More McGrady with Katie Hoosier Catholic Chaplain, Fr. Patrick Hyde, O.P.
Jan 9, 2026
Fr. Patrick Hyde, O.P., is a Dominican priest and chaplain at Hoosier Catholic at Indiana University, focusing on campus ministry and engaging students. He discusses the rising number of student conversions to Catholicism and increased Mass attendance, emphasizing the spiritual thirst among Gen Z. Fr. Patrick contrasts the excitement of college football, highlighted by Heisman winner Fernando Mendoza, with profound moments of faith. He shares insights on building relationships and advises parents on connecting their students with campus ministries.
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Heisman Trophy At The Newman Center
- Fernando Mendoza brought his Heisman trophy to the Hoosier Catholic Newman Center at Indiana University.
- Fr. Patrick Hyde said Mendoza told the friars the parish was a major reason for his success.
Rapid Campus Ministry Growth
- Hoosier Catholic grew from ~400 Sunday Mass attendees to over 1,200 under Dominican leadership.
- Over 120 students reached out about becoming Catholic this year, a fourfold increase from last year.
Gen Z's Thirst For Truth
- Gen Z students raised on technology seek life-giving truth and community in the Church.
- Fr. Patrick Hyde compares secular 'salt water' to the fresh water of the Catholic faith that quenches spiritual thirst.
