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Catholic Campus Ministry at
Shippensburg University

Catholic Campus Ministry (CCM) is a vibrant Christian community rooted in the belief that Jesus Christ is the path to the fullness of life. Through fellowship, formation, and friendship, campus ministers and students come together to grow in their faith and deepen their relationship with Christ.

Visit Ship's CCM Page
Campus map of Shippensburg University highlighting locations of Catholic Church and Cora L. Grove Spiritual Center, with designated visitor and accessible parking, restrooms, and emergency phones.

Join Us!

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  • Join us for Mass on Saturday at 5:00 pm
    or Sunday at 8:00 am or 11:00 am

  • Come enjoy dinner on us on Thursdays (that means FREE!) from 5:00 - 6:30 pm at the Cora I. Grove Spiritual Center

  • Explore the Catholic faith

  • Join a small group

Rev. Ben Dunkelberger
Pastor and Campus Minister

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John T. Klarmann
Associate Director of Campus Ministry
Shippensburg University

We partner with the Fellowship of Catholic University Students (FOCUS) and are pleased to have several missionaries ministering on Ship’s campus. Find out more here.

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FOCUS at Shippensburg University

In Catholic Campus Ministry at Shippensburg University, we are very excited to continue the authentic growth we have seen both in the number of college students involved in our student group on campus as well as the depth of their spiritual lives and
experience of the faith. 

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Group of young adults and a few older individuals, some wearing red jackets with 'Seek' on them, holding a red banner with the Shippensburg University logo and name, in an indoor setting with large windows and round lights.
Four young men standing in a row inside a church or music hall, each holding a Bible, smiling, in front of pipe organ pipes and musical instruments.
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