Father Ethan Moore meets with students at the University of Cincinnati.
(Photo courtesy Ryan Anneken)
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The four years young people spend in college are critical not only in the formation of who they became as they enter into the adult world, but also who they become as they mature in their Catholic faith. That’s why Father Ethan Moore is so committed to Catholic campus ministry. Since last July, he has served as pastor at Holy Name Parish in Mount Auburn and St. Monica-St. George Parish Newman Center, which provides campus ministry to the Catholic community at the University of Cincinnati. Father Moore acknowledged that COVID-19 has been “a struggle and very isolating for students. People come to college with the hope of doing new things, meeting new people, and getting involved.” Fortunately, campus ministry has helped ensure students stay connected with each other and their faith. “We are in the beautiful position that offers us the ability to connect with students who are so in need of human connection the 1 6 | T H E C ATHOLIC TE LEGR A P H
space and ability to pray and share life,” Father Moore said. This includes a Sunday evening campus ministry Mass, held at St. Monica-St. George. The candlelight liturgy is geared toward being especially welcoming for students and features appealing music and prayerful fellowship. Approximately 100 students generally participate. Every Thursday evening when school is in session, young people can attend Catholic Bearcat Night, featuring Eucharistic Adoration and Mass, followed by dinner and a community building activity. Students recently had the chance to participate in the SEEK21 conference through FOCUS, a Catholic collegiate outreach. The multi-day event included livestream presentations and interactions with other campus ministries, the sacrament of reconciliation, and Mass at the Cathedral Basilica of St. Peter Chains with Archbishop Dennis M. Schnurr.
