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.

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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 winter term. Please join us for the Sunday liturgy in our Christ the King Chapel on Sundays at 11:00 a.m. and our weekday masses held at 11:45 a.m. on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday.

For more information on Campus Ministry, please contact Eliude Cavalcante: Eliude.Cavalcante@umanitoba.ca.

Events

Ash Wednesday

March 5th |11:45 AM at Christ the King Chapel

March 5th marks the beginning of Lent. St. Paul’s College will be having our Ash Wednesday Service at 11:45 am in the Christ the King Chapel. All are welcome.

 

South Asian Cultural Mass and Potuck 

Sunday, March 16 | 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM

Cultural Mass at 11:00 AM

Potluck at 12:00 noon to 1:00 PM

 

Farewell Mass for Archbishop Richard Gagnon

 March 18th | 11:45 AM at Christ the King Chapel

Join us as we bid farewell to Archbishop Richard Gagnon in his final Mass with us before retirement. He will be presiding over the liturgy and will join us for lunch at Belltower Cafe afterward. Let's come together to thank him for his service and wish him well in this next chapter of his life.

 

Stations of the Cross

Every Friday | March 7th - April 11th | 3:00 PM

Christ the King Chapel

Journey through the Passion of Christ with the Stations of the Cross every Friday during Lent. If you are unable to attend at 3:00 pm, you’re welcome to visit the chapel at your convenience. Resources will be available to guide you in prayer and meditation.

 

Please note: Due to this observance, there will be no First Friday Adoration until after Easter.

 

Palm Sunday Mass

April 13th | 11:00 AM at Christ the King Chapel

Join us for Palm Sunday Mass as we begin Holy Week with the commemoration of Jesus'  triumphant entry into Jerusalem.

 

Holy Week Liturgies

April 17th - April 19th at Christ the King Chapel

Holy Week is the most sacred time of the liturgical year, marking the Passion, Death, andResurrection of Christ. We invite you to take part in the solemn and meaningful liturgies leading up to Easter Sunday.

  • Holy Thursday Chrism Mass: April 17th | 7:00 PM

  • Good Friday Service: April 18th | 3:00 PM

  • Holy Saturday - Easter Vigil Mass: April 19th | 8:30 PM

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.

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:
  1. Canada Mental health Crisis Helpline (988)
  2. Klinic Crisis Line (204-786-8686)
  3. Mobile Crisis Service (204-940-1781)
  4. Manitoba Suicide Prevention and Support Line (1-877-435-7170)
  5. First Nations and Inuit Hope for Wellness Services (1-855-242-3310)
  6. Sexual Assault Crisis Line (1-888-292-7565)
  7. The National Indian Residential School Crisis Line (1-866-925-4419)
  8. 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

spccm@umanitoba.ca
204-474-8645