The University of Alabama

“Bama Catholic is the campus ministry of St. Francis of Assisi University Parish at The University of Alabama, finding, forming, and launching students into lifelong Catholic discipleship and mission.”

“Bama Catholic is the campus ministry component of St. Francis of Assisi University Parish. With over 6,000 self-identified Catholic students on campus, it is a great time to be Catholic at the University of Alabama!”

“In 1929, Mary Lenahan donated additional land for a new chapel next to the university.”

“In late 2015, the old church was torn down to build a new Saban Catholic Student Center, named after Nick and Terry Saban, whose financial support and fundraising made the $2 million project possible.”

“Where? St. Francis of Assisi University Parish & Saban Catholic Student Center”

“The program will start at St. Francis of Assisi University Parish Church for Mass and then continue across the street at Hotel Capstone.”

“Fr. Wyman Vintson Pastor/Director of Campus Ministry”

“Fr. Epah Mugagga Associate Pastor”

“Pastoral Staff Fr. Wyman Vintson Pastor Fr. Epah Mugagga Associate Pastor Deacon Bill Remmert Permanent Deacon”

“Sunday | 8:45 AM 11:00 AM 6:00 PM (August-April) | Monday | 12:00 PM | Tuesday | 12:30 PM | Wednesday | 12:00 PM 5:30 PM | Thursday | 12:30 PM | Friday | 12:00 PM | Saturday | 10:00 AM* (No Mass when UA has a home football game) |”

“Sunday | 8:45 AM 11:00 AM 6:00 PM (August-April) | Monday | 12:00 PM | Tuesday | 12:30 PM | Wednesday | 12:00 PM 5:30 PM | Thursday | 12:30 PM | Friday | 12:00 PM | Saturday | 10:00 AM* (No Mass when UA has a home football game) |”

“On Sunday nights, join us for a great opportunity for the sacraments and fellowship! 6:00 pm Student Mass 7:00 pm: $3 meal in the parish hall (your first visit is free).”

“Reconciliation / Confession Times Monday | 11:00 AM – 11:45 AM | Tuesday | 11:30 AM – 12:15 PM | Wednesday | 11:00 AM – 11:45 AM 6:15 PM – 7:15 PM | Thursday | 11:30 AM – 12:15 PM | Friday | 11:00 AM – 11:45 AM | Saturday | 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM* (No Confession when UA has a home football game) |”

“Bama Catholic Campus Ministry is blessed to serve alongside a dedicated team of campus missionaries from FOCUS: The Fellowship of Catholic University Students.”

“University of Alabama Tuscaloosa HOME | CAMPUSES | University of Alabama”

“Our FOCUS missionaries and several student leaders host over 40 small group bible studies throughout the week. Most studies happen in the evening, Monday-Thursday, every week.”

“Our student leaders take an active part in running Bama Catholic programs and form a community culture that reflects Christian living, a pursuit of virtue, and a desire for an ever-deepening relationship with Jesus Christ and His Church.”

“All Catholic men 18 and older are invited to join the Knights of Columbus, a Catholic men’s fraternal organization that focuses on the parish families and the community. This group meets the second Sunday of each month at 4:00 pm in the Parish Hall.”

“Square One will take place August 22, 2026 from 9:45am-6pm at St. Francis University Parish. The cost of our retreat is $20 and provides snacks, lunch, dinner, and a t-shirt!”

“SEARCH is a retreat for undergraduate college students hosted by Bama Catholic. It is a wonderful opportunity to get away for a weekend in order to focus on your relationship with God, with friends, and with the awesome people you will meet while on retreat!”

“Here at Bama Catholic, our FOCUS missionaries facilitate both domestic and international mission trips and pilgrimages during the winter, spring, and summer school breaks.”

“Classes will meet on Thursday evening from 6-8 pm according to the OCIA calendar.”

“Bama Catholic is blessed to be the campus ministry arm of St. Francis of Assisi University Parish. More information about OCIA can be found at the Parish Website linked below.”