History

In 1908, N. A. Gallagher, Bishop of Galveston invited the Paulist Fathers to begin ministry at The University of Texas. The Paulist Fathers will enter their 100th year of ministry at The University in 2008!!!

The University Catholic Center is ideally located directly across the street from the University campus on a well-traveled corner, 21st Street and University Avenue. The Different buildings have occupied the UCC property throughout the years. The Newman Club was the first of three facilities. It was a dormitory for Catholic students until the mid-1960's, when the second building was built. The second Catholic Center was a modest, one-story building that included a small chapel, an auditorium which doubled as the Sunday worship space, offices, meeting rooms, a library, basement lounge, and kitchen. The Catholic Community outgrew the facility in the 1990's, necessitating a larger facility to accommodate the Catholic University Community. Construction began in January of 2001 and continued for 20 months.

The newly renovated University Catholic Center was completed in August of 2002 and was officially dedicated September 15th, 2002. It includes a large chapel, a small Blessed Sacrament Chapel, a library, full kitchen, conference room, a computer lab, several classrooms and offices, and a basement that serves as a student lounge. The building design captures the vibrant colors and styles of central Texas. The renovated Catholic Center building will continue to provide a "Home Away from Home" for Longhorn Catholics for generations to come. Please stop by and see what we have to offer!