What Mountaineer Catholic has to offer

  • A college community who lives in the love of the Holy Spirit
  • Stay close to Jesus in the Sacraments
  • A safe environment for fellowship and friendship ( Newman Lounge and Library).
  • Dinner for a Dollar Thursdays at 6:00pm during the fall and spring semester in the Parish Center
  • FOCUS Missionaries
  • SEEK Conference
  • March for Life
  • Eucharistic Adoration
  • Pizza Parties
  • Fall and Spring Retreats
  • A variety of recreational activities (hikes, dances, game nights, jam sessions, movie nights etc).

Meet the Director of Programs and Development for Campus Ministry

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Hello! My name is Sammy Lopez, and I am the Director of Programs and Development for Campus Ministry for St. John University Parish, also known as Mountaineer Catholic, on the campus of WVU!  

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Mountaineer Catholic Events

Fall 2026

  • 6/10/26 6:00pm | Prayer and Pizza
  • 8/20/26  6:00pm | Pizza Party
  • 8/27/26 6:00pm |Back to School BBQ
  • 8/29/26 Officer Retreat (begins with 9:00am Mass)
  • 9/12/26 Time TBD | WVU Tailgate Party
  • 10/2/26-10/4/26 | Fall Retreat at Camp Carlo
  • 10/31/26 7:00pm |Dance
  • 11/19/26 Thanksgiving Dinner
  • 12/3/26 Talent Show
  • 12/4/26 6:30pm | Mountaineer Catholic Advent/Christmas Party

Jesus Loves You!

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Visit from Franciscan Sisters TOR of Penance of the Sorrowful Mother

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Holy Saturday 10k

What FOCUS does:

Jesus said, “Go and make disciples of all nations.” We form Catholic missionaries rooted in Church teaching, prayer, Scripture and evangelization. We go out into the world, invite people into a joyful life with Christ, and walk with them as they grow in faith.

Interested in getting involved in a FOCUS Bible Study? Check out more info at: http://focusoncampus.org/campus/west-virginia-university

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Joan and Joe's Coffee

Joan and Joe’s Coffee Shop

Joan and Joe’s Coffee Shop is located on the bottom level of our Newman Hall! Joan and Joe’s serves our students and Morgantown community with delicious coffee and treats! Learn more at http://joanandjoecoffee.com!