Chaplain Update
Greetings from Auburn Catholic Campus Ministry. In this time of the pestilence of COVID-19 and social disorder it is nice to write to all of the Alumni of Auburn Catholic and state we are still "living" and even though having to social distance and wearing masks, we are encountering Catholic students and non-Catholic students with the Joy of the Gospel and the beauty of the Catholic faith. Matter fact we hopefully will continue a beautiful tradition of Eucharistic Procession on the college campus in October. Instead of angry crowds, we will joyfully bring Our Lord on campus and pray for his continued presence in the lives of the students. Our newsletter has photos of some updates at Mitcham House and be assured the Frassati Chapel is still a place of daily prayer and liturgies. Matter fact, on August 15 we had our first Nuptial Mass in the chapel, which was celebrated with social distance and livestreamed to Ecuador and Spain. Both bride and groom graduate students at Auburn. They requested the Chapel since it has been a place of prayer and Catholic community for them. We hope you enjoy this alumni newsletter and hope you will continue to pray and support our Catholic ministry here on the Plains. God Bless.
Rev. Msgr. Michael L. Farmer
Chaplain
Fall Kick-Off and Outreach
St. Michael the Archangel held a 40-hour adoration beginning Thursday August 20 with the Fall Semester Kick-Off on Friday and a Chewacla hike on Saturday. Students were happy to be back together even with the social distancing restrictions gathering for lunches, Spikeball, work-out sessions, and making the most of the sacraments, which have been moved back to St. Michael's to ensure enough space.
Blessed Pier Giorgio Frassati Chapel
Auburn Catholic is blessed to have a new chapel next to the Catholic student center; The Blessed Pier Giorgio Frassati Chapel was dedicated on March 22, 2019. It was originally known as the "Meadow's House" built in 1850 and about 1000 square feet. The property was purchased in 2017 and construction began in July 2018 with an additional 2000 square feet added to complete the chapel. The Mary and Joseph statues as well as the crucifix were originally in the 1966 round chapel. It is open to students for silent prayer and daily adoration.
Mitcham House Renovations and Additions
The Mitcham house has been updated since it was home to the male FOCUS missionaries in 2011, one of which is our current associate pastor, Fr. Andrew Jones (He even has a few ghost stories to tell about his experience living in the house from 2008-2011). The kitchen was renovated this past summer along with the tradition of graduating seniors making a renovation.
- 2016- The Mitcham house chapel
- 2017- The Mary room
- 2018- The library
- 2019- The Marian grotto and front flower beds
A Word to Friends and Alumni
War Eagle and greetings from Auburn! No matter how long it’s been since you’ve last been to the loveliest village, it’ll always be home. I hope you get a chance to visit, to pray in our beautiful new Frassati Chapel, and witness the exciting things God has been doing in our community over the years. We hope to see you soon, and may God bless you!
Fr. Andrew Jones
Associate Pastor
Upcoming Events
Eucharistic Procession
The annual Eucharist Procession is still in the process of being approved, but is looking pretty promising. Some changes have been made to the route of the procession to allow for social distancing. Only students are processing this year and the parishioners will have an opportunity to be united in prayer at adoration at St. Michael's during the event.
Auburn Tailgate open to alumni
The tailgate is still a pending event scheduled for October 10 for the Arkansas game! Alumni are encouraged to come join in the fun as we grill and hangout while enjoying the game.
Auburn Catholic Campus Ministry
Student Center
115 Mitcham Avenue
Auburn, AL 36830
(334) 209-1711
Campus Minister: Mrs. Rudi Diprima rudiaucatholic.org
AUCatholic.org
Frassati Chapel
342 North College Street
Auburn, AL 36830
St. Michael the Archangel Parish
1100 North College Street
Auburn, AL 36830
(334) 887-5540