Catholic Campus Minister - Fr. Paul Kala

Being the new face at the Catholic Campus Ministry office here at SIUE undoubtedly leaves the question on the minds of many people; who is he?  Well, I am no one other than Fr. Paul Kala, a priest of the Catholic Diocese of Springfield in Illinois.  I was ordained in May 2010 in Springfield by Cardinal Francis George of Chicago.

I am originally from Ghana in the west coast of Africa and moved to the United States a few years ago.  I have two brothers, Francis and John and no sisters and for that reason, I now have over a thousand sisters the last time I counted.  As you may know, the word cousin does not exist in many African languages; they are all your sisters and brothers.

Prior to my ordination to the priesthood I received my graduate education from Catholic Theological Union in Chicago, IL.  In 2005 and 2006 I received my M.A and M.Div respectively.  I also received a post graduate certificate in Theology from the University of St. Mary of Lake.  Prior to my arrival at SIUE I served at St. Paul’s Catholic Church in Highland as the Parochial Vicar.  I am looking forward with eagerness to this great adventure of Campus ministry.  God bless you.

MASS: 10:00 AM on Sunday Mornings and 5:00 PM Sunday Evenings.  Beginning October 15, 2012 Student Mass will be at 12 Noon Monday through Thursday.

Office hours: Mon-Thursday 10 AM - 6 PM - Sunday 8 AM -1 PM, 3:30-7 PM
Office Phone: (618) 650-3205 - Cell Phone: (773) 987-6281
Sacrament of Reconciliation:  Before or after Sunday Masses or by appointment