Celebrating the Year at bulldogCatholic!
As summer begins in Duluth, we are filled with gratitude for how God moved in the lives of students at UMD this year! Because of your prayers and support, they encountered Christ in ways both profound and joy-filled. Here’s a glimpse of what your generosity has made possible this month.
Student Appreciation Dinner
We kicked off the month with our Student Appreciation Dinner, where we had the joy of celebrating the students who have generously poured themselves out in service throughout the year. From Mass Ministry and Music Ministry to Commissioned Discipleship, Leadership Team, and beyond, these students have helped build a vibrant community rooted in faith and friendship. We also took time to honor our graduating seniors and thank them for the witness they have been to our ministry.
Before students headed home for the summer, we gathered one final time around the fire for our annual closing bonfire. The evening was filled with laughter, peanut butter s’mores, and meaningful moments with friends before summer break began. It was a beautiful reminder of the Christ-centered friendships that have formed throughout the year.
We closed out the academic year with our Baccalaureate Mass and Barbecue, a special evening dedicated to celebrating our graduating seniors. Surrounded by family, friends, and our ministry community, we prayed with them as they prepare for the next chapter after graduation. It was a blessed time of gratitude, joyful celebration, and delicious OMC Barbecue.
Here is a link to a video made to showcase our senior’s time at UMD Newman!