St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Newman Center

About this church

St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Newman Center, also known as Topper Catholic, is the Catholic campus community at Western Kentucky University in Bowling Green, located at 1403 College Street. Student Mass is celebrated Sunday at 10 a.m. and 8 p.m., Monday and Tuesday at 6 p.m., and Thursday at noon, with no Mass on Fridays. The center says it exists to help students encounter Jesus Christ and grow in faith through prayer, worship, the sacraments, and community, and it describes itself as open to lifelong Catholics, newcomers to the faith, and those searching.

Eucharistic Adoration is offered Monday evening, and Tuesday and Wednesday at 5 p.m., with confessions held alongside. On Thursday nights, N.O.W. (Night of Worship) brings adoration, praise and worship, sacred silence, and confessions from 8 to 9 p.m. Confessions are also heard Sunday evening before the 8 p.m. Mass. The site lists daily Mass, Bible studies, and campus events, along with a Becoming Catholic page, an alumni page, and an email newsletter. Schedules can change around fall break and other university breaks, so confirm weekly times on the website or by calling 270-418-2696.

Researched from the church’s official website and reviewed October 4, 2026. Sources: Weekly schedule, mission, address

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