Are you intereseted in joining the Catholic Church? Do you need to recieve the Sacrament of Confirmation or First Communion? Do you just want to learn about the Catholic Faith? Then the Rite of Chirstian Initiation for Adults (R.C.I.A.) or Sacrament Preparation is for you! We meet during the school year to prepare you to recieve the the Sacraments of Baptism, First Communion and/or Confirmation at Easter. All are welcome to attend! Contact Brendan McCauley for more information regarding day/time or fill out the form to the left and we will be in touch.

We have several different bible study groups going throughout the school year. They are led by both by STM Staff and student leaders. If you are interested in joining a group or have questions, please contact Kaylee Sanchez. We will work with you to find a group that fits.

Following 5:00 pm daily Mass.
Every Thursday evening during the school year.

You are invited to join us for a Free meal, a talk or discussion and some praise and worship. This event is open to all so bring a friend or three!

Great Retreats Each Year!

All of us at St. Thomas More know well how important taking time for prayer and a deeper encounter with God is and it is especially important for students caught up in the very hectic world of academia.

We offer engaging retreat experiences each year to our students, both undergraduate and graduate/professional. We welcome all our Catholic Cougs to join us in these wonderful spiritual opportunities.

Fall Retreat

The Fall retreat has been a mainstay of our Newman ministry for decades. Each fall, we welcome students to join our Student Leadership, staff and Fr. Paul for a life-changing encounter with Jesus, the Church, and our Catholic community. Dates for the 2020 Fall Retreat will be announced at the beginning of the school year. During this two day day experience, we take a profound and fun journey into the Way of Jesus Christ

Bart Schuchts is the founder of Church on Fire and has been associated with the John Paul II Healing Center since its inception.

Bart has been in ministry across the body of Christ for over 30 years. Bart grew up in a Catholic home yet drifted away from God while in college. Following a desperate plea to God while sitting in an NFL locker room, Bart had a powerful encounter with the Father’s love that Transformed his life forever. 

Bart travels the country presenting at conferences and retreats, bringing thousands into an intimate and powerful encounter with the Father’s love, transforming lives, and equipping people to live more fully into Christ’s mission.

Bart’s passion is to see the Church Transformed and equipped to live into the fullness of Her 2000 year history.
Bart is married to Brooke and they have four children: Hannah, Gabrielle, Kailey and Joshua.
A pastor summed it up well when he said, “Bart is one of the most passionate men for God that I know... His heart is for people to live into the fullness of who they are Called to be.”