About St. Thomas Aquinas Newman Center · Grand Forks, North Dakota
St. Thomas Aquinas Newman Center serves students and the broader community in Grand Forks, North Dakota, with a mission to ignite the fire of faith on campus. Established in 1924, it offers Mass, sacraments, Bible studies, retreats, and outreach programs through its undCatholic brand. Led by Pastor Fr. Chris Markman and a team of FOCUS missionaries and student leaders, the center supports spiritual growth, community, and service, especially for college students at the University of North Dakota.
- Established
- 1924
- Patron
- St. Thomas Aquinas
- Rector
- Fr. Chris Markman
Why belong here
Join a vibrant campus community that offers Bible studies, retreats, mission trips, and sacramental preparation. Whether you’re a student, alumni, or friend, you’re invited to grow in faith, build friendships, and serve others through programs like FOCUS, Ignite Society, and the annual Bike Race.
Mass times at St. Thomas Aquinas Newman Center
Weekly Mass schedule
Confession times
- Saturday: 3:30 pm
- Sunday: 6:00 pm (30 minutes before Daily Mass)
Adoration times
- Tuesday: 9:00 am - 5:05 pm
- Wednesday: 9:00 am - 7:50 pm
- Thursday: 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
About
St. Thomas Aquinas Newman Center has been carrying out ministry on Cambridge Street in Grand Forks since 1924. We are here to worship God, teach the truth, and serve the poor. Led by our Pastor, Fr. Chris Markman, we have a dynamic team of FOCUS Missionaries, dedicated staff and student leaders who live to ignite the fire of faith on campus.
Ministries
- Bible Studies
- FOCUS (Fellowship of Catholic University Students)
- Retreats & Trips
- Ignite Society
- Mug Club
- Bike Race
- Student Registration
- Sacraments of Initiation
- Marriage Prep
- Infant Baptism
Sacraments
- Baptism
- Reconciliation
- Confirmation
- First Holy Communion
- Marriage
Mass & Schedule
Mass times vary by season. School Year includes Saturday 4:30 pm, Sunday 10:00 am & 7:00 pm, and weekday masses. Summer/Breaks have adjusted times. Confession and Adoration also vary by season. Check calendar for updates.