Newman Catholic Student Center at Duke University

Welcome!

The Catholic community at Duke welcomes you.

College years are an important time to learn about life and to get to know yourself. In an effort to nurture the whole person, the Catholic Church provides campus ministry to help students explore questions of faith and values.

We connect the Catholic tradition of wisdom and spirituality with the contemporary realities of 21st century life. Living away from home and finding your way can be challenging and frightening. Many students find comfort and support in a community of peers who share their faith and values. We pray together, explore questions from a Catholic perspective, and encourage one another. Lifelong friendships are established.

I am pleased to serve full time as the Catholic chaplain for Duke students, faculty and staff. I look forward to getting to know you and to assist you in any ways that I can. Join us for Mass each Sunday, and participate in other activities sponsored by the Duke Catholic community. You’ll be glad you did.  And we’ll be enriched by your presence.

--Father Joe Vetter
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