We’re excited to see God gathering such an incredible group of people to form authentic Christian Community. What brings us together is Christ—He is the center and reason for the life of our community. Our goal is to be His disciples and to arrange all of life in reference to Him. If you would like to get together to learn more about the Catholic faith and our Newman Community, we would be happy to set up a time to talk over a brew of your choice.
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Director
Weston Ruiz |
Weston is the Director of College Campus Ministry for the Diocese of Sacramento. He has a long history with the Diocese of Sacramento serving in youth ministry, music ministry, parish ministry and now college ministry. Weston grew up in Redding, CA and spent the past 2+ years as Director of the Newman Catholic Center in Chico. He is recently married March 2020 to his wife Angela. Weston is excited to be working alongside our dedicated college students here at the Sacramento Newman Center. When he isn’t working he likes to travel without an itinerary and play basketball with the students.
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Campus Minister
Alexis Gates Contact Information: programs@davisnewman.org |
Hi! My name is Alexis Gates and I serve as a part-time campus minister at the Newman Center! I grew up in the great state of North Dakota and moved to California to attend the University of Southern California for college. Post-grad, I served as a FOCUS missionary at San Diego State University. In May 2021, I got married to my husband Michael who is currently a law student at UC Davis. Our first baby is due this March. I love walking alongside college students as they grow in faith and am humbled to be working at the Newman Center!
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Chaplain of the Newman Center, Davis
Fr. Hector "Rene" Jauregui-Mejia |
Father Rene has been our chaplain since September 2020. He was born in Mexico and entered the Minor Seminary when he was only 12 years old. At the age of 21, he took a leave of absence from the Seminary to deepen his discernment and gain experience.
In 2012, he joined the Diocese of Sacramento as a Seminarian. He completed an English immersion program at California State University, Sacramento and later joined Saint Patrick Seminary for his Theological studies. After his long and faithful journey as a Seminarian, Fr. Rene was ordained as a transitional Deacon on April 22, 2017 and finally a Priest on June 2, 2018 for the Diocese of Sacramento. His first parish assignment was at St. Joseph's Parish in Redding, California where he serves as the Parochial Vicar for two years. His second assignment was at St. Joseph's Parish in Vacaville where he currently continues to help with the Spanish ministry. Now, Fr. Rene will serve as the Parochial Vicar of St. James in Davis and the Chaplain of the Newman Catholic Center, Davis. |