“RooCatholic has been an instrument of the Holy Spirit, providing a joyful and faithful community for students at the University of Akron. Members of this group grow in understanding of the Catholic Church and the love and truth it holds for all of humanity.” -RooCatholic Participant
“Not only do students grow in their interior relationship with Christ, but they are transformed into influential parish leaders that have true conviction for the faith. If you are tired of the mediocrity, broken love, and skewed truth that modern society offers to youth, come to RooCatholic to have your life transformed!
-RooCatholic Participant
The mission of Newman Catholic Campus Ministry is to gather students attending non-Catholic colleges and universities in the Diocese of Cleveland in order to strengthen their faith and Catholic identity through:
Many of you are wondering, "What is RooCatholic?" Throughout the years, RooCatholic has been an instrument of the Holy Spirit, providing a joyful and faithful community for all students here at the University of Akron. Members of this group grow in understanding of the Catholic Church and the love and truth it holds for all of humanity.
Not only do students grow in their interior relationship with Christ, but they are transformed into influential leaders of the parish, that have true conviction for the faith. If you are tired of the mediocrity, broken love, and skewed truth that modern society offers to the youth, come and join us at RooCatholic to have your life transformed! On Wednesdays there will be dinner served at 6:30 pm at the Newman Center that is located across the parking lot on the 3rd Floor of the Parish Office Building. There is always a presentation and social event after dinner.
Sunday 8:00 p.m. Mass always has lectors and servers from RooCatholic members. The music is by a contemporary choir led by the very talented Matt Fafrak.
Under the direction of Mr. John Szarwark and the student leadership team, the St. Bernard Parish community is happy to welcome and assist the University of Akron students and faculty during their academic career.
Contact us for more about any of this or what else is going on this semester!