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What did your Newman Center look like? Your "home away from home” is still hosting young Catholics eager to grow in their knowledge and love of God together.
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Contact the Parish office to inquire about room rentals, alumni events, NIK reunions, and to learn how you can help current students.
815-787-7770 or officemanager@newmanniu.org |
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My wife and I (both alumni of NIU) were married at Christ The Teacher fifty years ago August 5. Following the wedding, we road from the church to the Kishwaukee Country Club for the reception in a red carpeted manure spreader my buddies surprised us with. We recently celebrated our 50th anniversary and re-enacted the spreader ride for our family and friends. My wife Helen wore her original wedding dress while I wore a tuxedo (not the original) one of our granddaughters wore the original flower girl dress.
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My husband and I were married in the Newman Center chapel in 1969. He graduated form NIU in 1969. I attended from 1965-1967. We came from St. Francis High School and felt like the Center was a home away from home. We often attended daily Mass together. I always felt comforted when attending Mass during exam week and other stressful times during my time at NIU. |
I liked going to daily Mass at, I believe, Noon in the small worship area behind the main worship area at that time. Also, my nephew lost his Mother, my sister, while at NIU. I don't know what would have happened to him if not for the Newman Center. For that I am deeply grateful. |
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Office HoursM-F: 8:30am - 5:00pm
Closed 12-1 for Mass & Lunch |
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