St. Thomas More Newman Center - Home of Buckeye Catholic
64 W Lane Ave, columbus, OH 43201
About St. Thomas More Newman Center - Home of Buckeye Catholic
St. Thomas More Newman Center is located in Columbus, Ohio, serving the university district and surrounding neighborhoods on the city's north side. The center sits at 64 W Lane Ave, positioned to serve both the academic community and the broader local population. St. Thomas More Newman Center, home of Buckeye Catholic, is a Catholic parish dedicated to serving students, young adults, and families. The center is known for its focus on Catholic education and spiritual formation across all age groups. The parish offers Sunday Mass as its primary liturgical service, along with the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) for those seeking to enter the Catholic faith. The center maintains an active Religious Education program (CCD) for children and youth, complemented by dedicated Youth Ministry programming. The Knights of Columbus maintains an active council at the parish, providing fellowship and service opportunities for men in the community. The center is located at 64 W Lane Ave and offers multiple amenities to support parish participation. The facility includes ample parking, wheelchair accessibility, and air conditioning. For those unable to attend in person, Sunday Mass is available via live stream. The parish fosters community connection through its Coffee & Fellowship program, creating space for parishioners to build relationships following services. A bookstore on-site offers religious resources and materials. More information about Mass times, programs, and parish activities is available at https://www.buckeyecatholic.com/. The parish maintains a 4.5 out of 5 rating based on community reviews.
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The Catholic Church is the world's oldest and largest Christian institution, tracing its leadership through an unbroken line of popes back to the Apostle Peter. The Mass — the central act of Catholic worship — follows a liturgical calendar and culminates in the Eucharist, which Catholics believe is the real presence of Christ. Catholic life is shaped by seven sacraments: Baptism, Eucharist, Confirmation, Reconciliation, Anointing of the Sick, Holy Orders, and Matrimony. Parishes typically offer multiple Sunday Masses, daily Mass, confession hours, and robust faith formation programs. The Church's social teaching on human dignity, care for the poor, and the common good is expressed through extensive charitable and educational ministries worldwide.
Plan Your Visit
Get directions →First service starts at Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM — plan to arrive 10 minutes early
On-site parking is available — no need to hunt for street parking
Fully wheelchair accessible — contact the church for specific accessibility needs
Can't make it in person? Services are live streamed online
Dress code is casual — come as you are
Check the website for any schedule changes before your visit
Member Reviews
★ 4.5 · 42 Google reviewsKendra Bobulski
★★★★★Since Pope Leo rocks i thought I'd revisit my childhood church. They've destroyed the place i knew and loved for decades. It was a laid back but spiritual place for community with a student focus where all were welcome …
Terrie Salupo
★★★★★What a complete 180° transformation of the Newman Center since I attended 30 years ago as a grad student!!! They were way off the rails back then. Now as my daughter starts grad school at OSU, I'm ecstatic to see it bac…
Sermons Online
St. Thomas More Newman Center - Home of Buckeye Catholic publishes sermons on YouTube
Service Times
🕐 Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
🕐 Sunday: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM, 8:00 – 10:00 PM
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Frequently Asked Questions
What time does St. Thomas More Newman Center - Home of Buckeye Catholic hold services?
Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM, Sunday: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM, 8:00 – 10:00 PM
Where is St. Thomas More Newman Center - Home of Buckeye Catholic located?
64 W Lane Ave, columbus, OH 43201
What denomination is St. Thomas More Newman Center - Home of Buckeye Catholic?
St. Thomas More Newman Center - Home of Buckeye Catholic is a Catholic church.
How do I contact St. Thomas More Newman Center - Home of Buckeye Catholic?
Call (614) 291-4674 or visit https://www.buckeyecatholic.com/.
What is St. Thomas More Newman Center - Home of Buckeye Catholic known for?
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Church Health Score
Based on Google rating, reviews, and online presence
Strong
This church scores 78/100 compared to other Catholic churches in columbus.
Catholic Benchmarks
Hartford Seminary + ECFA national averages