Missionaries of St. Thomas

Since 2026, St. Thomas More Catholic Student Center has launched Missionaries of St. Thomas, a locally rooted initiative forming full-time missionaries for the mission field at Washington State University and beyond.

Forming Missionaries from Within

Missionaries of St. Thomas represents a shift from relying primarily on outside organizations to cultivating missionaries from within our own community. We believe Newman Centers are called not only to receive missionaries, but to raise up, form, and send them—creating a lasting culture of evangelization rooted on campus.

A Life Given to Mission

Our missionaries commit a year or more to full-time service, living in community and dedicating themselves to prayer, formation, and outreach. They lead Bible studies, mentor students, organize retreats, and walk personally with others in their faith journeys—bringing the Gospel into the daily life of the university.

Building a Culture of Discipleship

More than programs or events, we are committed to forming disciples who can accompany others toward Christ. Missionaries of St. Thomas fosters deep spiritual formation and leadership development, helping students grow into mature Christians prepared for lifelong mission in their vocations, relationships, and work.

A Community on Mission

Grounded in the witness of St. Thomas More and rooted in the life of the Church, this initiative seeks to establish a sustained missionary presence at WSU. Our hope is not only to serve this campus, but to offer a model that can inspire and equip Newman Centers and parishes everywhere to form and send their own missionaries.