Over sixty parishioners participated in deliberations that led to the new mission and vision statements appearing below.  Some offered suggestions by email or in conversation after Mass, while others came to the meetings of the Parish Pastoral Council.  They stressed the need for a clear, inspirational declaration based on the previous mission statement but also one that highlighted St. Paul's social mission.  They a;so urged that it be divided into a mission statement, expressing who we are and what we do, and a vision statement, putting into words what the parish hopes to become.  We are grateful to everyone who took part in this lengthy process and we believe the result has repaid your efforts

~The Members of the Parish Pastoral Council

Parish Vision Statement

St. Paul Catholic Center will be a model university parish,
reflecting the essence of Catholic faith
in a diverse community of faculty, staff and students,
residents and visitors,
peoples of many languages and cultures.

Parish Mission Statement

St. Paul Catholic Center,
the Newman Center and Parish at Indiana University,
is a diverse community
rooted in the saving compassion of Jesus Christ,
energized by His sacraments,
and nourished by the liturgical life of His church

• We welcome all
• We engage Catholics alive in faith,
• We nurture leaders with Christian values in the church and community,
• We promote social outreach and justice,
• We reflect the face of Christ at Indiana University and beyond.