St. Thomas Aquinas Newman Center

St. Thomas Aquinas Newman Center, a.k.a. undCatholic, is the Catholic Church on the campus of the University of North Dakota (UND).

Did you know that of UND’s 16,000 students, an estimated 20% were raised Catholic? That’s around 3,200 Catholic college students that the Newman Center is called to serve. Currently, only 300 to 350 students are actively involved, just 9% of the Catholic students. We must continue to reach more of them!

FOCUS, the Fellowship of Catholic University Students, plays a big role in helping us to reach both Catholics and non-Catholics alike on campus.  Our 5 missionaries work hard to go out on campus and outreach to students.  They also help lead bible studies, their own, as well as student led bible studies as they disciple various students into taking on that leadership role here at undCatholic.  They also provide retreats, mission trips, the SEEK Conference and other resources that help students to grow in our Catholic Faith and ignite the fire of faith in their souls. They also cost the Newman Center $80,000/year for the 5 missionaries that we currently have.

They are vital for our efforts to foster a supportive community where students can explore their faith, find encouragement, and build meaningful connections.

In today’s fast-paced world, young people are seeking places that feel like a home away from home—safe havens where they can find peace, share their struggles, and deepen their faith. FOCUS not only allows for spiritual growth but also cultivates friendships and a sense of belonging, creating a foundation for students to carry with them well beyond their college years. By investing in FOCUS, we offer a place where students feel valued and inspired to grow, and find a beacon of hope for their lives.

Can you help us fund our FOCUS missionaries for another year

with your #iGiveCatholic gift today?

Help us meet our goal of $40,000 to fund half of what FOCUS costs us each year.  We have a generous matching gift challenge that will double the impact of each gift received now through Giving Tuesday.

Thank you for your support! 

Special thanks to our matching gift sponsor(s):

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Offline donations (cash/check) are matched as well and are not subject to the fees. 

Mailing address: 

St. Thomas Aquinas Newman Center

Attn: iGiveCatholic

410 Cambridge Street

Grand Forks, ND 58203