90 Years of History in Dallas

90th Anniversary Video Series

Leading up to our special 90th Anniversary Celebration, we launched a series of short videos featuring friends of the ministry. We hope you enjoy these videos that recount the significant moments in the history of Catholic Campus Ministry at SMU as well as its ongoing impact in the lives of our community members.

Leanne Dang '22 Servant Leadership Award Recipient

Leanne Dang is from St. Louis, MO, and was actively involved with the Catholic Campus Ministry at SMU during her four years as a student. She served on the Servant Leadership Council, Mustang Awakening staff, and the music ministry where she played the violin. While at SMU, she also lived in the SMU Service House community, was a Faith and Learning Scholar, and enjoyed leading bible studies. Leanne graduated in May 2022 with degrees in Applied Mathematics and Statistics. She is thrilled to stay in the Dallas area working as a business analyst with Capital One. She also looks forward to continuing music ministry with Dave and Lauren Moore and the Catholic Music Initiative.

Bishop Edward J. Burns

Bishop Burns has been a great supporter of the Catholic ministry at SMU. Listen to why he values this ministry so much!

Joe McHugh

One of the most pivotal times in the ministry’s history is shared by Joe McHugh, husband, father, and grandfather of three ponies.

Fr. Arthur Unachukwu

Fr. Arthur is passionate about servant leadership. One avenue he opened up to open hearts and minds while chaplain at the ministry was to take students on mission trips. Listen to him talk about his vision!

Luisa del Rosal '08, '15

Listen to Luisa del Rosal '08, '15, share her experience as an international student at SMU while reflecting on how the Catholic ministry became her home away from home.

Smythe Mulliken '19

Watch Smythe Mulliken ' 19 share stories about how the Neuhoff Catholic Center became his home in college despite not being Catholic.

Tony Rodriguez ‘14

Tony Rodriguez '14 reflects on his years at the Catholic Campus Ministry at SMU. Tony served in several leadership positions with the Student Leadership Council, helped initiate Knights of Columbus, and much more!

Dorian Arellano

Dorian Arrellano spent 2018-2020 as a FOCUS missionary on campus at SMU. Fellowship of Catholic University Students (FOCUS) is a program that partners with chaplains and campus ministers to go out and meet students. FOCUS missionaries spend their time building meaningful friendships with students to help them encounter Christ’s love. The ministry has engaged FOCUS missionaries since 2016.

Frank Santoni

Listen to Frank Santoni, former co-director of the ministry from 2004 to 2010, and his take on the importance of service in students' lives.

Cecilia Weigman '19, '20

Ceci Weigman ’19, ’20 was very active in the ministry during her time at SMU. Her devotion and hospitality helped create the warm environment we strive to have at the Neuhoff Catholic Center on a daily basis. Listen to Ceci’s perspective on how the ministry helped form her.