Is University of Arizona a Catholic college?

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

Where is Mass celebrated at University of Arizona?

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

Is University of Arizona Compass Recommended?

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

Universidad · Vida católica en el campus

University of Arizona

UbicaciónTucson, AZ
Tipo y tamañoPública · de 4 años · 53,001 estudiantes

Sitio web oficial Insignia del Cuadro de Honor de la pastoral universitaria

Puntuación de Vida Católica

Vida católica 75%Académicos 25%

AVida católica
90 de 100

BAcadémicos
71 de 100

Verificado el 8 oct. 2026 · Cómo funciona la puntuación

Cuadro de Honor de la Pastoral UniversitariaRecomendado por CompassQué significan las insignias

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

The St. Thomas More Catholic Newman Center, on the University of Arizona campus at 2nd Street and Cherry Avenue, is the Catholic campus ministry for the university and has been served by Dominican friars since 1968. Fr. John Paul Forté, O.P., is pastor, with a Dominican associate pastor and a Dominican sister as pastoral associate. The center lists four weekend Masses, Mass Tuesday through Friday, Saturday confession, a weekday morning holy hour, and student groups including a student ministry team, Torch small-group Bible studies, Knights of Columbus Council 16061, and FOCUS, which lists four missionaries at the university.

Misa, confesión y adoración

Confirme con la parroquia

Misa 5

Martes a viernes5:15 p. m.St. Thomas More Catholic Newman Center
Sábado5:15 p. m.St. Thomas More Catholic Newman Center · Vigil Mass.
Domingo9:00 a. m.St. Thomas More Catholic Newman Center
Domingo11:00 a. m.St. Thomas More Catholic Newman Center · Also livestreamed on Facebook and YouTube.
Domingo5:00 p. m.St. Thomas More Catholic Newman Center

Confesión 1

Sábado4:00 p. m.St. Thomas More Catholic Newman Center church

Adoración 2

Martes a viernes8:45 a. m.St. Thomas More Catholic Newman Center · Holy Hour (parish bulletin, October 4, 2026).
Jueves7:30 p. m.St. Thomas More Catholic Newman Center church · First Thursday of each month only.

Los horarios provienen solo de páginas oficiales de parroquias, capellanías o escuelas, y pueden cambiar según la temporada. Última verificación: 8 oct. 2026.

Fuentes de estos horarios (3)

St. Thomas More Catholic Newman Centeruacatholic.org · verified Oct. 8, 2026
“Weekend Masses Sunday – 9 AM, 11 AM, and 5 PM Saturday Vigil – 5:15 PM Sunday Live-Streamed Mass: 11 AM MST through Facebook Live or our YouTube Channel Weekday Masses Tuesday through Friday – 5:15 PM”
Weekend Masses are Saturday at 5:15 PM (vigil) and Sunday at 9 AM, 11 AM, and 5 PM; weekday Mass is Tuesday through Friday at 5:15 PM.
“Weekend Masses Sunday – 9 AM, 11 AM, and 5 PM Saturday Vigil – 5:15 PM Sunday Live-Streamed Mass: 11 AM MST through Facebook Live or our YouTube Channel Weekday Masses Tuesday through Friday – 5:15 PM”
Weekend Masses are Saturday at 5:15 PM (vigil) and Sunday at 9 AM, 11 AM, and 5 PM; weekday Mass is Tuesday through Friday at 5:15 PM.
“Weekend Masses Sunday – 9 AM, 11 AM, and 5 PM Saturday Vigil – 5:15 PM Sunday Live-Streamed Mass: 11 AM MST through Facebook Live or our YouTube Channel Weekday Masses Tuesday through Friday – 5:15 PM”
Weekend Masses are Saturday at 5:15 PM (vigil) and Sunday at 9 AM, 11 AM, and 5 PM; weekday Mass is Tuesday through Friday at 5:15 PM.
“Weekend Masses Sunday – 9 AM, 11 AM, and 5 PM Saturday Vigil – 5:15 PM Sunday Live-Streamed Mass: 11 AM MST through Facebook Live or our YouTube Channel Weekday Masses Tuesday through Friday – 5:15 PM”
Weekend Masses are Saturday at 5:15 PM (vigil) and Sunday at 9 AM, 11 AM, and 5 PM; weekday Mass is Tuesday through Friday at 5:15 PM.
“Weekend Masses Sunday – 9 AM, 11 AM, and 5 PM Saturday Vigil – 5:15 PM Sunday Live-Streamed Mass: 11 AM MST through Facebook Live or our YouTube Channel Weekday Masses Tuesday through Friday – 5:15 PM”
Weekend Masses are Saturday at 5:15 PM (vigil) and Sunday at 9 AM, 11 AM, and 5 PM; weekday Mass is Tuesday through Friday at 5:15 PM.
“Saturdays at 4 PM in the church Or by appointment: Priest email addresses are listed on the Staff Page”
Confession is scheduled Saturdays at 4 PM in the church, or by appointment with a priest.
St. Thomas More Catholic Newman Center bulletin, October 4, 2026uacatholic.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/October-4-2026-1.pdf · verified Oct. 8, 2026
“Tues-Fri 8:45AM Holy Hour”
The October 4, 2026 bulletin's schedule lists adoration of the Blessed Sacrament as a holy hour Tuesday through Friday at 8:45 AM, with the next monthly evening adoration on November 5 at 7:30 PM.
Get Involved – Student Life – St. Thomas More Catholic Newman Centeruacatholic.org/undergrads · verified Oct. 8, 2026
“Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament 1st Thursday of the Month at 7:30 PM, the Church”
Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament is held on the first Thursday of each month at 7:30 PM in the church, hosted by the student Liturgy Committee.

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 ›

Saints-Peter-and-Paul Church — 0.7 mi · North Campbell Avenue, Tucson
Benedictine Sisters of Perpetual Adoration — 1.5 mi · 800 North Country Club Road, Tucson
Saint Augustine Cathedral — 1.5 mi · 192 South Stone Avenue, Tucson
Santa Cruz Catholic Church — 2.1 mi
Saint Frances Cabrini Catholic Church — 2.6 mi · 3201 East Presidio Road, Tucson

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

90 de 100 puntos según lo que pudimos documentar.

Sí:
Pastoral universitaria católica que atiende este campus (centro católico, pastoral universitaria o capellanía)Sí (The St. Thomas More Catholic Newman Center serves the University of Arizona Catholic community and is listed by the Western Dominican Province among its ministries.)
Fuentes (3)
1. About Us – St. Thomas More Catholic Newman Centeruacatholic.org/aboutus · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “Welcome to the St. Thomas More Catholic Newman Center, serving the University of Arizona Catholic community and surrounding Tucson area.”
  The St. Thomas More Catholic Newman Center serves the University of Arizona Catholic community.
  “In 1968, Bishop Green extended an invitation to the Dominicans of the Central Province to serve as Chaplains.”
  Dominican friars have served as chaplains of the University of Arizona Newman Center since 1968, at the invitation of the Bishop of Tucson.
2. Find a Ministry — Dominican Friars | Province of the Most Holy Name of Jesusopwest.org/find-a-ministry · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “St. Thomas More Catholic Newman Center 1615 East 2nd Street Tucson, AZ 85719”
  The Western Dominican Province lists the St. Thomas More Catholic Newman Center at 1615 East 2nd Street, Tucson, among its ministries.
3. Location & Parking – St. Thomas More Catholic Newman Centeruacatholic.org/aboutus/location · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “The Newman Center is located on the campus of the University of Arizona at the Northeast corner of 2nd Street and Cherry Avenue.”
  The Newman Center is on the University of Arizona campus at 2nd Street and Cherry Avenue.
Sí:
Centro o capilla católica dedicada en el campus o junto a élSí (The Newman Center, with its church, is on the University of Arizona campus at the northeast corner of 2nd Street and Cherry Avenue; it is open for prayer, community, and study 8 AM-9 PM on weekdays.)
Fuentes (2)
1. Location & Parking – St. Thomas More Catholic Newman Centeruacatholic.org/aboutus/location · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “The Newman Center is located on the campus of the University of Arizona at the Northeast corner of 2nd Street and Cherry Avenue.”
  The Newman Center is on the University of Arizona campus at 2nd Street and Cherry Avenue.
2. St. Thomas More Catholic Newman Centeruacatholic.org · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “The Center is open for Prayer, Community & Study from 8AM to 9PM, Monday to Friday”
  The Newman Center is open for prayer, community, and study 8 AM-9 PM Monday through Friday.
Sí:
Capellán sacerdote asignado a la pastoral universitariaCapellán sacerdote de tiempo completo (Fr. John Paul Forté, O.P., is pastor and directs the student ministry team. Fr. Emmanuel Taylor, O.P., is associate pastor.)
Fuentes (2)
1. Staff – St. Thomas More Catholic Newman Centeruacatholic.org/aboutus/staff · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “This Community is served by the Friars of the Western Dominican Province, Dominican Sisters of Oakford, Sisters of Charity of Seton Hill, and the St. Martin de Porres Chapter of the Dominican Laity Fr. John Paul Forté, O.P. Pastor frjpforteop@UACatholic.org”
  The Newman Center is served by the Western Dominican friars; Fr. John Paul Forté, O.P., is pastor (frjpforteop@uacatholic.org).
  “Fr. Emmanuel Taylor, O.P. Associate Pastor fremmanuel@UACatholic.org”
  Fr. Emmanuel Taylor, O.P., is associate pastor (fremmanuel@uacatholic.org).
2. Student Ministry Team – St. Thomas More Catholic Newman Centeruacatholic.org/smt · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “SMT is a team of 14 students, under the direction of our pastor, Fr. John Paul Forté, O.P.”
  The Student Ministry Team of 14 students works under the direction of the pastor, Fr. John Paul Forté, O.P.
En parte:
Misa entre semana en la pastoral universitaria1–4 días entre semana (Tuesday through Friday at 5:15 PM (four weekdays).)
Fuentes (1)
1. St. Thomas More Catholic Newman Centeruacatholic.org · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “Weekend Masses Sunday – 9 AM, 11 AM, and 5 PM Saturday Vigil – 5:15 PM Sunday Live-Streamed Mass: 11 AM MST through Facebook Live or our YouTube Channel Weekday Masses Tuesday through Friday – 5:15 PM”
  Weekend Masses are Saturday at 5:15 PM (vigil) and Sunday at 9 AM, 11 AM, and 5 PM; weekday Mass is Tuesday through Friday at 5:15 PM.
Sí:
Misa dominical en la pastoral universitaria o en una capilla del campusDos o más Misas de fin de semana (Saturday 5:15 PM vigil and Sunday 9 AM, 11 AM, and 5 PM.)
Fuentes (1)
1. St. Thomas More Catholic Newman Centeruacatholic.org · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “Weekend Masses Sunday – 9 AM, 11 AM, and 5 PM Saturday Vigil – 5:15 PM Sunday Live-Streamed Mass: 11 AM MST through Facebook Live or our YouTube Channel Weekday Masses Tuesday through Friday – 5:15 PM”
  Weekend Masses are Saturday at 5:15 PM (vigil) and Sunday at 9 AM, 11 AM, and 5 PM; weekday Mass is Tuesday through Friday at 5:15 PM.
Sí:
Confesión con horario fijo en la pastoral universitariaSemanal o con más frecuencia (Saturdays at 4 PM in the church, or by appointment.)
Fuentes (1)
1. St. Thomas More Catholic Newman Centeruacatholic.org · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “Saturdays at 4 PM in the church Or by appointment: Priest email addresses are listed on the Staff Page”
  Confession is scheduled Saturdays at 4 PM in the church, or by appointment with a priest.
Sí:
Grupos estudiantiles católicos y misiones (p. ej., FOCUS, Saint Paul's Outreach, Knights of Columbus, estudios bíblicos)Dos o más (FOCUS (four missionaries listed on focus.org), Knights of Columbus University of Arizona Council 16061, a 14-member Student Ministry Team, and Torch small-group Bible studies for undergraduates.)
Fuentes (5)
1. Student Ministry Team – St. Thomas More Catholic Newman Centeruacatholic.org/smt · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “SMT is a team of 14 students, under the direction of our pastor, Fr. John Paul Forté, O.P.”
  The Student Ministry Team of 14 students works under the direction of the pastor, Fr. John Paul Forté, O.P.
2. University of Arizona - FOCUSfocus.org/campus/university-of-arizona · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “Herrera Jason Herrera Burbach Sara Burbach Dalton Reisa Dalton Diaz Gabriel Diaz”
  FOCUS's University of Arizona campus page lists four missionaries: Jason Herrera, Sara Burbach, Reisa Dalton, and Gabriel Diaz.
3. Campus - FOCUSfocus.org/about/campuses · verificado el 8 oct. 2026
  “Arizona State University University of Arizona Northern Arizona University”
  FOCUS lists the University of Arizona among the campuses where it serves.
4. Ministries – St. Thomas More Catholic Newman Centeruacatholic.org/ministries · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “At the Newman Center, University of Arizona Council 16061 participates in various ministerial activities, such as serving as liturgical ministers at Mass, organizing parking for Newman events as well as Arizona Athletic events, organizing Lenten fish frys and Christmas food drives.”
  Knights of Columbus University of Arizona Council 16061 is based at the Newman Center and serves at Mass, events, Lenten fish fries, and Christmas food drives.
5. Torch Small Groups – St. Thomas More Catholic Newman Centeruacatholic.org/ministries/smallgroups · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “Torch Small Groups are intended for undergraduate students ages 17-23.”
  Torch small-group Bible studies, led by trained student leaders, meet weekly for undergraduates; groups meet Monday through Friday evenings.
Sí:
Programas de formación (retiros, OCIA/RCIA, servicio, grupos pequeños)Dos o más tipos (Weekly small-group Bible studies, OCIA, a confirmation preparation program for college students, and monthly service with migrants (Kino Border Initiative, Casa Alitas).)
Fuentes (4)
1. Torch Small Groups – St. Thomas More Catholic Newman Centeruacatholic.org/ministries/smallgroups · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “Torch Small Groups are intended for undergraduate students ages 17-23.”
  Torch small-group Bible studies, led by trained student leaders, meet weekly for undergraduates; groups meet Monday through Friday evenings.
2. RCIA – Becoming Catholic – St. Thomas More Catholic Newman Centeruacatholic.org/sacraments/rcia · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “sessions are held during the “academic year”, early September through the first week of May. Participants attend: Sessions on Thursday evenings 7:00-8:30pm”
  OCIA sessions are held Thursday evenings 7:00-8:30 PM from early September through the first week of May.
3. Confirmation – St. Thomas More Catholic Newman Centeruacatholic.org/confirmation · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “Most Sessions are held on Tuesdays 7:30 – 9 PM. Fall 2026 classes will start on Tuesday, Sept. 15, 2026 and run through Dec. 1”
  Confirmation sessions meet Tuesdays 7:30-9 PM; fall 2026 classes run September 15 to December 1.
4. Ministries – St. Thomas More Catholic Newman Centeruacatholic.org/ministries · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “Newman provides breakfast to migrants on the first and third Saturday of the month.”
  Newman volunteers serve breakfast to migrants in Nogales, Sonora, with the Kino Border Initiative on the first and third Saturdays of each month.
  “Visits are planned on the 1st Thursdays and the 3rd Saturdays monthly when it fits into your schedule.”
  Volunteers serve migrant families at Casa Alitas on the first Thursday and third Saturday of each month.
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 12 a 19 veces por semana (14 horarios semanales documentados: 8 de Misa, 1 de confesión, 5 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

The Newman Center is on the University of Arizona campus at 2nd Street and Cherry Avenue and is open for prayer and study 8 AM-9 PM on weekdays.
Fuentes (2)
1. Location & Parking – St. Thomas More Catholic Newman Centeruacatholic.org/aboutus/location · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “The Newman Center is located on the campus of the University of Arizona at the Northeast corner of 2nd Street and Cherry Avenue.”
  The Newman Center is on the University of Arizona campus at 2nd Street and Cherry Avenue.
2. St. Thomas More Catholic Newman Centeruacatholic.org · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “The Center is open for Prayer, Community & Study from 8AM to 9PM, Monday to Friday”
  The Newman Center is open for prayer, community, and study 8 AM-9 PM Monday through Friday.
Four weekend Masses are offered, plus Mass and a morning holy hour Tuesday through Friday.
Fuentes (2)
1. St. Thomas More Catholic Newman Centeruacatholic.org · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “Weekend Masses Sunday – 9 AM, 11 AM, and 5 PM Saturday Vigil – 5:15 PM Sunday Live-Streamed Mass: 11 AM MST through Facebook Live or our YouTube Channel Weekday Masses Tuesday through Friday – 5:15 PM”
  Weekend Masses are Saturday at 5:15 PM (vigil) and Sunday at 9 AM, 11 AM, and 5 PM; weekday Mass is Tuesday through Friday at 5:15 PM.
2. St. Thomas More Catholic Newman Center bulletin, October 4, 2026uacatholic.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/October-4-2026-1.pdf · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “Tues-Fri 8:45AM Holy Hour”
  The October 4, 2026 bulletin's schedule lists adoration of the Blessed Sacrament as a holy hour Tuesday through Friday at 8:45 AM, with the next monthly evening adoration on November 5 at 7:30 PM.
Dominican friars serve the center: a pastor who directs the student ministry team and an associate pastor, with a Dominican sister as pastoral associate.
Fuentes (2)
1. Staff – St. Thomas More Catholic Newman Centeruacatholic.org/aboutus/staff · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “This Community is served by the Friars of the Western Dominican Province, Dominican Sisters of Oakford, Sisters of Charity of Seton Hill, and the St. Martin de Porres Chapter of the Dominican Laity Fr. John Paul Forté, O.P. Pastor frjpforteop@UACatholic.org”
  The Newman Center is served by the Western Dominican friars; Fr. John Paul Forté, O.P., is pastor (frjpforteop@uacatholic.org).
  “Fr. Emmanuel Taylor, O.P. Associate Pastor fremmanuel@UACatholic.org”
  Fr. Emmanuel Taylor, O.P., is associate pastor (fremmanuel@uacatholic.org).
  “Sr. Lynn Allvin, O.P. Pastoral Associate srlynn@UACatholic.org”
  Sr. Lynn Allvin, O.P., is pastoral associate (srlynn@uacatholic.org).
2. Student Ministry Team – St. Thomas More Catholic Newman Centeruacatholic.org/smt · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “SMT is a team of 14 students, under the direction of our pastor, Fr. John Paul Forté, O.P.”
  The Student Ministry Team of 14 students works under the direction of the pastor, Fr. John Paul Forté, O.P.
Student groups include FOCUS (four missionaries), Knights of Columbus Council 16061, a 14-member student ministry team, and weekly Torch small-group Bible studies.
Fuentes (4)
1. Student Ministry Team – St. Thomas More Catholic Newman Centeruacatholic.org/smt · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “SMT is a team of 14 students, under the direction of our pastor, Fr. John Paul Forté, O.P.”
  The Student Ministry Team of 14 students works under the direction of the pastor, Fr. John Paul Forté, O.P.
2. University of Arizona - FOCUSfocus.org/campus/university-of-arizona · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “Herrera Jason Herrera Burbach Sara Burbach Dalton Reisa Dalton Diaz Gabriel Diaz”
  FOCUS's University of Arizona campus page lists four missionaries: Jason Herrera, Sara Burbach, Reisa Dalton, and Gabriel Diaz.
3. Ministries – St. Thomas More Catholic Newman Centeruacatholic.org/ministries · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “At the Newman Center, University of Arizona Council 16061 participates in various ministerial activities, such as serving as liturgical ministers at Mass, organizing parking for Newman events as well as Arizona Athletic events, organizing Lenten fish frys and Christmas food drives.”
  Knights of Columbus University of Arizona Council 16061 is based at the Newman Center and serves at Mass, events, Lenten fish fries, and Christmas food drives.
4. Torch Small Groups – St. Thomas More Catholic Newman Centeruacatholic.org/ministries/smallgroups · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “Torch Small Groups are intended for undergraduate students ages 17-23.”
  Torch small-group Bible studies, led by trained student leaders, meet weekly for undergraduates; groups meet Monday through Friday evenings.

Inquietudes

Weekday Mass is offered Tuesday through Friday.
Fuentes (1)
1. St. Thomas More Catholic Newman Centeruacatholic.org · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “Weekend Masses Sunday – 9 AM, 11 AM, and 5 PM Saturday Vigil – 5:15 PM Sunday Live-Streamed Mass: 11 AM MST through Facebook Live or our YouTube Channel Weekday Masses Tuesday through Friday – 5:15 PM”
  Weekend Masses are Saturday at 5:15 PM (vigil) and Sunday at 9 AM, 11 AM, and 5 PM; weekday Mass is Tuesday through Friday at 5:15 PM.
Confession is scheduled once a week (Saturday at 4 PM); other times are by appointment.
Fuentes (1)
1. St. Thomas More Catholic Newman Centeruacatholic.org · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “Saturdays at 4 PM in the church Or by appointment: Priest email addresses are listed on the Staff Page”
  Confession is scheduled Saturdays at 4 PM in the church, or by appointment with a priest.

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El centro católico

St. Thomas More Catholic Newman Center

Dirección: 1615 East 2nd Street, Tucson, AZ 85719
Ubicación: En el campus
Instalaciones: church, student lounge, Bishop Green Hall, study space

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Clubes católicos y vida estudiantil

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

Servicio 3

Kino Border Initiative breakfastFuera del campus
First and third Saturdays of the month
Volunteers prepare and serve breakfast to migrants in Nogales, Sonora, Mexico.
uacatholic.org
Casa AlitasFuera del campus
First Thursday and third Saturday of the month
Hospitality for migrant families at Casa Alitas in Tucson.
uacatholic.org
Reachout Women's Center driveEn el campus
Diaper and baby clothing drive for a pregnancy center serving women in unplanned pregnancies.
uacatholic.org

Formación en la fe 3

Torch Small Group Bible StudiesEn el campus
Weekly, Monday-Friday evenings
Student-led weekly Bible studies for undergraduates (men's, women's, freshman, athletes, STEM, Spanish-language, and co-ed groups).
uacatholic.org, uacatholic.org
OCIA (Becoming Catholic)En el campus
Thursdays 7:00-8:30 PM, September-May
Order of Christian Initiation of Adults sessions plus Sunday 11 AM Mass with a reflection on the readings.
uacatholic.org
Confirmation preparation for college studentsEn el campus
Tuesdays 7:30-9 PM
Preparation for university and college students who need to receive confirmation; fall 2026 classes run September 15 to December 1.
uacatholic.org, uacatholic.org

Clubes y grupos 4

Student Ministry TeamEn el campus
Fourteen students on liturgy, community life, outreach, social justice, and faith formation committees, directed by the pastor.
uacatholic.org
Equipo misionero de FOCUSEn el campus
FOCUS lists four missionaries serving at the University of Arizona.
focus.org, focus.org
Knights of Columbus Council 16061En el campus
University of Arizona council based at the Newman Center; serves at Mass, events, Lenten fish fries, and Christmas food drives.
uacatholic.org
Young Adult CommunityEn el campus
Tuesdays 7 PM
Fellowship and faith formation for graduate students and young adults ages 22-35.
uacatholic.org

Liturgia y oración 2

Rosary Under the StarsEn el campus
Thursdays 6:30 PM
Rosary prayed on campus near Steward Observatory, hosted by the Liturgy Committee.
uacatholic.org
Liturgy of the HoursEn el campus
Tuesday-Friday, 8:30 AM and 5:00 PM
Morning and Evening Prayer at the Newman Center.
uacatholic.org

Vida social 2

Newman Night for UndergradsEn el campus
Wednesdays 7 PM
Weekly undergraduate gathering with a light meal and program in Bishop Green Hall, led by the Student Ministry Team.
uacatholic.org
Game Night FridaysEn el campus
Fridays 7 PM
Games and fellowship in the Newman student lounge, hosted by the Outreach Committee.
uacatholic.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 (11)

About Us – St. Thomas More Catholic Newman Centeruacatholic.org/aboutus · verified Oct. 8, 2026
“Welcome to the St. Thomas More Catholic Newman Center, serving the University of Arizona Catholic community and surrounding Tucson area.”
The St. Thomas More Catholic Newman Center serves the University of Arizona Catholic community.
“In 1968, Bishop Green extended an invitation to the Dominicans of the Central Province to serve as Chaplains.”
Dominican friars have served as chaplains of the University of Arizona Newman Center since 1968, at the invitation of the Bishop of Tucson.
“Welcome to the St. Thomas More Catholic Newman Center, serving the University of Arizona Catholic community and surrounding Tucson area.”
The St. Thomas More Catholic Newman Center serves the University of Arizona Catholic community.
Find a Ministry — Dominican Friars | Province of the Most Holy Name of Jesusopwest.org/find-a-ministry · verified Oct. 8, 2026
“St. Thomas More Catholic Newman Center 1615 East 2nd Street Tucson, AZ 85719”
The Western Dominican Province lists the St. Thomas More Catholic Newman Center at 1615 East 2nd Street, Tucson, among its ministries.
“St. Thomas More Catholic Newman Center 1615 East 2nd Street Tucson, AZ 85719”
The Western Dominican Province lists the St. Thomas More Catholic Newman Center at 1615 East 2nd Street, Tucson, among its ministries.
“St. Thomas More Catholic Newman Center 1615 East 2nd Street Tucson, AZ 85719”
The Western Dominican Province lists the St. Thomas More Catholic Newman Center at 1615 East 2nd Street, Tucson, among its ministries.
Location & Parking – St. Thomas More Catholic Newman Centeruacatholic.org/aboutus/location · verified Oct. 8, 2026
“The Newman Center is located on the campus of the University of Arizona at the Northeast corner of 2nd Street and Cherry Avenue.”
The Newman Center is on the University of Arizona campus at 2nd Street and Cherry Avenue.
“The Newman Center is located on the campus of the University of Arizona at the Northeast corner of 2nd Street and Cherry Avenue.”
The Newman Center is on the University of Arizona campus at 2nd Street and Cherry Avenue.
Staff – St. Thomas More Catholic Newman Centeruacatholic.org/aboutus/staff · verified Oct. 8, 2026
“This Community is served by the Friars of the Western Dominican Province, Dominican Sisters of Oakford, Sisters of Charity of Seton Hill, and the St. Martin de Porres Chapter of the Dominican Laity Fr. John Paul Forté, O.P. Pastor frjpforteop@UACatholic.org”
The Newman Center is served by the Western Dominican friars; Fr. John Paul Forté, O.P., is pastor (frjpforteop@uacatholic.org).
University of Arizona - FOCUSfocus.org/campus/university-of-arizona · verified Oct. 8, 2026
“Herrera Jason Herrera Burbach Sara Burbach Dalton Reisa Dalton Diaz Gabriel Diaz”
FOCUS's University of Arizona campus page lists four missionaries: Jason Herrera, Sara Burbach, Reisa Dalton, and Gabriel Diaz.
Campus - FOCUSfocus.org/about/campuses · verificado el 8 oct. 2026
“Arizona State University University of Arizona Northern Arizona University”
FOCUS lists the University of Arizona among the campuses where it serves.
Ministries – St. Thomas More Catholic Newman Centeruacatholic.org/ministries · verified Oct. 8, 2026
“At the Newman Center, University of Arizona Council 16061 participates in various ministerial activities, such as serving as liturgical ministers at Mass, organizing parking for Newman events as well as Arizona Athletic events, organizing Lenten fish frys and Christmas food drives.”
Knights of Columbus University of Arizona Council 16061 is based at the Newman Center and serves at Mass, events, Lenten fish fries, and Christmas food drives.
“Newman Night for Undergrads Wednesdays at 7PM downstairs in Bishop Green Hall led by our Student Ministry Team. Join other undergrads for fellowship and rotating themes. We will begin with a light meal and then the program.”
Newman Night for undergraduates, led by the Student Ministry Team, meets Wednesdays at 7 PM in Bishop Green Hall with a light meal and program.
Student Ministry Team – St. Thomas More Catholic Newman Centeruacatholic.org/smt · verified Oct. 8, 2026
“SMT is a team of 14 students, under the direction of our pastor, Fr. John Paul Forté, O.P.”
The Student Ministry Team of 14 students works under the direction of the pastor, Fr. John Paul Forté, O.P.
Contact – St. Thomas More Catholic Newman Centeruacatholic.org/aboutus/contact · verified Oct. 8, 2026
“1615 East 2nd Street Tucson, AZ 85719 Phone: (520) 327-4665 Fax: (520) 327-3963 Email: newman@uacatholic.org”
The Newman Center's address is 1615 East 2nd Street, Tucson, AZ 85719; phone 327-4665; email newman@uacatholic.org.
Get Involved – Student Life – St. Thomas More Catholic Newman Centeruacatholic.org/undergrads · verified Oct. 8, 2026
“Game Night Fridays Fridays at 7PM, Newman Student lounge Join us for fellowship and games every Friday evening downstairs in the Student Lounge!”
A student game night is held Fridays at 7 PM in the Newman student lounge.
St. Thomas More Catholic Newman Centeruacatholic.org · verified Oct. 8, 2026
“The Center is open for Prayer, Community & Study from 8AM to 9PM, Monday to Friday”
The Newman Center is open for prayer, community, and study 8 AM-9 PM Monday through Friday.

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Excelencia académica

71 de 100

De datos federales, en escalas fijas publicadas.

Cada medida cuenta con la proporción indicada.

Tasa de graduación 35% de la puntuación68%
Retención de primer año 20% de la puntuación83%
Puntajes de pruebas de los estudiantes de nuevo ingreso 15% de la puntuaciónSAT 1,246 · ACT 25
Proporción de estudiantes por profesor 15% de la puntuación20 a 1
Gasto en enseñanza por estudiante 15% de la puntuación$15,271

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 I · Big Twelve Conference
Entorno	Ciudad
ROTC	Ejército · Marina · Fuerza Aérea
Estudios en el extranjero	Se ofrece
Estudiantes por profesor	20 a 1

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Costo y valor

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Valor y resultados
Estudiantes de pregrado Matrícula de otoño (IPEDS)	41,899
Total de estudiantes	53,001
Precio neto promedio (por año) Después de becas, para estudiantes que reciben ayuda federal	$16,674
Costo total de asistencia (por año)	$29,423
Mediana de la deuda federal al graduarse	$19,620
Tasa de graduación Estudiantes de nuevo ingreso a tiempo completo que terminan dentro del 150 % del tiempo normal	68%
Retención de primer año	83%
Ingresos medianos 10 años después del ingreso	$59,979
Tasa de admisión	86%
Estudiantes que reciben becas Pell	26%

Rango medio de los estudiantes admitidos:SAT 1150–1420ACT 21–29

Puntajes de exámenes de admisión (el 50 % central de los estudiantes admitidos que presentaron puntajes)
SAT promedio	1246
SAT lectura y escritura	580–700
SAT matemáticas	570–720
ACT compuesto	21–29
Política de exámenes	Se considera, pero no se exige

Índice de valor: 70 / 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.

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Diócesis de Tucson

Mons. James A. Misko, obispo de Tucson

Tratamiento formal: “Su Excelencia”

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

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IPEDS unit ID 104179
Clasificación Carnegie: Universidad doctoral (investigación muy alta)
Acreditación: WASC Senior College and University Commission (DAPIP del Departamento de Educación de EE. UU.)
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Preguntas que hacen las familias

Is University of Arizona a Catholic college?: No. University of Arizona is not a Catholic college. Catholic School Compass rates the Catholic life on its campus instead. Catholic students are served by St. Thomas More Catholic Newman Center.
What is University of Arizona’s Catholic Life Score?: 85 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 Arizona?: Mass is listed at St. Thomas More Catholic Newman Center. Days and times are on this page; please confirm with the parish or campus ministry before you go.
Is University of Arizona Compass Recommended?: Yes. University of Arizona meets the Compass Recommended standard for Catholic life on campus.

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