Kawan Pilipino Catholic Association

"Kawan envisions an undergraduate and graduate Pilipino Catholic community that is all-inclusive where members are invited to grow in their spiritual lives and understanding of Catholicism from a Pilipino scope, provides visibility of and support to the Catholic student population at and beyond UCLA, proactively educates peers about the history of Catholicism in the Philippines, and invites and supports the inclusion of the non-religious." 

Founded in late-2021 by Chloe Alviz, Richard Baal, Gabriel Ordonez, Maximus Vardeleon, Isabella Richards, and Kaela de Guzman, Kawan welcomes all undergraduates, graduates, alumni, and friends of all backgrounds into the community. As a part of the University Catholic Center (UCC), Kawan fosters a familial and uplifting space for its members while they explore the Christian faith and teachings of Jesus Christ through the Pilipino lens. Fellowship events like "Faith Talks" and “Prayer n’ Praise” and quarterly programming like "Simbang Gabi" allow Kawan to live its mission & vision in full.

We look forward to seeing you at our regularly scheduled programming and fellowship events. To learn more about our organization, please visit https://kawanatucla.org. Mabuhay!

General meetings (GMs) are regularly scheduled throughout each quarter. They are usually located at the UCC or on the UCLA campus. Please refer to our Instagram for more information.

There are two types of GMs: [1] Faith Talks and [2] Prayer n' Praise. A "Faith Talks" GM comprises talks, group activities, and presentations that address points salient to being Pilipino Catholic. During a "Prayer n' Praise" GM, participants learn new prayers and worship songs in a "youth group" setting, and feel free to bring your instruments (and voice)!