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Mission
To live our encounter with Christ and invite others to "come and see" what we have encountered. We do this by being aware of our belonging to the Catholic Church, focusing on persons over programming, and intentionally taking care of our relationships. We seek to empower people to take initiative in their lives and in our ministry.
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HISTORY
Founded in 1963, the University of West Florida is a vibrant, distinctive institute of higher learning with undergraduate, graduate and targeted research programs. The University serves a student population of more than 16,000. Catholic outreach to the campus began with the establishment of Nativity of Our Lord Catholic Church on property adjacent to the University in 1972. The parish, however, was not built with the intention of being a "campus parish."
For many years students and faculty have found a spiritual home at Nativity of Our Lord. In the 1990s, the Diocese of Pensacola-Tallahassee began asking the Assistant Pastors of the parish to provide leadership and direction for the growing University community.
In response to the increased needs of Catholic students, faculty, staff, and alumni a vibrant commitment was made to this ministry in 2012 by both the diocese and the parish. This commitment included the development of a pastoral plan to grow and sustain the faith of the entire University community.
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Ministry Structure
Ultimately, our ministry is provided by the Diocese of Pensacola-Tallahassee. Our Chaplain is appointed by the local bishop. Our Director of Catholic Campus Ministry reports to the Chaplain and assists the Chaplain during his appointment.
We are thankful for the generosity and cooperation of Nativity of Our Lord Catholic Church which has agreed to host our offices and events.
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