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Upcoming & Past Events
Back to Basics Table
Check out the Cam pus Ministry table at the annual Back to Basics event! This is a back to school barbeque for students to engage with support services on and off campus.
Come discover resources that will help you grow as a Kean Cougar! There will be free food, giveaways, music, and a scavenger hunt! Offices such as Scholarship Services, Registrar, Financial Aid, Student Accounting, and Health Services will be on-site to support student needs. You can also stop by our table for an activity and to sign up for upcoming events, our newsletter, and more.
This event will take place from 3-4:30pm on September 4th on the Miron Student Center patio.
Sacrament of Confession
The Sacrament of Confession is offered on Mondays prior to Mass every week.
Kean Day
The fall semester Involvement Fair - Date is TO BE DETERMINED. Stay tuned for Kean Day one of the first Fridays of the semester.
The Catholic Mass, Explained
We get so many question about Mass from students who are new to attending Mass, or who have been to Mass a billion times. Bring your questions and learn all about Holy Mass here!
Following our 3:30pm Mass on September 22, at 4:00pm in room TBD of the Student Center, Chaplain Fr. Peter will be giving a step by step guide to Catholic Mass, breaking it down.
Why do Catholics stand up and sit down so much in Mass? Does Mass incorporate Scripture? Why is it important to attend EVERY week? Learn here!
Questions can be directed to Campus Minister Lucia at Lpasternak@kean.edu. Follow @KeanCatholics on instagram for updates.
Intercollegiate Fall Hike
Stay tuned for details regarding our Intercollegiate Fall Hike, to take place at Ramapo Valley Reservation on October 25th, 2025. This includes an easy trail to a lakeside spot where we will have Mass outdoors, then sit for lunch. This is open to students at the surrounding public universities in the Archdiocese of Newark. Registration info to come.
Fall Intercollegiate Retreat
Stay tuned for registration details for our fall retreat. This is an intercollegiate event with the surrounding public universities in the Archdiocese of Newark, to take place at Montclair State University’s Newman Center. This is a free retreat day.

Grad Cross Pin Pick-Up
Graduates attending commencement in May 2025 are invited to stop by to pick up a cross pin to wear on your regalia for ceremonies.

SEEK26 Info Meeting
Learn more about the SEEK26 trip for next January before you head off to summer break!

Grad Cross Pin Pick-Up
Graduates attending commencement in May 2025 are invited to stop by to pick up a cross pin to wear on your regalia for ceremonies.

Final On Your Mark Gathering: Party!
We end the semester with a party for our last Mark gathering!

Last Mass of Semester
Our last Mass before finals week will be held in MSC 315. Have a great summer!

Last Sacrament of Confession
Our Last offering of the Sacrament of Confession and Mass on campus will be in MSC 315.

Last Bible Study of Semester
All are welcome to our last Bible Study of the spring semester. We will miss you on Thursdays!

On Your Mark Bible Study
Student leader Reuben invites you to our study on Mark. This week, we wrap up with Chapter 16.

Ministry Brainstorming Meeting!
Easter Monday Mass is canceled- so we are brainstorming for next year instead!

Holy Thursday Study w/ Ezekiel
Join us for a Holy Week Bible Study as we discuss the Triduum.

Easter Painting
Join us in the MSC Greek Lounge for some painting fun during Holy Week.

Holy Week: On Your Mark Bible Study
Student leader Reuben invites you to our study on Mark. This week we discuss Mark, chapter 15.

Holy Week: Palm Cross Making
Learn how to make crosses and roses out of your palms from Palm Sunday, and learn about the importance of Holy Week.

Shroud of Turin Lecture Trip
Head to NJIT’s Newman Catholic event with us on the Monday of Holy Week.

Eucharistic Adoration
Following Mass on Monday of Holy Week, we will have about 20 minutes of adoration with the Blessed Sacrament.

Holy Week: Monday Mass
Welcome to Holy Week. Join us for Monday Mass, this week in a different room, MSC 228.

Holy Week: Sacrament of Confession
Location change for Holy Week to MSC 228 for Confession and Mass.

Gospel Study
All are welcome as we discuss the upcoming Sunday Gospel readings each week during the season of Lent.

SHU Trip: Dorothy Day & The Visual Arts as Preaching
Trip to SHU to hear a lecture on Dorothy Day and Visual Arts as Preaching by Br. Mickey McGrath, OSFS. RSVP by April 1.

On Your Mark Bible Study
Student leader Reuben invites you to our study on Mark. This week we discuss Mark 14.

Monday Mass on Campus
Holy Mass is weekly on Mondays in the Student Center. Come join our community!

Sacrament of Confession
Fr. Peter will be offering reconciliation prior to Mass from 2:45-3:15pm.


Comedy for Peace
Interfaith Council is hosting a comedy night from Muslim, Jewish, and Christian perspectives. No politics, just laughs!

Gospel Study
All are welcome as we discuss the upcoming Sunday Gospel readings each week during the season of Lent.

On Your Mark’s Ask Anything Night
Student leader Reuben invites you to our study on Mark. Mark his words, it will be awesome!

Mass with Cardinal Tobin
Cardinal Tobin will be celebrating Mass at Kean- You don’t want to miss this!

Sacrament of Confession
Fr. Peter will be offering reconciliation prior to Mass from 2:45-3:15pm.

Gospel Study
Location change for our Lenten Gospel study this week- today will be in CAS 205 instead of 406.
