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St. Paul’s Seminary ‘Come and See’ Weekend

Fr. Joshua — Sat, 03 Sep 2011 21:59:21 +0000

Any guys interested in knowing more about what “the life” in preparation for the priesthood looks and feels like are welcome to stop into St. Paul’s college seminary in Crafton, Saturday morning, October 1, and if you like, stick around overnight till Sunday morning. No commitments required other than enjoying your time with a group of young men dedicated for the time they’re there to pursuing ‘the simple life’ of prayer, study, and service…among other things. Contact the vocations director, Fr. Joe Freedy for more information, or to reserve your place.

Kickball on the Lawn

Fr. Joshua — Thu, 01 Sep 2011 17:02:13 +0000

C’mon out for Kickball on the Cathedral of Learning Lawn this evening at 6:30pm. The grass should be ideal for sliding, just sayin. Bring a friend!

PS: Oh, and we’ll have volleyball as well, for the leaping- and spiking-inclined.

PPS: If there are flash floods or something, we’ll have a movie at the Newman Center.

Catholic Rush Week 2011

Fr. Joshua — Sat, 06 Aug 2011 03:37:31 +0000

Calling all students!

Turkey Bowl

Office Manager — Fri, 29 Oct 2010 16:14:53 +0000

Turkey Bowl
Saturday, November 6th 12:00pm – 2:00pm
Just what it sounds like: a sweet mid-fall pig-skin competition. Sign up today as teams are being formed: jml101@pitt.edu

Barn Dance

Office Manager — Tue, 22 Sep 2009 20:01:03 +0000

Barn Dance
Saturday, Oct. 3, 1:00 – 9:00pm, Rednal Farm
Reserve at Front Desk, campusministry@pittsburghoratory.org
Students and their guests welcome!

Ultimate Frisbee

Office Manager — Fri, 05 Jun 2009 14:05:33 +0000

Join us every Saturday at noon on Flagstaff Hill. Students and young professionals of all skill levels are welcome!

Volleyball Night

Office Manager — Mon, 12 May 2008 10:16:20 +0000

Volleyball Night is held each Wednesday at 7:00pm on the Cathedral of Learning lawn. Everyone is invited to attend. For more information, contact the Pitt Newman Club.

Superbowl Party Feb 3

Office Manager — Wed, 30 Jan 2008 13:19:05 +0000

Join your fellow students on Sunday, February 3 at 6:00pm to watch this yearâ€™s Superbowl on the Newman Centerâ€™s big screen TV. Food and drinks will be provided.

Welcome to New Pitt, CMU, and Chatham Students

Fr. Joshua — Tue, 14 Aug 2007 18:03:59 +0000

There are a bunch of orientation and welcome activities going on around the campuses these next couple of weeks, but the real food and fun – and faith – are going down right here at the Newman Center (or somewhere close by). Campus ministry staff will be on hand to chat, Newman club officers will be looking for volunteers (don’t worry, they’ll ask nicely), and good clean fun will be had by all. Why go Greek, when you can go Latin?

Take a peek at the events we’ve got lined up for Catholic Rush Week 2007. We’ll have any updates, weather-related or otherwise, right here on the website, so check back.

The image to the left takes you to our brochure, which lays out our idea and components of campus ministry here in Oakland. Please email us with any questions.

Barn Dance, This Saturday!

Office Manager — Thu, 12 Oct 2006 15:55:29 +0000

This Saturday (10/14) is the Barn Dance. Get ready for the most fun you
have ever had in your life! Those attending should be at the Newman Center
by 1:30 for a 2:00 departure. A note to those who can help transport people
out to Ligonier: as a general rule, it’s best if the cars leaving for
Ligonier are as full as possible. This way we can make sure everyone has a
ride. The Oratory van will also be available for others should there not be
enough cars so we should be fine for rides so long as people are willing to
help, so thanks to those who can help in this way. A note for those
accepting rides from others: remember to help out with the gas money. It’s
a long ride and gas prices are high. There are copies of a map and
directions available at the Newman Center for those unfamiliar with the way.
This can be picked up during the week or on Saturday just as you’re leaving,
whatever is convenient.

If you leave by 2:00 you’ll arrive at Rednal by 3:30. We’ll start serving
dinner around 4:00 o’clock, which will consists of hotdogs and hamburgers,
baked beans, etc. Veggie burgers will be available for those not interested
in meat. After dinner will be a hay-ride, and we’ll be back at the barn by
sundown to start the square dancing. We dance for about two hours, and then
we have the annual apple bobbing contest, which is the most amazing contest
ever. Participants get very wet, so if you plan to participate, which you
do, bring an extra shirt. The evening wraps up around 9:30 at which time
all depart for Pittsburgh. A reminder to drivers: we need to make sure
everyone who has a ride out to Ligonier has a ride back. The easiest thing
is for people to go there and back in the same car, but this isn’t necessary
if certain people want to leave early. Just be conscious of the people who
came with you and make sure they have a ride back to Pittsburgh.