Join the Trojan Catholic family in viewing the film, Passion of the Christ following the Good Friday service in the Library. No food will be served as we will still be fasting. However, we ask you to bring a blanket and tissues for this special Good Friday movie night tradition. See you on Friday!

As we commemorate the crucifixion of our Lord on Good Friday, join us on April 18th for a live reenactment of the Stations of the Cross. Starting at 3PM, we will begin at Tommy Trojan and process our way down Trousdale until we arrive at the Catholic Center. We hope you can join us as we pray through the Stations.

Come spread joy and share a morning of music with our elderly friends at Hotel Dieu! Enjoy a lively karaoke session filled with heartfelt singing, laughter, and meaningful conversations. We'll also have light refreshments to share as we connect and build community.

Details:

• Meet-Up: 9AM at the CC Courtyard (please arrive on time!).

• Return: Expected by 12PM.

We will be having a short reflection and meal from 12:30-1:30 at the CC. We would love for all to join

Bring your energy and a warm smile—this is a wonderful opportunity to make new friends and brighten someone’s day. We can’t wait to see you there! 🌟

Join us for Part Three of our Jubilee Year of Hope series!

We're so excited to welcome Catholic speaker, Maggie Craig as she explores the topic of the Eucharist: An Act of Hope. The evening kicks off with pizza and fellowship at 645PM in Newman Hall, followed by a night of worship in the church. Bring a friend, spread the word—it’s going to be an incredible night! No RSVP required; just come as you are.

Meet your Speaker | Maggie Craig

Meet Maggie Craig was born in New Jersey, raised in Ohio, and now currently resides in Southern California. Equipped with an M.A. in Theology, a B.A. in Catechetics, and a gift for humor and storytelling, Maggie travels the world as a speaker. She enjoys watching NBA basketball, trail running, and eating breakfast food. Her first book, titled: “Friendship Reset: Ditch the Drama and Find Your Crew, A Practical Guide for Christians” was published in February 2025 by Ave Maria Press.
For more info, visit her website Maggie-craig.com, and find her on Tik Tok, Instagram, and YouTube @Maggie_Craig_Catholic_Speaker

Join us for a special talk on April 9th, where the CC's very own Francis Cabildo will dive into what it means to pursue dating and marriage with Christ at the center. Francis will share wisdom on building relationships rooted in Christ, navigating dating with purpose, and preparing for, and living out, the vocation of marriage.

✨ What to Expect:
✅ Insights on Christ-centered relationships
✅ Practical tips on dating & discernment
✅ Lessons from married life
✅ Live Q&A session

Don’t miss this opportunity to reflect on love, commitment, and faith! 🙌

Join us on Sunday, April 7th, for a peaceful and reflective Sunrise Rosary Hike at Griffith Park, guided by the beautiful vistas of the Tom LaBonge Panorama. Fr. Matt Wheeler will be joining us. Here are the details:

• Departure: We'll leave from USC at 5:00AM sharp and drive to the Berlin Forest at Griffith Park. The drive is approximately 30 minutes.

• Hike Trail Options:

  • A longer, 1.5-mile winding trail to begin the hike.

  • A shorter, 0.5-mile steep trail for our descent.

• Sunrise & Rosary: We will reach the Tom LaBonge Panorama in time for sunrise at 6:32AM, where we’ll pray the Rosary as the sun rises.

• Return: We aim to return to campus by 9:00AM.

Ready to live your Coachella dreams? Get hyped for Fochella, where we're turning the CC into a Catholic music festival experience! We’ve invited campuses from all over SoCal for an unforgettable night of live music—from acoustic vibes to rocking bands and a DJ dropping the beats. Enjoy festival snacks, shop Catholic clothing and art booths, play games, and hang out with great people! This is a festival that you don’t want to miss.

Make a difference in the community and help the less fortunate by prepping food boxes and distributing them to our brothers and sisters in need. Come join us at St. Francis Center this Saturday, November 2. We will meet at the CC at 9AM and will return at 1PM. This is an amazing opportunity to serve alongside Trojan Catholics and to help those in our community.

To celebrate the “Pilgrims of Hope” Jubilee Year, faithful from across the Archdiocese of Los Angeles will take to the streets on a seven-mile Pilgrimage of Hope on Saturday, April 5.

Join Fr. Matt and the Archdiocese of LA for Pilgrimage of Hope from All Souls Church in Alhambra to the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels, concluding with Mass celebrated by Archbishop Gomez. We will meet at the Catholic Center for carpools at 7am and return by 2pm. Please fill out the RSVP form below so we can confirm carpools and our group size to the archdiocese.

Spend the morning with our homeless brothers and sisters! Give a smile, share in conversation, serve breakfast, pack lunches, and help with whatever else is needed at Casa Milagrosa Homeless Resource Center. Join us and bring a friend!

Fri & Mon: Meet at CC at 7:20AM, back at the CC by 10:30AM.

Calling all men!

Calling all men! Join us every Tuesday night for an evening of great food, meaningful fellowship, and brotherhood at our Moriah Men’s Ministry Bonfire Hangout!

Whether you're new to the Catholic Center or a longtime member, this is the perfect opportunity to share a delicious grilled meal, engage in deep discussions, and forge lasting friendships. Don't miss out—Join the Men’s Ministry GroupMe for more details. We can’t wait to see you there!

Please contact Hayden for directions to the FOCUS Missionary House

You are invited to come and receive the Sacrament of Reconciliation at our Night of Mercy Penance Service on Tuesday, April 1 from 7-9PM in the Church. We will have many priests available to hear confessions and opportunities for prayer and reflection.

Run by the Daughters of Charity, Hotel Dieu is a low-income, independent living facility for seniors. Come join us as we visit the elderly and play Dominoes with our friends at Hotel Dieu! We will meet at the CC Courtyard at 1PM. Join us and bring a friend! You will LOVE it!

Applications are now open for our Student Executive Board! We will be having an E-Board information session on March 30th at 7 PM to learn about all the leadership positions available and how you can serve the CC community.

To apply, visit our website at catholictrojan.org/eboard. Submit your completed application, including a cover letter and resume, by Tuesday, April 15th. For more information, contact Berenice Rodriguez.

Hey ladies, join us for a refreshing morning of fellowship, food, and faith at Bethany Brunch on Sunday, March 30th at 11AM (following the 10AM Mass) in the Library.

This gathering will feature an inspiring talk on "The Gift of Feeling,” a reminder that all emotions, whether joyful or challenging, are part of our human experience. We’ll explore how emotions themselves are not sinful, but how we choose to respond to them matters.

Come enjoy a delicious brunch, connect with other women, and reflect on how we can honor God in the way we navigate our feelings. We can’t wait to see you there! Please RSVP!

Looking for community? Join us for our new Friday community hangout, Sanctus!

Sanctus is a laid-back community gathering where faith meets friendship—happening every Friday night. We’ll kick things off with prayer, followed by snacks, an inspiring talk, and open discussion. We’ll finish the night with praise and worship, leaving space for reflection and connection with others. It’s a place to relax, recharge, and grow. Everyone’s welcome!

See you Fridays in the Student Lounge!

Calling all men!

Calling all men! Join us every Tuesday night for an evening of great food, meaningful fellowship, and brotherhood at our Moriah Men’s Ministry Bonfire Hangout!

Whether you're new to the Catholic Center or a longtime member, this is the perfect opportunity to share a delicious grilled meal, engage in deep discussions, and forge lasting friendships. Don't miss out—Join the Men’s Ministry GroupMe for more details. We can’t wait to see you there!

Please contact Hayden for directions to the FOCUS Missionary House

Looking for community? Join us for our new Friday community hangout, Sanctus!

Sanctus is a laid-back community gathering where faith meets friendship—happening every Friday night. We’ll kick things off with prayer, followed by snacks, an inspiring talk, and open discussion. We’ll finish the night with praise and worship, leaving space for reflection and connection with others. It’s a place to relax, recharge, and grow. Everyone’s welcome!

See you Fridays in the Student Lounge!

Calling all men!

Calling all men! Join us every Tuesday night for an evening of great food, meaningful fellowship, and brotherhood at our Moriah Men’s Ministry Bonfire Hangout!

Whether you're new to the Catholic Center or a longtime member, this is the perfect opportunity to share a delicious grilled meal, engage in deep discussions, and forge lasting friendships. Don't miss out—Join the Men’s Ministry GroupMe for more details. We can’t wait to see you there!

Please contact Hayden for directions to the FOCUS Missionary House

Looking for community? Join us for our new Friday community hangout, Sanctus!

Sanctus is a laid-back community gathering where faith meets friendship—happening every Friday night. We’ll kick things off with prayer, followed by snacks, an inspiring talk, and open discussion. We’ll finish the night with praise and worship, leaving space for reflection and connection with others. It’s a place to relax, recharge, and grow. Everyone’s welcome!

See you Fridays in the Student Lounge!

Ash Wednesday is on March 5th, marking the start of Lent!

Mass with Distribution of Ashes:

Mass Times: 12:10PM | 5:30PM | 7:30PM

Distribution of Ashes | CC Courtyard

8AM-8PM

Mark your calendars!

What is Lectio Divina?

It’s a meditative way of reading the Bible in which we let go of our own agendas and open ourselves to what God is trying to say to us.

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Join Sr. Clara Choi on the 1st & 3rd Sundays of the month as we listen to God speak to us through the bible and get to know Jesus in deeper and personal level. We will prepare spiritually for our Sunday Mass worship by reading, listening, reflecting, and praying with Sunday's Gospel reading 45 minutes before the 10am and the 5pm Sunday Mass. To pray the Lectio Divina, check out the link below.  If you have any questions, please email Sr. Clara at giclarachoi@gmail.com

Make a difference in the community and help the less fortunate by prepping food boxes and distributing them to our brothers and sisters in need. Come join us at St. Francis Center this Saturday, November 2. We will meet at the CC at 9AM and will return at 1PM. This is an amazing opportunity to serve alongside Trojan Catholics and to help those in our community.

Looking for community? Join us for our new Friday community hangout, Sanctus!

Sanctus is a laid-back community gathering where faith meets friendship—happening every Friday night. We’ll kick things off with prayer, followed by snacks, an inspiring talk, and open discussion. We’ll finish the night with praise and worship, leaving space for reflection and connection with others. It’s a place to relax, recharge, and grow. Everyone’s welcome!

See you Fridays in the Student Lounge!

Spend the morning with our homeless brothers and sisters! Give a smile, share in conversation, serve breakfast, pack lunches, and help with whatever else is needed at Casa Milagrosa Homeless Resource Center. Join us and bring a friend!

Fri & Mon: Meet at CC at 7:20AM, back at the CC by 10:30AM.

Join us for Part Two of our Jubilee Year of Hope series!

We're stoked to welcome Jamie Cleaton, founder of Paradigm Missions, as he explores what it means to be Pilgrims of Hope. The evening kicks off with pizza and fellowship at 645PM in Newman Hall, followed by a night of worship in the church. Bring a friend, spread the word—it’s going to be an incredible night! No RSVP required; just come as you are.

Meet your Speaker | Jamie Cleaton:

Jamie Cleaton has been doing youth and young adult ministry in San Diego for over 15 years. He was a youth minister for 8 years, campus minister at San Diego State University for 7 years, and served as Regional Director in FOCUS for 2 years. He has most recently founded a SoCal based Catholic missionary apostolate called Paradigm Missions. In addition, Jamie has been blessed to speak locally and abroad at various retreats, conferences, and parish missions. Most importantly, Jamie has been married to his wife Grace for over 15 years, and is father to their 6 little rascals.

Calling all men!

Calling all men! Join us every Tuesday night for an evening of great food, meaningful fellowship, and brotherhood at our Moriah Men’s Ministry Bonfire Hangout!

Whether you're new to the Catholic Center or a longtime member, this is the perfect opportunity to share a delicious grilled meal, engage in deep discussions, and forge lasting friendships. Don't miss out—Join the Men’s Ministry GroupMe for more details. We can’t wait to see you there!

Please contact Hayden for directions to the FOCUS Missionary House

Run by the Daughters of Charity, Hotel Dieu is a low-income, independent living facility for seniors. Come join us as we visit the elderly and play Dominoes with our friends at Hotel Dieu! We will meet at the CC Courtyard at 1PM. Join us and bring a friend! You will LOVE it!

Hey Trojan Catholics! Join us for a joyful and uplifting celebration at our Second Annual Black History Month Mass on Sunday, February 23rd at 5PM.

This special night intends to glorify God in appreciation for the witness of Black Saints and historical heroes for their many contributions to our faith and history.

We’ll be joined by members of the USC Gospel Choir, and special guest priest, Fr. Gerald Osuagwu. Following Mass, we’ll enjoy a menu of southern comfort food for SCupper, so bring a friend! We’ll see you on the 23rd!