Is University of Utah a Catholic college?

No. University of Utah is not a Catholic college. Catholic School Compass rates the Catholic life on its campus instead. Catholic students are served by St. Catherine of Siena Catholic Newman Center.

Where is Mass celebrated at University of Utah?

Mass is listed at St. Catherine of Siena Catholic Newman Center and 170 S. University St.. Days and times are on this page; please confirm with the parish or campus ministry before you go.

Is University of Utah Compass Recommended?

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

College · Catholic life on campus

University of Utah

LocationSalt Lake City, UT
Type and sizePublic · 4-year · 35,260 students

Official website Campus Ministry Honor Roll badge

Catholic Life Score

Catholic life 75%Academics 25%

ACatholic life
98 of 100

BAcademics
73 of 100

Verified Oct. 8, 2026 · How the score works

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University of Utah is not a Catholic college. This rating measures Catholic life on campus: campus ministry, priests, Mass and confession, student groups, and nearby parishes.

St. Catherine of Siena Catholic Newman Center, at 170 S. University St. in Salt Lake City, is a Dominican parish established as the Newman Center for the University of Utah, and states that students are the primary focus of its pastoral life. Two Dominican friars serve there: Fr. Gabriel Mosher, O.P. (pastor) and Fr. Cody Jorgensen, O.P. (Director of Student Mission). The center lists Mass every weekday and four weekend Masses (including a Sunday 6:30 PM student Mass followed by supper), confession and adoration every day, and a weekly calendar of student Bible studies, women's and men's nights, and a St. Thomas Aquinas Night. FOCUS lists four missionaries at the university.

Mass, confession, and adoration

Confirm with the parish

Mass 5

Monday–Friday6:00 PMSt. Catherine of Siena Catholic Newman Center, 170 S. University St.
Saturday5:00 PMSt. Catherine of Siena Catholic Newman Center, 170 S. University St. · Saturday vigil.
Sunday8:30 AMSt. Catherine of Siena Catholic Newman Center, 170 S. University St. · Quiet Mass.
Sunday10:45 AMSt. Catherine of Siena Catholic Newman Center, 170 S. University St. · Solemn Mass.
Sunday6:30 PMSt. Catherine of Siena Catholic Newman Center, 170 S. University St. · Student Mass, followed by student supper.

Confession 3

Monday–Friday5:30 PM–5:50 PMSt. Catherine of Siena Catholic Newman Center, 170 S. University St.
Saturday4:00 PM–5:00 PMSt. Catherine of Siena Catholic Newman Center, 170 S. University St. · The home page lists Saturday confession at 4:15 PM; times here are from the Worship page.
Sunday5:30 PM–6:30 PMSt. Catherine of Siena Catholic Newman Center, 170 S. University St.

Adoration 3

Monday–Friday5:00 PM–6:00 PMSt. Catherine of Siena Catholic Newman Center, 170 S. University St.
Saturday4:00 PM–5:00 PMSt. Catherine of Siena Catholic Newman Center, 170 S. University St.
Sunday5:30 PM–6:30 PMSt. Catherine of Siena Catholic Newman Center, 170 S. University St. · The home page lists Sunday adoration ending at 6:15 PM; times here are from the Worship page.

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 (1)

Worship — St. Catherine of Siena Catholic Newman Centerstcatherineslc.org/worship · verified Oct. 8, 2026
“Weekday Mass Monday–Friday — 6:00 PM Saturday Vigil Saturday — 5:00 PM Sunday Masses Sunday — 8:30 AM (Quiet) Sunday — 10:45 AM (Solemn) Sunday — 6:30 PM (Student Mass)”
Mass is celebrated Monday-Friday at 6 PM, Saturday vigil at 5 PM, and Sunday at 8:30 AM, 10:45 AM, and 6:30 PM (student Mass).
“Weekday Mass Monday–Friday — 6:00 PM Saturday Vigil Saturday — 5:00 PM Sunday Masses Sunday — 8:30 AM (Quiet) Sunday — 10:45 AM (Solemn) Sunday — 6:30 PM (Student Mass)”
Mass is celebrated Monday-Friday at 6 PM, Saturday vigil at 5 PM, and Sunday at 8:30 AM, 10:45 AM, and 6:30 PM (student Mass).
“Weekday Mass Monday–Friday — 6:00 PM Saturday Vigil Saturday — 5:00 PM Sunday Masses Sunday — 8:30 AM (Quiet) Sunday — 10:45 AM (Solemn) Sunday — 6:30 PM (Student Mass)”
Mass is celebrated Monday-Friday at 6 PM, Saturday vigil at 5 PM, and Sunday at 8:30 AM, 10:45 AM, and 6:30 PM (student Mass).
“Weekday Mass Monday–Friday — 6:00 PM Saturday Vigil Saturday — 5:00 PM Sunday Masses Sunday — 8:30 AM (Quiet) Sunday — 10:45 AM (Solemn) Sunday — 6:30 PM (Student Mass)”
Mass is celebrated Monday-Friday at 6 PM, Saturday vigil at 5 PM, and Sunday at 8:30 AM, 10:45 AM, and 6:30 PM (student Mass).
“Weekday Mass Monday–Friday — 6:00 PM Saturday Vigil Saturday — 5:00 PM Sunday Masses Sunday — 8:30 AM (Quiet) Sunday — 10:45 AM (Solemn) Sunday — 6:30 PM (Student Mass)”
Mass is celebrated Monday-Friday at 6 PM, Saturday vigil at 5 PM, and Sunday at 8:30 AM, 10:45 AM, and 6:30 PM (student Mass).
“Confession Monday–Friday — 5:30–5:50 PM Saturday — 4:00–5:00 PM Sunday — 5:30–6:30 PM”
Confession is scheduled Monday-Friday 5:30-5:50 PM, Saturday 4-5 PM, and Sunday 5:30-6:30 PM.
“Confession Monday–Friday — 5:30–5:50 PM Saturday — 4:00–5:00 PM Sunday — 5:30–6:30 PM”
Confession is scheduled Monday-Friday 5:30-5:50 PM, Saturday 4-5 PM, and Sunday 5:30-6:30 PM.
“Confession Monday–Friday — 5:30–5:50 PM Saturday — 4:00–5:00 PM Sunday — 5:30–6:30 PM”
Confession is scheduled Monday-Friday 5:30-5:50 PM, Saturday 4-5 PM, and Sunday 5:30-6:30 PM.
“Adoration Monday–Friday — 5:00–6:00 PM Saturday — 4:00–5:00 PM Sunday — 5:30–6:30 PM”
Eucharistic adoration is held Monday-Friday 5-6 PM, Saturday 4-5 PM, and Sunday 5:30-6:30 PM.
“Adoration Monday–Friday — 5:00–6:00 PM Saturday — 4:00–5:00 PM Sunday — 5:30–6:30 PM”
Eucharistic adoration is held Monday-Friday 5-6 PM, Saturday 4-5 PM, and Sunday 5:30-6:30 PM.
“Adoration Monday–Friday — 5:00–6:00 PM Saturday — 4:00–5:00 PM Sunday — 5:30–6:30 PM”
Eucharistic adoration is held Monday-Friday 5-6 PM, Saturday 4-5 PM, and Sunday 5:30-6:30 PM.

Catholic churches nearby

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Saint Catherine of Siena Catholic Newman Center — 0.4 mi · 170 South University Street, Salt Lake City
Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church — 0.9 mi · 670 South 1100 East, Salt Lake City
The Cathedral of the Madeleine — 1.9 mi · 309 East South Temple, Salt Lake City
Sacred Heart Catholic Church — 2.3 mi · 174 East 900 South, Salt Lake City
Saint Ambrose Catholic Church — 2.7 mi · 2315 East Redondo Avenue, Salt Lake City

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

98 of 100 points on what we could document.

Yes:
Catholic campus ministry serving this campus (Catholic center, campus ministry, or chaplaincy)Yes (The Newman Center states it is a Catholic parish entrusted to the Dominican Province of the Holy Name and established as the Newman Center for the University of Utah, and that students are the primary focus of its pastoral life.)
Sources (1)
1. About Us — St. Catherine of Siena Catholic Newman Centerstcatherineslc.org/about · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “St. Catherine of Siena is a Catholic parish entrusted to the Dominican Province of the Holy Name and established as the Newman Center for the University of Utah. The parish exists primarily to serve students, faculty, staff, and their families,”
  St. Catherine of Siena is a Dominican parish established as the Newman Center for the University of Utah, existing primarily to serve students, faculty, and staff.
  “St. Catherine’s exists to serve the Catholic mission at the University of Utah. Students are the primary focus of our pastoral life, and the rhythms of worship, preaching, and formation are ordered toward their intellectual and spiritual formation.”
  Students at the University of Utah are the primary focus of the parish's pastoral life.
Yes:
Dedicated Catholic center or chapel on or next to campusYes (The Newman Center building at 170 S. University St. has its own chapel, library lounge, and cafe; a Eucharistic procession begins in its chapel and circles the university's Presidents Circle. Distance to campus is computed from the address.)
Sources (4)
1. About Us — St. Catherine of Siena Catholic Newman Centerstcatherineslc.org/about · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “St. Catherine of Siena is a Catholic parish entrusted to the Dominican Province of the Holy Name and established as the Newman Center for the University of Utah. The parish exists primarily to serve students, faculty, staff, and their families,”
  St. Catherine of Siena is a Dominican parish established as the Newman Center for the University of Utah, existing primarily to serve students, faculty, and staff.
2. St. Catherine of Siena Catholic Newman Centerstcatherineslc.org · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “Location St. Catherine of Siena Catholic Newman Center 170 S. University St. Salt Lake City, UT 84102 Confessions”
  The Newman Center is at 170 S. University St., Salt Lake City, UT 84102.
3. Eucharistic Procession — St. Catherine of Siena Catholic Newman Centerstcatherineslc.org/events/eucharistic-procession · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “Join the Newman Center after the 6pm mass for a Eucharistic Procession beginning in the chapel and circling around President’s Circle.”
  On October 2, 2026, a Eucharistic procession went from the Newman Center chapel around the university's Presidents Circle after the 6 PM Mass.
4. St. Thomas Aquinas Night with Fr. Gabriel Mosher — St. Catherine of Siena Catholic Newman Centerstcatherineslc.org/events/st-thomas-aquinas-night-with-fr-gabriel-mosher · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “St. Thomas Aquinas Night with Fr. Gabriel Mosher Thursday, October 8, 2026 7:00 PM 8:00 PM Newman Center's Library Lounge”
  A St. Thomas Aquinas Night with Fr. Gabriel Mosher is held Thursday 7-8 PM in the Newman Center's library lounge.
Yes:
Priest chaplain assigned to campus ministryFull-time priest chaplain (Fr. Gabriel Mosher, O.P., is pastor, and Fr. Cody Jorgensen, O.P., is Director of Student Mission and associate pastor, a Dominican friar focused on campus ministry and student formation, sent in 2019 to lead student ministry.)
Sources (2)
1. About Us — St. Catherine of Siena Catholic Newman Centerstcatherineslc.org/about · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “St. Catherine’s exists to serve the Catholic mission at the University of Utah. Students are the primary focus of our pastoral life, and the rhythms of worship, preaching, and formation are ordered toward their intellectual and spiritual formation.”
  Students at the University of Utah are the primary focus of the parish's pastoral life.
2. Our Staff — St. Catherine of Siena Catholic Newman Centerstcatherineslc.org/staff · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “He came to Salt Lake City, and was named pastor of St. Catherine’s in 2022. Email Fr. Gabriel frgabriel@stcatherineslc.org”
  Fr. Gabriel Mosher, O.P., has been pastor of St. Catherine's since 2022; his email is frgabriel@stcatherineslc.org.
  “Fr. Cody Jorgensen, OP Director of Student Mission “Mission is my passion, and my goal is to invite every student on campus to discover the fullness of life in Christ.”
  Fr. Cody Jorgensen, O.P., is Director of Student Mission.
  “He was ordained in 2019 and was sent to St. Catherine’s in Salt Lake City the same year to lead student ministry. Email Fr. Cody frcody@stcatherineslc.org”
  Fr. Cody Jorgensen was sent to St. Catherine's in 2019 to lead student ministry; his email is frcody@stcatherineslc.org.
Yes:
Weekday Mass at the campus ministryEvery weekday (5 or more weekdays) (Monday-Friday 6:00 PM.)
Sources (1)
1. Worship — St. Catherine of Siena Catholic Newman Centerstcatherineslc.org/worship · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “Weekday Mass Monday–Friday — 6:00 PM Saturday Vigil Saturday — 5:00 PM Sunday Masses Sunday — 8:30 AM (Quiet) Sunday — 10:45 AM (Solemn) Sunday — 6:30 PM (Student Mass)”
  Mass is celebrated Monday-Friday at 6 PM, Saturday vigil at 5 PM, and Sunday at 8:30 AM, 10:45 AM, and 6:30 PM (student Mass).
Yes:
Sunday Mass at the campus ministry or a campus chapelTwo or more weekend Masses (Saturday 5:00 PM vigil. Sunday 8:30 AM (quiet), 10:45 AM (solemn), and 6:30 PM (student Mass).)
Sources (1)
1. Worship — St. Catherine of Siena Catholic Newman Centerstcatherineslc.org/worship · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “Weekday Mass Monday–Friday — 6:00 PM Saturday Vigil Saturday — 5:00 PM Sunday Masses Sunday — 8:30 AM (Quiet) Sunday — 10:45 AM (Solemn) Sunday — 6:30 PM (Student Mass)”
  Mass is celebrated Monday-Friday at 6 PM, Saturday vigil at 5 PM, and Sunday at 8:30 AM, 10:45 AM, and 6:30 PM (student Mass).
Yes:
Scheduled confession at the campus ministryWeekly or more often (Monday-Friday 5:30-5:50 PM, Saturday 4:00-5:00 PM, Sunday 5:30-6:30 PM (Worship page).)
Sources (1)
1. Worship — St. Catherine of Siena Catholic Newman Centerstcatherineslc.org/worship · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “Confession Monday–Friday — 5:30–5:50 PM Saturday — 4:00–5:00 PM Sunday — 5:30–6:30 PM”
  Confession is scheduled Monday-Friday 5:30-5:50 PM, Saturday 4-5 PM, and Sunday 5:30-6:30 PM.
Yes:
Catholic student groups and missionary outreach (e.g., FOCUS, Saint Paul's Outreach, Knights of Columbus, Bible studies)Two or more (FOCUS (four missionaries listed), nine separate weekly student men's and women's Bible studies (including groups for freshmen, seniors, Greek-life students, commuters, and military-affiliated students), a students' Women's Night and Men's Night, student music ministry, and a Knights of Columbus group that organized a Newman Center cookout.)
Sources (9)
1. Students — St. Catherine of Siena Catholic Newman Centerstcatherineslc.org/students · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “Weekly Rhythm Student Mass — weekly, evening Weekly Formation — Scripture and preaching Community Night — shared meal and time together Confession & Adoration — regular availability during the week”
  Student life follows a weekly rhythm of a student Mass, weekly formation in Scripture and preaching, a community night with a shared meal, and confession and adoration.
2. Students: Women's Bible Study (Freshmen) — St. Catherine of Siena Catholic Newman Centerstcatherineslc.org/events/students-womens-bible-study-freshmen · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “Students: Women's Bible Study (Freshmen) Tuesday, October 6, 2026 7:00 PM 8:00 PM Newman Center's Basement Floor”
  A women's Bible study for freshmen meets Tuesdays 7-8 PM in the Newman Center basement.
3. Students: Men's Bible Study (Seniors) — St. Catherine of Siena Catholic Newman Centerstcatherineslc.org/events/students-mens-bible-study-seniors · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “Students: Men's Bible Study (Seniors) Tuesday, October 6, 2026 8:00 PM 9:00 PM Newman Center's Basement Floor”
  A men's Bible study for seniors meets Tuesdays 8-9 PM in the Newman Center basement.
4. Students: Women's Night — St. Catherine of Siena Catholic Newman Centerstcatherineslc.org/events/students-womens-night · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “Students: Women's Night Thursday, October 8, 2026 7:00 PM 8:00 PM Newman Center's Cafe”
  A students' Women's Night meets Thursday evenings in the Newman Center's cafe.
5. Students: Men's Night — St. Catherine of Siena Catholic Newman Centerstcatherineslc.org/events/students-mens-night-1 · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “Students: Men's Night Thursday, October 1, 2026 7:00 PM 8:00 PM Cate's Cafe”
  A students' Men's Night met Thursday, October 1, 2026, 7-8 PM in Cate's Cafe.
6. Students: Music Ministry — St. Catherine of Siena Catholic Newman Centerstcatherineslc.org/events/students-music-ministry-1 · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “Students: Music Ministry Tuesday, October 6, 2026 7:00 PM 8:00 PM Chapel”
  Student music ministry rehearses Tuesday 7-8 PM in the chapel.
7. Students: Women's Bible Study (Greek Upperclassmen) — St. Catherine of Siena Catholic Newman Centerstcatherineslc.org/events/students-womens-bible-study-greek-upperclassmen · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “Students: Women's Bible Study (Greek Upperclassmen) Tuesday, October 6, 2026 8:00 PM 9:00 PM Newman Center's Basement Floor”
  A women's Bible study for Greek-life upperclassmen meets Tuesdays 8-9 PM.
8. Students: Men's Bible Study (Military Affiliated) — St. Catherine of Siena Catholic Newman Centerstcatherineslc.org/events/students-mens-bible-study-military-affiliated-gn2x3 · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “Students: Men's Bible Study (Military Affiliated) Thursday, October 8, 2026 8:30 PM 9:30 PM Newman Center's Basement Floor”
  A men's Bible study for military-affiliated students meets Thursdays 8:30-9:30 PM.
9. University of Utah - FOCUSfocus.org/campus/university-of-utah · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “That’s why we’re here. Let’s meet up sometime. Galluzzo Graziella Galluzzo Aguilar-Astiazaran Lucia Aguilar-Astiazaran Yepez Julian Yepez Jakubowski TJ Jakubowski”
  FOCUS lists four missionaries serving at the University of Utah.
Yes:
Formation programs (retreats, OCIA/RCIA, service, small groups)Two or more kinds (Weekly small-group Bible studies, weekly formation in Scripture and preaching including a Thursday St. Thomas Aquinas Night with the pastor, and limited community student housing tied to the center's spiritual life.)
Sources (5)
1. Students — St. Catherine of Siena Catholic Newman Centerstcatherineslc.org/students · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “Weekly Rhythm Student Mass — weekly, evening Weekly Formation — Scripture and preaching Community Night — shared meal and time together Confession & Adoration — regular availability during the week”
  Student life follows a weekly rhythm of a student Mass, weekly formation in Scripture and preaching, a community night with a shared meal, and confession and adoration.
2. Students: Women's Bible Study (Freshmen) — St. Catherine of Siena Catholic Newman Centerstcatherineslc.org/events/students-womens-bible-study-freshmen · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “Students: Women's Bible Study (Freshmen) Tuesday, October 6, 2026 7:00 PM 8:00 PM Newman Center's Basement Floor”
  A women's Bible study for freshmen meets Tuesdays 7-8 PM in the Newman Center basement.
3. Students: Men's Bible Study (Seniors) — St. Catherine of Siena Catholic Newman Centerstcatherineslc.org/events/students-mens-bible-study-seniors · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “Students: Men's Bible Study (Seniors) Tuesday, October 6, 2026 8:00 PM 9:00 PM Newman Center's Basement Floor”
  A men's Bible study for seniors meets Tuesdays 8-9 PM in the Newman Center basement.
4. St. Thomas Aquinas Night with Fr. Gabriel Mosher (Copy) — St. Catherine of Siena Catholic Newman Centerstcatherineslc.org/events/st-thomas-aquinas-night-with-fr-gabriel-mosher-z2rr9 · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “St. Thomas Aquinas Night with Fr. Gabriel Mosher (Copy) Thursday, October 1, 2026 7:00 PM 8:00 PM Newman Center's Library Lounge”
  The St. Thomas Aquinas Night with Fr. Gabriel Mosher was also held Thursday, October 1, 2026, showing a weekly Thursday series.
5. Housing — St. Catherine of Siena Catholic Newman Centerstcatherineslc.org/housing · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “St. Catherine of Siena Catholic Newman Center offers limited student housing connected to the life and mission of the community.”
  The Newman Center offers limited student housing connected to its community life.
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 adoration20 to 29 times a week (23 weekly times documented: 9 Mass, 7 confession, 7 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

Mass is celebrated every weekday at 6 PM and four times each weekend, including a Sunday 6:30 PM student Mass followed by supper.
Sources (2)
1. Worship — St. Catherine of Siena Catholic Newman Centerstcatherineslc.org/worship · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “Weekday Mass Monday–Friday — 6:00 PM Saturday Vigil Saturday — 5:00 PM Sunday Masses Sunday — 8:30 AM (Quiet) Sunday — 10:45 AM (Solemn) Sunday — 6:30 PM (Student Mass)”
  Mass is celebrated Monday-Friday at 6 PM, Saturday vigil at 5 PM, and Sunday at 8:30 AM, 10:45 AM, and 6:30 PM (student Mass).
2. Students: Mass & Supper — St. Catherine of Siena Catholic Newman Centerstcatherineslc.org/events/students-mass-supper-8y3ay · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “Students: Mass & Supper Sunday, October 4, 2026 6:30 PM 8:30 PM St. Catherine of Siena Catholic Newman Center”
  The Sunday 6:30 PM student Mass is followed by a student supper (6:30-8:30 PM).
Confession and Eucharistic adoration are scheduled every day of the week.
Sources (1)
1. Worship — St. Catherine of Siena Catholic Newman Centerstcatherineslc.org/worship · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “Confession Monday–Friday — 5:30–5:50 PM Saturday — 4:00–5:00 PM Sunday — 5:30–6:30 PM”
  Confession is scheduled Monday-Friday 5:30-5:50 PM, Saturday 4-5 PM, and Sunday 5:30-6:30 PM.
  “Adoration Monday–Friday — 5:00–6:00 PM Saturday — 4:00–5:00 PM Sunday — 5:30–6:30 PM”
  Eucharistic adoration is held Monday-Friday 5-6 PM, Saturday 4-5 PM, and Sunday 5:30-6:30 PM.
Two Dominican priests serve the Newman Center, one of them as Director of Student Mission devoted to campus ministry and student formation.
Sources (2)
1. About Us — St. Catherine of Siena Catholic Newman Centerstcatherineslc.org/about · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “St. Catherine of Siena is a Catholic parish entrusted to the Dominican Province of the Holy Name and established as the Newman Center for the University of Utah. The parish exists primarily to serve students, faculty, staff, and their families,”
  St. Catherine of Siena is a Dominican parish established as the Newman Center for the University of Utah, existing primarily to serve students, faculty, and staff.
2. Our Staff — St. Catherine of Siena Catholic Newman Centerstcatherineslc.org/staff · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “He came to Salt Lake City, and was named pastor of St. Catherine’s in 2022. Email Fr. Gabriel frgabriel@stcatherineslc.org”
  Fr. Gabriel Mosher, O.P., has been pastor of St. Catherine's since 2022; his email is frgabriel@stcatherineslc.org.
  “Fr. Cody Jorgensen, OP Director of Student Mission “Mission is my passion, and my goal is to invite every student on campus to discover the fullness of life in Christ.”
  Fr. Cody Jorgensen, O.P., is Director of Student Mission.
  “He was ordained in 2019 and was sent to St. Catherine’s in Salt Lake City the same year to lead student ministry. Email Fr. Cody frcody@stcatherineslc.org”
  Fr. Cody Jorgensen was sent to St. Catherine's in 2019 to lead student ministry; his email is frcody@stcatherineslc.org.
The center runs nine weekly student Bible studies, a Thursday St. Thomas Aquinas Night, and women's and men's nights. FOCUS lists four missionaries at the university.
Sources (6)
1. Students: Women's Bible Study (Freshmen) — St. Catherine of Siena Catholic Newman Centerstcatherineslc.org/events/students-womens-bible-study-freshmen · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “Students: Women's Bible Study (Freshmen) Tuesday, October 6, 2026 7:00 PM 8:00 PM Newman Center's Basement Floor”
  A women's Bible study for freshmen meets Tuesdays 7-8 PM in the Newman Center basement.
2. Students: Men's Bible Study (Seniors) — St. Catherine of Siena Catholic Newman Centerstcatherineslc.org/events/students-mens-bible-study-seniors · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “Students: Men's Bible Study (Seniors) Tuesday, October 6, 2026 8:00 PM 9:00 PM Newman Center's Basement Floor”
  A men's Bible study for seniors meets Tuesdays 8-9 PM in the Newman Center basement.
3. St. Thomas Aquinas Night with Fr. Gabriel Mosher — St. Catherine of Siena Catholic Newman Centerstcatherineslc.org/events/st-thomas-aquinas-night-with-fr-gabriel-mosher · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “St. Thomas Aquinas Night with Fr. Gabriel Mosher Thursday, October 8, 2026 7:00 PM 8:00 PM Newman Center's Library Lounge”
  A St. Thomas Aquinas Night with Fr. Gabriel Mosher is held Thursday 7-8 PM in the Newman Center's library lounge.
4. Students: Men's Bible Study (Military Affiliated) — St. Catherine of Siena Catholic Newman Centerstcatherineslc.org/events/students-mens-bible-study-military-affiliated-gn2x3 · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “Students: Men's Bible Study (Military Affiliated) Thursday, October 8, 2026 8:30 PM 9:30 PM Newman Center's Basement Floor”
  A men's Bible study for military-affiliated students meets Thursdays 8:30-9:30 PM.
5. Students: Men's Bible Study (Freshm. Soph. & Jr.) — St. Catherine of Siena Catholic Newman Centerstcatherineslc.org/events/students-mens-bible-study-freshm-soph-jr · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “Students: Men's Bible Study (Freshm. Soph. & Jr.) Monday, October 5, 2026 7:00 PM 8:00 PM Newman Center's Basement Floor”
  A men's Bible study for freshmen, sophomores, and juniors meets Mondays 7-8 PM.
6. University of Utah - FOCUSfocus.org/campus/university-of-utah · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “That’s why we’re here. Let’s meet up sometime. Galluzzo Graziella Galluzzo Aguilar-Astiazaran Lucia Aguilar-Astiazaran Yepez Julian Yepez Jakubowski TJ Jakubowski”
  FOCUS lists four missionaries serving at the University of Utah.

Concerns

Weekday Mass is offered only in the evening (6 PM).
Sources (1)
1. Worship — St. Catherine of Siena Catholic Newman Centerstcatherineslc.org/worship · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “Weekday Mass Monday–Friday — 6:00 PM Saturday Vigil Saturday — 5:00 PM Sunday Masses Sunday — 8:30 AM (Quiet) Sunday — 10:45 AM (Solemn) Sunday — 6:30 PM (Student Mass)”
  Mass is celebrated Monday-Friday at 6 PM, Saturday vigil at 5 PM, and Sunday at 8:30 AM, 10:45 AM, and 6:30 PM (student Mass).

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The Catholic center

St. Catherine of Siena Catholic Newman Center

Address: 170 S. University St., Salt Lake City, UT 84102
Distance from campus: 0.4 mi (straight line from the campus point in federal IPEDS data)
Facilities: chapel, library lounge, cafe, basement meeting space and gathering space, limited student housing for University of Utah students, building open daily 8:30 AM to 10 PM

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Catholic clubs and student life

11 groups and regular activities · 2 on campus, 9 off campus

Faith formation 3

Women's Bible studiesOff campus
Mondays 8 PM; Tuesdays 7 PM (freshmen) and 8 PM (Greek upperclassmen); Wednesdays 7 PM (Greek freshmen)
Weekly student women's Bible studies in the Newman Center basement, grouped by class year and Greek-life membership.
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Men's Bible studiesOff campus
Mondays 7 PM (freshmen-juniors); Tuesdays 8 PM (seniors); Wednesdays 8 PM (freshmen); Thursdays 8:30 PM (military-affiliated); Fridays 3 PM (freshmen, sophomores, commuters)
Weekly student men's Bible studies in the Newman Center basement, grouped by class year and for military-affiliated and commuter students.
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St. Thomas Aquinas Night with Fr. Gabriel MosherOff campus
Thursdays 7:00 PM
Evening session with the pastor in the Newman Center's library lounge (listed October 1 and October 8, 2026).
stcatherineslc.org, stcatherineslc.org

Clubs and groups 2

Knights of ColumbusOff campus
The Knights of Columbus organized a Newman Center cookout for the Solemnity of the Dedication of St. Catherine's (September 27, 2026).
stcatherineslc.org
FOCUS (Fellowship of Catholic University Students)On campus
FOCUS lists four missionaries serving at the University of Utah.
focus.org

Liturgy and prayer 2

Student music ministryOff campus
Tuesdays 7:00 PM (chapel); Sundays 5:00 PM (library lounge)
Student musicians rehearse for the liturgy.
stcatherineslc.org, stcatherineslc.org
Eucharistic ProcessionOn campus
Friday, October 2, 2026, after the 6 PM Mass
Procession from the Newman Center chapel around the university's Presidents Circle.
stcatherineslc.org

Other 1

Student housing at the Newman CenterOff campus
Limited housing for University of Utah students who take part in the center's spiritual and community life; inquiries go to Fr. Cody Jorgensen.
stcatherineslc.org

Social life 3

Students: Mass & SupperOff campus
Sundays 6:30 PM
Weekly student Mass at the Newman Center followed by a shared supper; the Students page describes a weekly community night with a shared meal.
stcatherineslc.org, stcatherineslc.org, stcatherineslc.org
Students: Women's NightOff campus
Thursdays 7:00 PM
Gathering for women students in the Newman Center's cafe.
stcatherineslc.org
Students: Men's NightOff campus
Thursday 7:00 PM (listed October 1, 2026)
Gathering for men students at Cate's Cafe.
stcatherineslc.org

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Catholic campus ministry

Sources (8)

About Us — St. Catherine of Siena Catholic Newman Centerstcatherineslc.org/about · verified Oct. 8, 2026
“St. Catherine of Siena is a Catholic parish entrusted to the Dominican Province of the Holy Name and established as the Newman Center for the University of Utah. The parish exists primarily to serve students, faculty, staff, and their families,”
St. Catherine of Siena is a Dominican parish established as the Newman Center for the University of Utah, existing primarily to serve students, faculty, and staff.
“St. Catherine’s exists to serve the Catholic mission at the University of Utah. Students are the primary focus of our pastoral life, and the rhythms of worship, preaching, and formation are ordered toward their intellectual and spiritual formation.”
Students at the University of Utah are the primary focus of the parish's pastoral life.
“St. Catherine of Siena is a Catholic parish entrusted to the Dominican Province of the Holy Name and established as the Newman Center for the University of Utah. The parish exists primarily to serve students, faculty, staff, and their families,”
St. Catherine of Siena is a Dominican parish established as the Newman Center for the University of Utah, existing primarily to serve students, faculty, and staff.
“St. Catherine of Siena is a Catholic parish entrusted to the Dominican Province of the Holy Name and established as the Newman Center for the University of Utah. The parish exists primarily to serve students, faculty, staff, and their families,”
St. Catherine of Siena is a Dominican parish established as the Newman Center for the University of Utah, existing primarily to serve students, faculty, and staff.
Our Staff — St. Catherine of Siena Catholic Newman Centerstcatherineslc.org/staff · verified Oct. 8, 2026
“He came to Salt Lake City, and was named pastor of St. Catherine’s in 2022. Email Fr. Gabriel frgabriel@stcatherineslc.org”
Fr. Gabriel Mosher, O.P., has been pastor of St. Catherine's since 2022; his email is frgabriel@stcatherineslc.org.
“Fr. Cody Jorgensen, OP Director of Student Mission “Mission is my passion, and my goal is to invite every student on campus to discover the fullness of life in Christ.”
Fr. Cody Jorgensen, O.P., is Director of Student Mission.
University of Utah - FOCUSfocus.org/campus/university-of-utah · verified Oct. 8, 2026
“That’s why we’re here. Let’s meet up sometime. Galluzzo Graziella Galluzzo Aguilar-Astiazaran Lucia Aguilar-Astiazaran Yepez Julian Yepez Jakubowski TJ Jakubowski”
FOCUS lists four missionaries serving at the University of Utah.
Solemnity of the Dedication of St. Catherine's Cookout — St. Catherine of Siena Catholic Newman Centerstcatherineslc.org/events/solemnity-of-the-dedication-of-st-catherines-cookout · verified Oct. 8, 2026
“Join the Newman Center for a cookout organized by the Knights of Columbus to celebrate the Solemnity of the Dedication of St. Catherine’s.”
The Knights of Columbus organized a Newman Center cookout on September 27, 2026.
Housing — St. Catherine of Siena Catholic Newman Centerstcatherineslc.org/housing · verified Oct. 8, 2026
“St. Catherine of Siena Catholic Newman Center offers limited student housing connected to the life and mission of the community.”
The Newman Center offers limited student housing connected to its community life.
St. Catherine of Siena Catholic Newman Centerstcatherineslc.org · verified Oct. 8, 2026
“Location St. Catherine of Siena Catholic Newman Center 170 S. University St. Salt Lake City, UT 84102 Confessions”
The Newman Center is at 170 S. University St., Salt Lake City, UT 84102.
“Hours Daily 8:30am — 10pm”
The Newman Center is open daily from 8:30 AM to 10 PM.
“Contact office@stcatherineslc.org (801) 359-6066”
The office email is office@stcatherineslc.org and the phone is 359-6066.
Eucharistic Procession — St. Catherine of Siena Catholic Newman Centerstcatherineslc.org/events/eucharistic-procession · verified Oct. 8, 2026
“Join the Newman Center after the 6pm mass for a Eucharistic Procession beginning in the chapel and circling around President’s Circle.”
On October 2, 2026, a Eucharistic procession went from the Newman Center chapel around the university's Presidents Circle after the 6 PM Mass.
St. Thomas Aquinas Night with Fr. Gabriel Mosher — St. Catherine of Siena Catholic Newman Centerstcatherineslc.org/events/st-thomas-aquinas-night-with-fr-gabriel-mosher · verified Oct. 8, 2026
“St. Thomas Aquinas Night with Fr. Gabriel Mosher Thursday, October 8, 2026 7:00 PM 8:00 PM Newman Center's Library Lounge”
A St. Thomas Aquinas Night with Fr. Gabriel Mosher is held Thursday 7-8 PM in the Newman Center's library lounge.

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Academic Excellence

73 of 100

From federal data, on fixed published scales.

Each measure counts for the share shown.

Graduation rate 35% of score65%
First-year retention 20% of score86%
Entering students' test scores 15% of scoreSAT 1,257 · ACT 25.5
Student-to-faculty ratio 15% of score19 to 1
Instructional spending per student 15% of score$17,724

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)	26,827
Total students	35,260
Average net price (per year) After grants and scholarships, for students receiving federal aid	$16,200
Cost of attendance (per year)	$25,557
Median federal debt at graduation	$19,000
Graduation rate First-time, full-time students finishing within 150% of normal time	65%
First-year retention	86%
Median earnings 10 years after entry	$67,170
Admission rate	86%
Students receiving Pell grants	20%

Admission test scores (middle 50% of admitted students who submitted scores)
Average SAT	1257
SAT reading & writing	600–690
SAT math	590–690
ACT composite	22–29
Test policy	Considered 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 Salt Lake City

The Most Reverend Oscar Azarcon Solis, Bishop of Salt Lake City

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.

About this school’s data

IPEDS unit ID 230764
Carnegie classification: Doctoral university (very high research)
Accreditation: Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities (U.S. Department of Education DAPIP)
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Is University of Utah a Catholic college?: No. University of Utah is not a Catholic college. Catholic School Compass rates the Catholic life on its campus instead. Catholic students are served by St. Catherine of Siena Catholic Newman Center.
What is University of Utah’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 University of Utah?: Mass is listed at St. Catherine of Siena Catholic Newman Center and 170 S. University St.. Days and times are on this page; please confirm with the parish or campus ministry before you go.
Is University of Utah Compass Recommended?: Yes. University of Utah meets the Compass Recommended standard for Catholic life on campus.

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