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Francis of Assisi University Parish and Student Center - University of Alabama

In September 1918, Fr. Thomas Lenahan came to Tuscaloosa as the pastor of St. In 1923, Fr. Lenahan established the first Newman Club for Catholic Students at the University of Alabama using his mother's house as the first Catholic Student Center. In 1929, St. Francis Chapel was erected under the leadership of Fr.

A.J. Hackett. A new student center was built in 1960. Sophie's Chapel, replaced St. Francis Chapel in 1974. Full parish status was granted to St. Francis of Assisi University Parish in January 1982. In 1985, the Mulvoy Education Building was added to the St. Francis campus. In 1993 the parish expanded the Social Hall and the Student Center , added a Choir Room to the church, and added a new wing of classrooms. A new playground area was added in 1995. A new rectory was acquired in 2007 and renovation of the Student Center and Parish Offices was completed in 2008. Ground breaking for a new church building was held in November 2011. At the completion of the new church, the present church building will be renovated for a new student center.

05/01/2026

Congratulations to our graduates! Through every challenge and success, God has guided your steps and strengthened your faith. May God bless you in the next stage of life! Always remember your BamaCatholic Family❤️🤍

04/26/2026

Sin is real, but so is God’s mercy… this past week, BamaCatholic had the privilege of hosting the Fathers of Mercy so they could offer confession, resulting in 317 souls cleansed of sin. 317 is a great number, but we want that number to grow; help us continue this beautiful trend by partaking in the healing power of confession!

St Francis confessions times:
Monday: 11-11:45 am
Tuesday: 11:30 am -12:15 pm
Wednesday: 11-11:45 am, 6:15-7:15pm
Thursday: 11:30 am -12:15 pm
Friday: 11-11:45 am
Saturday: 11 am-12 pm

03/24/2026

Join us in the main room of the Saban Center this Friday, March 27th for Bama Catholic’s very own March Madness watch party!

02/24/2026

Final week to purchase tickets for the Bama Catholic Gala on March 7, visit www.bamacatholic.org/gala for full details, to register, sponsor or make a donation!

02/14/2026

I’m Catholic, ask me anything

12/25/2025

Merry Christmas from the BamaCatholic community! In the midst of the gifts and lights, the nativity reminds us of love made humble: the eternal God made flesh for our salvation, revealing God’s boundless love and inviting us into communion with Him.

12/21/2025

The side of mass you don’t see

12/12/2025

I think they’re on a diet…

12/08/2025

Luke 1:38

12/03/2025

Join us for our 2025 Winter Wonderland Semi-Formal! We’ll be celebrating in the Parish Hall this Friday, December 5th from 7-10pm. The dress code is cocktail attire and there is no cost of entry, so grab your friends and get ready for a fun night of dancing, food, laughter, and great company!

Address

811 5th Avenue
Tuscaloosa, AL
35401

Opening Hours

Monday	8am - 12am
Tuesday	8am - 12am
Wednesday	8am - 12am
Thursday	8am - 12am
Friday	8am - 12am
Saturday	8am - 12am
Sunday	8am - 12am

Telephone

+12057585672

Website

http://www.bamacatholic.org/

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