A Place for You
For over 50 years, St. Carlo Acutis Catholic Student Center has been a home for college students in the Rapid City area.
It is a great privilege to provide a place where community, friendship, and faith flourish. We hope you’ll come see for yourself!
Our Mission
Our mission is to bring young men and women to Jesus Christ through full participation in the life of the Church, challenging them to be faithful disciples and equipping them for their vocation and Christian mission in the world.
Core Values
Eucharistic
Without Christ, we can do nothing. The Eucharist is both the source and the summit of all we undertake.
Marian Heart
We strive to give our daily “yes” to God. Like Mary, we want to bring Christ to all we encounter.
Hospitality
We cultivate an atmosphere of openness, invitation, and welcome so all might find a home in Christ!
Zeal
As passionate disciples of Jesus Christ, we aim to evangelize and grow together with joy and conviction.
“The Eucharist is my highway to heaven.”
Saint Carlo Acutis
Our Patron
Saint Carlo Acutis
This young Catholic lived a simple life of devotion to the Eucharist and radical availability to those around him. In this age of profound confusion and distraction, Carlo prioritized his relationship with Christ and the Blessed Mother. As a result, his joy overflowed to all whom he encountered.
Our desire is that his patronage might be a reminder that, with Christ at its center, a life of holiness and greatness is possible. Learn more about St. Carlo Acutis here!
Staff
Get to know the people serving at St. Carlo’s! Have questions? Our team is happy to help.
Fr. Mark McCormick
Chaplain
As Chaplain at St. Carlo’s and St. Therese The Little Flower, Fr. Mark ministers to young people on their journeys as disciples of Jesus Christ.
He not only provides spiritual nourishment by his administration of the sacraments at St. Carlo’s, but he also brightens the center with his joyful participation in community life!
frmark@stcarlocsc.org
Fr. Todd VanderMay
Assistant Priest
After being newly ordained in June 2026, Fr. Todd will be joining us for his first priest assignment, as well as assisting Fr. Mark at St. Therese Parish in Rapid City.
Fr. Todd grew up in Martin, SD and came to the priesthood because of his grandmother.
His gifts and talents will serve our community well as he begins his journey as one of our spiritual Fathers!
Brendan Murphy
Director of Development
Brendan is joining St. Carlo's again after having served with us in the past. He is so excited to be back with us!
As the Director of Development, his experience allows him to share the Truth of Christ in many different ways with the college students. His primary focus is fund development, expansion planning, and fiscal and organizational stability. Connect with Brendan to learn how you can support the amazing things God is doing at St. Carlo’s!
brendan@stcarlocsc.org
FOCUS Team
Our FOCUS missionaries are here to support you with accompaniment and formation at every stage of your walk with Christ. You’re sure to be greeted by one of their smiles when you walk through the doors at St. Carlo’s!
Newman Club Officers
Meet the student leaders that help St. Carlo’s thrive.
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