Welcome, new students!
We are so excited you’ll be joining us as you travel along your faith journey in college. This time in your life is a great opportunity for you to make your faith your own, grow your prayer life, and be the face of Christ in service to others. We cannot wait to get to know you and welcome you as part of our family at the Newman Center. Our hope is that you find a community of faith that you can laugh with, pray with, serve with, and can see Christ’s love. Check out some great student testimonials and our wonderful events below. If you have questions, or want to get involved, email our Director of Campus Ministry, Emily.
WELCOME EVENTS FALL 2026
New Student Brunch- Sunday, Aug 23
9:30-10:30 a.m. in Bishop Newell Hall (St. Paul’s Newman Center)
Student Mass and Ice Cream Social – Sunday, Aug 30
5:00 p.m. at St. Paul’s Newman Center
Back to school BBQ – Thursday, Sept 3
5:00 p.m. on the front lawn of St. Paul’s Newman Center
Fall Search Retreat – Oct 23-25
Friday evening-Sunday afternoon at Veebar Guest Ranch
STUDENT TESTIMONIALS
'St. Paul’s Newman Center has given me a sense of community and belonging during my time in college. I have met so many amazing people through Newman and I am so thankful for my time here!'
Anna Roesler '26
'St. Paul’s Newman Center rekindled my connection with God and the Catholic Church. What started as a place to go with friends, turned into looking forward to Sundays with Father Rob. I will always be so grateful for my time here and I will continue to spread God's life everywhere I go!'
Natalie King '26
'St. Paul’s Newman Center has truly been a home away from home for four years in Laramie. It has been a bountiful blessing from God to enjoy fellowship with so many student and resident parishioners, to meet my best friends, go on retreats and other adventures, and grow in my faith holistically through the Newman Center. I feel as though Newman has prepared me to truly set off on my own in this next stage of life in faith; the time in this community has equipped me for living the adult Christian life alongside my brothers and sisters in Christ and serving Christ in 'the least of these'.'
Brett Jones '26
WEEKLY ACTIVITIES
Sunday Supper
Sundays || 6 p.m.
Join us for a homemade dinner for all college students after the Sunday 5 p.m. liturgy. Our first Sunday 5 p.m. will be Aug 30th!
Cowboy Catholic
Wednesdays || 8 p.m.
A large group meeting intended to help students grow in faith and fellowship. Activities include games, prayer and worship, presentations and discussions, and personal reflection. Our first Cowboy Catholic gathering will be September 9.
Mass on Campus
Thursdays || 12:25 p.m.
Come celebrate liturgy on campus near the flagpole on Prexy’s Pasture when weather permits or in the Union, room 202.
Love in Action
Mondays & Tuesdays || 3 p.m.
St. Paul’s Newman Center offers numerous opportunities to serve the Laramie community. Join us for Love in Action to visit the Laramie Soup Kitchen, deliver Eucharist to nursing homes, and much more!
MONTHLY & SEMESTER ACTIVITIES
SEARCH Retreats
Fall and Spring Semesters
Student Search is a powerful weekend retreat where college students experience of Christian community, worship, recreation, and fellowship. The fall 2026 Search Retreat will be Oct 23-25. Sign up here.
Social Events
Various Times Throughout the Year
All students are invited to numerous events offered throughout the school year such as holiday parties, movie nights, hiking, barbecues, game nights and more!
Alternative Break Trips
Various Times Throughout the Year
St. Paul’s Newman Center offers various alternative break trips such as building houses with Oklahoma City’s Habitat for Humanity and serving at the St. Andre House in Phoenix Arizona.
