At the Newman Catholic Center, our mission is to foster G.R.O.W.T.H. — Gospel, Referral, Outreach, Worship/Prayer, Testimony, and Hope — in every aspect of our ministry. We proclaim the Gospel of Jesus Christ as the foundation of our faith, encourage Referral by inviting and welcoming others into a deeper relationship with Him, embrace Outreach through acts of service and compassion, commit to Worship and Prayer as the heart of our spiritual life, share our Testimony to inspire and strengthen the faith of others, and live in Hope, trusting in God’s promises and the guidance of the Holy Spirit.

The primary mission of a Newman Catholic Center is to support the spiritual, sacramental, intellectual, and social needs of Catholic students during their college years. It helps them stay connected to their faith and grow in it during a critical stage of life.

Newman Centers are named after Saint John Henry Newman (who is now declared a “Doctor of the Church” by Pope Leo XIV), a 19th-century English theologian and Cardinal of the Catholic Church who emphasized the importance of integrating faith and reason in higher education. He believed that a well-rounded education should include spiritual and moral formation.

• Daily and Sunday Mass
• Confession and Adoration
• Retreats and Bible studies
• Social events and community meals
• Faith and Catechetical formation
• Fellowship groups
• Service projects and mission trips
• Spiritual direction and vocation discernment
• Leadership and volunteer opportunities

While they primarily serve Catholic college students, Newman Centers welcome:

• Non-Catholic students curious about the faith
• Interfaith groups and students who want to learn more about Catholicism
• Faculty and staff
• Young adults in the area
• Anyone seeking community or spiritual guidance