholicterps.org/alumni/past-events-2/) - Catholic Terp Alumni Past Events [one_third]50th Anniversary Celebration for the Catholic Student Center[/one_third][one_third] Alumni Mexico City January 12-26, 2022[/one_third][one_third_last]Alumni Mexico City January 16 - 20, 2020[/one_third_last] [one_third]Alumni Summer BBQ July 13, 2019[/one_third][one_third]Alumni Mexico City Mission Trip April 4 - 7, 2019[/one_third][one_third_last]Alumni Mexico City Mission Trip April 19-22, 2018[/one_third_last] [one_third]Ireland Pilgrimage June 9-19,
- [Volunteer](https://catholicterps.org/get-involved/volunteer/) - Wednesday Dinner Volunteers & Donors We invite your parish, Knights of Columbus, Ladies of Charity, Sodality, home/school organization or group of parents/friends/alumni to volunteer by providing and preparing dinner for Catholic Terps. Every Wednesday during the semester we have a 5:30 pm mass and 6 pm FREE Dinner, which is made possible by the Wednesday
- [Give Back](https://catholicterps.org/alumni/give-back/) - [one_third] Volunteer We have lots of opportunities for Alumni to volunteer. SIGN UP HERE [/one_third] [one_third] Class Agent Be the first to know about upcoming events and reach out to your classmates to invite them! SIGN UP HERE [/one_third] [one_third_last] Alumni Giving Support Catholic Terps with a sustaining gift of $35 a month through our
- [Alumni Registration](https://catholicterps.org/alumni/alumni-registration/) - Are you an Alum of UMD, and Catholic? Were you a Catholic Terp? The Catholic Student Center relies on alumni like YOU! There are many ways Financially and/or In-Kind to support the students, staff, and programs at the CSC. Take a look below. Alumni Register Below (We like our alumni and want to keep in
- [Retreats](https://catholicterps.org/social/retreats/) - Each semester we have a retreat, which is the highlight of the semester for many Catholic Terps! Check the CSC calendar page to see when the retreat is for each semester!
- [Class of  2010-present](https://catholicterps.org/alumni/class-of-2010-present/) - Kevin Ewing ‘10: Seminarian for the Archdiocese of Baltimore, 3rd year of theological studies at the North American College in Rome. His favorite CSC memories are just being with the good people he knew during his time at the CSC and the annual pig roast. Maureen Smith, '10: Spent two years discerning Religious Life with
- [Funds](https://catholicterps.org/give-the-gift-of-faith/funds/) - Funds Offertory - supports the overall operations of the CSC (programmatics, administration, facilities, liturgy etc.) Programmatic - a general fund that specifically focuses on the programming we offer students (retreats, WND, liturgies, formation, service, socials etc.) Alumni Fund - this fund helps us track our alumni donors, and is a general fund that specifically focuses
- [Donate/Ways to Give](https://catholicterps.org/give-the-gift-of-faith/donate/) - The Catholic Student Center is funded through the generosity and support of donors like you! Click here for a description of the various funds you can choose to donate to! Online To Give through Faith Direct Click Here Our Parish Code is MD 145. Donor Advised Funds Cash/Check Check payable to "Catholic Student Center" The Catholic
- [Anniversary Events](https://catholicterps.org/about-us/50th-anniversary-magazine/anniversary-events/) - Catholic Student Center Celebrates 50 Years! Join us for a celebration on April 25, 2015! Click on the Photo to reserve your spot at the 50th Anniversary Celebration! As early as 1958, Father Tepe, at the direction of Archbishop O'Boyle, began a search for property near the campus to construct a suitable facility. In 1960, a
- [Sacraments Class/OCIA](https://catholicterps.org/rcia/) - Are you interested in becoming Catholic? Are you looking to receive the Sacraments of Baptism, Confirmation and/or First Eucharist? Consider joining our Sacraments class, OCIA, which stands for the Order of Christian Initiation for Adults. During the fall semester, we explore the key teachings of Catholicism - you do not need to be 100% sure
- [Email list](https://catholicterps.org/get-involved/faculty-staff/email-list/) - Sign Up Here to Join the Faculty/Staff Email List Loading…
- [Check](https://catholicterps.org/give-the-gift-of-faith/check/) - CASH/CHECKS Please make checks payable to “Catholic Student Center” Mailing Address: The Catholic Student Center @ UMD 4141 Guilford Drive College Park, MD 20740 Please contact our Development Director, Ann Gradowski if you would like more information about supporting the Catholic Student Center.
- [Catholic Resources](https://catholicterps.org/about-us/resources/) - Pray The ExamenLectio DivinaOnline Bible Learn USCCB CatechismChurching Teaching on Sexuality Counseling St. Jerome’s Counseling Program, Hyattsville, MD Alpha Omega Clinic Young Adult Life Young Adult Ministry Catholic Apostolate Center CAC Archdiocese of DC ADW Catholic Student Association The Catholic Student Association (CSA) is the central organization for students at the CSC. The CSA
- [Class of 1990-1999](https://catholicterps.org/alumni/class-of-1990-1999/) - Deacon Sean Keller ’91: married to Sheri, 2 daughters, retired Air Force Reserve Intelligence Officer, current Federal Contractor, ordained a permanent deacon in 2013, serves at the Basilica of the Assumption, campus ministry at the University of Baltimore, the Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulcher of Jerusalem. His favorite memory at the CSC was Sunday evening
- [Class of 1980-1989](https://catholicterps.org/alumni/class-of-1980-1989/) - Jim Palmer ‘83:director of Loyola on the Potomac (retreat center), member of Mount Calvary Catholic Church in Forestville, MD. His favorite memory of the CSC was that it gave him a place to be a man of faith when it wasn’t the norm in his dorm or fraternity house. Thomas Costello ‘86: married with two
- [Class of 1970-1979](https://catholicterps.org/alumni/class-of-1970-1979/) - George Ramsey ‘74: single, member of St. Anthony’s in DC, but also frequents the nearby Franciscan Monastery, the National Shrine, and St. Anselm’s Benedictine Abbey. His favorite memory of the CSC was Bible Study. His advice is to get to Mass and the sacraments as often as you can, pray the rosary! Peter Knapstein ’78:
- [Class of 1960-1969](https://catholicterps.org/alumni/class-of-1960-1969/) - Leo Smith '65: Retired Facilities Supervisor from So. Calif Gas Co. He lives in Springfield, MO with his wife Susan who have been married for 45 years and have three sons. He is an avid sports memorabilia collector, especially baseball memorabilia. His favorite CSC memory is acting as president in Spring ‘65. During his time at
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- [Online](https://catholicterps.org/give-the-gift-of-faith/online/) - Give Online Parish Code: MD 145 Please contact our Development Director, Ann Gradowski if you would like more information about supporting the Catholic Student Center.
- [Alumni Events](https://catholicterps.org/alumni/alumni-event/) - Catholic Terps on Tour Upcoming Events Past Events
- [Location/Find Us](https://catholicterps.org/about-us/locations/) - The Catholic Student Center Regular Center Hours: Fall and Spring Semesters: 7 days/week 9 AM – 9PM Summer Winter and Spring Break: The center is closed except for the 5 pm Saturday evening Mass and Sunday 10 am Mass. Our staff is in and out, so please call ahead or see the calendar for special
- [Welcome](https://catholicterps.org/welcome/) - Thank you for registering with the Catholic Student Center at Maryland. You can pick up your free t-shirt at our Welcome BBQ, or any of our weekly Wednesday Night Dinners. We hope to see you at the Catholic Center, you are always welcome! If you are not a student, please go to our Faculty/Staff registration
- [Freshman Day Waitlist](https://catholicterps.org/freshman-day-waitlist/) - Please fill out this form and contact Sean Fahey at sean@catholicterps.org when you have done so. If you have not done so, please pay for Freshman Day via Venmo (catholic-terps) or Paypal (@catholicterp). [gravityform id="76" title="true" description="true"]
- [Retreat Payment Page](https://catholicterps.org/retreat-payment-page-24/) - We are so happy you want to go on retreat! The cost per participant is $150-$200/student when you add lodging, food, and bus transportation for the weekend. Through the generosity of donations from Catholic Terp friends, alumni, parents and even students, we are able to offset the cost to $75/person. Per student feedback, here are
- [Centered on Christ: The New Catholic Student Center](https://catholicterps.org/the-new-catholic-student-center/) - [siteorigin_widget class=”WP_Widget_Custom_HTML”][/siteorigin_widget] Pledge a Gift WE ARE COMMITTED TO WELCOMING EVERYONE WHO ENTERS THE CATHOLIC STUDENT CENTER WITH HOSPITALITY. OUR STAFF AND STUDENT LEADERS EXCEL AT THIS. OUR BUILDING DOES NOT. [siteorigin_widget class=”WP_Widget_Media_Image”][/siteorigin_widget] THE NEW CATHOLIC STUDENT CENTER CAMPAIGN GOAL: $3.5 MILLION The main focus at the Catholic Student Center at the University
- [Centered on Christ FAQ](https://catholicterps.org/frequently-asked-questions/) - Why are we doing a capital campaign? • Since 2010 we have seen a significant increase in our student population as well as increased need for faith community provided at the CSC. • Our facility is outdated, has inefficient HVAC and bathrooms, is non-compliant for ADA or fire safety and ultimately has insufficient space to
- [Centered on Christ - More Info](https://catholicterps.org/more-info/) - We are committed to welcoming everyone who enters the Catholic Student Center with hospitality. Our staff and student leaders excel at this. Our building does not. It’s cold, dark, damp, outdated and not ADA accessible. THE NEW CATHOLIC STUDENT CENTER CAMPAIGN GOAL: $3.5 MILLION The Catholic Student Center stands on the frontline in ministering to
- [THE NEW CATHOLIC STUDENT CENTER](https://catholicterps.org/catholic-student-center/) - [siteorigin_widget class=”WP_Widget_Media_Image”][/siteorigin_widget] [siteorigin_widget class=”WP_Widget_Custom_HTML”][/siteorigin_widget] Faith Direct Link for Payment We are committed to welcoming everyone who enters the Catholic Student Center with hospitality. Our staff and student leaders excel at this. Our building does not. It’s cold, dark, damp, outdated and not ADA accessible. THE NEW CATHOLIC STUDENT CENTER CAMPAIGN GOAL: $3 MILLION
- [Newsletters](https://catholicterps.org/newsletters/) - 2018-2019 Newsletter (1)
- [Welcome BBQ Volunteers](https://catholicterps.org/welcome-bbq-volunteers/) - Our Welcome BBQ is the last Wednesday of August! We love having our Alumni come back to help so our student leaders can focus on meeting the new students who attend! Join us Tuesday evening before for some dessert making and food prep, and again Wednesday afternoon for the main event! Sign up below! Welcome
- [Catholic Terps Alumni Mission Trip to Mexico City](https://catholicterps.org/catholic-terps-alumni-mission-trip-to-mexico-city/) - January 17-21, 2025 - Registration Open *Final dates are confirmed. We will be hosted by Craig Johring, founder of Hope of the Poor. Craig has served the poor and worked with mission groups in Mexico City for over ten years. You can read more about Craig and his amazing mission work here. The goal of our
- [Msgr. Bill Kane](https://catholicterps.org/msgr-bill-kane/) - Passing of Msgr Bill Kane It is with deep sorrow we share the passing of Msgr. Bill Kane, on Friday December 8, 2017. "Fr. Bill" was one of the first chaplains of the Catholic Student Center, from 1964-1986, and joined us in 2015 for our 50th Anniversary celebration. We are blessed to have had his
- [Seniors](https://catholicterps.org/seniors/) - Please take a moment to fill out this survey about your time at the CSC! [gravityform id="84" title="true" description="true"]
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- [Tell us where you are now!](https://catholicterps.org/tell-us-where-you-are-now/) - [gravityform id="5" title="false" description="true"]
- [Celebrating Fifty Years of the Catholic Center](https://catholicterps.org/celebrating-fifty-years-of-the-catholic-center/) - [content_timeline id="1"]
- [Catholic Terps on Tour](https://catholicterps.org/catholic-terps-on-tour/) - Coming to a parish near you! Share the news about Catholic Terps! Join us and say hello! COMING TO A PARISH NEAR YOU SUMMER 2021 July 11 - CTOT 9:30 am - Holy Redeemer 9705 Summit Ave, Kensington, MD July 18 - CTOT 9 am and 10:30 am - Our Lady of Lourdes 7500
- [50th Anniversary Celebration](https://catholicterps.org/about-us/50th-anniversary-magazine/) - 50th Anniversary Celebration Click Below to Download our 50th Anniversary Celebration Program
- [CSC Chaplains](https://catholicterps.org/about-us/csc-chaplains/) - Catholic Student Center Chaplains [one_half] Fr. William Tepe (1955-'67) The Catholic community of UMD owes Fr. Tepe a great gratitude for serving as the first diocesan chaplain and overseeing the construction of the Center in 1965. He began in 1955 as the chaplain for the campus Newman Club. Fr.Tepe led the club's development of catechism
- [Email list](https://catholicterps.org/about-us/email-list/) - We like our alumni and want to keep in touch! Please Register Below and Follow us on Facebook! Catholic Terps Friends/Alumni List Serv Click above link To enroll in financial support please see the https://catholicterps.org/donate/ page for more.
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- [Mass/Sacrament Times](https://catholicterps.org/about-us/masssacrament-times/) - Memorial Chapel SEMESTER MASS SCHEDULE All of the information below is a reflection of the most common times and locations for our Mass and Reconciliation schedule. All of these are subject to change at any time. Please refer to our daily calendar for the most accurate times and locations for our Mass and reconciliation.
- [Calendar](https://catholicterps.org/calendar-of-events/) - Having trouble viewing this calendar? Click below to go direct to our Google calendars. CSC Mass/Sacraments Calendar CSC Events Calendar
- [Upcoming Events](https://catholicterps.org/upcoming-events/)
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## Events

- [Fall Retreat: "Radiant Joy"](https://catholicterps.org/events/fall-retreat-put-out-into-the-deep/) - Fall 2026: “Radiant Joy” Join us this fall for our “Radiant Joy” Retreat! October 23-25, 2026 in Edgewater, MD This retreat will feature around 24 hours of silent time, allowing a lot of space and time to learn how to listen to God's voice speaking in our hearts. The silence will be punctuated by prayer,
- [Lego Movie Bonfire Fundraiser](https://catholicterps.org/events/lego-movie-bonfire-fundraiser/) - Lego Movie Bonfire Join us Friday, October 2nd at 6:30pm to support the service team's efforts to help the poor in our local area! You can either donate $5 or winter essentials for the homeless.
- [Welcome BBQ](https://catholicterps.org/events/welcome-bbq/) - You are invited to our annual Welcome BBQ! Join us on Wednesday, September 2nd for our annual Welcome BBQ to start off the school year! We will begin at 5:30PM with Mass at the Catholic Student Center, followed by a free BBQ open to all. Register below to receive a free Catholic Terps shirt for
- [Family Weekend Brunch](https://catholicterps.org/events/2025-family-weekend-brunch/) - Join us for Family Weekend September 25th - 27th, 2026! Please join us for our 10am mass at the Catholic Student Center on the Sunday of Family Weekend 2026, September 27. (4141 Guilford Drive, College Park, MD) After mass, please join us for a family brunch in our Barney Room. We'll be serving eggs, sausage,
- [CSC Summer Opportunities](https://catholicterps.org/events/csc-summer-opportunities/) - Summer Mass: We will continue to have our Saturday 5pm Vigil Mass and Sunday 10am Mass throughout summer break. We would love to see you there! For the most up to date information on our events, please visit our calendar here. Fr. Conrad Farewell Mass: Join us in thanking Fr. Conrad as he concludes his time as
- [Opening Masses](https://catholicterps.org/events/opening-masses/) - Opening Masses Welcome back Catholic Terps! We are so excited for the fall semester and look forward to seeing you on campus. Please join us for our opening Masses on Saturday, August 29th and Sunday, August 3oth. We will have snacks afterword so make sure to stay around to meet fellow Catholic Terps! 5pm Saturday
- [Terps After Dark Glow Night](https://catholicterps.org/events/terps-after-dark-glow-night/) - Glow Night Join us for an unforgettable Glow Party at the CSC including glow volleyball, Spikeball, and more! It will be a great opportunity to meet new and returning students before school starts so make sure to invite your roommates and friends! Where: Catholic Student Center, 4141 Guilford Dr, College Park, MD 20740 When: 9pm-11pm
- [Alumni Retreat](https://catholicterps.org/events/alumni-retreat/) - Join fellow Alumni and Friends of the CSC for our annual summer Alumni Retreat. Running from Friday evening through Saturday evening at the Catholic Student Center, it is a great opportunity to reconnect with the Lord and have quiet time to pray and remember all the gifts God has given. This year's retreat will be
- [Spring Formal](https://catholicterps.org/events/spring-formal/) - CSC Spring Formal All students are invited to join us for our annual CSC Spring Formal on Saturday, May 2nd at the CSC! Click the link below to RSVP! Date: May 2nd, 2025 Time: 7-10 pm Dinner and Dessert will be provided. RSVP Here
- [Maryland Day Pig Roast](https://catholicterps.org/events/maryland-day-pig-roast/) - Join us for our annual Maryland Day Pig Roast on April 25, 2026 at the Catholic Student Center! Mass is at 5pm at the Catholic Student Center chapel located at 4141 Guilford Drive. Dinner is at 6pm. Cost is $40 per adult, $25 for UMD students, and kids 12 and under eat for free. Please
- [Holy Week + Easter Vigil Potluck](https://catholicterps.org/events/holy-week-easter-vigil-potluck/) - Join the CSC for Holy Week this year! We have multiple Masses and events available for the Triduum (Holy Thursday – Easter Sunday), and we would love for you to attend. See the schedule for more information. Additionally, after the Easter Vigil Mass on Holy Saturday, we are hosting a potluck in the
- [Internship Position Open!](https://catholicterps.org/events/internship-position-open/) - Interested in a paid internship at the CSC? Review the opening below and apply! Development Intern This role works very closely with the Development Coordinator (Paige Rienzo) and Father Conrad to support the CSC fundraising and development goals, which include producing events, maintaining our donor database, and email marketing and communications with supporters. Specifically, this
- [Class of 2026 Events](https://catholicterps.org/events/class-of-2026-events/) - Calling All Graduates! We are so excited to celebrate all of you who are graduating this May with two special events: our annual Senior Weekend and Baccalaureate Mass! Read below for more details: Senior Weekend Join us April 17 and 18 for a weekend of prayer, talks, time with alumni and more! The weekend will
- [Spring Break Mass Schedule](https://catholicterps.org/events/spring-break-mass-schedule/) - Happy Spring Break Catholic Terps! We hope you have a restful week away from classes! Please note the following changes to our Mass schedule this week due to the break: March 14 - 15 Saturday Vigil: 5:00 PM @ CSC Sunday Mass: 10:00 AM @ CSC No Sunday 8:00 PM Mass March 16 - 20
- [40FOR40](https://catholicterps.org/events/40for40/) - Embrace Stewardship this Lent! 40for40 is our annual Lenten Challenge asking students to support the Catholic Student Center through offering weekly or monthly donations on ParishSoft! During the 40 days of Lent, become one of 40 new students giving online via ParishSoft to our offertory. Giving through PaishSoft is a commitment to giving sustainably to
- [Jason Evert: College Dating 101](https://catholicterps.org/events/jason-evert-college-dating-101/) - College Dating 101 The CSC will be hosting Jason Evert, an internationally acclaimed Catholic speaker, on Thursday, February 26th at 8:00pm at the Catholic Student Center for a talk on College Dating. Jason Evert is the founder of Chastity Project, an organization dedicated to helping teens and young adults discover how chastity can lead to
- [Spring Retreat: "Divine Intimacy"](https://catholicterps.org/events/spring-retreat-divine-intimacy/) - Spring 2025: “Divine Intimacy” Join us this spring for our "Divine Intimacy" Retreat! March 6-8, 2026 in Edgewater, MD Step away from the noise of campus life and into a deeper encounter with God on our Spring Retreat. Centered on the theme of Divine Intimacy, this retreat invites students to slow down, pray, and
- [Service with Catholic Terps](https://catholicterps.org/events/service-with-catholic-terps/) - Join us this February for service with Catholic Terps! You can sign up for each opportunity above! February 7: Operation Gratitude We are going to have some snacks, watch a movie about Mother Teresa's journey, and write letters to veterans and deployed soldiers! Bring your friends! February 13: Meal Ministry Cooking Come meet us in
- [Giving Tuesday](https://catholicterps.org/events/giving-tuesday/) - On Giving Tuesday 2025, December 2nd, we will be participating in #iGiveCatholic. Our ministry relies heavily on the generous gifts of its community members, many of whom are family and friends of our students. So, we are asking you to please consider inviting your family and friends into giving to the Catholic Terps ministry by
- [Baccalaureate Mass](https://catholicterps.org/events/baccalaureate-mass/) - Baccalaureate Mass The CSC's Baccalaureate Mass for those graduating this winter is Wednesday, December 10th at 5:30pm here at the CSC! We would be honored to have those of you graduating this December join us with your families and friends for Mass and Wednesday Night Dinner. Please fill out this form to RSVP! We
- [Thanksgiving Break Schedule](https://catholicterps.org/events/thanksgiving-break-schedule/) - There will still be Confession and noon Mass on Monday and Tuesday at Memorial Chapel. The CSC will then close for Thanksgiving break Tuesday evening and reopen next weekend for Mass. We will have our normal Saturday Vigil Mass at 5pm and Sunday 10am Mass, but there will be no 8pm Mass on Sunday December 1st!
- [Apply to be a Student Leader!](https://catholicterps.org/events/apply-to-be-a-student-leader/) - The CSC relies on student leaders to spread the Good News on campus! We need your help! If you are interested in applying for a leadership position, please complete this form. If you have questions, contact one of the campus ministers or our current CSC president Rachel at president@catholicterps.org. The deadline to apply is November
- [SEEK 25 with the Catholic Terps](https://catholicterps.org/events/seek-25-with-the-catholic-terps/) - SEEK is a 5 day Conference for Catholic college students sponsored by FOCUS. Join a group of Catholic Terps as we head to Columbus this year for a transformative encounter! The conference features great talks from national speakers, time for prayer, and encountering almost 20,000 young Catholics! For more information and to sign up, check
- [All Souls Luminaria Prayer Service](https://catholicterps.org/events/all-souls-luminaria-prayer-service/) - Each year the CSC prays in a particular way for the Souls of all our friends, family, and benefactors who have passed away. We do so with a prayer service, and by placing their names on beautiful luminaria. Please join us in praying for our deceased loved ones on November 19th at 8pm at the
- [Homecoming Mass and Dedication of New Construction](https://catholicterps.org/events/homecoming-mass-and-dedication-of-new-construction/) - Welcome back to the Catholic Student Center for a special Homecoming Mass to celebrate the 60th Anniversary of the building of the CSC and to bless and dedicate Phase 1 of our New Construction! Mass will be at 5pm, a small reception will follow. Please RSVP below to let us know you are coming!
- [Sacraments Class](https://catholicterps.org/events/sacraments-class/) - Sacraments Class If you are interested in learning more about Catholicism or receiving the Sacraments of Baptism, Confirmation or First Communion, join us for our Sacraments Class Info Session (O.C.I.A.) on Monday, September 15 from 7:30 - 8:30 pm at the CSC. Email lisa@catholicterps.org to rsvp or with any questions.
- [Welcome New Students!](https://catholicterps.org/events/welcome-new-students/) - Freshman, transfers and all new students, we are excited you are coming to UMD! There are many exciting ways to connect with Catholic Terps! Here are the top 5 ways to get connected: Click here to register so we can keep in touch with you and you can get your FREE Catholic Terps t-shirt at
- [Freshman Late Night](https://catholicterps.org/events/2025-freshman-late-night/) - Get introduced to all the Catholic Student Center has to offer, meet other UMD Freshmen, and join us for games, activities, and snacks!
- [Wednesday Night Dinner](https://catholicterps.org/events/wednesday-night-dinner/) - Come visit the Catholic Student Center this summer. Mass will be at 5:30pm with the CSC with dinner to follow at 6pm.
- [Alumni Trip to Mexico City](https://catholicterps.org/events/alumni-trip-to-mexico-city/) - MLK Weekend. Reserve your spot with a deposit of $75.
- [Jubilee Year at the CSC](https://catholicterps.org/events/jubilee-year-at-the-csc/) - 2025 is a Jubilee year in the Catholic Church, a year Pope Francis has announced to be focused on hope. The Catholic Student Center has been chosen as a jubilee parish for the Archdiocese of Washington. Those who make a pilgrimage to our center are promised to receive special graces in this Jubilee year, such

## Locations

- [Catholic Student Center](https://catholicterps.org/locations/catholic-student-center/) - The Catholic Student Center is located at the end of Knox Road in College Park, across the street from the University of Maryland's South Campus Commons Building 7 and the the Mowatt Lane Parking Garage
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- [St. John Paul II Seminary and Theological College](https://catholicterps.org/locations/3516/) - House of priestly formation near the Catholic University of America founded by the Archdiocese of Washington
- [Memorial Chapel](https://catholicterps.org/locations/memorial-chapel/) - Dedicated in 1952 as a living memorial to members of the University community that gave their lives in times of war, the non-denominational Memorial Chapel is among the most visible icons of the University of Maryland. The chapel is located on South Campus across Regents Drive from the Chapel Fields. Parking is heavily restricted in

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