Blessed John XXIII University Parish

Mass Times
Weekdays: 5:15 PM † Saturday: 5:15 PM
Sunday: 8:30 AM, 11:15 AM, 5:15 PM
Penance: Tuesday 4-5 PM, Saturday 3-4 PM
Adoration: Fridays 8 AM - 8 PM

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Mission & Vision I History I Hours & Directions I Meet the Staff

From Left to Right:

1: Jeff Zitnak, Jim Reid, Jen Willeke
2: Bobbie Bonk, David Deane, Glenn Nielson, Fr. Francis Nwaiwu,
Arlene Miller, Bridget Mercier, Joel Laliberty
3: Bill McClelland, Frank Marino, Fr. Don Willette, Kristie Breyne, Shaun Galvin
Not Pictured: Joachim Viens

Bl. John XXIII Staff
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Fr. Don Willette........................Pastor
Fr. Francis Nwaiwu.........Assoc. Pastor
Bill McClelland.........................Deacon
Bobbie Bonk..........Pastoral Operations
Joachim Viens.........Theologian-In-Res.
Jim Reid.....................Faith Formation
Bridget Mercier............Youth Ministry
Frank Marino...........Liturgical Ministry
Arlene Miller....................Receptionist
Ron Martinez..................Maintenance

FOCUS Missionaries

John Leyendecker - Campus Director
Joel Laliberty - Missionary
Christine Westerlin - MIssionary
Lindsey Gardner - Missionary
Dan Prochaska - Missionary
Tom Schoenherr - Missionary

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Mission Statement

We are a Roman Catholic University Parish, whose primary mission is ministry for the communities of Colorado State University and surrounding institutes of higher learning. Our parish includes families and other individuals attracted to and supportive of such a university-oriented mission. With the Eucharist as central to our faith, we proclaim the Gospel through education, spiritual and liturgical ministries, and with acts of compassion and justice. Back to Top

Vision
Statement

That John XXIII Parish might manifest the presence of the Kingdom of God in the university, in the community, and in the world.

For more on the Mission & Vision statements, please click here.
For a complete history of Blessed John XXIII Catholic University Parish and Blessed John XXIII, please click here.

Parish Info.

John XXIII Church:
1220 University Avenue, Fort Collins, CO 80521
Phone: 970.484.3356

John XXIII Student Commons:
1221 W. Elizabeth St. Fort Collins, CO 80521
Phone: 970.221.1257

Office Hours: 8:30 AM - NOON; 1:00 PM - 4:30 PM

Mass Times
Weekdays: 5:15 PM
Saturday: 5:15 PM
Sunday: 8:30 AM, 11:15 AM, 5:15 PM

Adoration
Fridays 8 AM - 8 PM

Sacrament of Reconciliation
Tuesdays....................4:00-5:00 PM
Saturdays...................3:00-4:00 PM

Directions Back to Top

John XXIII Catholic University Parish is located on University Ave. west of Shields St. in Fort Collins. To reach John XXIII from I-25, take the (Ft. Collins) PROSPECT ROAD exit and go west approximately five miles. You will pass several major intersections: Timberline, Lemay, College (all one mile apart) until you come to Shields. At Prospect and Shields, turn right (heading north) and go approximately four blocks to University Ave.

Note that the streets on the east side of Shields and those on the west side do not match up, so follow the streets on the west side of Shields (left hand side as you travel north). They are Bennett Rd., Springfield Drive, Westward Drive and University. When you come to the corner of University and Shields you should see the sign on the corner for John XXIII University Parish.

If you are coming on Shields from the north, travel south until you get to Elizabeth St. (Moby Arena will be on your left). Go one more block south past Elizabeth to University. At the corner of University and Shields turn west, and you will see the large parking lot on the right, and John XXIII Parish just beyond. If you are in need of assistance, call 970.484.3356!

Our brand new Student Commons is located at 1221 W. Elizabeth St., next door to J23, in between Campus West shops and Sonic. If you are following the directions heading north to John XXIII, Elizabeth is the next light after University Ave., take a left on Elizabeth. Our building will be on your left before Sonic - if you are coming on Elizabeth heading east, the Commons will be on your right after Sonic. If you need assistance, call for directions to the Commons call 970.221.1257.

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