Meet the Staff
The staff of Campus Ministry is available to meet with any member of the UMass Boston community.
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Fr. Paul Helfrich, B.H.
Catholic Campus Ministry Hours:
Tuesdays- 10 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Thursdays- 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
New, as of March 1st, to the UMass community, Father Paul has been an ordained Priest of the Archdiocese of Boston since 2000. He holds a Bachelor in History from Rutgers University, a J.D. from Seton Hall Law School, a S.T.B. from the University of Saint Thomas in Rome and a Master of Arts in Theology from St. John's Seminary.
Father Paul has previously served in Catholic campus ministry at Boston University and Florida State University. He also currently serves as Catholic chaplain at Suffolk University.
Prior to ordination, Fr. Paul practiced as an attorney in New Jersey.
Catholic Campus Ministry can be reached at 617-287-5839 as well as at paul.helfrich@umb.edu. Please feel free to come to Mass on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 12:30. Also, Father Paul is available for confessions and conversations by appointment, or if he is free, when you drop by.
For more information about events or activities sponsored by the Catholic Campus Ministry feel free to sign up for weekly email notices by contacting Fr. Paul.
Protestant Campus Ministry
Rev. Adrienne Berry-Burton
Rev. Adrienne is an ordained minister. She has a Bachelor of Science degree in Early Childhood Education from Georgia State University, Atlanta, GA (1983) and a Master of Divinity degree from Andover Newton Theological School, Newton, MA (1997). She continued her studies as a Harvard Divinity School Urban Ministry Fellow (Certificate, 2003).
Rev. Adrienne has been an educator, minister and a professional organizer. Before coming to UMass she worked for Greater Boston Interfaith Organization helping diverse people-of-faith work together as forces for positive social change. She also worked as an Associate Pastor and Minister at Zion Baptist Church, Lynn, MA and as a Youth Organizer with First Lutheran Church, Lynn. MA. She currently serves on the campus of UMass Boston and as the Interim Senior Pastor at Somerville Community Baptist Church in Davis Square. Students are welcome to visit in McCormack Hall or Community Baptist for Sunday services.
Rev. Adrienne came to UMass in September of 2000. She provides Pastoral Care, a listening ear, prayer, referrals to local Houses of Worship, opportunities for dialog, interactive faith events, and fun fellowship. She also leads Bible study discussions and meditation.
E-mail: adrienne.berryburton@umb.edu
Telephone: 617-287-5838
Campus Ministry Hours:
September-June
Mondays - 9:00 a.m.- 4:00 p.m.
Wednesday- 9:00 a.m.- 4:00 p.m.
Thursdays - 11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
July-August
Away for rest and study
Hillel Jewish Ministry
The Hillel Council of New England provides activities for college students in the Greater Boston Area. Check their website for dates and events.
Hillel Council of New England - completing the circle of campus life
1320 Centre Street, Newton Centre, MA 02459
(617) 928-1488
http://www.hillelcouncil.org/
In addition, check the bulletin board in the Ryan Lounge for events on campus and off campus! The staff would like the opportunity to work with students planning events on campus!
Islamic Ministry
Prayer Room, McCormack, 5th floor, room 420
Juma Prayer
Friday: 1:00-2:00 p.m.
Wheatley, 4th Floor, Student Lounge
In addition, check the bulletin board in the Ryan Lounge for events on campus and off campus! The staff would like the opportunity to work with students planning events on campus!
Contact Student Leaders at msa.umb@gmail.com
