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St. Paul's College
St. Paul’s College Campus Ministry
Welcome to St. Paul's College Campus Ministry! We provide a Roman Catholic presence at the University of Manitoba and we are home to the local Canadian Catholic Students’ Association. Our programs are open to everyone and they focus on spiritual development, outreach and service learning.
Announcements
Join us at Christ the King Chapel, St. Paul's College, University of Manitoba, 70 Dysart Road.
Free all day Parking in Q-Lot on weekends, holidays and weekdays after 4:30 p.m.
Our masses have resumed for the fall term. Please join us for the Sunday liturgy in our Christ the King Chapel on Sundays at 11 a.m.
Our weekday masses will resume on Tuesday, September 10 and are held at 11:45 a.m. on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays.
On Sunday, October 6 we will hold our official fall term opening mass at 11 a.m. followed by our Academic Exercises Ceremony and luncheon. All students are invited to join us!
For more information on Campus Ministry, please contact Eliude Cavalcante: Eliude.Cavalcante@umanitoba.ca.
Events
Campus Ministry has planned the following events up until February 2025.
- Candle Making Workshop – November 29th, 2024
- Hispanic Mass – December 15th, 2024
- Christmas Hamper Volunteering and Christmas Party – TBD
- Christmas Eve Mass – December 24th, 2024.
- St. Paul’s Day – January 26th, 2025
- Coffee House – January 31st, 2025.
- African Mass – February 16th, 2025.
- Southeast Asian Mass – TBD.
Way of the Cross
On Good Friday, March 29, 2024, St. Paul's College in collaboration with the Archdiocese of Winnipeg held the 35th Way of the Cross event at Christ the King Chapel, St. Paul's College.
The initiative was led by the Office of Youth and Young Adults and was a powerful experience for all participants.
For photos of the event and additional details, visit the St. Paul's College page at Way of the Cross.
What we offer
We are committed to stewardship by nurturing our own faith formation and that of others. Our active campus ministry team has planned a full schedule of events throughout the year (with a break for vacation in July). Volunteers are encouraged to assist with organizing and participating in various activities.
Spiritual development
Cultural Masses
Given a sufficient number of volunteers who can collaborate, we will seek to organize a Hispanic Mass in December, an African Mass in January and a Filipino Mass in February. Christmas Eve Mass: 8:00 p.m. December 24.
Lenten Reflection Evenings with Sacrament of Reconciliation
At the beginning of Lent, there is a 4pm prayer service and reflection followed by the Sacrament of Reconciliation.
Sacrament of Reconciliation and Confession
By appointment with Campus Ministry by emailing Fr. Mark Filips (mark.filips@umanitoba.ca) or Fr. Wajira Nampet SJ (wajira.nampet@umanitoba.ca).
Spiritual Exercises in Daily Life (St. Ignatius)
Student Retreats
Held for the students of the St. Paul's College Student Association.
Virtual Masses
Sunday Mass is held in Christ the King Chapel from August to June 30, and can be viewed on Facebook and YouTube.
Worship Team Member
Join the worship team as a cross-bearer, lector, altar server, communion minister, usher or member of the hospitality crew. If you love music, then share your talent as a singer or musician.
Building community through social activities
St. Paul’s College Choir
Musicians are welcome to join our choir. Practices are weekly. Comprised of volunteers, the choir also performs at Coffee House and other events.
St. Paul’s College Students’ Association (SPCSA)
SPCSA collaborates with SPC Campus Ministry on various activities and events.
Outreach and Social Justice
Development and Peace
Development and Peace is the official international development organization of the Catholic Church in Canada. Represent our College and faith community at the free fall and winter workshops, and share information about what is happening on a global level.
Canadian Catholic Students’ Association (CCSA)
A local and national group that supports students who want to live the Gospel on Campus, take on leadership and organize events and activities for students.
Donate to Campus Ministry
Direct Deposit Donations or Pre-Authorized Giving are available to all parishioners of Christ the King Chapel.
Rather than using the envelopes, parishioners are welcome to register online through CanadaHelps.org
- Donations are made on your schedule
- Donations may be directed towards Mass Collections or for Campus Ministry
- Donations are made conveniently and will continue during your vacation or other absences
- Special or Diocesan Collections would not qualify for Direct Deposit. Designated envelopes would be made available for these gifts
- Donor cards indicating that you have donated by direct deposit can be picked up as you enter the worship area. This allows you to participate fully in the liturgy when our gifts are being offered
Or if you prefer personalize assistance with your credit card please call the Community Development Office at 204-474-9148 to set up your monthly pledge (due on or around the 15th of each month).
Charitable number: 869-129-932 BN 0001
Donate online
Resources for students with religious counselling needs
All students supports on Campus are available from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. from Monday to Friday:
Health and wellness
- Wellbeing is the foundation of student success. Learn how we can help support your commitment to physical and mental wellness.
- Sometimes, when talking with your friends or family isn’t possible or isn’t enough, it helps to talk with a professional. We offer students a variety of on-campus and off-campus counselling supports.
- Spiritual Care is available to all, whether you identify as spiritual, atheist, religious or agnostic. We recognize, affirm and work with your existing values and beliefs.
For urgent situations/help outside office hours the following resources are available.
For urgent help
Are you experiencing a high degree of distress (e.g., you don’t feel safe, have been recently assaulted, have a plan to attempt suicide, witnessed a traumatic event) and need help immediately? If yes, we encourage you to consider contacting one of the 24 hour a day, 7 days a week crisis services listed below:
- Canada Mental health Crisis Helpline (988)
- Klinic Crisis Line (204-786-8686)
- Mobile Crisis Service (204-940-1781)
- Manitoba Suicide Prevention and Support Line (1-877-435-7170)
- First Nations and Inuit Hope for Wellness Services (1-855-242-3310)
- Sexual Assault Crisis Line (1-888-292-7565)
- The National Indian Residential School Crisis Line (1-866-925-4419)
- Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls Crisis Line (1-844-413-6649)
You can also receive help by going to:
- A local hospital emergency
- Urgent care facility
- The Crisis Response Centre at 817 Bannatyne Avenue, Winnipeg, Manitoba
You may also drop by 474 UMSU University Centre (Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.), or call our reception desk at (204) 474-8592 to learn about our services and whether or not we can provide support immediately.
Parishes
The closest Parish to the University of Manitoba Campus is St. Vital Parish on 1629 Pembina Hwy, R3T 2G6. Their telephone number is (204) 453-0933 and their office hours are Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 Noon and 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
And Mass schedule is:
Celebration of Sunday Liturgy
- Saturday 4:00 p.m.
- Sunday 9:00 a.m., 11:30 a.m., and 8:00 p.m.
Weekday Mass Schedule
- Tuesday 7:00 p.m.
- Wednesday 11:30 a.m.
- Thursday 11:30 a.m.
- Friday 11:30 a.m.
Daily Mass cancelled Sept.13th
Contact Us
St. Paul's College Campus Ministry
70 Dysart Road
University of Manitoba
Winnipeg, MB R3T 2M6 Canada
204-474-8645