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Roman Catholic

University Catholic Center (UT Austin)

2010 University Avenue, Austin, TX 78705
Catholic Campus Ministry — Outside MOOP Protestant Frame
Quick Facts
Pastor — the shepherd God holds accountable Fr. Jonathan Raia (Director/Chaplain)
Founded Unknown
Denomination Roman Catholic
Service Times Catholic Mass schedule per parish website
Men's Ministry No
Kids Ministry No
Website utcatholic.org/
Pastor Credentials Roman Catholic priest, Diocese of Austin
10-Point Theological Scorecard
Christology
Is Jesus the only way? (John 14:6)
Roman Catholic Nicene/Chalcedonian orthodoxy.
Strong
Scripture
Inerrancy affirmed? Final authority?
Catholic canon, Magisterium-bounded.
Caution
Men's Discipleship
Intentional formation for men?
Campus Bible studies + retreats typical of UCC pattern.
Caution
Soteriology
Faith alone? How is salvation presented?
Catholic sacramental soteriology.
Caution
Gender / Biblical Design
Biblical manhood and womanhood by God's design — patriarchal, complementarian, egalitarian, or affirming gender ideology?
Male-only priesthood.
Strong
Leadership Structure
Male elders/pastors? Accountability?
Director/Chaplain priest + associate clergy.
Strong
Preaching Style
Expository or topical/therapeutic?
Lectionary-based homily.
Caution
Mission Clarity
Great Commission central?
Campus evangelization + sacramental life.
Caution
Cultural Alignment
DEI/CRT language? Social justice crowding out gospel?
UT-Austin campus Catholic center, Diocese of Austin.
Caution
Accountability Structure
Denominational home, elder plurality, or external network — is the pastor answerable to anyone?
Roman Catholic — MOOP rubric defaults YELLOW.
Caution
Assessment
Gov. Greg Abbott has been reported attending Mass at the University Catholic Center (across from UT-Austin campus) per the Texas Tribune's 2015 profile of his Catholic faith. Fr. Jonathan Raia serves as Director/Chaplain. Diocese of Austin campus ministry.
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How this church was personally verified by the MOOP directory team:

✓ Researched church website
Sources & Evidence
Enrichment Notes

Live-fetched https://utcatholic.org/ on 2026-05-16 (homepage; staff page returned 403). Address confirmed via Yelp listing (2010 University Ave, Austin TX). Pastor Fr. Jonathan Raia confirmed via Paulist Fathers / search corroboration.

No URL sources recorded for this church. Rating based on denominational defaults and/or directory-level metadata.

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Last reviewed: 2026-05-16 — Annual review recommended
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