Phoenix Catholic Campus Ministry

Catholic Campus ministry is an experience of the Church's presence and ministry to the entire community involved in higher education. Campus Ministry gathers the Catholic community for prayer, worship and learning so that the light of the Gospel shines on the academic community.

  • SR. LAURA ZELTEN, OSF | Director of Campus Ministry

    Sr. Laura serves as Catholic Campus Minister and Newman Club Co-Advisor through the Diocese of Green Bay. A native of De Pere, WI, Sr. Laura is a member of the Sisters of St. Francis of the Holy Cross. She graduated from St. Norbert College with an undergraduate degree in Education and a Masters of Theological Studies. She has completed her certification in Spiritual Direction from the Franciscan Spirituality Center in La Crosse, WI. Sr. Laura is bilingual in Spanish and English.


    To contact Sr. Laura, email her at lzelten@gbdioc.org or find her at campus ministry events throughout the academic year.

  • FR. Kevin Ripley  | Sacramental Minister

    Fr. Kevin grew up in Pulaski with his older brother Kyle and parents Rick and Cathy. After graduating from UW-Madison in Mechanical Engineering, Fr. Kevin went to Mundelein Seminary for six years and was assigned as Parochial Vicar of St. Raphael the Archangel Parish in Oshkosh for the past three years. In addition to being involved at UWGB, he is the Director of the Kairos year, accompanying the new seminarians for their first year living at the Holy Name of Jesus House of Formation. Personally, Fr. Kevin enjoys fishing, skiing, kayaking, reading, exercising, and spending time with his two nephews.


    To contact Fr. Kevin, email him at kripley@gbdioc.org.

  • Becky VanKauwenberg | Campus Ministry Coordinator

    To contact Becky, email her at bvankauwenberg@gbdioc.org.

  • Jennifer Poehlmann | Music Ministry Director

    To contact Jennifer, email her at jpoehlmann78@gmail.com.

  • Mark    | Student Outreach Coordinator

    Mark is excited to work with Men's Ministry and help with various Campus Ministry events.  He is also an amazing flag bearer!  If you would like to touch base with Mark and find out more about Phoenix Catholic email phoenixcatholic.uwgb@gmail.com.

  • Rachel   | Student Outreach Coordinator

    Rachel will be working with Woman's Ministry and help with various Campus Ministry events.  She is also in the Choir that sings at Sunday Mass .  If you would like to touch base with Rachel and find out more about Phoenix Catholic email phoenixcatholic.uwgb@gmail.com.

PHEONIX Catholic Student Org


  • Jackie | Phoenix Catholic Student Org President

    Jackie is a Sophomore majoring in Human Biology with an emphasis in Exercise Science and minoring in Studio Arts.


    To contact Jackie you can email the student org at phoenixcatholicorg@gmail.com or solujj19@uwgb.edu.

  • Lola | Phoenix Catholic Student Org Vice-President

    Lola is a Sophomore majoring in Business Administration and Finance and a minor in Political Science and Marketing.


    To contact Lola you can email the student org at phoenixcatholicorg@gmail.com or mcell15@uwgb.edu.

  • Mark | Phoenix Catholic Student Org Treasurer

    Mark is a Junior majoring in Communication with an emphasis in Mass Media and minoring in Marketing.


    To contact Mark you can email the student org at phoenixcatholicorg@gmail.com or wanemf10@uwgb.edu. 

  • McKella | Phoenix Catholic Student Org Secretary

    McKella is a Junior majoring in Communication with an emphasis in Mass Media and minoring in Arts Management. 


    To contact McKella you can email the student org at phoenixcatholicorg@gmail.com or oaklme25@uwgb.edu. 

  • Morgan | Phoenix Catholic Student Org Social Media Manager

    Morgan is a Senior majoring in Human Biology with an emphasis in Nutritional Science.  


    To contact Morgan you can email the student org at phoenixcatholicorg@gmail.com or sleam27@uwgb.edu. 

  • Mike Kline | Pheonix Catholic Advisor

    Mike is going into his 37th year in the 2024-25 season as the head coach of Green Bay men's and women's cross country teams. He is also the Assistant AD of Compliance, Student Welfare, and Student Services. Kline landed the Green Bay coaching position while still a cross country student-athlete in 1987. 

UNIVERSITY OF WISCONISIN

GREEN BAY

Located just on the outskirts of Door County, the University of Wisconsin Green Bay showcases God's beauty in nature. Founded in 1965, the University proudly supports students and encourages them to reach their highest potential. Our Catholic community flourishes each week and continues to expand.


Mass and other activities are held in the Auditorium of the Mauthe Center located within campus grounds.