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There will be no Saturday Vigil Mass or Confession on Saturday, April due to G-Day.

​​​​​​​Good Friday - March 30th Stations of the Cross at 3:00 pm  Celebration of the Lord's Passion w/ Communion at 7:00 pm

Reminder to all community members and students parking for Mass at the Catholic Center. Parking is prohibited at the Cloverhurst Condominiums located behind the International Building. All cars parked in this lot will be towed at owner's expense. Parking is allowed at the International Building for all weekend Masses. In addition parking is allowed at Campus View for the Saturday 5:00 pm Mass and the Sunday 5:00 pm Mass only. If you have any questions please contact the Center Office.

Many parts of the country, including Georgia, have been hit particularly hard by influenza this winter.  We continue to monitor both the guidance of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops and our local situation.  We will be in touch immediately if it seems appropriate to take more significant steps, such as temporarily suspending Communion from the chalice or on the tongue. (Click title to read entire memo from Archbishop Gregory)

Mass and Ash Distribution - 8:00 am and 5:30 pm Ash Only Service - Noon and 7:30 pm Ash Distribution at Tate Student Center at Tate Plaza on UGA Campus - 12: 00 to 1:00 pm Ash Distribution - Available All Day in Chapel

Listen to Fr Bill's "Word on the Inspired Word" daily at 7:20 am and 3:00 pm on Athens Catholic Radio 105.7 FM or on their website. (click above to see the website link)

Click here to read the letter from Fr. Kevin Mullen, OFM, Provincial Minister of Holy Name Province concerning the change in leadership at the Catholic Center.

The 2016-2017 financial reports for the Catholic Center can be found here. Click on this link to see the Statement of Financial Position and the Statement of Activities.

Due to a power outage at the Center, there will be no 8 am Mass tomorrow, Tuesday (9/12/2017). An announcement will be made later tomorrow concerning whether there will be a 5 pm Mass or not. Watch the website for further information.

Anyone interested in assisting those affected by Hurricane Harvey can contact Catholic Charities USA at www.catholiccharities.org. Catholic Charities USA and their member agencies respond to immediate emergency needs for such necessities as water, food, shelter and medical care, as well as to the long-term need to rebuild and recover after widespread destruction.

The 16th Annual Vince & Barbara Dooley Catholic Center Golf Tournament is August 26th at the UGA Golf Course. For more information about registration or to become a tournament sponsor, contact Don Ragogna at 706.207.9852 or call the Center office at 706.543.2293. Click here for the tournament flyer or here for the tournament brochure, which has the player and sponsor registration forms as well as all pertinent tournament info.

Kroger's charitable giving program has been extremely beneficial to the Catholic Center. If you shop at Kroger, please consider registering your Kroger Rewards card to benefit the Catholic Center at UGA. Click here to sign up for the Catholic Center to receive this benefit.

The Catholic Student Association (CSA) is now accepting registrations for the 2017-2018 year. Click here to access the CSA Registration Form.

Make plans to run or walk at the Catholic Center 5K Human Race on Saturday, May 6th at 8:30am. All proceeds will benefit the Catholic Center at UGA Alternative Spring Break trips. You may register online at www.active.com or pick up a form at the Catholic Center. This race is a wonderful community event to support a wonderful program.

Just a reminder that there will be no 5:00pm Mass on Saturday April 22 due to G-Day.

Due to the possibility of severe storms, Religious Education for Wednesday, April 5 is cancelled. Please stay safe and dry.

Click on this link for a schedule of 2017 Lenten activities.

Here is some important information regarding the Ash Wednesday Services at the Catholic Center:
- 8:00 am Mass & Ash Distribution (limited parking)
- 12:00 pm noon Ash Distribution (limited parking)
- 5:30 pm Mass & Ash Distribution
- 7:00 pm Ash Distribution

An American Red Cross Blood Drive will by Monday, January 23rd from 3:00pm to 7:30pm. You may make an appointment at www.redcrossblood.org or simply walk-in.

Across the country and locally, there is currently a dangerous shortage of blood. Give the gift of life!

"Give me your heart and I will give you my eyes." Join us for a day of reflection, prayer, sharing and fun as we learn to see anew the many ways that God is at work in our lives.  The retreat is organized by Sister Julie Fertsch, director of the St. Joseph Worker Program. Click here for more information.