About Weber State University Newman Center · Ogden, Utah
The Weber State University Newman Center is a small Catholic parish and campus ministry serving students, faculty, and staff at Weber State University in Ogden, Utah. It is part of the national network of Newman Centers that minister to Catholic students at secular (non-Catholic) universities across the United States. The center worships, studies, and socializes at 3738 Custer Avenue in Ogden, offering weekday and Sunday Masses, a weekly Bible study, Friday socials, and a home for student groups such as the Catholic Association for Social Action (CASA). The parish is administered within the Diocese of Salt Lake City.
- Rector
- Rev. Charles T. Cummins (Administrator; retirement announced effective Aug. 1, with continued involvement)
- Diocese
- Diocese of Salt Lake City
Why belong here
The Newman Center offers Weber State students a small, welcoming Catholic parish right on campus, with daily and weekend Masses, a Wednesday evening Bible study, Friday evening socials, and a chapel that is open during the day for prayer and a downstairs lounge with a library and pool table. As a national Newman Center, it provides a community where Catholic students can grow in faith, serve others, and find fellowship in a state where Catholics are a religious minority. It is a comfortable place to study, hang out, or simply drop in to pray.
Mass times at Weber State University Newman Center
Weekly Mass schedule
Confession times
- By appointment (contact Fr. Cummins at (801) 399-9531)
Welcome and Identity
The Newman Center at Weber State University describes itself as part of a national network of campus ministries dedicated to serving Catholic students at secular universities. Its stated mission is to educate students about the Catholic faith, to provide service and learning opportunities, and to celebrate Mass as a community. The FAQ page notes that 'Newman Centers across the country are united by a commitment to serving students at secular universities to give them an opportunity to practice and learn more about their faith.'
- Part of the national Newman Center campus-ministry network
- Mission: Catholic faith education, service, and community Mass
- Located on Weber State University's campus in Ogden, Utah
Mass and Worship
The published Mass schedule on the official site lists Tuesday and Thursday at 12 PM. The Diocese of Salt Lake City parish listing expands this to Saturday Vigil at 6 PM, Sunday at 6 PM and 7 PM, and daily Mass on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday at 12:30 PM, with additional early-evening times noted on third-party parish directories. All listed Masses appear to be in English.
- Tuesday & Thursday 12:00 PM (official Newman Center schedule)
- Saturday Vigil 6:00 PM (Diocese listing)
- Sunday 6:00 PM and 7:00 PM (Diocese listing)
- Monday–Wednesday and Friday 12:30 PM (Diocese listing)
Student Life and Fellowship
Beyond Mass, the Newman Center maintains a rhythm of formation and social gatherings for Weber State students. A weekly Bible Study is held Wednesday evenings, followed by socials on Friday evenings through the 'Wildcat Catholic' community. A separate student-led group, the Catholic Association for Social Action (CASA), gathers on Friday evenings at 5 PM for Mass and discussion of social-justice topics.
- Bible Study — Wednesdays @ 7:00 PM
- Wildcat Catholic Socials — Fridays @ 7:00 PM
- CASA (Catholic Association for Social Action) — Fridays @ 5:00 PM
- Downstairs student lounge with library and pool table
Sacraments and Becoming Catholic
In addition to Mass and Reconciliation, the published schedule references the Order of Christian Initiation of Adults (OCIA, formerly RCIA) program for those becoming Catholic. The center encourages inquiries from students seeking baptism, reception into full communion, or confirmation.
- Mass and Eucharist
- Confession by appointment
- RCIA / OCIA for those becoming Catholic
Clergy and Staff
The Diocese of Salt Lake City parish page lists Rev. Charles T. Cummins as Administrator of the Newman Center at Weber State. Father Cummins has been closely identified with the Weber State Newman apostolate for decades, combining it with other assignments including chaplaincy of Ogden Regional Hospital and 23 years as parish administrator at St. Florence Catholic Church in Huntsville.
- Rev. Charles T. Cummins — Administrator / Chaplain
- Parish phone: (801) 399-9531
- Diocese: Salt Lake City
Visiting the Newman Center
The FAQ page encourages visitors to drop by the chapel to pray; according to the center, the chapel is 'almost always open during the day.' Downstairs, students and visitors will find a library and pool table, making the Newman Center a comfortable place to study or simply hang out between classes. Appointments with the priest are arranged by phone.
- Chapel open during the day for prayer
- Downstairs library and pool table
- Call (801) 399-9531 to set up an appointment with the priest
Contact and Location
The Newman Center is located at 3738 Custer Avenue in Ogden, Utah, on the Weber State University campus. The official site and the diocesan directory agree on the Custer Avenue address and the (801) 399-9531 phone number. The parish's mailing zip is variously listed as 84403 (Newman Center / national directory) and 84408 (Diocese listing).
- 3738 Custer Avenue, Ogden, UT
- Phone: (801) 399-9531
- Web: weber.edu/newmancenter
- Diocese: Salt Lake City
Frequently Asked Questions
The official FAQ page addresses the most common questions from students and visitors: what a Newman Center is, when the chapel is open, and how to make an appointment with the priest. It frames the Newman Center as 'a small parish located on Weber State University's campus' and emphasizes its role in giving students an opportunity to practice and learn more about their Catholic faith at a public university.
- What is the Newman Center?
- When can I stop by the chapel to pray or speak to the pastor?
- How to reach Fr. Cummins for appointments
Pastors & rectors through the years
- Rev. Charles T. Cumminsat least 1995 through present announcements
Long-serving chaplain and administrator; additionally served as parish administrator at St. Florence Mission in Huntsville for 23 years; announced retirement effective Aug. 1 but continued Mass and Bible study in subsequent semesters