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.

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.

Katie | Student Outreac Coordinator


Katie supports Phoenix Catholic Masses & Adoration as sacristan.  She is excited to connect with students on campus this semester as Student Outreach Coordinator. If you would like to touch base with Katie and find out more about Phoenix Catholic email phoenixcatholic.uwgb@gmail.com

Bree | Coordinator of Small Groups


Bree will be heading up Small Groups this year and working to train leaders. She was part of our small group pilot program last year and is excited to see this ministry reach more students on the campus of UWGB. If you are interested in joining a small group reach out to Bree at phoenixcatholic.uwgb@gmail.com.

Becky VanKauwenberg | Assistant Director of Campus Ministry


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

Nick Vogel | Coordinator for Liturgy, Music & Student Engagment


To contact Nick, email her at nvogel@gbdioc.org

Rachel Vogel| Liturgical Accompanist




PHEONIX Catholic Student Org


Mark | Phoenix Catholic Student Org President


Mark is a Senior 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

Sawyer| Phoenix Catholic Student Org Vice-President


Sawyer is a _______ majoring in _____________________.


To contact Sawyer you can email the student org at phoenixcatholicorg@gmail.com or ____________.

Chloe| Phoenix Catholic Student Org Treasurer


Chloe is a _____ majoring in _______.


To contact Chloe you can email the student org at phoenixcatholicorg@gmail.com or _________. 

McKella | Phoenix Catholic Student Org Secretary


McKella is a Senior 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

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.