Your family is waiting for you.
We are your Catholic family away from home.
The St. John Paul II Student Centre is a ministry of the Diocese of Hamilton to post-secondary students in Waterloo.
We serve the students, staff, and faculty of Wilfrid Laurier University, University of Waterloo, and Conestoga College.
Like a family, we are here to accompany and strengthen you in our shared life-changing relationship with Jesus Christ!
The St. John Paul II Student Centre is a ministry of the Diocese of Hamilton to post-secondary students in Waterloo.
We serve the students, staff, and faculty of Wilfrid Laurier University, University of Waterloo, and Conestoga College.
Like a family, we are here to accompany and strengthen you in our shared life-changing relationship with Jesus Christ!
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WEEKLY EVENTS:
Sunday Student Mass
(Until April 15, 2018, except April 1)
Sundays - 7:00pm at St. Michael's Parish (JP2SC is physically attached to the back of St. Michael's)
Followed by a social in the Student Centre at (app. 8:15 pm) - pizza at least once per month. At least.
"The Forge" faith study
(Until April 12, 2018, except March 29)
Thursdays 6:00pm - 7:15pm at JP2SC - St. John of the Cross Room:
Our main faith formation program consisting of talks, Bible studies, and discussions
"Pray and Play"
(Until April 12, 2018, except March 29)
Thursdays 7:30pm - 8:30pm (following The Forge): Exposition and Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament, concluding with the Liturgy of the Hours and Benediction. Sacrament of Reconciliation usually available
8:30 - ?: Games night! Bring your favourite board/card game, use one of ours, or just chill in the Student Centre.
Probably involving ping-pong. Not gonna lie.
Family Dinner
(Until April 11, 2018)
Wednesdays at 6:00pm in JP2SC - St. Philip Neri Room.
Home-cooked meal prepared by our hospitality team.
If you're family, there's no need to pay. But a freewill donation of $1-$2 or whatever you can offer would be accepted in the box provided.
First Sunday Discernment Group
Are you discerning a call to ordained or consecrated life?
Father Dave Walter (our priest chaplain) and Father Michael King (diocesan vocations director) lead a discernment group on the first Sunday of every month during the school year at 6:00pm in JP2SC - Canadian Martyrs' Room.
Campus Minister's Drop-in Hours:
Tuesdays and Thursdays 1:00pm-4:30pm in the Student Centre
Wednesdays 9am-12pm in the Wilfrid Laurier University's Multi-faith Resource Team office (Arts Building, room 1C14A) (WLU MFRT web page)
NB: Chaplain is available most days in the Student Centre or by appointment.
email: chaplain@jp2waterloo.ca
Movie Night:
Saturdays 8:00pm. See facebook for details. Sort of informal.
Various Student-run faith groups meet weekly or regularly at the Student Centre:
See the Faith Groups section for more
Returning students: please note that the First Friday Mass and Adoration has been discontinued.
WEEKLY EVENTS:
Sunday Student Mass
(Until April 15, 2018, except April 1)
Sundays - 7:00pm at St. Michael's Parish (JP2SC is physically attached to the back of St. Michael's)
Followed by a social in the Student Centre at (app. 8:15 pm) - pizza at least once per month. At least.
"The Forge" faith study
(Until April 12, 2018, except March 29)
Thursdays 6:00pm - 7:15pm at JP2SC - St. John of the Cross Room:
Our main faith formation program consisting of talks, Bible studies, and discussions
"Pray and Play"
(Until April 12, 2018, except March 29)
Thursdays 7:30pm - 8:30pm (following The Forge): Exposition and Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament, concluding with the Liturgy of the Hours and Benediction. Sacrament of Reconciliation usually available
8:30 - ?: Games night! Bring your favourite board/card game, use one of ours, or just chill in the Student Centre.
Probably involving ping-pong. Not gonna lie.
Family Dinner
(Until April 11, 2018)
Wednesdays at 6:00pm in JP2SC - St. Philip Neri Room.
Home-cooked meal prepared by our hospitality team.
If you're family, there's no need to pay. But a freewill donation of $1-$2 or whatever you can offer would be accepted in the box provided.
First Sunday Discernment Group
Are you discerning a call to ordained or consecrated life?
Father Dave Walter (our priest chaplain) and Father Michael King (diocesan vocations director) lead a discernment group on the first Sunday of every month during the school year at 6:00pm in JP2SC - Canadian Martyrs' Room.
Campus Minister's Drop-in Hours:
Tuesdays and Thursdays 1:00pm-4:30pm in the Student Centre
Wednesdays 9am-12pm in the Wilfrid Laurier University's Multi-faith Resource Team office (Arts Building, room 1C14A) (WLU MFRT web page)
NB: Chaplain is available most days in the Student Centre or by appointment.
email: chaplain@jp2waterloo.ca
Movie Night:
Saturdays 8:00pm. See facebook for details. Sort of informal.
Various Student-run faith groups meet weekly or regularly at the Student Centre:
See the Faith Groups section for more
Returning students: please note that the First Friday Mass and Adoration has been discontinued.
SPECIAL EVENTS:
Stay tuned...more coming
Stay tuned...more coming