Spring 2014 Edition

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The Catholic Mavs travel to Dallas for the 2014 Student Leadership Conference.

The Newman Center went on four separate trips over Spring break. Read about different grace moments from the students.

It is happening! Read about the historic groundbreaking event for the new building.

What does God have in store for some of our graduates?

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10Groundbreaking Mission Trips

Graduation

Fr. Tim BirenDirector/Chaplain

The Newman Center went on four separate trips over Spring break. Read about different grace moments from the students.

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I welcome you to another edition of The Catholic Mav. Once again, we have been blessed in our ministry to the students of Minnesota State University, Mankato. What a great joy it is to be able to live out the mission of the Church by becoming witnesses of Jesus Christ through worship, social justice, outreach and more. Our ministry has grown so much, and as a result, we are at that point of building our new Newman Center. We would never have come to this point without your prayers and generous hearts. Thank you so much for allowing us to live out the Mission of the Church in such a tangible way!

As the spiritual Father of so many young adults, I know firsthand, that in order to be an effective witness to Jesus Christ, we need to stay close to him. We cannot live this mission on our own. We need his own divine strength in order to fulfill his divine mission on our campus … Go Make Disciples.

Today more than ever before, at the St. Thomas More Catholic Newman Center, the Church reminds us of our mission and encourages us to take it up with renewed enthusiasm. Therefore, we strive to allow every student we encounter on our daily journey to renew their commitment to stay close to Christ by:

• Renewing our commitment to daily, heartfelt prayer through meaningful Eucharistic Liturgies, Eucharistic Adoration, Reconciliation, Discernment Groups and more.

• Renewing our commitment to never stop studying the treasure of our Catholic faith through Theology on Tap, Bible Study, RCIA, Retreats, FOCUS Conferences and more.

• Renewing our commitment to social justice through life-changing Mission Trips, Service Saturdays, Salvation Army, VINE Faith in Action, Ecumenical Outreach, Knights of Columbus and more.

Our Mission is to accompany Jesus Christ in sending out transformed men and women into today’s world to be his witnesses, just as he sent out his Apostles two thousand years ago. Staying faithful to this mission is the only thing that will satisfy the deepest longings of our hearts. We accomplish this task because of your prayers and financial generosity. As we break ground on our new building, I promise you that we will always be good stewards of your prayers and financial contributions. We rely on you as partners in our ministry to fulfill the great commission at Minnesota State University, Mankato: Go Make Disciples. Thank you for making this a reality! God is good!

By Fr. Tim Biren

Judith’s Story

I am a Junior at MSU-Mankato and I was given the incredible experience of going to the Student Leadership Summit in Dallas, TX this past January. I met so many awesome people while I was there and they all helped me get fired up about my faith, and about sharing it with other people. I learned so much from not only the speakers there but also from other students who attended. We got to spend 3 hours together every afternoon learning about prayer and bible study and helping each other grow. These sessions challenged me to open my mind and become a leader for Christ.

The experience touched my heart because I got to see the zeal and passion other students had for bringing Christ back to their campus. By the end of

the conference I was truly excited and equipped with the knowledge I needed to get back and share the good news with my peers. More than anything SLS

prepared me to be a better, more personable leader in Christ. Through learning how to bring Christ to others, I also got a chance to go deeper in my relationship with God and it has changed my life. After SLS I went on my first mission trip and started a

Bible study. I could not be more excited for what God has in store for me.

Small Groups were a big part of the SLS Conference

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Catholic Mav studentswith FOCUS founder

Curtis Martin

By Whitney Kerr

Nightly Bonfires

The Catholic Faithful were gathered at the Ostrander Auditorium on Divine Mercy Sunday, April 27th for a ground breaking ceremony for the St. Thomas More Catholic Newman Center at Minnesota State University, Mankato. Bishop John M. Quinn, of the Diocese of Winona, celebrated the 7:00 pm Mass and officiated the groundbreaking of the new chapel and student center. The funding and the need for the new building did not happen over night.

Many priests from the Diocese of Winona attended the event including former Chaplains Father Joe Fogal and Monsignor Richard Colletti. Father Joe Fogal was a student at Minnesota State University from 1966-69 and then came back to campus from 1983 -91 as the Newman Center Chaplain. “We use to hold all of our services in the Ostrander auditorium so tonight brings back a lot of good memories.” said Fr. Fogal. Monsignor Colletti also reminisced on the nostalgia of being present “I was a pastor at St. Johns and the Chaplain at the Newman Center when Father Biren asked if I would like to be on the committee to build a bigger Newman Center,” said Monsignor Richard Colletti “That was around 10 years ago. I left the Mankato area about 6 years ago but kept in the loop with the diocesan part.”

The new building has been a long time coming. “The reason we are here is for the students. We have never lost sight of the vision of bringing an appropriate place for them to worship and to celebrate their faith,” said Fr. Tim Biren “This is an exciting time to unite with alumni, students, benefactors, families and friends. During this Easter season, it is a time of new beginnings and God is faithful and we must be faithful to God.” The new church means a lot to the students.

“Building a new church is important to me because the Newman Center is my home away from home at school,” said Shannon Sullivan “It is awesome to see so many people participate in our events which made it so we need a bigger facility.” “It is a great chance for us to grow by having a new church,” Alli Frandrup said “It is like a plant. If a plant does not have room to grow, it won’t. Now that we have this new space, we are going be able to grow and we have really been blessed.”

The Diocese of Winona thought enough of the new church that they committed $100,000 to the project. “For years to come, we have a place on campus where our young people who are Catholic can come and be nurtured in their faith, a larger place than what we currently have,” said Bishop Quinn “Also for non-Catholics and children and young people who are looking to find out what faith is all about. They will have this facility where they can come and they will be received and cared for.” Bishop Quinn went on to say “It is about the future, and the future is bright.”

By Joe Steck, The Mankato Times

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The Catholic Faithful were gathered at the Ostrander Auditorium on Divine Mercy Sunday, April 27th for a ground breaking ceremony for the St. Thomas More Catholic Newman Center at Minnesota State University, Mankato. Bishop John M. Quinn, of the Diocese of Winona, celebrated the 7:00 pm Mass and officiated the groundbreaking of the new chapel and student center. The funding and the need for the new building did not happen over night.

Many priests from the Diocese of Winona attended the event including former Chaplains Father Joe Fogal and Monsignor Richard Colletti. Father Joe Fogal was a student at Minnesota State University from 1966-69 and then came back to campus from 1983 -91 as the Newman Center Chaplain. “We use to hold all of our services in the Ostrander auditorium so tonight brings back a lot of good memories.” said Fr. Fogal. Monsignor Colletti also reminisced on the nostalgia of being present “I was a pastor at St. Johns and the Chaplain at the Newman Center when Father Biren asked if I would like to be on the committee to build a bigger Newman Center,” said Monsignor Richard Colletti “That was around 10 years ago. I left the Mankato area about 6 years ago but kept in the loop with the diocesan part.”

The new building has been a long time coming. “The reason we are here is for the students. We have never lost sight of the vision of bringing an appropriate place for them to worship and to celebrate their faith,” said Fr. Tim Biren “This is an exciting time to unite with alumni, students, benefactors, families and friends. During this Easter season, it is a time of new beginnings and God is faithful and we must be faithful to God.” The new church means a lot to the students.

“Building a new church is important to me because the Newman Center is my home away from home at school,” said Shannon Sullivan “It is awesome to see so many people participate in our events which made it so we need a bigger facility.” “It is a great chance for us to grow by having a new church,” Alli Frandrup said “It is like a plant. If a plant does not have room to grow, it won’t. Now that we have this new space, we are going be able to grow and we have really been blessed.”

The Diocese of Winona thought enough of the new church that they committed $100,000 to the project. “For years to come, we have a place on campus where our young people who are Catholic can come and be nurtured in their faith, a larger place than what we currently have,” said Bishop Quinn “Also for non-Catholics and children and young people who are looking to find out what faith is all about. They will have this facility where they can come and they will be received and cared for.” Bishop Quinn went on to say “It is about the future, and the future is bright.”

Bishop Quinn blesses the groundbreaking shovels

Catholic Mav Students provided the music for the groundbreaking Mass Fr. Biren with former Newman

Chaplain Fr. Halloran

The Catholic Mavs were blessed to have Mayor Eric Anderson of Mankato &

Minnesota State University President Richard Davenport in attendance

We were blessed to have Bishop John Quinn of the Diocese of Winona celebrate

the Mass for this historic event

Many benefactors and students came out for the event to help

celebrate with us

Lumberjack Party

Fr. Tim’s Christmas Party

Rake the town

Service Saturday

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When I attended the Spiritual Impact Bootcamp retreat in the fall I was new to the Newman Center. On the retreat, through fasting, hours of adoration, and talks on the Holy Spirit and his gifts, I was able to experience God’s healing love and forgiveness which destroyed the root of one of my long-standing issues that had recently become more prevalent in my life. My life was completely transformed and the effects continue today. The outpouring of the Holy Spirit that I experienced

gave me the strength and sense of purpose I needed in order to start evangelizing and sharing the gospel message on campus.

When offered a chance to attend the retreat again in the spring, I went because I could not find a reason not to go. I felt like my life had been turned upside down because of recent events and I did not know how to recover. During the retreat I learned how to let Jesus heal me and how to use my experiences to bring others and myself closer to Christ. I became more aware of the Holy Spirit in my life, the gifts I have received, and how I can build up the Kingdom of God.

By Clara Lucca

Blacklight VolleyballMen’s Night

“Man Contest”Rake the town

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Shroud EncounterThe Catholic Mavs welcomed Shroud of Turin

expert Russ Breault in February for a big event in the CSU Ballroom. Russ has been a part of

numerous documentaries seen on the History Channel, Discovery Channel & CBS. Russ brought a life-size replica of the Shroud for display. Over

400 people came out for this event.

Women’s Night“Birthday Party for

the Unborn”

When I attended the Spiritual Impact Bootcamp retreat in the fall I was new to the Newman Center. On the retreat, through fasting, hours of adoration, and talks on the Holy Spirit and his gifts, I was able to experience God’s healing love and forgiveness which destroyed the root of one of my long-standing issues that had recently become more prevalent in my life. My life was completely transformed and the effects continue today. The outpouring of the Holy Spirit that I experienced

gave me the strength and sense of purpose I needed in order to start evangelizing and sharing the gospel message on campus.

When offered a chance to attend the retreat again in the spring, I went because I could not find a reason not to go. I felt like my life had been turned upside down because of recent events and I did not know how to recover. During the retreat I learned how to let Jesus heal me and how to use my experiences to bring others and myself closer to Christ. I became more aware of the Holy Spirit in my life, the gifts I have received, and how I can build up the Kingdom of God.

By Cody Robeck

This past fall semester I was asked at the Newman Center to assist in the formation of a youth ministry group for the teens of local parishes. I was very excited to get started having grown up with an incredible youth group. Growing up, my faith was primarily developed thanks to my friends and the youth ministers of my parish. The backbone of the ministry is Friday Night Lives. FNL’s are held every month or so,

consisting of fun skits and games, talks from our awesome student leaders, small group faith discussions, and praising God through the sacraments and adoration.

This year we are excited to have the opportunity to institute the same program here in Mankato, serving students from various schools around the area. We have had a handful of students starting out, but with patience and prayers we hope to grow bigger.

This past January I was privileged to participate, along with other members of the Newman Center, in the annual March For Life in our nation’s capital. It was especially fitting to witness thousands of young people who journeyed all over the country to welcome, defend, and promote

the dignity of human life. Amid the songs, chants, and the praying of the Rosary, Jesus’ words in John’s Gospel resonated in my heart throughout the march: “I came so that you may have life and have it more abundantly.” Ultimately, my participation in the march reinforced the truth that respect for all life has at its heart and as its whole content the person of Jesus Christ, the Word made flesh, the one Savior of the world.

By Ismael Rodriguez

Newman Center Semi-Formal

Sisters of Life Visit

Newman CenterTalent Show

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This past January I was privileged to participate, along with other members of the Newman Center, in the annual March For Life in our nation’s capital. It was especially fitting to witness thousands of young people who journeyed all over the country to welcome, defend, and promote

the dignity of human life. Amid the songs, chants, and the praying of the Rosary, Jesus’ words in John’s Gospel resonated in my heart throughout the march: “I came so that you may have life and have it more abundantly.” Ultimately, my participation in the march reinforced the truth that respect for all life has at its heart and as its whole content the person of Jesus Christ, the Word made flesh, the one Savior of the world.

In January, students from the Newman Center went to the Pope Francis on Twitter Retreat with Fr. Rick Riccioli at the Franciscan Retreats and Spirituality Center in Prior Lake, MN. The retreat was centered on Pope Francis’ tweets as well as uses for social media to benefit the Catholic Church. They discussed following the Pope on Twitter to see the highlights

from his homilies, interviews, and other statements that he has made. They focused on three main themes of Pope Francis’ tweets: #apoorchurch, #gomakeamess, #whoamitojudge. The Pope is really challenging us to get our hands dirty in order to be a poor church serving the poor, be public in our faith by going out and taking risks of being counter-cultural, and to let people be who they are, but still challenge them to grow in their faith where they are at in their lives.By Cristina Roche

New Year’s Eve 1 Month Late The Party was held in MSU Bullpen.

Over 300 in attendance

Theology On Tap“Relativism Talk”

Catholic Mavs Visit Local Nursing HomeSisters of Life Visit

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This past Spring Break I had the opportunity to travel to San Lucas, Guatemala for the second time with Newman. During this time our group was able to help serve the Mayan People through various service projects including reforestation, various construction projects at the San Lucas clinic and at a school in a nearby community and building a baking stove for a family by hand. One of my favorite experiences on this mission trip was learning about the Mayan culture and experiencing their simplistic lifestyle. They work so hard to get little in return all while having extraordinary faith in God.

During my time in Guatemala, God reaffirmed my passion for helping others especially those less fortunate. The San Lucas Mission has served the needs of the Mayan people for over fifty years listening to their needs in order to help them escape poverty. God spoke to me throughout the trip and placed a desire in my heart to respond to these needs and return to Guatemala for long-term mission work in the future. The words “come now, see later” touched my heart while on mission in Guatemala and I’m excited to see what God has in store for me.

We visited the tomb of Catholic Martyr

Fr. Stan Rother

The San Lucas Missiongrows coffee to help support

the Guatemalan people

By Gina Fenicle

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We started our journey in Assisi, about two hours north of Rome. The site of the Papal Basilica of St. Francis of Assisi was originally the called the “Hill of Hell” where criminals were put to death. On this hill is where St. Francis was buried and later the Basilica was built in 1253. Praying at St. Francis’ tomb was my most memorable moment of the pilgrimage. For the first time it felt as if I can actually could pray to Jesus. He doesn’t just hear me… but he is listening. I was at absolute peace and full of the Holy Spirit. It was an overwhelming experience.

After Assisi we traveled to Rome. As I was sitting in the Irish Chapel, underneath St Peter’s Basilica, in the Vatican Grottoes on the same level as the tomb of St Peter, Fr. John Chrzan gave us a beautiful homily. “Now you are the body of Christ, and each one of you is a part of It (1 Cor. 12:27).” The passage really hit me. As I sat in the chapel, above thousands of people of all walks of life, race, and language come to St. Peter’s for various reasons, but all united in the body of Jesus Christ, I saw a new perspective of the Catholic Church. It was not just the one I attend on Sundays, but a Church that stretches around the globe united in one body, Jesus Christ.

Traveling to Italy was an experience of a lifetime, but there is so much more to see with over 1,000 Catholic Churches in Rome alone. It will take a lifetime to finish.

Arrivederci (until we meet again)

By Tim Haas

Catholic Mavs in St. Peter’s Squarefor an audience with Pope Francis

Catholic Mavs celebrating Mass at the Catacombs in Rome

This past Spring Break I had the opportunity to travel to San Lucas, Guatemala for the second time with Newman. During this time our group was able to help serve the Mayan People through various service projects including reforestation, various construction projects at the San Lucas clinic and at a school in a nearby community and building a baking stove for a family by hand. One of my favorite experiences on this mission trip was learning about the Mayan culture and experiencing their simplistic lifestyle. They work so hard to get little in return all while having extraordinary faith in God.

During my time in Guatemala, God reaffirmed my passion for helping others especially those less fortunate. The San Lucas Mission has served the needs of the Mayan people for over fifty years listening to their needs in order to help them escape poverty. God spoke to me throughout the trip and placed a desire in my heart to respond to these needs and return to Guatemala for long-term mission work in the future. The words “come now, see later” touched my heart while on mission in Guatemala and I’m excited to see what God has in store for me.

By Gina Fenicle

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By Catie Bettendorf

We were blessed with the opportunity to serve our fellow brothers and sisters in Christ by rebuilding homes destroyed by Hurricane Sandy in Atlantic City, New Jersey. Even though it is over a year after the devastating storm, there are still hundreds of families either displaced or forced to live in moldy, unsanitary conditions. It was such an amazing feeling to be able to physically help in the way Jesus calls us. The work we were doing- like tearing apart walls, laying tile, painting walls, assembling cupboards- meant that people would have their homes back. Also, each day, our group spent time in prayer together. That time in reflection rooted me to what was truly important throughout the trip.

There were also some fun adventures into different big cities along the way. In Philadelphia, we toured Independence Hall, saw the Liberty Bell, ate Philly Cheese Steaks, and wandered the city on a nighttime Ghost Tour. We also toured around Atlantic City, walking along the boardwalk and enjoying the ocean. On our way home, we stopped in Chicago and watched as the Chicago River was dyed green for St. Patrick’s Day! It was such a fabulous mission trip. I am so grateful for the friendships that were built over the week, and for the opportunity to serve others.”

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The Catholic Mavs repaired floors & drywall on the homes of

Hurricane Sandy victims

By Dominic Abbott

I am blessed and so grateful that I was given the opportunity to travel to Honduras for a Focus Mission trip with the Newman Center. The core of this trip focused on serving the poor in evangelization. We were up in some amazing mountains near the city of Camayagua, Honduras, serving the poor. I must say though, I feel more like I was served than the other way around.

The poor there showed me, through the way that they lived, that the most materially poor can be the most joyful people on earth. I learned throughout this trip not to take the many gifts I have for granted. Also, I discovered that a simple life is a peaceful life, without all the distractions of the secular world. You can open so many doors in your spiritual life by blotting out the many distractions this world puts in your way. You learn to pray more, and realize that you have been given unique gifts by God. Your gifts are meant to lead people to Christ. I strongly recommend going on a mission trip. It will change your perspective on the world and impact your faith in a positive way.

The Catholic Mavs worked extensively in the village of Camaygua with

the kids & locals

The St. Thomas More Catholic Newman Center has been a home for my soul during the past five years as an undergraduate. I couldn’t see myself as the daughter of God that I am without the relationships I found at the Newman Center. I would have continued on living for myself and for the things of this world without finding Jesus’ body, blood, soul and divinity in the Newman Center chapel’s tabernacle. I have truly received the gift of joy from having a place nearby where I can run to whenever I need to deeply see and feel the love of my Heavenly Father. The Newman Center has given me a chance to see the bigger picture of life amidst living on a relativistic college campus. Our society and my education has told me to never surrender and that I can do most things on my own, but Jesus has taught me to lay my armor down at the foot of His Cross. The Newman Center, through Jesus’ Sacred Heart of mercy, has given me the opportunity to choose to strive for eternal salvation.

I have truly come to know my identity as a beloved child of God with the help of the Newman Center on Minnesota State University-Mankato’s campus – my soon to be alma mater! The greatest gift a friend can give to another is to direct them towards Jesus. I have encountered so many beautiful souls at the Newman Center that are striving to become Saints. The Newman Center surely is in the Saint making business with so many opportunities to encounter Jesus in the sacraments. Father Tim, our campus chaplain, has always said, “It is not so much about where you go, but what you do when you get there.” The Newman Center has allowed me to receive God’s love firsthand. In addition, the Newman Center has equipped me with all of the tools and support necessary to share the Gospel message and the gift of love I continually receive from Jesus. I hope to pass on the legacy the Newman Center has instilled in me to share the Gospel message and pray for all souls as a FOCUS (Fellowship of Catholic University) missionary upon graduation.

When I came to college I wasn’t completely sold on living out a Catholic lifestyle for fear of being labeled. But as I matured through my college years I started to realize the significance and peace found in a strong Catholic foundation. At first my involvement didn’t go beyond showing up to Mass on Sunday but then progressively started to get engaged in the Newman Center on campus. Through Mass, Bible studies, and social events I started to make the faith my own for the first time. I realized life after college would be far different and I needed to equip myself with the spiritual weapons necessary to live a life for Christ, especially in our growing culture of relativism. The Newman Center was instrumental in my formation and always had something going on each week. I’m grateful to have been a part of the Newman community during college. It helped instill moral discipline in my life at a time when most men need it. I hope to live out the faith beyond graduation by reaching out to those lost, and serving as a spiritual soldier

for Christ.

Catholic Mav seniors at the graduation Mass

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Over this past year of school, I have had the privilege of participating in the men’s discernment group on the MSU campus. It’s hosted by Fr. William Thompson, who is head of Spiritual direction at St. Mary’s Seminary in Winona. He is a very talented young priest who takes great pride in what he does and desires to help young men in exploring their vocation.

Although a little cautious of joining at first, I was finally persuaded to attend, and now I’m glad that I did. I fit right in. I found that the men there have a similar desire of exploring what

their vocation calling is really about. Joining is not like a written agreement to join the seminary but rather an option to get a feel for what it would be like. Before participating in this group, I had a very limited knowledge of what the priesthood is, and I must say it has really given me better insight on it. Being a part of the men’s discernment has impacted me in many ways. Most of all it has given me the opportunity to let God implant the question in me whether or not He is calling me to the priesthood.

I’m at the point in my life where I will need to be making many big decisions once I graduate, so being a part of this assembly has really opened my eyes to all the different ways one can serve God. Up to this point, discerning the priesthood has been a been a question, but I want to give God the chance to work in my life and be the reason why I venture on the next new step in my future.

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INVESTING IN THE FUTUREDIRECTOR’S FUND

The Director’s Fund is an integral part of maintaining the excellence of the St. Thomas More Catholic Newman Center. Members of the Director’s

Fund pledge an annual gift of $2,500 or more which sustains current ministry programs and enables us to enhance

the ministry. Annual gifts made through the Director’s Fund help ensure that the Catholic Faith is shared by future

generations on MSU-Mankato’s campus. Membership in the Director’s Fund includes special recognition in the

annual report

LIVING FAITH SOCIETYOne of the most significant ways you can

support the Catholic Newman Center is through the Living Faith Society. Gifts

made through the Living Faith Society are drafted electronically each month directly

from your checking account or credit/debit card, making giving simple. Membership

provides a stable support base that directly assists with on-going operational expenses,

while reducing fundraising overhead. Members will receive the quarterly Living

Faith devotional booklet. You can increase, decrease, hold or discontinue your

contribution at any time by contacting the Newman Center.

FR. PAUL HALLORAN FUNDMembers of the Fr. Paul Halloran Fund are

benefactors who make an extraordinary gift of $10,000 or more annually. Gifts received

through the Fr. Paul Halloran Fund allow the Catholic Newman Center staff to reach

more college students more effectively. Following in the footsteps of Fr. Halloran,

members help the St. Thomas More Catholic Newman Center live the motto “Cor ad

Cor” as epitomized by Fr. Halloran, allowing us to have a strong Catholic presence at Minnesota State University, Mankato.

For more information on how you can contribute contact:Fr. Tim Biren ● (507) 387-4154 ● timothy.biren@mnsu.edu

St. Thomas More Catholic Newman Center1331 Warren StreetMankato, Minnesota 56001

www.catholicmavs.org(507) 387-4154

The Newman Center has helped me form great friendships and make God a priority in my life.

CATHOLIC NEWMAN CENTER STAFFFr. Tim Biren Director/Chaplaintimothy.biren@mnsu.edu

Joe Bakken Campus Ministerjoseph.bakken@mnsu.edu

Phil Stone FOCUS Missionary Team Directorphil.stone@focus.org

Suzee Stone FOCUS Affiliate Missionarysuzeew@gmail.com

Diane Butler FOCUS Missionarydiane.butler@focus.org

Jonathan Spaid FOCUS Missionaryjonathan.spaid@focus.org

Nicole Spaid FOCUS Affiliate Missionarynicole.spaid7@gmail.com

Ismael Rodriguez FOCUS Missionaryismael.rodriguez@focus.org

Courtney Ripoll FOCUS Missionarycourtney.ripoll@focus.org

Catie Bettendorf FOCUS Missionarycatie.bettendorf@varsitycatholic.org

Michelle Folk Administratormichelle.folk@mnsu.edu

Kyle Jaeger Development Directormankatonewmancenter@gmail.com

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