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University of Florida

Department Staff

Rev. David Ruchinski
Director of Catholic Student Center

Ashley Hemmingway
Senior Campus Minister

Sandy DeTeresa
Campus Minister

Sister April Marie Josefina, HMSS
Campus Minister

Joseph West
Campus Minister

Joseph Sutherland
FOCUS Team Director

Catholic Campus Ministry at the University of Florida, known as Catholic Gators, serves hundreds of students by providing a strong Catholic community for college students who are seeking faith, formation, and fellowship. Catholic Gators engages students by offering bible studies, weekly dinners, student Masses, retreats, and various ministries for students to get involved in. Catholic Gators has a staff consisting of several campus ministers and a team of FOCUS missionaries who work to guide students on their faith journey.

More information on how to get involved can be found on the Catholic Gators website and social media:
Website: https://catholicgators.org/student-ministries
Instagram: @catholicgators
Facebook: Catholic Gators

St. Augustine Church & Catholic Student Center
1738 W. University Avenue
P.O. Box 13888
Gainesville, FL 32604
(352) 372-3533
Email: info@catholicgators.org

Upcoming Events

11
Oct

PAX CHRISTI Preparing for Jubilee Year: Pathways to a Just and Peaceful Florida
Our Lady of Lourdes Convent 
8:00am

11
Oct

Our Lady of La Leche Feast Day Celebration - Canceled
Shrine of Our Lady of La Leche
11:00am

11
Oct

Our Lady of La Leche Mass
St. Madeleine Sophie Parish
6:00pm

11
Oct

Rosary Retreat: 5 Keys for Growth in Holiness
St. Patrick Parish (Gainesville)
6:00pm

11
Oct

Retrouvaille Marriage Weekend Retreat
Hyatt Place Jacksonville Airport
6:30pm

12
Oct

Eucharistic Miracles of the World 
Basilica of the Immaculate Conception