Upcoming Events
Play Dominoes with the Elderly | Hotel Dieu
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!
Day of Prayer for the Legal Protection of the Unborn
Join us on January 22 for the Day of Prayer for the Legal Protection of Unborn Children. The evening will include uplifting praise and worship, an inspiring pro-life message, and heartfelt prayer. Together, we will unite in praying the Rosary and the Litany in Response to Abortion. All are welcome to come and be part of this meaningful time of faith and reflection!
Worship Night
Pope Francis has proclaimed 2025 as the Jubilee Year of Hope! Join us for an evening of praise and worship, a message, and Eucharistic adoration on Thursday, January 23, at 7PM. We'll kick things off with pizza and fellowship in Newman Hall before moving into the church for a meaningful night of prayer. Fr. Matt will guide us in exploring the true meaning of what Jubilee means and how we can embrace this incredible year of hope. No RSVP needed, bring a friend and we will see you there!
Spend time with the Homeless | Casa Milagrosa
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.
Santo Nino Mass and Celebration
The image of Señor Santo Niño de Cebú, the oldest Catholic relic in the Philippines, was a gift from Ferdinand Magellan in 1521 and has inspired deep devotion since it was miraculously found unharmed in 1565 after a fire. This devotion gave rise to the Sinulog dance and festival, a cherished part of Filipino Catholic tradition.
Join us on Friday, January 24, for a special Mass and reception as we celebrate the Sto. Niño’s cultural and spiritual significance. RSVP to ensure plenty of food for everyone—click the link above to sign up!
The Catholic Scientist who Survived the Bomb: The Faith of Takashi Nagai
Join us to hear the inspiring story of Dr. Takashi Nagai, a Catholic convert and atomic bomb survivor who devoted his life to healing, service, and forgiveness. Dr. Suzanne Bohlson, a UC Irvine professor and fellow Catholic convert, will share Nagai’s journey and her own insights. Don’t miss this seminar on January 26 at 7 PM in Newman Hall!
Gold Mass for Catholics in the Sciences
Gold Mass for Catholics in the Sciences celebrated by Archbishop José Gomez
Gold Masses are celebrated for Catholics who are or have been involved with the sciences. The patron of this mass is St. Albert the Great, a 13th century Dominican friar, teacher of St. Thomas Aquinas, and patron saint of scientists.
SCHEDULE OF THE NIGHT
5PM: Gold Mass in Church of Our Savior, celebrated by Archbishop José Gomez
6PM: Reception in adjacent patio courtyard at the USC Caruso Catholic Center
630PM-8PM: Dinner in Newman Hall with address on science and the Catholic faith by Dr. Jonathan Lunine, Chief Scientist, NASA JPL & Caltech
The Gold Mass and courtyard reception are open to all members of the public.
The dinner with Professor Lunine is a ticketed event with limited seating - tickets are available at the link below. This program is co-sponsored by the Nova Forum for Catholic Thought and the Society of Catholic Scientists.
Bethany Women’s Night:
Bethany Women’s Night: Start the Year with Faith, Fun, and Sisterhood
College life is full of choices—why not invite God into them?
Join Bethany Women’s Ministry as we kick off the year by reflecting on our goals, aspirations, and how inviting God into our lives can bring renewal, purpose, and hope. Spend the evening with your fellow Catholic sisters enjoying activities like painting your word of the year, singing Karaoke, and connecting over a shared meal. It’s a night to pray, laugh, and grow together in faith and friendship. Registration is encouraged, so sign up today! We’d love to see you there!
Lectio Divina with Sr. Clara Choi
One does not live by bread alone, but by every
word that comes forth from the mouth of God.
-Matthew 4:4
What is Lectio Divina? Praying with God's word, the Bible
Join Sr. Clara Choi 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.
We look forward to seeing you there! If you have any questions, please email Sr. Clara at giclarachoi@gmail.com.
OneLife LA
In light of the recent wildfires and the challenges faced by so many in Los Angeles, this year’s OneLife LA event will look a little different. Instead of the traditional walk, the entire event will take place at the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels on Saturday, January 18, 2025 at 1PM.
This adjustment allows us to come together as a community in a sacred space while easing the strain on local law enforcement and safety personnel. Let us unite in prayer and mission with other students and communities from across Southern California as we stand for the dignity of every human life.
Please register to help us know how many seats we will need to keep together. Please bring your own lunch and meet us in the CC Courtyard at 11AM for food and fellowship before we depart for the Cathedral at 12:15PM. Transportation options include: self-driving, Metro (Expo Park E Line), and carpool (limited space available). Sign up below and we'll see you there!
Sip and Skate
Welcome back Grad Students! Join us at the CC Ice Rink for Sip & Skate, happening 6–9PM, Friday, January 17. Bring your friends, family, or a plus one, and join us for a special night under the stars. Snacks, beverages, skates, and more will be provided (don't forget touring your socks).
Ice Skating at the CC
Get ready to lace up your skates! We’re bringing back the CC Ice Rink! The CC Ice Rink will be open to everyone from 6–9 PM from Wednesday, January 15th through the 16th. No RSVP needed, so bring your friends and roommates for a fun evening of skating, hot cocoa, s'mores, and great vibes – (don’t forget your socks!).
SEEK 2025
Our FOCUS Missionaries want to personally invite you to SEEK! Join thousands of other students from across the country for this incredible conference from January 1-5 in Salt Lake City, Utah. This is a life-changing experience to encounter Christ, hear from engaging Catholic speakers, and even enjoy a performance by Forrest Frank from Surfaces! If you are interested in signing for SEEK, please reach out to one of your FOCUS Missionaries.
Our Lady of Guadalupe Feast Day Mass
Join us on Thursday December 12 as we celebrate the Feast Day of Our Lady of Guadalupe. We invite you to our 530PM Mass to honor her and reflect on her powerful intercession. All are welcome!
Flapjacks and Final
Need a finals week pick-me-up? Join us for Flapjacks and Finals this Tuesday, December 10 at 6PM in Newman Hall! Enjoy a hearty spread of pancakes, bacon, eggs, and coffee to keep you fueled for studying. No RSVP—just swing by and dig in!
St. Francis Food Pantry
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.
Advent Night of Mercy | Penance Service
Join us for our Advent Penance Service on Thursday, December 5, from 7PM to 9PM in the Church. This is a wonderful opportunity to prepare your heart for the coming of Christ by receiving the Sacrament of Reconciliation. Multiple priests will be available to hear confessions and offer God’s healing grace. All are welcome!
The Power of the Rosary
Have you ever wondered where the Rosary comes from and how we can get the most out of this prayer? Mark your calendars for Wednesday, December 4 at 8PM where we will come together to learn about the origin of the Rosary, hear a talk by Fr. Matt, and share our personal testimonies of how the Rosary has worked in our lives. We will also be exploring about the role of Mary in our lives and particularly how we can unite ourselves to her through the Holy Rosary. Light refreshments will be provided!
12th Annual Anniversary Mass & Tree Lighting Celebration
Our Savior Parish & USC Caruso Catholic Center invites you to our 12th Annual Anniversary Mass & Tree Lighting Celebration on Sunday, December 1st. There’s fun for the family with live music, food, and a special visit from Santa. This community event is FREE for everyone!
Friendsgiving 2024
Join us for our annual Friendsgiving event! Let’s come together to celebrate gratitude, friendship, and faith. Enjoy a cozy evening with good food, prayer, and heartfelt conversations as we reflect on our blessings.
Bring a dish to share, and let’s make this a night of community and thanksgiving! Please RSVP by Thursday, November 21.
Casa Milagrosa
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.
Worship Night | Eucharistic Life
You’re invited to our next Worship Night on November 19 at 7PM! This worship night, our guest speaker, Fr. Matt will be focusing on the topic of Eucharistic Life and how this encourages us to integrate our love for Christ into every aspect of our lives, transforming daily actions into continuous acts of worship and service.
We will gather in fellowship as we enjoy some pizza, praise together, listen to an awesome message, and spend some time with Jesus in Adoration. No RSVP needed, all are welcome, so bring a friend and let’s worship together. No RSVP needed
Hotel Dieu
Run by the Daughters of Charity, Hotel Dieu is a low-income, independent living facility for seniors. We will be spending time with the residents of Hotel Dieu. Bring a friend, we’d love for you to join us.
Please meet at the Catholic Center at 1PM and we will carpool from there!
Casa Milagrosa
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 8:30AM, back at the CC by 11:30AM.
Salsa & Salsa at Hotel Dieu
Join us for a joyful afternoon of salsa dancing with our elderly friends at Hotel Dieu! Get ready to make new friends, share some laughs, and enjoy a lively celebration filled with authentic Latin music, dancing, and community. We'll also have chips and salsa to snack on as we mingle and connect. Meet us at the CC Courtyard at 3PM, and we’ll head over together. Expect to return by 6PM. This is a wonderful chance to brighten someone’s day—and yours too!
Tijuana Mission Trip
Mission Trips are BACK! Join fellow Trojan Catholics for our first Mission Trip in Tijuana on November 8th thru the 11th. We will help build houses, serve at a local orphanage, encounter Christ, and learn about the life and challenges that our brothers and sisters experience just across the border. If you have any questions, please email Nora at nmorales@catholictrojan.org
Bethany Women's Ministry Self Care Night
Hey ladies! Step away from the busyness of life and take time to recharge. Join us in Newman Hall at the Catholic Center on November 7 at 7PM for a cozy night of relaxation, games, movie watching, sweet treats, and sisterhood. Come dressed in your comfiest attire, and bring your friends for an evening of fun and connection. We can't wait to spend this cozy night in with you!
Men's Ministry Hike and Mass
Join us for our first Men’s Ministry event of the year! We’ll gather to hike the scenic Temescal Canyon Trail. We will meet at the CC Courtyard at 5AM. This hike will take around 2 hours, with a stop for Mass to deepen our connection with the Eucharist in nature. This is a great chance to grow in faith and fellowship with our Men’s community at the Catholic Center! We plan to return to campus by 9AM. Carpool spots are limited, so sign up ASAP.
St. Francis Food Pantry
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.
Halloween Party | Shipwrecked : Rescue Mission
Fr. Matt has gone missing, and we need your help to find him! The search for Fr. Matt continues at our Halloween Party on November 1 at 8PM where we will meet in teams to review the evidence and find out where he has gone & who has taken him. Along with this night, there will be snacks, a haunted house, and so much more. Costumes are encouraged, so come best dressed and join the fun!
All Saints Day | Holy Day of Obligation
A friendly reminder that November 1 is the Solemnity of All Saints, a Holy Day of Obligation, that the Church celebrates dedicated to the saints of the Church. Join us for Mass at 1210PM and 530PM. Make sure to mark your calendar for this day!
*Holy day of obligation is a religious feast day when Catholics are required to attend Mass and avoid unnecessary work.
Casa Milagrosa
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.
Hotel Dieu
Run by the Daughters of Charity, Hotel Dieu is a low-income, independent living facility for seniors. We will be spending time with the residents of Hotel Dieu. Bring a friend, we’d love for you to join us.
Please meet at the Catholic Center at 1PM and we will carpool from there!
Casa Milagrosa
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 8:30AM, back at the CC by 11:30AM.
Casa Milagrosa
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!
Seek Week
Get ready for SEEK 2025! Join thousands of other students from across the country for this incredible conference from January 1-5 in Salt Lake City, Utah. To learn more about how to go to SEEK 2025 and scholarship opportunities, join us for Seek Week, October 20-27. Stay tuned on social media, @usc.focus for our upcoming events, including an open mic and spike ball tournament, as we gear up for SEEK!
SEEK WEEK SCHEDULE
10/20 - Fundraising Party | 7PM @ Conference Room 210
10/21 - Clothespin Battle Launch
10/22 - Instagram Takeover | @trojan_catholic
10/23 - Prize Giveaway
10/24 - Open Mic Night & Burgers | 6PM @ FOCUS Missionary’s House
10/25 - Spike Ball Tournament | 2PM @ Village Lawn
10/26 - Brunch with FOCUS | 10AM @ FOCUS Missionary’s House
10/27 - Pie a Missionary + Fr. Matt | 6PM @ SCupper (After the 5PM)
Grad Student | Sip & Squash
Join us on Saturday, October 19 for a perfect fall day at Peltzer Winery, where we’ll sip fine wine and enjoy the charm of a pumpkin patch! “Sip & Squash” is a fun, outdoor event to connect with fellow grad students, explore the vineyard, pick pumpkins, and relax in the heart of autumn. RSVP now with the link below!
Paint and Plant at Hotel Dieu
Spend some time with our elderly friends at Hotel Dieu this Friday, October 18th! We will be painting pots and planting succulents in them! Our elderly friends always appreciate your warm conversations and friendly smiles. We will meet at the CC at 3PM and carpool from there.
USC Caruso Catholic Center sponsors Film Student night
Calling all film students! Want to connect with successful Christian professionals in the industry? You’re invited to the Caruso Catholic center to meet and be mentored by working writers, directors, producers, animation artists and editors. Come hungry and with lots of questions! Feel free to contact Olive Kimbrell with any questions: okimbrel@usc.edu