Is Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania a Catholic college?

No. Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania is not a Catholic college. Catholic School Compass rates the Catholic life on its campus instead. Catholic students are served by Bloomsburg University Catholic Campus Ministry (Newman House).

Where is Mass celebrated at Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania?

Mass is listed at Newman House Chapel, 353 E. 2nd Street and St. Columba Parish (3rd & Iron Streets). Days and times are on this page; please confirm with the parish or campus ministry before you go.

Universidad · Vida católica en el campus

Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania

UbicaciónBloomsburg, PA
Tipo y tamañoPública · de 4 años · 11,088 estudiantes

Sitio web oficial

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

Bloomsburg University's Catholic Campus Ministry is based in the Newman House at 353 East Second Street, a short walk down the hill from Carver Hall, which has a chapel for Mass and prayer. Its director, Fr. Aaron Lynch, also serves a parish; the fall 2026 schedule lists Mass on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 8:45 AM and Sundays at 4:00 PM at the Newman House, and confession on several days each week.

Misa, confesión y adoración

Confirme con la parroquia

Misa 3

Tuesday, Thursday8:45 a. m.Newman House Chapel, 353 E. 2nd Street · Fall 2026 schedule.
Domingo4:00 p. m.Newman House Chapel, 353 E. 2nd Street · Fall 2026 schedule.
Miércoles7:30 a. m.St. Columba Parish (3rd & Iron Streets) · Listed on the ministry's Pray page; a parish Mass, not at the Newman House.

Confesión 3

Domingo3:00 p. m.Not stated on the Pray page · Fall 2026 schedule; also by appointment.
Lunes8:00 p. m.Not stated on the Pray page · Fall 2026 schedule; also by appointment.
Tuesday, Thursday8:30 a. m.Not stated on the Pray page · Fall 2026 schedule; also by appointment.

Los horarios provienen solo de páginas oficiales de parroquias, capellanías o escuelas, y pueden cambiar según la temporada. Última verificación: 12 oct. 2026.

Fuentes de estos horarios (1)

Pray | Bloomsburg University Catholic Campus Ministrybloomucatholic.org/pray · verified Oct. 12, 2026
“Tuesdays & Thursdays Mass at 8:45 am”
Mass is celebrated at 8:45 AM on Tuesdays and Thursdays (fall 2026).
“Sunday Mass at 4:00 pm Newman House Chapel (2nd floor - 353 E 2nd Street)”
Mass is celebrated at 4:00 PM on Sundays in the Newman House chapel (fall 2026).
“Wednesdays Mass at 7:30 am”
Mass is celebrated at 7:30 AM on Wednesdays at St. Columba Parish (fall 2026).
“Sundays @ 3:00 pm Mondays @ 8:00 pm Tuesdays & Thursdays @ 8:30 am”
Confession is scheduled on Sundays at 3:00 PM, Mondays at 8:00 PM, and Tuesdays and Thursdays at 8:30 AM (fall 2026).
“Sundays @ 3:00 pm Mondays @ 8:00 pm Tuesdays & Thursdays @ 8:30 am”
Confession is scheduled on Sundays at 3:00 PM, Mondays at 8:00 PM, and Tuesdays and Thursdays at 8:30 AM (fall 2026).
“Sundays @ 3:00 pm Mondays @ 8:00 pm Tuesdays & Thursdays @ 8:30 am”
Confession is scheduled on Sundays at 3:00 PM, Mondays at 8:00 PM, and Tuesdays and Thursdays at 8:30 AM (fall 2026).

Planear una visita al campus Horarios de misa para sus fechas, preguntas para hacer y un botón de calendario.

Iglesias católicas cercanas

CampusCentro católicoIglesia católica (numerada abajo)Abrir un mapa de calles ›

Newman House Catholic Campus Ministry — 0.3 mi

A menos de 3 millas, según el mapa de Colaboradores de OpenStreetMap. El mapa puede estar incompleto. Confirme con la parroquia o la diócesis.

Ficha de vida católica

Cada línea es un aspecto que buscamos. Una marca significa sí, media marca significa en parte, un guion significa no. “Información insuficiente” significa que las fuentes oficiales no lo indican.

Vida católica en el campus

73 de 100 puntos según lo que pudimos documentar.

Sí:
Pastoral universitaria católica que atiende este campus (centro católico, pastoral universitaria o capellanía)Sí (The diocesan campus ministry page lists a Catholic Campus Minister for Bloomsburg University, and the ministry's own site serves the campus.)
Fuentes (2)
1. Bloomsburg CCMbloomucatholic.org · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “This is the home of the Caritas Student Fellowship at Bloomsburg University.”
  The Newman House is the home of the Caritas Student Fellowship at Bloomsburg University.
2. Campus Ministry | Diocese of Harrisburghbgdiocese.org/clev/youth-and-young-adult/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Bloomsburg University, Bloomsburg Rev Aaron Lynch Catholic Campus Minister”
  Diócesis de Harrisburg lists a Catholic Campus Minister for Bloomsburg University.
Sí:
Centro o capilla católica dedicada en el campus o junto a élSí (Chapel for Mass and prayer in the Newman House, which is just down the hill from Carver Hall.)
Fuentes (1)
1. Bloomsburg CCMbloomucatholic.org · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “We have a chapel for Mass and prayer, a fully-equipped kitchen, a dining room, a living room with a TV, and space for study groups.”
  The Newman House has a chapel for Mass and prayer, a kitchen, dining and living rooms, and study space.
  “We are located at 353 East Second Street—the brick house (and the 4th house on the right) down the hill from Carver Hall.”
  The Newman House is down the hill from Carver Hall, a short distance from campus.
En parte:
Capellán sacerdote asignado a la pastoral universitariaSacerdote de medio tiempo o compartido (Fr. Aaron Lynch is director and is also parochial vicar at Saint Columba Parish and Christ the King Mission, Benton.)
Fuentes (1)
1. Meet Us | Bloomsburg University Catholic Campus Ministrybloomucatholic.org/meet-us · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “He has served as Chaplain at Bloomsburg University and Parochial Vicar at Saint Columba Parish, Bloomsburg and Christ the King Mission, Benton, since June, 2025.”
  Fr. Aaron Lynch serves as chaplain at Bloomsburg University and as parochial vicar at two parishes.
  “Fr. Aaron Lynch [Director]”
  Fr. Aaron Lynch is the Director of the Catholic Campus Ministry.
En parte:
Misa entre semana en la pastoral universitaria1–4 días entre semana (Two weekdays (Tuesday and Thursday) at 8:45 AM in the Newman House chapel. The Wednesday Mass at St. Columba Parish is not counted.)
Fuentes (1)
1. Pray | Bloomsburg University Catholic Campus Ministrybloomucatholic.org/pray · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Tuesdays & Thursdays Mass at 8:45 am”
  Mass is celebrated at 8:45 AM on Tuesdays and Thursdays (fall 2026).
  “Tues. & Thurs. Mass @ Newman House Chapel”
  The Tuesday and Thursday Masses are held in the Newman House chapel.
En parte:
Misa dominical en la pastoral universitaria o en una capilla del campusUna Misa de fin de semana (One weekend Mass: Sunday at 4:00 PM in the Newman House chapel.)
Fuentes (1)
1. Pray | Bloomsburg University Catholic Campus Ministrybloomucatholic.org/pray · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Sunday Mass at 4:00 pm Newman House Chapel (2nd floor - 353 E 2nd Street)”
  Mass is celebrated at 4:00 PM on Sundays in the Newman House chapel (fall 2026).
Sí:
Confesión con horario fijo en la pastoral universitariaSemanal o con más frecuencia (Scheduled confession on Sundays, Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays, as listed on the fall 2026 Pray page; also by appointment.)
Fuentes (1)
1. Pray | Bloomsburg University Catholic Campus Ministrybloomucatholic.org/pray · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Sundays @ 3:00 pm Mondays @ 8:00 pm Tuesdays & Thursdays @ 8:30 am”
  Confession is scheduled on Sundays at 3:00 PM, Mondays at 8:00 PM, and Tuesdays and Thursdays at 8:30 AM (fall 2026).
En parte:
Grupos estudiantiles católicos y misiones (p. ej., FOCUS, Saint Paul's Outreach, Knights of Columbus, estudios bíblicos)Uno (Caritas Student Fellowship is the student group based at the Newman House. Men's and women's small groups are ministry programs, not counted.)
Fuentes (1)
1. Bloomsburg CCMbloomucatholic.org · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “This is the home of the Caritas Student Fellowship at Bloomsburg University.”
  The Newman House is the home of the Caritas Student Fellowship at Bloomsburg University.
Sí:
Programas de formación (retiros, OCIA/RCIA, servicio, grupos pequeños)Dos o más tipos (Kinds listed: OCIA (formation), small groups and faith formation, retreats (Cor ad Cor and a fall leadership retreat), and service.)
Fuentes (5)
1. Pray | Bloomsburg University Catholic Campus Ministrybloomucatholic.org/pray · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Monday 6pm-7:30p Emmaus Group (women and men)”
  The ministry lists a weekly Emmaus Group on Mondays from 6:00 to 7:30 PM for fall 2026.
2. Small Groups | Bloomsburg University Catholic Campus Ministrybloomucatholic.org/small-groups · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “We invite you to text us at 570-940-9248 to learn about the small group opportunities this semester!”
  The ministry offers small groups each semester and invites students to inquire by text.
3. Become Catholic | Bloomsburg University Catholic Campus Ministrybloomucatholic.org/become-catholic · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “and it is the process by which adults enter the Catholic Church.”
  The ministry describes an OCIA process for adults entering the Catholic Church.
4. Connect | Bloomsburg University Catholic Campus Ministrybloomucatholic.org/community · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “In the spring, there is Cor-ad-Cor, an intimate, uplifting CCM diocesan retreat held out of state.”
  The ministry offers a spring diocesan retreat, Cor-ad-Cor, held out of state.
  “In the fall, the Caritas Leadership Team takes time away for a mini-weekend retreat to plan exciting faith-enlivening events for your academic year.”
  The Caritas Leadership Team holds a fall mini-weekend retreat.
5. Service | Bloomsburg University Catholic Campus Ministrybloomucatholic.org/service · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “we serve others through acts of mercy: joining the Big Event, sorting clothes for Bloomsburg Fair workers, visitng the elderly”
  The ministry runs service activities including the Big Event and visits to the elderly.
Sí:
Iglesia católica a distancia de caminata (calculado a partir de OpenStreetMap)A menos de 1 milla del campusCalculado a partir de las ubicaciones de iglesias en OpenStreetMap.
En parte:
Horario semanal publicado de Misa, confesión y adoraciónDe 6 a 11 veces por semana (8 horarios semanales documentados: 4 de Misa, 4 de confesión, 0 de adoración.)Calculado a partir de los horarios verificados de Misa, confesión y adoración que aparecen en esta página (cada día con horario cuenta una vez).

Las calificaciones provienen de los indicadores documentados de la rúbrica. “Información insuficiente” no significa que la escuela no lo tenga.

Fortalezas

Mass is offered at the Newman House chapel on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Sundays, and confession is scheduled several days each week.
Fuentes (1)
1. Pray | Bloomsburg University Catholic Campus Ministrybloomucatholic.org/pray · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Sunday Mass at 4:00 pm Newman House Chapel (2nd floor - 353 E 2nd Street)”
  Mass is celebrated at 4:00 PM on Sundays in the Newman House chapel (fall 2026).
  “Tuesdays & Thursdays Mass at 8:45 am”
  Mass is celebrated at 8:45 AM on Tuesdays and Thursdays (fall 2026).
  “Sundays @ 3:00 pm Mondays @ 8:00 pm Tuesdays & Thursdays @ 8:30 am”
  Confession is scheduled on Sundays at 3:00 PM, Mondays at 8:00 PM, and Tuesdays and Thursdays at 8:30 AM (fall 2026).
The ministry lists OCIA, small groups, retreats, and service projects.
Fuentes (4)
1. Small Groups | Bloomsburg University Catholic Campus Ministrybloomucatholic.org/small-groups · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “We invite you to text us at 570-940-9248 to learn about the small group opportunities this semester!”
  The ministry offers small groups each semester and invites students to inquire by text.
2. Become Catholic | Bloomsburg University Catholic Campus Ministrybloomucatholic.org/become-catholic · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “and it is the process by which adults enter the Catholic Church.”
  The ministry describes an OCIA process for adults entering the Catholic Church.
3. Connect | Bloomsburg University Catholic Campus Ministrybloomucatholic.org/community · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “In the spring, there is Cor-ad-Cor, an intimate, uplifting CCM diocesan retreat held out of state.”
  The ministry offers a spring diocesan retreat, Cor-ad-Cor, held out of state.
4. Service | Bloomsburg University Catholic Campus Ministrybloomucatholic.org/service · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “we serve others through acts of mercy: joining the Big Event, sorting clothes for Bloomsburg Fair workers, visitng the elderly”
  The ministry runs service activities including the Big Event and visits to the elderly.

Inquietudes

Weekday Mass is listed on two days, and the Wednesday Mass is at St. Columba Parish rather than the Newman House.
Fuentes (1)
1. Pray | Bloomsburg University Catholic Campus Ministrybloomucatholic.org/pray · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Tuesdays & Thursdays Mass at 8:45 am”
  Mass is celebrated at 8:45 AM on Tuesdays and Thursdays (fall 2026).
  “Wednesdays Mass at 7:30 am”
  Mass is celebrated at 7:30 AM on Wednesdays at St. Columba Parish (fall 2026).
The Newman House is listed as open to university students, and visitors who are not students are asked to arrange a visit in advance.
Fuentes (1)
1. Bloomsburg CCMbloomucatholic.org · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “This house is open for university students”
  The Newman House is open to university students.
  “If you are not a university student and need to visit the Newman House for any reason, please contact Fr. Aaron Lynch or the Associate Director in advance to arrange your visit.”
  Visitors who are not university students are asked to contact the ministry in advance.

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El centro católico

Newman House (Bloomsburg University Catholic Campus Ministry)

Dirección: 353 E. 2nd Street, Bloomsburg, PA 17815
Ubicación: Junto al campus
Distancia desde el campus: 0.3 mi (línea recta desde el punto del campus en los datos federales de IPEDS)
Instalaciones: chapel, kitchen, dining room, living room, study space

Ver en el mapa ↗

Fuente: bloomucatholic.org, verified Oct. 12, 2026, bloomucatholic.org, verified Oct. 12, 2026, bloomucatholic.org, verified Oct. 12, 2026

Clubes católicos y vida estudiantil

9 grupos y actividades regulares · 0 en el campus, 1 fuera del campus, 8 sin ubicación publicada

Retiros 2

Cor ad Cor retreatFuera del campus
Semestre de primavera
Intimate diocesan campus ministry retreat held out of state.
bloomucatholic.org
Caritas Leadership Team fall retreat
Semestre de otoño
Mini-weekend retreat for the Caritas Leadership Team to plan the year's events.
bloomucatholic.org

Formación en la fe 3

Emmaus Group
Mondays, 6:00 to 7:30 PM (fall 2026)
Weekly faith formation group for women and men.
bloomucatholic.org
Men's and women's small groups
To be determined; students are asked to text for details
Small Christian community groups for men and for women, offered each semester.
bloomucatholic.org, bloomucatholic.org
OCIA (Orden de Iniciación Cristiana de Adultos)
Process for adults interested in becoming Catholic, with inquiry, catechumenate, and mystagogy phases.
bloomucatholic.org

Clubes y grupos 1

Caritas Student Fellowship
Student fellowship based at the Newman House, the home of the Catholic Campus Ministry at Bloomsburg University.
bloomucatholic.org

Liturgia y oración 1

Evening Prayer and Bite Nite
Wednesdays at 5:15 PM
Evening Prayer at the Newman House, with an open dinner (Bite Nite) to follow.
bloomucatholic.org, bloomucatholic.org

Servicio 1

Service projects
Acts of mercy such as the Big Event, sorting clothes for Bloomsburg Fair workers, visiting the elderly, writing to the lonely, and preparing meals for the local community.
bloomucatholic.org

Vida social 1

Themed parties and gatherings
Themed celebrations through the year at the Newman House, such as Oktoberfest, the Super Bowl, Christmas, and Cinco de Mayo.
bloomucatholic.org

Todo lo que aparece lo publica la escuela, su pastoral universitaria o la parroquia. Pregunte al ministro universitario qué se hace este semestre.

Pastoral universitaria católica

Fuentes (2)

Bloomsburg CCMbloomucatholic.org · verified Oct. 12, 2026
“This is the home of the Caritas Student Fellowship at Bloomsburg University.”
The Newman House is the home of the Caritas Student Fellowship at Bloomsburg University.
“This is the home of the Caritas Student Fellowship at Bloomsburg University.”
The Newman House is the home of the Caritas Student Fellowship at Bloomsburg University.
“353 E. 2nd Street Bloomsburg, PA, 17815”
The Newman House address is 353 E. 2nd Street, Bloomsburg, PA 17815.
“We are located at 353 East Second Street—the brick house (and the 4th house on the right) down the hill from Carver Hall.”
The Newman House is down the hill from Carver Hall, a short distance from campus.
“We have a chapel for Mass and prayer, a fully-equipped kitchen, a dining room, a living room with a TV, and space for study groups.”
The Newman House has a chapel for Mass and prayer, a kitchen, dining and living rooms, and study space.
Campus Ministry | Diocese of Harrisburghbgdiocese.org/clev/youth-and-young-adult/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
“Bloomsburg University, Bloomsburg Rev Aaron Lynch Catholic Campus Minister”
Diócesis de Harrisburg lists a Catholic Campus Minister for Bloomsburg University.

Comuníquese

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Excelencia académica

58 de 100

De datos federales, en escalas fijas publicadas.

Cada medida cuenta con la proporción indicada.

Tasa de graduación 35% de la puntuación54%
Retención de primer año 20% de la puntuación78%
Puntajes de pruebas de los estudiantes de nuevo ingreso 15% de la puntuaciónSAT 1,090
Proporción de estudiantes por profesor 15% de la puntuación19 a 1
Gasto en enseñanza por estudiante 15% de la puntuación$10,722

Las barras muestran puntos en la escala de cada medida. Cómo se calcula la Excelencia académica.

Fuente: College Scorecard (College Scorecard, cohortes más recientes (publicación de datos del 06/10/2026))

Datos del campus

Deportes	NCAA División II · Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference
Entorno	Pueblo
ROTC	Ejército · Fuerza Aérea
Estudios en el extranjero	Se ofrece
Estudiantes por profesor	19 a 1

Datos federales (IPEDS). Nada de esto cambia las calificaciones de fe.

Costo y valor

Datos federales, mostrados por separado. El costo, la deuda y los ingresos nunca forman parte de una calificación.

Valor y resultados
Estudiantes de pregrado Matrícula de otoño (IPEDS)	9,967
Total de estudiantes	11,088
Precio neto promedio (por año) Después de becas, para estudiantes que reciben ayuda federal	$15,699
Costo total de asistencia (por año)	$25,161
Mediana de la deuda federal al graduarse	$26,000
Tasa de graduación Estudiantes de nuevo ingreso a tiempo completo que terminan dentro del 150 % del tiempo normal	54%
Retención de primer año	78%
Ingresos medianos 10 años después del ingreso	$52,416
Tasa de admisión	93%
Estudiantes que reciben becas Pell	32%

Rango medio de los estudiantes admitidos:SAT 990–1190

Puntajes de exámenes de admisión (el 50 % central de los estudiantes admitidos que presentaron puntajes)
SAT promedio	1090
SAT lectura y escritura	500–600
SAT matemáticas	490–590
ACT compuesto	—
Política de exámenes	Se considera, pero no se exige

Índice de valor: 52 / 100 (cómo se calcula)

Fuentes: College Scorecard · IPEDS College Navigator · calculadora de precio neto
College Scorecard, cohortes más recientes (publicación de datos del 06/10/2026); directorio IPEDS 2024-25 y características institucionales; matrícula de otoño de 2023.

Iglesia local

Diócesis de Harrisburg

Mons. Timothy C. Senior, obispo de Harrisburg

Tratamiento formal: “Su Excelencia”

Fuente: usccb.org, verificado el 7 oct. 2026.

Diócesis determinada por el condado, según la lista de condados de la diócesis (Wikipedia). Confirme con la diócesis.

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IPEDS unit ID 498562
Acreditación: Middle States Commission on Higher Education (DAPIP del Departamento de Educación de EE. UU.)
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Preguntas que hacen las familias

Is Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania a Catholic college?: No. Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania is not a Catholic college. Catholic School Compass rates the Catholic life on its campus instead. Catholic students are served by Bloomsburg University Catholic Campus Ministry (Newman House).
What is Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania’s Catholic Life Score?: 69 out of 100 (grade B). 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 Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania?: Mass is listed at Newman House Chapel, 353 E. 2nd Street and St. Columba Parish (3rd & Iron Streets). Days and times are on this page; please confirm with the parish or campus ministry before you go.

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