TO KNOW. TO LOVE. TO SERVE.

When I first arrived at UW–Madison, I remember standing in the middle of the student org fair, overwhelmed by the sheer number of tables, flyers, and voices inviting me to join something. It felt like everyone was searching for a place to belong and honestly, I was too. We are truly spoiled for choice here—but the deeper question I was asking wasn’t just, What can I join? It was, Where will I be known, challenged, and loved?

That’s what makes Badger Catholic so special. This community is more than just a registered student organization— it’s a place to grow in friendship, to ask big questions, and to discover who God is calling you to be. In a world that offers so many versions of love, success, and identity, our mission is simple and grounding: to know, to love, and to serve.

We seek to know God— not blindly, but with curiosity and courage. Whether you were raised Catholic, a convert, or just beginning to explore the faith, you’re welcome here. Our events like Fides et Ratio are designed for minds that seek truth and hearts that want to grow.

We strive to love— not with a fleeting or self-centered love, but one that truly wills the good of another. One that lifts each other up and calls everyone to holiness. We want to build a community through our social events, one on one faith advising, and daily interactions that are rooted in love.

And, finally, we’re called to serve— both within this campus and beyond. As Mother Teresa once said, “Love begins at home.”  We don’t need to travel to far-off places to find people in need— opportunities to love and serve are right here in Madison, WI!

If you’re reading this and wondering whether you’ll find your place at UW–Madison, I hope you know this: you already have a place here. Not just with Badger Catholic—but in the heart of God, who made you, knows you, and loves you.

Know of my prayers for you all— and, of course, On Wisconsin!