Since 2008 the students of WCU Catholic Campus Ministry have been served by Deacon Matthew Newsome.

Deacon Matt is a graduate of WCU’s Honors College with a BA in English Literature (1999). He holds a Masters of Theology degree from Holy Apostles College & Seminary (2008). He is an ordained deacon for the Diocese of Charlotte (2018).

He also serves as the regional faith formation coordinator for the Smoky Mountain Vicariate.

He is the author of The Devout Life: A Modern Guide to Practical Holiness with St. Francis de Sales (Sophia Institute Press, 2023), and numerous articles on the faith published in the Catholic News Herald, The Deacon, Catholic Answers Magazine, Envoy, Homiletic & Pastoral Review, Dappled Things, and Catholic Exchange, among others.

He lives in Jackson County with his wife and children, a small flock of sheep, a smattering of chickens, two cats, and an ornery donkey.

You can contact Deacon Matt at ccm@wcucatholic.org or 828-293-9374. Students may schedule an appointment time (online or in person) by clicking the button below.

Meet with Deacon Matt

In addition to writing reflections for our campus ministry blog, he also blogs at teachingandpreaching.substack.com.