On Sundays, the University allows us to use the parking lot across from Hess Hall (S-12) or the Clarence Brown Theater parking lot on the other side of Brown Hall (23-B). The lot down the hill behind the church and across the street from the construction site (also labeled S-12) is also available. And, of course, the alley way and small lots next to and behind St. John XXIII are available. Please park in any of these places when you come to Sunday Masses. This works fairly well, unless there is some special event at the University, in which case much of the parking can be taken up by visitors.
For the Saturday evening Mass, parking is allowed as on Sunday, except on Home Football Game days. All parking, including ours, is restricted when there is a Home Football Game. We will not have a Saturday evening Mass on home football game days.
Please see the map below for weekend Mass parking:
One of the most difficult times to park at St. John XXIII University Parish is during the day on a weekday. Parking in our driveway is reserved for our staff and FOCUS missionaries. There is one visitor's space a the entrance to the driveway. If you need that spot for a visit to the church or staff, please check in with the office so we know you're legit.
Unfortunately, conditions are not much better in the evening. Anyone with a valid UT parking permit can use unreserved Staff and Commuter parking areas after 5 pm, but anyone else can be towed. Usually, the University Police do not tow after hours, but we cannot guarentee this. For special events, we try to clear our use of the Staff parking around the Center with the Parking Office. Click here for UT Parking Regulations.