Is University of Georgia a Catholic college?

No. University of Georgia is not a Catholic college. Catholic School Compass rates the Catholic life on its campus instead. Catholic students are served by the Catholic Center at UGA.

Where is Mass celebrated at University of Georgia?

Mass is listed at The Catholic Center at UGA. Days and times are on this page; please confirm with the parish or campus ministry before you go.

Is University of Georgia Compass Recommended?

Yes. University of Georgia meets the Compass Recommended standard for Catholic life on campus.

College · Catholic life on campus

University of Georgia

LocationAthens, GA
Type and sizePublic · 4-year · 41,615 students

Official website Campus Ministry Honor Roll badge

Catholic Life Score

Catholic life 75%Academics 25%

ACatholic life
90 of 100

AAcademics
87 of 100

Verified Oct. 8, 2026 · How the score works

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University of Georgia 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 Center at UGA, 1344 South Lumpkin Street in Athens, is the Archdiocese of Atlanta's Catholic center for the University of Georgia; it is led by its director, Fr. Brian McNavish, and also serves a permanent (non-student) community. Its schedule lists Mass Monday through Thursday, five weekend Masses including a Sunday 5 PM student Mass followed by dinner, confession four times a week, and adoration every weekday. The student Catholic Student Association runs Ignite, Ablaze, and Seeking Water, and a FOCUS team leads weekly Bible studies.

Mass, confession, and adoration

Confirm with the parish

Mass 6

Monday–Thursday5:30 PMThe Catholic Center at UGA
Saturday5:00 PMThe Catholic Center at UGA · Except on home game days.
Sunday8:00 AMThe Catholic Center at UGA
Sunday10:30 AMThe Catholic Center at UGA · Live-streamed.
Sunday12:30 PMThe Catholic Center at UGA
Sunday5:00 PMThe Catholic Center at UGA · Student Mass, followed by free dinner.

Confession 3

Monday, Wednesday4:00 PM–5:00 PMThe Catholic Center at UGA (Center office)
Tuesday4:00 PM–5:00 PMThe Catholic Center at UGA (chapel)
Saturday3:30 PM–4:30 PMThe Catholic Center at UGA · Except home game Saturdays.

Adoration 4

Monday, Thursday9:00 AM–5:00 PMThe Catholic Center at UGA
Tuesday, Wednesday9:00 AM–10:00 AMThe Catholic Center at UGA
Friday8:30 AM–9:30 AMThe Catholic Center at UGA
Tuesday8:00 PM–9:30 PMThe Catholic Center at UGA (chapel) · Every other Tuesday, during Seeking Water praise and worship.

Times come only from official parish, chaplaincy, or school pages, and can change with the season. Last verified Oct. 8, 2026.

Sources for these times (3)

Mass Times – Catholic Center at UGAugacatholic.org/mass-times · verified Oct. 8, 2026
“Sunday 8am | 10:30am (Live-streamed) | 12:30pm | 5pm Monday–Thursday 5:30pm Friday 8am | Communion Service Saturday 5pm (Except on home game days)”
Mass is celebrated Sunday at 8:00 AM, 10:30 AM, 12:30 PM, and 5:00 PM; Monday-Thursday at 5:30 PM; and Saturday at 5:00 PM except on home game days. Friday at 8:00 AM is a Communion Service.
“Sunday 8am | 10:30am (Live-streamed) | 12:30pm | 5pm Monday–Thursday 5:30pm Friday 8am | Communion Service Saturday 5pm (Except on home game days)”
Mass is celebrated Sunday at 8:00 AM, 10:30 AM, 12:30 PM, and 5:00 PM; Monday-Thursday at 5:30 PM; and Saturday at 5:00 PM except on home game days. Friday at 8:00 AM is a Communion Service.
“Sunday 8am | 10:30am (Live-streamed) | 12:30pm | 5pm Monday–Thursday 5:30pm Friday 8am | Communion Service Saturday 5pm (Except on home game days)”
Mass is celebrated Sunday at 8:00 AM, 10:30 AM, 12:30 PM, and 5:00 PM; Monday-Thursday at 5:30 PM; and Saturday at 5:00 PM except on home game days. Friday at 8:00 AM is a Communion Service.
“Sunday 8am | 10:30am (Live-streamed) | 12:30pm | 5pm Monday–Thursday 5:30pm Friday 8am | Communion Service Saturday 5pm (Except on home game days)”
Mass is celebrated Sunday at 8:00 AM, 10:30 AM, 12:30 PM, and 5:00 PM; Monday-Thursday at 5:30 PM; and Saturday at 5:00 PM except on home game days. Friday at 8:00 AM is a Communion Service.
“Sunday 8am | 10:30am (Live-streamed) | 12:30pm | 5pm Monday–Thursday 5:30pm Friday 8am | Communion Service Saturday 5pm (Except on home game days)”
Mass is celebrated Sunday at 8:00 AM, 10:30 AM, 12:30 PM, and 5:00 PM; Monday-Thursday at 5:30 PM; and Saturday at 5:00 PM except on home game days. Friday at 8:00 AM is a Communion Service.
“Confession Monday and Wednesday 4–5pm (In the Center Office) Tuesday 4–5pm (In the Chapel) Saturday 3:30–4:30pm (Except on home game Saturdays)”
Confession is heard Monday and Wednesday 4-5 PM in the Center office, Tuesday 4-5 PM in the chapel, and Saturday 3:30-4:30 PM except home game Saturdays.
“Confession Monday and Wednesday 4–5pm (In the Center Office) Tuesday 4–5pm (In the Chapel) Saturday 3:30–4:30pm (Except on home game Saturdays)”
Confession is heard Monday and Wednesday 4-5 PM in the Center office, Tuesday 4-5 PM in the chapel, and Saturday 3:30-4:30 PM except home game Saturdays.
“Confession Monday and Wednesday 4–5pm (In the Center Office) Tuesday 4–5pm (In the Chapel) Saturday 3:30–4:30pm (Except on home game Saturdays)”
Confession is heard Monday and Wednesday 4-5 PM in the Center office, Tuesday 4-5 PM in the chapel, and Saturday 3:30-4:30 PM except home game Saturdays.
“Adoration Monday & Thursday 9am–5pm Tuesday & Wednesday 9–10am Friday 8:30–9:30am”
Eucharistic adoration is held Monday and Thursday 9 AM-5 PM, Tuesday and Wednesday 9-10 AM, and Friday 8:30-9:30 AM.
“Adoration Monday & Thursday 9am–5pm Tuesday & Wednesday 9–10am Friday 8:30–9:30am”
Eucharistic adoration is held Monday and Thursday 9 AM-5 PM, Tuesday and Wednesday 9-10 AM, and Friday 8:30-9:30 AM.
“Adoration Monday & Thursday 9am–5pm Tuesday & Wednesday 9–10am Friday 8:30–9:30am”
Eucharistic adoration is held Monday and Thursday 9 AM-5 PM, Tuesday and Wednesday 9-10 AM, and Friday 8:30-9:30 AM.
Student Registration – Catholic Center at UGAugacatholic.org/student-registration · verified Oct. 8, 2026
“Join us on Sundays at 5pm for student Mass and a free dinner afterward!”
The Sunday 5 PM Mass is the student Mass, followed by a free dinner.
Seeking Water – Catholic Center at UGAugacatholic.org/ministries/seeking-water · verified Oct. 8, 2026
“Seeking Water is a student-led ministry that holds praise and worship nights with Eucharistic adoration. Seeking Water takes place every other Tuesday from 8–9:30pm in the chapel.”
Seeking Water, a student-led ministry, holds praise and worship nights with Eucharistic adoration every other Tuesday 8-9:30 PM in the chapel.

Catholic churches nearby

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Catholic Student Center — 1.0 mi · 1344 South Lumpkin Street, Athens
Johnson Drive Baptist Church — 1.7 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.

Catholic life on campus

90 of 100 points on what we could document.

Yes:
Catholic campus ministry serving this campus (Catholic center, campus ministry, or chaplaincy)Yes (The Archdiocese of Atlanta's College and Campus Ministries page lists the UGA Catholic Center at the University of Georgia, Athens.)
Sources (2)
1. College and Campus Ministries | archatl.comarchatl.com/places/college-and-campus-ministries · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “UGA Catholic Center at the University of Georgia, Athens”
  The Archdiocese of Atlanta lists the UGA Catholic Center as the campus ministry at the University of Georgia in Athens.
2. History – Catholic Center at UGAugacatholic.org/history · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “Fr. Fred retired in June of 2022, and Fr. Brian became Director of the Catholic Center.”
  Fr. Brian McNavish has been director of the Catholic Center since 2022.
Yes:
Dedicated Catholic center or chapel on or next to campusYes (The Catholic Center at 1344 South Lumpkin Street has its own chapel (dedicated with the center in 1967), a Center hall, and an office where Mass, confession, adoration, and student ministries are held. Distance to campus is computed from the address.)
Sources (4)
1. Contact Us – Catholic Center at UGAugacatholic.org/contact-us · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “The Catholic Center at UGA 1344 South Lumpkin Street, Athens, GA 30605-1344 Phone: 706-543-2293 | Fax: 706-543-2541”
  The Catholic Center at UGA is at 1344 South Lumpkin Street, Athens, GA 30605-1344; phone 706-543-2293.
2. Mass Times – Catholic Center at UGAugacatholic.org/mass-times · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “Confession Monday and Wednesday 4–5pm (In the Center Office) Tuesday 4–5pm (In the Chapel) Saturday 3:30–4:30pm (Except on home game Saturdays)”
  Confession is heard Monday and Wednesday 4-5 PM in the Center office, Tuesday 4-5 PM in the chapel, and Saturday 3:30-4:30 PM except home game Saturdays.
3. Ignite – Catholic Center at UGAugacatholic.org/ministries/ignite · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “Ignite is a student-led ministry that has the goal of building community among our freshmen. Ignite meets every Wednesday from 8–9:30pm in the Center hall. A typical night consists of food, speakers, and small groups.”
  Ignite, a student-led freshman ministry, meets Wednesdays 8-9:30 PM in the Center hall with food, speakers, and small groups.
4. History – Catholic Center at UGAugacatholic.org/history · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “The dedication of the Newman Center and Spalding Chapel was held on February 12, 1967.”
  The Catholic Center's building and Spalding Chapel were dedicated in 1967.
Yes:
Priest chaplain assigned to campus ministryFull-time priest chaplain (Fr. Brian McNavish is listed as Director of the Catholic Center; the history page says he became director in 2022 after the center transitioned from the Franciscan Friars to archdiocesan priests in 2020.)
Sources (2)
1. Staff Members – Catholic Center at UGAugacatholic.org/staff · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “Fr. Brian McNavish Director 706.543.2293 ext. 222 frbrian@ccatuga.org”
  Fr. Brian McNavish is Director of the Catholic Center at UGA; phone 706.543.2293 ext. 222, email frbrian@ccatuga.org.
  “He finds great satisfaction in shepherding a university community, especially walking with students during their pivotal college years.”
  Fr. McNavish's role centers on shepherding the university community and students.
2. History – Catholic Center at UGAugacatholic.org/history · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “Fr. Fred retired in June of 2022, and Fr. Brian became Director of the Catholic Center.”
  Fr. Brian McNavish has been director of the Catholic Center since 2022.
Partly:
Weekday Mass at the campus ministry1–4 weekdays (Mass Monday through Thursday at 5:30 PM. Friday at 8 AM is listed as a Communion Service, not a Mass. Four weekdays.)
Sources (1)
1. Mass Times – Catholic Center at UGAugacatholic.org/mass-times · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “Sunday 8am | 10:30am (Live-streamed) | 12:30pm | 5pm Monday–Thursday 5:30pm Friday 8am | Communion Service Saturday 5pm (Except on home game days)”
  Mass is celebrated Sunday at 8:00 AM, 10:30 AM, 12:30 PM, and 5:00 PM; Monday-Thursday at 5:30 PM; and Saturday at 5:00 PM except on home game days. Friday at 8:00 AM is a Communion Service.
Yes:
Sunday Mass at the campus ministry or a campus chapelTwo or more weekend Masses (Saturday 5:00 PM (except on home game days). Sunday 8:00 AM, 10:30 AM (live-streamed), 12:30 PM, and 5:00 PM (student Mass followed by dinner).)
Sources (2)
1. Mass Times – Catholic Center at UGAugacatholic.org/mass-times · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “Sunday 8am | 10:30am (Live-streamed) | 12:30pm | 5pm Monday–Thursday 5:30pm Friday 8am | Communion Service Saturday 5pm (Except on home game days)”
  Mass is celebrated Sunday at 8:00 AM, 10:30 AM, 12:30 PM, and 5:00 PM; Monday-Thursday at 5:30 PM; and Saturday at 5:00 PM except on home game days. Friday at 8:00 AM is a Communion Service.
2. Student Registration – Catholic Center at UGAugacatholic.org/student-registration · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “Join us on Sundays at 5pm for student Mass and a free dinner afterward!”
  The Sunday 5 PM Mass is the student Mass, followed by a free dinner.
Yes:
Scheduled confession at the campus ministryWeekly or more often (Monday and Wednesday 4-5 PM (Center office), Tuesday 4-5 PM (chapel), Saturday 3:30-4:30 PM (except home game Saturdays).)
Sources (1)
1. Mass Times – Catholic Center at UGAugacatholic.org/mass-times · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “Confession Monday and Wednesday 4–5pm (In the Center Office) Tuesday 4–5pm (In the Chapel) Saturday 3:30–4:30pm (Except on home game Saturdays)”
  Confession is heard Monday and Wednesday 4-5 PM in the Center office, Tuesday 4-5 PM in the chapel, and Saturday 3:30-4:30 PM except home game Saturdays.
Yes:
Catholic student groups and missionary outreach (e.g., FOCUS, Saint Paul's Outreach, Knights of Columbus, Bible studies)Two or more (Catholic Student Association (student-led), FOCUS missionaries and weekly FOCUS Bible studies, and the student-led Ignite, Ablaze, and Seeking Water ministries. The Georgia Martyrs Knights of Columbus Council 17969 is listed among the center's permanent-member ministries; it is not counted as a student group.)
Sources (7)
1. Student Registration – Catholic Center at UGAugacatholic.org/student-registration · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “The Catholic Student Association (CSA) is a student-led leadership structure that plans and coordinates weekly events.”
  The Catholic Student Association is the student-led body that plans weekly events.
2. FOCUS – Catholic Center at UGAugacatholic.org/ministries/focus · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “The Catholic Center welcomed FOCUS missionaries in 2021! Meet our missionaries below!”
  FOCUS missionaries have served at the Catholic Center since 2021; the page profiles five current missionaries.
3. FOCUS Bible Studies – Catholic Center at UGAugacatholic.org/ministries/focus-bible-studies · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “FOCUS Bible studies are weekly Bible studies led by one of our FOCUS missionaries.”
  FOCUS missionaries lead weekly Bible studies.
4. University of Georgia - FOCUSfocus.org/campus/university-of-georgia · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “Conlu Isabella Conlu Doskocil Henry Doskocil Mcaleer Ivey Mcaleer”
  FOCUS's University of Georgia (Athens) campus page lists missionaries including Isabella Conlu, Henry Doskocil, and Ivey Mcaleer.
5. Ignite – Catholic Center at UGAugacatholic.org/ministries/ignite · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “Ignite is a student-led ministry that has the goal of building community among our freshmen. Ignite meets every Wednesday from 8–9:30pm in the Center hall. A typical night consists of food, speakers, and small groups.”
  Ignite, a student-led freshman ministry, meets Wednesdays 8-9:30 PM in the Center hall with food, speakers, and small groups.
6. Seeking Water – Catholic Center at UGAugacatholic.org/ministries/seeking-water · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “Seeking Water is a student-led ministry that holds praise and worship nights with Eucharistic adoration. Seeking Water takes place every other Tuesday from 8–9:30pm in the chapel.”
  Seeking Water, a student-led ministry, holds praise and worship nights with Eucharistic adoration every other Tuesday 8-9:30 PM in the chapel.
7. Ablaze – Catholic Center at UGAugacatholic.org/ministries/ablaze · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “Ablaze is a student-led ministry dedicated to formation for all students through speakers, small groups, and social events. Ablaze takes place every other Tuesday from 8–9:30pm in the Center hall.”
  Ablaze, a student-led formation ministry with speakers, small groups, and social events, meets every other Tuesday 8-9:30 PM in the Center hall.
Yes:
Formation programs (retreats, OCIA/RCIA, service, small groups)Two or more kinds (OCIA (Monday evenings, September-April), weekly FOCUS Bible studies and Ablaze/Ignite small groups, a student retreat team, and a student service coordinator.)
Sources (4)
1. FOCUS Bible Studies – Catholic Center at UGAugacatholic.org/ministries/focus-bible-studies · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “FOCUS Bible studies are weekly Bible studies led by one of our FOCUS missionaries.”
  FOCUS missionaries lead weekly Bible studies.
2. Ablaze – Catholic Center at UGAugacatholic.org/ministries/ablaze · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “Ablaze is a student-led ministry dedicated to formation for all students through speakers, small groups, and social events. Ablaze takes place every other Tuesday from 8–9:30pm in the Center hall.”
  Ablaze, a student-led formation ministry with speakers, small groups, and social events, meets every other Tuesday 8-9:30 PM in the Center hall.
3. Catholic Student Association (CSA) Board – Catholic Center at UGAugacatholic.org/ministries/catholic-student-association-board-csa · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “Retreat Coordinators Penny Czabala and Katie Welsh”
  The 2026-2027 CSA board includes student retreat coordinators.
  “Service Coordinator Gianna Dieal”
  The 2026-2027 CSA board includes a student service coordinator.
4. Becoming Catholic (OCIA) and Adult Sacramental Preparation – Catholic Center at UGAugacatholic.org/ocia-adult-sacraments · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “First session: Monday, September 14, 2026 Time: Monday evenings from 6:30pm to 7:45pm.”
  OCIA for 2026-2027 meets Monday evenings 6:30-7:45 PM, beginning September 14, 2026.
Yes:
Catholic church within walking distance (computed from OpenStreetMap)Within 1 mile of campusComputed from OpenStreetMap church locations.
Partly:
Published weekly schedule of Mass, confession, and adoration12 to 19 times a week (19 weekly times documented: 9 Mass, 4 confession, 6 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 Catholic Center has its own chapel and building at 1344 South Lumpkin Street, with a priest director, Fr. Brian McNavish.
Sources (3)
1. Contact Us – Catholic Center at UGAugacatholic.org/contact-us · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “The Catholic Center at UGA 1344 South Lumpkin Street, Athens, GA 30605-1344 Phone: 706-543-2293 | Fax: 706-543-2541”
  The Catholic Center at UGA is at 1344 South Lumpkin Street, Athens, GA 30605-1344; phone 706-543-2293.
2. Staff Members – Catholic Center at UGAugacatholic.org/staff · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “Fr. Brian McNavish Director 706.543.2293 ext. 222 frbrian@ccatuga.org”
  Fr. Brian McNavish is Director of the Catholic Center at UGA; phone 706.543.2293 ext. 222, email frbrian@ccatuga.org.
3. History – Catholic Center at UGAugacatholic.org/history · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “The dedication of the Newman Center and Spalding Chapel was held on February 12, 1967.”
  The Catholic Center's building and Spalding Chapel were dedicated in 1967.
Five weekend Masses are offered, including a Sunday 5 PM student Mass followed by a free dinner.
Sources (2)
1. Mass Times – Catholic Center at UGAugacatholic.org/mass-times · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “Sunday 8am | 10:30am (Live-streamed) | 12:30pm | 5pm Monday–Thursday 5:30pm Friday 8am | Communion Service Saturday 5pm (Except on home game days)”
  Mass is celebrated Sunday at 8:00 AM, 10:30 AM, 12:30 PM, and 5:00 PM; Monday-Thursday at 5:30 PM; and Saturday at 5:00 PM except on home game days. Friday at 8:00 AM is a Communion Service.
2. Student Registration – Catholic Center at UGAugacatholic.org/student-registration · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “Join us on Sundays at 5pm for student Mass and a free dinner afterward!”
  The Sunday 5 PM Mass is the student Mass, followed by a free dinner.
Confession is scheduled four times a week and adoration is held every weekday, including all day (9 AM-5 PM) on Mondays and Thursdays.
Sources (1)
1. Mass Times – Catholic Center at UGAugacatholic.org/mass-times · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “Confession Monday and Wednesday 4–5pm (In the Center Office) Tuesday 4–5pm (In the Chapel) Saturday 3:30–4:30pm (Except on home game Saturdays)”
  Confession is heard Monday and Wednesday 4-5 PM in the Center office, Tuesday 4-5 PM in the chapel, and Saturday 3:30-4:30 PM except home game Saturdays.
  “Adoration Monday & Thursday 9am–5pm Tuesday & Wednesday 9–10am Friday 8:30–9:30am”
  Eucharistic adoration is held Monday and Thursday 9 AM-5 PM, Tuesday and Wednesday 9-10 AM, and Friday 8:30-9:30 AM.
Student life includes weekly FOCUS Bible studies, the freshman ministry Ignite, Ablaze formation nights, and Seeking Water praise and adoration nights.
Sources (4)
1. FOCUS Bible Studies – Catholic Center at UGAugacatholic.org/ministries/focus-bible-studies · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “FOCUS Bible studies are weekly Bible studies led by one of our FOCUS missionaries.”
  FOCUS missionaries lead weekly Bible studies.
2. Ignite – Catholic Center at UGAugacatholic.org/ministries/ignite · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “Ignite is a student-led ministry that has the goal of building community among our freshmen. Ignite meets every Wednesday from 8–9:30pm in the Center hall. A typical night consists of food, speakers, and small groups.”
  Ignite, a student-led freshman ministry, meets Wednesdays 8-9:30 PM in the Center hall with food, speakers, and small groups.
3. Seeking Water – Catholic Center at UGAugacatholic.org/ministries/seeking-water · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “Seeking Water is a student-led ministry that holds praise and worship nights with Eucharistic adoration. Seeking Water takes place every other Tuesday from 8–9:30pm in the chapel.”
  Seeking Water, a student-led ministry, holds praise and worship nights with Eucharistic adoration every other Tuesday 8-9:30 PM in the chapel.
4. Ablaze – Catholic Center at UGAugacatholic.org/ministries/ablaze · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “Ablaze is a student-led ministry dedicated to formation for all students through speakers, small groups, and social events. Ablaze takes place every other Tuesday from 8–9:30pm in the Center hall.”
  Ablaze, a student-led formation ministry with speakers, small groups, and social events, meets every other Tuesday 8-9:30 PM in the Center hall.

Concerns

Weekday Mass is offered Monday through Thursday. Friday morning is a Communion Service rather than a Mass.
Sources (1)
1. Mass Times – Catholic Center at UGAugacatholic.org/mass-times · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “Sunday 8am | 10:30am (Live-streamed) | 12:30pm | 5pm Monday–Thursday 5:30pm Friday 8am | Communion Service Saturday 5pm (Except on home game days)”
  Mass is celebrated Sunday at 8:00 AM, 10:30 AM, 12:30 PM, and 5:00 PM; Monday-Thursday at 5:30 PM; and Saturday at 5:00 PM except on home game days. Friday at 8:00 AM is a Communion Service.
The Saturday 5 PM Mass and Saturday confession are not held on home football game days.
Sources (1)
1. Mass Times – Catholic Center at UGAugacatholic.org/mass-times · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “Sunday 8am | 10:30am (Live-streamed) | 12:30pm | 5pm Monday–Thursday 5:30pm Friday 8am | Communion Service Saturday 5pm (Except on home game days)”
  Mass is celebrated Sunday at 8:00 AM, 10:30 AM, 12:30 PM, and 5:00 PM; Monday-Thursday at 5:30 PM; and Saturday at 5:00 PM except on home game days. Friday at 8:00 AM is a Communion Service.
  “Confession Monday and Wednesday 4–5pm (In the Center Office) Tuesday 4–5pm (In the Chapel) Saturday 3:30–4:30pm (Except on home game Saturdays)”
  Confession is heard Monday and Wednesday 4-5 PM in the Center office, Tuesday 4-5 PM in the chapel, and Saturday 3:30-4:30 PM except home game Saturdays.

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The Catholic center

The Catholic Center at UGA

Address: 1344 South Lumpkin Street, Athens, GA 30605-1344
Distance from campus: 1.0 mi (straight line from the campus point in federal IPEDS data)
Facilities: chapel, Catholic Center hall, kitchen, Center office

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Catholic clubs and student life

12 groups and regular activities · 10 on campus, 2 off campus

Retreats 1

Student retreatsOff campus
Retreats planned by the CSA board's retreat coordinators; dates and locations were not on readable pages.
ugacatholic.org

Service 1

Our Daily BreadOff campus
Fourth Tuesday of each month, 9 AM
Volunteers prepare a meal for 150 guests in the Catholic Center kitchen and serve it at First Baptist Church in downtown Athens with Downtown Ministries.
ugacatholic.org

Faith formation 4

Ignite (freshman ministry)On campus
Wednesdays 8-9:30 PM
Student-led freshman community night in the Center hall with food, speakers, and small groups.
ugacatholic.org, ugacatholic.org
AblazeOn campus
Every other Tuesday 8-9:30 PM
Student-led formation night for all students with speakers, small groups, and social events in the Center hall.
ugacatholic.org, ugacatholic.org
Men's and women's ministryOn campus
Men's and women's ministry organized by CSA board coordinators; meeting times were not on readable pages.
ugacatholic.org
OCIA and adult confirmationOn campus
Monday evenings 6:30-7:45 PM, September-April
Order of Christian Initiation of Adults and adult confirmation preparation in the Catholic Center Hall.
ugacatholic.org, ugacatholic.org

Clubs and groups 4

Catholic Student Association (CSA)On campus
Student-led leadership body of the Catholic Center that plans and coordinates weekly student events; its 2026-2027 board includes retreat, service, outreach, and men's and women's coordinators.
ugacatholic.org, ugacatholic.org, ugacatholic.org, ugacatholic.org
FOCUS missionaries and Bible studiesOn campus
FOCUS missionaries, at the Catholic Center since 2021, lead weekly Bible studies; the center's page profiles five missionaries.
ugacatholic.org, ugacatholic.org, focus.org, focus.org
Young Adult Catholic CommunityOn campus
Community for graduate students and young professionals with weekly trivia, Bible studies, and other activities.
ugacatholic.org
Georgia Martyrs Knights of Columbus Council 17969On campus
Knights of Columbus council listed among the Catholic Center's permanent-member ministries; it runs a monthly donut ministry after Sunday Masses.
ugacatholic.org

Liturgy and prayer 1

Seeking WaterOn campus
Every other Tuesday 8-9:30 PM
Student-led praise and worship night with Eucharistic adoration in the chapel.
ugacatholic.org, ugacatholic.org

Social life 1

Sunday student Mass and dinnerOn campus
Sundays, 5 PM Mass; dinner at 6 PM
Student Mass followed by a free Sunday Night Dinner at the Catholic Center.
ugacatholic.org, ugacatholic.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 (14)

College and Campus Ministries | archatl.comarchatl.com/places/college-and-campus-ministries · verified Oct. 8, 2026
“UGA Catholic Center at the University of Georgia, Athens”
The Archdiocese of Atlanta lists the UGA Catholic Center as the campus ministry at the University of Georgia in Athens.
“UGA Catholic Center at the University of Georgia, Athens”
The Archdiocese of Atlanta lists the UGA Catholic Center as the campus ministry at the University of Georgia in Athens.
Contact Us – Catholic Center at UGAugacatholic.org/contact-us · verified Oct. 8, 2026
“The Catholic Center at UGA 1344 South Lumpkin Street, Athens, GA 30605-1344 Phone: 706-543-2293 | Fax: 706-543-2541”
The Catholic Center at UGA is at 1344 South Lumpkin Street, Athens, GA 30605-1344; phone 706-543-2293.
“The Catholic Center at UGA 1344 South Lumpkin Street, Athens, GA 30605-1344 Phone: 706-543-2293 | Fax: 706-543-2541”
The Catholic Center at UGA is at 1344 South Lumpkin Street, Athens, GA 30605-1344; phone 706-543-2293.
Staff Members – Catholic Center at UGAugacatholic.org/staff · verified Oct. 8, 2026
“Fr. Brian McNavish Director 706.543.2293 ext. 222 frbrian@ccatuga.org”
Fr. Brian McNavish is Director of the Catholic Center at UGA; phone 706.543.2293 ext. 222, email frbrian@ccatuga.org.
FOCUS – Catholic Center at UGAugacatholic.org/ministries/focus · verified Oct. 8, 2026
“The Catholic Center welcomed FOCUS missionaries in 2021! Meet our missionaries below!”
FOCUS missionaries have served at the Catholic Center since 2021; the page profiles five current missionaries.
University of Georgia - FOCUSfocus.org/campus/university-of-georgia · verified Oct. 8, 2026
“Conlu Isabella Conlu Doskocil Henry Doskocil Mcaleer Ivey Mcaleer”
FOCUS's University of Georgia (Athens) campus page lists missionaries including Isabella Conlu, Henry Doskocil, and Ivey Mcaleer.
Campuses - FOCUSfocus.org/about/campuses · verified Oct. 8, 2026
“Georgia University of West Georgia Kennesaw State University University of Georgia Georgia College & State University Georgia Southern University Georgia Institute of Technology”
FOCUS lists the University of Georgia among the Georgia campuses where it serves.
Student Registration – Catholic Center at UGAugacatholic.org/student-registration · verified Oct. 8, 2026
“The Catholic Student Association (CSA) is a student-led leadership structure that plans and coordinates weekly events.”
The Catholic Student Association is the student-led body that plans weekly events.
Catholic Student Association (CSA) Board – Catholic Center at UGAugacatholic.org/ministries/catholic-student-association-board-csa · verified Oct. 8, 2026
“Retreat Coordinators Penny Czabala and Katie Welsh”
The 2026-2027 CSA board includes student retreat coordinators.
Knights of Columbus – Catholic Center at UGAugacatholic.org/ministries/knights-of-columbus · verified Oct. 8, 2026
“Most notable is our Knights of Columbus’s Donut Ministry on the first Sunday of each month after the 8:00 AM and 10:30 AM Masses.”
The Georgia Martyrs Knights of Columbus Council 17969 holds a donut ministry after the 8:00 and 10:30 AM Masses on the first Sunday of each month.
Mass Times – Catholic Center at UGAugacatholic.org/mass-times · verified Oct. 8, 2026
“Confession Monday and Wednesday 4–5pm (In the Center Office) Tuesday 4–5pm (In the Chapel) Saturday 3:30–4:30pm (Except on home game Saturdays)”
Confession is heard Monday and Wednesday 4-5 PM in the Center office, Tuesday 4-5 PM in the chapel, and Saturday 3:30-4:30 PM except home game Saturdays.
Ignite – Catholic Center at UGAugacatholic.org/ministries/ignite · verified Oct. 8, 2026
“Ignite is a student-led ministry that has the goal of building community among our freshmen. Ignite meets every Wednesday from 8–9:30pm in the Center hall. A typical night consists of food, speakers, and small groups.”
Ignite, a student-led freshman ministry, meets Wednesdays 8-9:30 PM in the Center hall with food, speakers, and small groups.
Our Daily Bread – Catholic Center at UGAugacatholic.org/ministries/our-daily-bread · verified Oct. 8, 2026
“When: Fourth Tuesday of each month beginning at 9am. Our Daily Bread Sign-Up Where: Meals are prepared at The Catholic Center kitchen.”
The Our Daily Bread service ministry prepares meals in the Catholic Center kitchen on the fourth Tuesday of each month.
History – Catholic Center at UGAugacatholic.org/history · verified Oct. 8, 2026
“The dedication of the Newman Center and Spalding Chapel was held on February 12, 1967.”
The Catholic Center's building and Spalding Chapel were dedicated in 1967.
Becoming Catholic (OCIA) and Adult Sacramental Preparation – Catholic Center at UGAugacatholic.org/ocia-adult-sacraments · verified Oct. 8, 2026
“Prior to each Monday evening session, please consider joining us for daily mass at 5:30pm in the Chapel followed by food and fellowship at 6pm in the Catholic Center Hall.”
The 5:30 PM weekday Mass is celebrated in the chapel; the Catholic Center Hall hosts food and fellowship.

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Academic Excellence

87 of 100

From federal data, on fixed published scales.

Each measure counts for the share shown.

Graduation rate 35% of score90%
First-year retention 20% of score94%
Entering students' test scores 15% of scoreSAT 1,397 · ACT 31.5
Student-to-faculty ratio 15% of score17 to 1
Instructional spending per student 15% of score$11,512

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.

Value and outcomes
Undergraduate students Fall enrollment (IPEDS)	31,514
Total students	41,615
Average net price (per year) After grants and scholarships, for students receiving federal aid	$13,936
Cost of attendance (per year)	$27,993
Median federal debt at graduation	$18,500
Graduation rate First-time, full-time students finishing within 150% of normal time	90%
First-year retention	94%
Median earnings 10 years after entry	$68,726
Admission rate	38%
Students receiving Pell grants	17%

Admission test scores (middle 50% of admitted students who submitted scores)
Average SAT	1397
SAT reading & writing	640–730
SAT math	630–750
ACT composite	29–34
Test policy	Required

Value index: 84 / 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

Archdiocese of Atlanta

The Most Reverend Gregory J. Hartmayer, OFM Conv., Archbishop of Atlanta

Formal address: “Your Excellency”

Source: archatl.com, verified Oct. 7, 2026.

Diocese determined from the county using NCES Catholic school records. Confirm with the diocese.

About this school’s data

IPEDS unit ID 139959
Carnegie classification: Doctoral university (very high research)
Accreditation: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges d.b.a. Commission on Colleges and Universities (U.S. Department of Education DAPIP)
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Is University of Georgia a Catholic college?: No. University of Georgia is not a Catholic college. Catholic School Compass rates the Catholic life on its campus instead. Catholic students are served by the Catholic Center at UGA.
What is University of Georgia’s Catholic Life Score?: 89 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 University of Georgia?: Mass is listed at The Catholic Center at UGA. Days and times are on this page; please confirm with the parish or campus ministry before you go.
Is University of Georgia Compass Recommended?: Yes. University of Georgia meets the Compass Recommended standard for Catholic life on campus.

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