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Michigan Technological University

  • LocationHoughton, MI
  • Type and sizePublic · 4-year · 7,313 students
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Michigan Technological University is not a Catholic college. This rating measures Catholic life on campus: campus ministry, priests, Mass and confession, student groups, and nearby parishes.

The Catholic ministry serving Michigan Technological University is St. Albert the Great University Parish at 411 MacInnes Drive, Houghton, which the Diocese of Marquette lists as a campus ministry. Its published schedule lists Masses on weekdays and three Sunday times, scheduled confession four days a week, and adoration on weekdays, with FOCUS Bible studies and a Knights of Columbus council listed.

Mass, confession, and adoration

Confirm with the parish

Mass 8

  • Monday5:30 PMSt. Albert the Great University Parish, 411 MacInnes Drive · Listed on the ministries page only when a priest is in town (e6).
  • Tuesday, Thursday12:20 PMSt. Albert the Great University Parish, 411 MacInnes Drive
  • Wednesday9:00 PMSt. Albert the Great University Parish, 411 MacInnes Drive
  • Friday5:30 PMSt. Albert the Great University Parish, 411 MacInnes Drive
  • Saturday5:30 PMSt. Albert the Great University Parish, 411 MacInnes Drive · During MTU year.
  • Sunday9:00 AMSt. Albert the Great University Parish, 411 MacInnes Drive
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  • Sunday11:00 AMSt. Albert the Great University Parish, 411 MacInnes Drive
  • Sunday7:00 PMSt. Albert the Great University Parish, 411 MacInnes Drive

Confession 4

  • Tuesday, Thursday11:45 AMSt. Albert the Great University Parish, 411 MacInnes Drive
  • Tuesday7:30 PMSt. Albert the Great University Parish, 411 MacInnes Drive · Listed as Adoration and Confession, until 9:00 PM.
  • Wednesday8:00 PMSt. Albert the Great University Parish, 411 MacInnes Drive · Until 9:00 PM.
  • Friday4:30 PMSt. Albert the Great University Parish, 411 MacInnes Drive · Until 5:30 PM.

Adoration 1

  • Monday–Friday7:30 AMSt. Albert the Great University Parish, 411 MacInnes Drive · Until 10:00 AM. Wednesday hours conflict with the ministries page (e20), and the schedule page was used.

Times come only from official parish, chaplaincy, or school pages, and can change with the season. Last verified Oct. 12, 2026.

Sources for these times (2)
  1. Liturgy & Prayer Schedule | St. Albert the Great University Parishmtucatholic.org/mass-times · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “Saturday Vigil: 5:30 pm Mass Sunday: 9 am, 11 am & 7 pm Mass Monday: 7:30-10:00am Adoration 5:30 pm Mass Tuesday: 7:30-10:00am Adoration Confession: 11:45 am 12:20 pm Mass Adoration and Confession: 7:30 pm- 9:00 pm Wednesday: 7:30-10:00am Adoration Confession: 8:00 pm- 9:00 pm 9:00 pm Mass Thursday: 7:30-10:00am Adoration Confession: 11:45 am 12:20 pm Mass Friday: 7:30-10:00am Adoration Confession: 4:30 pm-5:30 pm 5:30 pm Mass”
    The parish publishes its weekly Mass, confession, and adoration times.
    “Saturday Vigil: 5:30 pm Mass Sunday: 9 am, 11 am & 7 pm Mass Monday: 7:30-10:00am Adoration 5:30 pm Mass Tuesday: 7:30-10:00am Adoration Confession: 11:45 am 12:20 pm Mass Adoration and Confession: 7:30 pm- 9:00 pm Wednesday: 7:30-10:00am Adoration Confession: 8:00 pm- 9:00 pm 9:00 pm Mass Thursday: 7:30-10:00am Adoration Confession: 11:45 am 12:20 pm Mass Friday: 7:30-10:00am Adoration Confession: 4:30 pm-5:30 pm 5:30 pm Mass”
    The parish publishes its weekly Mass, confession, and adoration times.
    “Saturday Vigil: 5:30 pm Mass Sunday: 9 am, 11 am & 7 pm Mass Monday: 7:30-10:00am Adoration 5:30 pm Mass Tuesday: 7:30-10:00am Adoration Confession: 11:45 am 12:20 pm Mass Adoration and Confession: 7:30 pm- 9:00 pm Wednesday: 7:30-10:00am Adoration Confession: 8:00 pm- 9:00 pm 9:00 pm Mass Thursday: 7:30-10:00am Adoration Confession: 11:45 am 12:20 pm Mass Friday: 7:30-10:00am Adoration Confession: 4:30 pm-5:30 pm 5:30 pm Mass”
    The parish publishes its weekly Mass, confession, and adoration times.
    “Saturday Vigil: 5:30 pm Mass Sunday: 9 am, 11 am & 7 pm Mass Monday: 7:30-10:00am Adoration 5:30 pm Mass Tuesday: 7:30-10:00am Adoration Confession: 11:45 am 12:20 pm Mass Adoration and Confession: 7:30 pm- 9:00 pm Wednesday: 7:30-10:00am Adoration Confession: 8:00 pm- 9:00 pm 9:00 pm Mass Thursday: 7:30-10:00am Adoration Confession: 11:45 am 12:20 pm Mass Friday: 7:30-10:00am Adoration Confession: 4:30 pm-5:30 pm 5:30 pm Mass”
    The parish publishes its weekly Mass, confession, and adoration times.
    “Saturday Vigil: 5:30 pm Mass Sunday: 9 am, 11 am & 7 pm Mass Monday: 7:30-10:00am Adoration 5:30 pm Mass Tuesday: 7:30-10:00am Adoration Confession: 11:45 am 12:20 pm Mass Adoration and Confession: 7:30 pm- 9:00 pm Wednesday: 7:30-10:00am Adoration Confession: 8:00 pm- 9:00 pm 9:00 pm Mass Thursday: 7:30-10:00am Adoration Confession: 11:45 am 12:20 pm Mass Friday: 7:30-10:00am Adoration Confession: 4:30 pm-5:30 pm 5:30 pm Mass”
    The parish publishes its weekly Mass, confession, and adoration times.
    “Saturday Vigil: 5:30 pm Mass Sunday: 9 am, 11 am & 7 pm Mass Monday: 7:30-10:00am Adoration 5:30 pm Mass Tuesday: 7:30-10:00am Adoration Confession: 11:45 am 12:20 pm Mass Adoration and Confession: 7:30 pm- 9:00 pm Wednesday: 7:30-10:00am Adoration Confession: 8:00 pm- 9:00 pm 9:00 pm Mass Thursday: 7:30-10:00am Adoration Confession: 11:45 am 12:20 pm Mass Friday: 7:30-10:00am Adoration Confession: 4:30 pm-5:30 pm 5:30 pm Mass”
    The parish publishes its weekly Mass, confession, and adoration times.
    “Saturday Vigil: 5:30 pm Mass Sunday: 9 am, 11 am & 7 pm Mass Monday: 7:30-10:00am Adoration 5:30 pm Mass Tuesday: 7:30-10:00am Adoration Confession: 11:45 am 12:20 pm Mass Adoration and Confession: 7:30 pm- 9:00 pm Wednesday: 7:30-10:00am Adoration Confession: 8:00 pm- 9:00 pm 9:00 pm Mass Thursday: 7:30-10:00am Adoration Confession: 11:45 am 12:20 pm Mass Friday: 7:30-10:00am Adoration Confession: 4:30 pm-5:30 pm 5:30 pm Mass”
    The parish publishes its weekly Mass, confession, and adoration times.
    “Saturday Vigil: 5:30 pm Mass Sunday: 9 am, 11 am & 7 pm Mass Monday: 7:30-10:00am Adoration 5:30 pm Mass Tuesday: 7:30-10:00am Adoration Confession: 11:45 am 12:20 pm Mass Adoration and Confession: 7:30 pm- 9:00 pm Wednesday: 7:30-10:00am Adoration Confession: 8:00 pm- 9:00 pm 9:00 pm Mass Thursday: 7:30-10:00am Adoration Confession: 11:45 am 12:20 pm Mass Friday: 7:30-10:00am Adoration Confession: 4:30 pm-5:30 pm 5:30 pm Mass”
    The parish publishes its weekly Mass, confession, and adoration times.
    “Saturday Vigil: 5:30 pm Mass Sunday: 9 am, 11 am & 7 pm Mass Monday: 7:30-10:00am Adoration 5:30 pm Mass Tuesday: 7:30-10:00am Adoration Confession: 11:45 am 12:20 pm Mass Adoration and Confession: 7:30 pm- 9:00 pm Wednesday: 7:30-10:00am Adoration Confession: 8:00 pm- 9:00 pm 9:00 pm Mass Thursday: 7:30-10:00am Adoration Confession: 11:45 am 12:20 pm Mass Friday: 7:30-10:00am Adoration Confession: 4:30 pm-5:30 pm 5:30 pm Mass”
    The parish publishes its weekly Mass, confession, and adoration times.
    “Saturday Vigil: 5:30 pm Mass Sunday: 9 am, 11 am & 7 pm Mass Monday: 7:30-10:00am Adoration 5:30 pm Mass Tuesday: 7:30-10:00am Adoration Confession: 11:45 am 12:20 pm Mass Adoration and Confession: 7:30 pm- 9:00 pm Wednesday: 7:30-10:00am Adoration Confession: 8:00 pm- 9:00 pm 9:00 pm Mass Thursday: 7:30-10:00am Adoration Confession: 11:45 am 12:20 pm Mass Friday: 7:30-10:00am Adoration Confession: 4:30 pm-5:30 pm 5:30 pm Mass”
    The parish publishes its weekly Mass, confession, and adoration times.
    “Saturday Vigil: 5:30 pm Mass Sunday: 9 am, 11 am & 7 pm Mass Monday: 7:30-10:00am Adoration 5:30 pm Mass Tuesday: 7:30-10:00am Adoration Confession: 11:45 am 12:20 pm Mass Adoration and Confession: 7:30 pm- 9:00 pm Wednesday: 7:30-10:00am Adoration Confession: 8:00 pm- 9:00 pm 9:00 pm Mass Thursday: 7:30-10:00am Adoration Confession: 11:45 am 12:20 pm Mass Friday: 7:30-10:00am Adoration Confession: 4:30 pm-5:30 pm 5:30 pm Mass”
    The parish publishes its weekly Mass, confession, and adoration times.
    “Saturday Vigil: 5:30 pm Mass Sunday: 9 am, 11 am & 7 pm Mass Monday: 7:30-10:00am Adoration 5:30 pm Mass Tuesday: 7:30-10:00am Adoration Confession: 11:45 am 12:20 pm Mass Adoration and Confession: 7:30 pm- 9:00 pm Wednesday: 7:30-10:00am Adoration Confession: 8:00 pm- 9:00 pm 9:00 pm Mass Thursday: 7:30-10:00am Adoration Confession: 11:45 am 12:20 pm Mass Friday: 7:30-10:00am Adoration Confession: 4:30 pm-5:30 pm 5:30 pm Mass”
    The parish publishes its weekly Mass, confession, and adoration times.
  2. Ministries at St. Al's | St. Albert the Great University Parishmtucatholic.org/ministries · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “Saturday: 5:30 PM English English EN during MTU year”
    The Saturday 5:30 PM Mass is listed for the MTU academic year.

Catholic churches nearby

Map of Michigan Technological University, its Catholic center and nearby Catholic churches0.25 mi0.5 mi1 miSaint Albert the Great Catholic Church: 0.3 mi1Saint Ignatius Loyala Church: 0.8 mi2St. Albert the Great University Parish: 0.3 miMichigan Technological University (campus)N0.25 mi
CampusCatholic centerCatholic church (numbered below)Open a street map ›
  1. Saint Albert the Great Catholic Church — 0.3 mi
  2. Saint Ignatius Loyala Church — 0.8 mi

Within 3 miles, as mapped by OpenStreetMap contributors. The map may be incomplete. Confirm with the parish or diocese.

Catholic life scorecard

Each line is one thing we looked for. A check means yes, a half means partly, a dash means no. “Not enough information” means official sources did not say.

ACatholic life on campus: Strong (grade A): 85 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.

Catholic life on campus

96 of 100 points on what we could document.

  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Catholic campus ministry serving this campus (Catholic center, campus ministry, or chaplaincy)Yes
    Sources (2)
    1. Ministry Finder | Diocese of Marquettedioceseofmarquette.org/ministryfinder · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “MTU - St. Albert the Great University Parish 411 MacInnes Drive, Houghton, MI, 49931 Phone: 906-482-5530 Website: https://mtucatholic.org/ Email: office@mtucatholic.org”
      The Diocese of Marquette's Catholic campus ministry finder lists St. Albert the Great University Parish for Michigan Tech in Houghton, with its address and office email.
    2. St. Al's History | St. Albert the Great University Parishmtucatholic.org/st-als-history · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “St. Albert the Great University Parish is an active and vibrant parish that is home to students, faculty, staff, alumni, and friends of Michigan Technological University and Gogebic Community College.”
      The parish states it is a university parish serving students of Michigan Technological University.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Dedicated Catholic center or chapel on or next to campusYes (The ministry's dedicated university parish is about 0.30 mile from the campus (computed from its published address).)
    Sources (2)
    1. New to Campus? | St. Albert the Great University Parishmtucatholic.org/new · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “St. Albert the Great Catholic University Parish 411 MacInnes Drive, Houghton, MI 49931”
      The parish's own site gives its address as 411 MacInnes Drive, Houghton, MI 49931.
    2. Ministries at St. Al's | St. Albert the Great University Parishmtucatholic.org/ministries · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Many resources available in the vestibule of the church.”
      The parish's prayer resources are kept in the church vestibule.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Priest chaplain assigned to campus ministryFull-time priest chaplain (Fr. Ben Hasse is listed as Pastor and Director of Campus Ministry with no other assignment shown.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Our Staff | St. Albert the Great University Parishmtucatholic.org/staff · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Fr. Ben Hasse Pastor, Director of Campus Ministry 906-482-5530”
      Fr. Ben Hasse is listed as Pastor and Director of Campus Ministry, with the parish phone number.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Weekday Mass at the campus ministryEvery weekday (5 or more weekdays) (Mass is listed Monday through Friday; the Monday Mass is listed only when a priest is in town.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Liturgy & Prayer Schedule | St. Albert the Great University Parishmtucatholic.org/mass-times · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Saturday Vigil: 5:30 pm Mass Sunday: 9 am, 11 am & 7 pm Mass Monday: 7:30-10:00am Adoration 5:30 pm Mass Tuesday: 7:30-10:00am Adoration Confession: 11:45 am 12:20 pm Mass Adoration and Confession: 7:30 pm- 9:00 pm Wednesday: 7:30-10:00am Adoration Confession: 8:00 pm- 9:00 pm 9:00 pm Mass Thursday: 7:30-10:00am Adoration Confession: 11:45 am 12:20 pm Mass Friday: 7:30-10:00am Adoration Confession: 4:30 pm-5:30 pm 5:30 pm Mass”
      The parish publishes its weekly Mass, confession, and adoration times.
    2. Ministries at St. Al's | St. Albert the Great University Parishmtucatholic.org/ministries · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Monday: 5:30 PM English English EN * when a priest is in town”
      The Monday 5:30 PM Mass is listed only when a priest is in town.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Sunday Mass at the campus ministry or a campus chapelTwo or more weekend Masses (Sunday Masses at 9:00 AM, 11:00 AM and 7:00 PM.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Liturgy & Prayer Schedule | St. Albert the Great University Parishmtucatholic.org/mass-times · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Saturday Vigil: 5:30 pm Mass Sunday: 9 am, 11 am & 7 pm Mass Monday: 7:30-10:00am Adoration 5:30 pm Mass Tuesday: 7:30-10:00am Adoration Confession: 11:45 am 12:20 pm Mass Adoration and Confession: 7:30 pm- 9:00 pm Wednesday: 7:30-10:00am Adoration Confession: 8:00 pm- 9:00 pm 9:00 pm Mass Thursday: 7:30-10:00am Adoration Confession: 11:45 am 12:20 pm Mass Friday: 7:30-10:00am Adoration Confession: 4:30 pm-5:30 pm 5:30 pm Mass”
      The parish publishes its weekly Mass, confession, and adoration times.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Scheduled confession at the campus ministryWeekly or more often (Scheduled confession on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Liturgy & Prayer Schedule | St. Albert the Great University Parishmtucatholic.org/mass-times · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Saturday Vigil: 5:30 pm Mass Sunday: 9 am, 11 am & 7 pm Mass Monday: 7:30-10:00am Adoration 5:30 pm Mass Tuesday: 7:30-10:00am Adoration Confession: 11:45 am 12:20 pm Mass Adoration and Confession: 7:30 pm- 9:00 pm Wednesday: 7:30-10:00am Adoration Confession: 8:00 pm- 9:00 pm 9:00 pm Mass Thursday: 7:30-10:00am Adoration Confession: 11:45 am 12:20 pm Mass Friday: 7:30-10:00am Adoration Confession: 4:30 pm-5:30 pm 5:30 pm Mass”
      The parish publishes its weekly Mass, confession, and adoration times.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Catholic student groups and missionary outreach (e.g., FOCUS, Saint Paul's Outreach, Knights of Columbus, Bible studies)Two or more (FOCUS Bible studies, Knights of Columbus council, and FOCUS listing for this campus.)
    Sources (3)
    1. Ministries at St. Al's | St. Albert the Great University Parishmtucatholic.org/ministries · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “FOCUS Bible Studies Breanna Mehrwerth, Team Director”
      FOCUS Bible studies are listed among the parish's study ministries.
    2. Michigan Tech Knights of Columbus | St. Albert the Great University Parishmtucatholic.org/knights · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Learn more about how to join the Knights of Columbus Campus Council #17237 at Michigan Tech!”
      A Knights of Columbus campus council (#17237) at Michigan Tech is listed.
    3. Campuses | FOCUSfocus.org/about/campuses · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Michigan Technological UniversityMinnesota State University”
      FOCUS lists Michigan Technological University among the campuses it serves.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Formation programs (retreats, OCIA/RCIA, service, small groups)Two or more kinds (Retreats, OCIA, and service programs are listed.)
    Sources (4)
    1. Retreat | St. Albert the Great University Parishmtucatholic.org/retreat · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “The 2026 Spring Retreat will take place at Bay Cliff Health Camp from November 6-8, 2026”
      The parish announces a 2026 spring retreat at Bay Cliff Health Camp, November 6 to 8.
    2. OCIA | St. Albert the Great University Parishmtucatholic.org/rcia · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Sessions begin typically the first week or two of September and meet nearly every Sunday after the 11 am Mass at St. Al's from 12:30-2:00 pm (excluding MTU breaks)”
      The parish's OCIA classes meet on most Sundays after the 11 AM Mass.
    3. St. Vincent de Paul Service Group | St. Albert the Great University Parishmtucatholic.org/st-als-service-group · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Canal View Nursing Home- every Sunday (minus 1st Sundays) at 12:50 pm.”
      The St. Vincent de Paul service group lists a weekly nursing home visit.
    4. Spring Break Mission Trip | St. Albert the Great University Parishmtucatholic.org/springbreak · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Join St. Al's on a mission trip to Fr. Carr’s Place 2B, a homeless shelter, clinic, and foodbank in Oshkosh, WI.”
      The parish lists a spring break 2027 mission trip to Oshkosh, WI.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Catholic church within walking distance (computed from OpenStreetMap)Within 1 mile of campusComputed from OpenStreetMap church locations.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Published weekly schedule of Mass, confession, and adoration12 to 19 times a week (19 weekly times documented: 9 Mass, 5 confession, 5 adoration.)Computed from the verified Mass, confession, and adoration times listed on this page (each day a time is offered counts once).

Grades come from the documented indicators under the published rubric. “Not enough information” does not mean the school lacks it.

Strengths

  • The Diocese of Marquette lists the parish as a campus ministry for Michigan Tech, and the parish's own site describes serving MTU students.
    Sources (2)
    1. Ministry Finder | Diocese of Marquettedioceseofmarquette.org/ministryfinder · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “MTU - St. Albert the Great University Parish 411 MacInnes Drive, Houghton, MI, 49931 Phone: 906-482-5530 Website: https://mtucatholic.org/ Email: office@mtucatholic.org”
      The Diocese of Marquette's Catholic campus ministry finder lists St. Albert the Great University Parish for Michigan Tech in Houghton, with its address and office email.
    2. St. Al's History | St. Albert the Great University Parishmtucatholic.org/st-als-history · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “St. Albert the Great University Parish is an active and vibrant parish that is home to students, faculty, staff, alumni, and friends of Michigan Technological University and Gogebic Community College.”
      The parish states it is a university parish serving students of Michigan Technological University.
  • Mass is listed on weekdays and at three Sunday times, with scheduled confession four days a week.
    Sources (1)
    1. Liturgy & Prayer Schedule | St. Albert the Great University Parishmtucatholic.org/mass-times · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Saturday Vigil: 5:30 pm Mass Sunday: 9 am, 11 am & 7 pm Mass Monday: 7:30-10:00am Adoration 5:30 pm Mass Tuesday: 7:30-10:00am Adoration Confession: 11:45 am 12:20 pm Mass Adoration and Confession: 7:30 pm- 9:00 pm Wednesday: 7:30-10:00am Adoration Confession: 8:00 pm- 9:00 pm 9:00 pm Mass Thursday: 7:30-10:00am Adoration Confession: 11:45 am 12:20 pm Mass Friday: 7:30-10:00am Adoration Confession: 4:30 pm-5:30 pm 5:30 pm Mass”
      The parish publishes its weekly Mass, confession, and adoration times.
  • A priest is named as Pastor and Director of Campus Ministry.
    Sources (1)
    1. Our Staff | St. Albert the Great University Parishmtucatholic.org/staff · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Fr. Ben Hasse Pastor, Director of Campus Ministry 906-482-5530”
      Fr. Ben Hasse is listed as Pastor and Director of Campus Ministry, with the parish phone number.
  • Several Catholic student groups and programs are listed, including FOCUS Bible studies, a Knights of Columbus council, OCIA, and service trips.
    Sources (4)
    1. Ministries at St. Al's | St. Albert the Great University Parishmtucatholic.org/ministries · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “FOCUS Bible Studies Breanna Mehrwerth, Team Director”
      FOCUS Bible studies are listed among the parish's study ministries.
    2. Michigan Tech Knights of Columbus | St. Albert the Great University Parishmtucatholic.org/knights · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Learn more about how to join the Knights of Columbus Campus Council #17237 at Michigan Tech!”
      A Knights of Columbus campus council (#17237) at Michigan Tech is listed.
    3. OCIA | St. Albert the Great University Parishmtucatholic.org/rcia · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Sessions begin typically the first week or two of September and meet nearly every Sunday after the 11 am Mass at St. Al's from 12:30-2:00 pm (excluding MTU breaks)”
      The parish's OCIA classes meet on most Sundays after the 11 AM Mass.
    4. Spring Break Mission Trip | St. Albert the Great University Parishmtucatholic.org/springbreak · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Join St. Al's on a mission trip to Fr. Carr’s Place 2B, a homeless shelter, clinic, and foodbank in Oshkosh, WI.”
      The parish lists a spring break 2027 mission trip to Oshkosh, WI.

Concerns

  • The Monday 5:30 PM Mass is listed only when a priest is in town.
    Sources (1)
    1. Ministries at St. Al's | St. Albert the Great University Parishmtucatholic.org/ministries · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Monday: 5:30 PM English English EN * when a priest is in town”
      The Monday 5:30 PM Mass is listed only when a priest is in town.
  • Wednesday adoration hours differ between the schedule page and the ministries page.
    Sources (2)
    1. Liturgy & Prayer Schedule | St. Albert the Great University Parishmtucatholic.org/mass-times · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Saturday Vigil: 5:30 pm Mass Sunday: 9 am, 11 am & 7 pm Mass Monday: 7:30-10:00am Adoration 5:30 pm Mass Tuesday: 7:30-10:00am Adoration Confession: 11:45 am 12:20 pm Mass Adoration and Confession: 7:30 pm- 9:00 pm Wednesday: 7:30-10:00am Adoration Confession: 8:00 pm- 9:00 pm 9:00 pm Mass Thursday: 7:30-10:00am Adoration Confession: 11:45 am 12:20 pm Mass Friday: 7:30-10:00am Adoration Confession: 4:30 pm-5:30 pm 5:30 pm Mass”
      The parish publishes its weekly Mass, confession, and adoration times.
    2. Ministries at St. Al's | St. Albert the Great University Parishmtucatholic.org/ministries · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “All-Day Wednesday Adoration”
      The ministries page describes all-day Wednesday adoration, which differs from the Wednesday hours on the schedule page.

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The Catholic center

St. Albert the Great University Parish

  • Address: 411 MacInnes Drive, Houghton, MI 49931
  • Distance from campus: 0.3 mi (straight line from the campus point in federal IPEDS data)
  • Facilities: church

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Source: mtucatholic.org, verified Oct. 12, 2026, mtucatholic.org, verified Oct. 12, 2026

Catholic clubs and student life

11 groups and regular activities · 0 on campus, 2 off campus, 9 location not published

Retreats 2

  • Spring Retreat at Bay Cliff Health CampOff campus
    November 6-8, 2026
    Parish retreat at Bay Cliff Health Camp.
    mtucatholic.org
  • Franciscan Sisters discernment retreat
    To be announced
    Discernment retreat for young women ages 18 to 35, led by a Franciscan Sister of Christian Charity.
    mtucatholic.org, mtucatholic.org

Service 3

  • Spring Break Mission TripOff campus
    Spring break 2027
    Mission trip to Fr. Carr's Place 2B, a shelter, clinic and foodbank in Oshkosh, WI.
    mtucatholic.org
  • St. Vincent de Paul Service Group
    Canal View Nursing Home visits Sundays (except first Sundays) at 12:50 PM
    Service group with nursing home visits and service events.
    mtucatholic.org
  • Respect For Life
    Listed among the parish's ministries; no further detail.
    mtucatholic.org

Faith formation 2

  • Catholic Houses
    Catholic student houses for women and for men, listed by the parish.
    mtucatholic.org
  • OCIA
    Most Sundays after the 11 AM Mass, 12:30 to 2:00 PM, excluding MTU breaks
    Order of Christian Initiation of Adults classes at the parish.
    mtucatholic.org

Clubs and groups 2

  • FOCUS Bible Studies
    Bible studies led by FOCUS missionaries and trained students; the parish reports more than three dozen studies.
    mtucatholic.org, mtucatholic.org
  • Knights of Columbus Campus Council #17237
    Knights of Columbus council at Michigan Tech, listed by the parish.
    mtucatholic.org

Social life 2

  • Friday Night Fireside Fellowship
    Community gathering listed by the parish.
    mtucatholic.org
  • Swing Dancing Saturdays
    Swing dancing on Saturdays, listed by the parish.
    mtucatholic.org

Everything listed is published by the school, its campus ministry, or the parish. Ask the campus minister what’s happening this semester.

Catholic campus ministry

Sources (4)
  1. Ministry Finder | Diocese of Marquettedioceseofmarquette.org/ministryfinder · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “MTU - St. Albert the Great University Parish 411 MacInnes Drive, Houghton, MI, 49931 Phone: 906-482-5530 Website: https://mtucatholic.org/ Email: office@mtucatholic.org”
    The Diocese of Marquette's Catholic campus ministry finder lists St. Albert the Great University Parish for Michigan Tech in Houghton, with its address and office email.
  2. St. Al's History | St. Albert the Great University Parishmtucatholic.org/st-als-history · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “St. Albert the Great University Parish is an active and vibrant parish that is home to students, faculty, staff, alumni, and friends of Michigan Technological University and Gogebic Community College.”
    The parish states it is a university parish serving students of Michigan Technological University.
  3. New to Campus? | St. Albert the Great University Parishmtucatholic.org/new · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “St. Albert the Great Catholic University Parish 411 MacInnes Drive, Houghton, MI 49931”
    The parish's own site gives its address as 411 MacInnes Drive, Houghton, MI 49931.
  4. Ministries at St. Al's | St. Albert the Great University Parishmtucatholic.org/ministries · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “Many resources available in the vestibule of the church.”
    The parish's prayer resources are kept in the church vestibule.

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Academic Excellence

BAcademic Excellence: Good (grade B): 70 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
78 of 100
From federal data, on fixed published scales.

Each measure counts for the share shown.

  • Graduation rate 35% of scoreThis measure counts for 35% of the Academic Excellence score.68%
  • First-year retention 20% of scoreThis measure counts for 20% of the Academic Excellence score.89%
  • Entering students' test scores 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.SAT 1,258 · ACT 28
  • Student-to-faculty ratio 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.13 to 1
  • Instructional spending per student 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.$12,828

Bars show points on each measure’s scale. How Academic Excellence is computed.

Source: College Scorecard (College Scorecard, most recent cohorts (data release 06/10/2026))

Cost and value

Federal data, shown separately. Cost, debt, and earnings are never part of any grade.

Undergraduate students
Fall enrollment (IPEDS)
5,892
Total students7,313
Average net price (per year)
After grants and scholarships, for students receiving federal aid
$14,182
Cost of attendance (per year)$34,152
Median federal debt at graduation$24,990
Graduation rate
First-time, full-time students finishing within 150% of normal time
68%
First-year retention89%
Median earnings 10 years after entry$78,198
Admission rate92%
Students receiving Pell grants20%
Admission test scores (middle 50% of admitted students who submitted scores)
Average SAT1258
SAT reading & writing570–680
SAT math560–670
ACT composite25–31
Test policyConsidered but not required

Value index: 73 / 100 (how it’s computed)

Sources: College Scorecard · IPEDS College Navigator · Net price calculator
College Scorecard, most recent cohorts (data release 06/10/2026); IPEDS 2024-25 directory and institutional characteristics; fall 2023 enrollment.

Local Church

Diocese of Marquette

The Most Reverend John F. Doerfler, Bishop of Marquette

Formal address: “Your Excellency”

Source: usccb.org, verified Oct. 7, 2026.

Diocese determined from the county, using the diocese’s county list (Wikipedia). Confirm with the diocese.

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Questions families ask

Is Michigan Technological University a Catholic college?
No. Michigan Technological University is not a Catholic college. Catholic School Compass rates the Catholic life on its campus instead. Catholic students are served by St. Albert the Great University Parish (campus ministry).
What is Michigan Technological University’s Catholic Life Score?
92 out of 100 (grade A). It measures Catholic life on campus: campus ministry, priests, Mass and confession, student groups, and nearby parishes, together with academics.
Where is Mass celebrated at Michigan Technological University?
Mass is listed at St. Albert the Great University Parish and 411 MacInnes Drive. Days and times are on this page; please confirm with the parish or campus ministry before you go.
Is Michigan Technological University Compass Recommended?
Yes. Michigan Technological University meets the Compass Recommended standard for Catholic life on campus.

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