St. Stephen the Witness Catholic Student Center
Cedar Falls, Iowa
Contact & Location for St. Stephen the Witness Catholic Student Center
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Service Times for St. Stephen the Witness Catholic Student Center
Sunday 11:00 AM
Mass
Wednesday 8:30 PM
Mass
Thursday 4:30 PM
Mass
From the church’s website · checked Oct 2026
Leadership
Fr. Dennis Miller
Pastor
What their website says
Fr. Dennis Miller Pastor
Programs & Ministries at St. Stephen the Witness Catholic Student Center
About St. Stephen the Witness Catholic Student Center
St. Stephen the Witness Catholic Student Center in Cedar Falls, Iowa is a vibrant faith community dedicated to inspiring lifelong disciples of Christ through prayer, service, and belonging. The center, the oldest student organization at UNI, has been serving the university and local community for over 125 years since its founding in 1897. Students gather weekly for Sunday Mass, the heart of communal worship, and participate in Eucharistic Adoration for personal prayer and encounter with Christ. The community emphasizes meaningful service through volunteer opportunities at local meal sites, food basket preparation, and service trips that extend solidarity beyond the campus. With a mission rooted in the witness of St. Stephen—a messenger of the Gospel—this student center creates a warm, welcoming environment where students can pray together, serve others, and build lasting connections within a close-knit Catholic community.
First-Time Visitor Info for St. Stephen the Witness Catholic Student Center
Dress Code: Not specified — please contact the church directly. Service Format: Sunday Mass is the heart of communal worship, with Eucharistic Adoration available for quiet personal prayer and encounter with Christ. Visitor Tips: The center welcomes new students and visitors through hospitality events and fosters connection through small groups, Primetime midweek gatherings with praise and fellowship, and special celebrations throughout the academic year.
Groups & programs
Antioch
What their website says
we host an Antioch retreat fall semester
Primetime
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Primetime Join over 100 other students on Wednesday nights during the school year.
SEEK
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Over winter break, many of our students attend the SEEK conference
History & building
Founded in 1897
The ministry has been dedicated to this mission for over 125 years (1897-present). The groundbreaking and the laying of the cornerstone at the current location occurred in 1990, and the dedication and first Mass took place on April 7, 1991.
What their website says
over 125 years (1897-present)
Ministry, leadership and visit details above come from the church’s own website. They can change, so please confirm with the church.
Note: Church information may be outdated. Please verify details with the church directly before visiting.
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