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Newman Catholic Student Center

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Welcome to the Newman Catholic Student Center at Northern Illinois University! Looking for something more? We’re so glad you’re here! The best life on campus is a life centered on Christ. We are a part of Christ the Teacher University Parish located a block north of the Holmes Student Center. Whether college seems exciting or daunting, we want to invite you to find a home here at the Newman Center. There are lots of opportunities to get involved, make new friends, be a part of our growing community, and encounter the Lord! Fill out the form below, and we’ll be in touch with you!

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You are not alone! Missionaries and student leaders are here to walk with you as you dive deeper into your faith.

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Don’t let your college years be ordinary. An extraordinary opportunity of faith & friendship lies before you. Embrace it.

Upcoming Events

St. John Paul II said it best, “Life with Christ is a wonderful adventure.” From college dinners to mission trips, come find the adventure here.

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The Catechism in 24 Weeks with Father Gonnella starts THIS SUNDAY, September 21st!! All are welcome to join in the Knox Community Room from 9:00am-10:15am for a guided teaching of the Catechism taught by Fr. G. No registration required! Come to a
Time to meet another VIP! Saint John Henry Cardinal Newman is the newest Doctor of the Church and our Newman Center patron!! That calls for a celebration! Save the date for Thursday, October 9th for Newman Fest. More details to come soon. Stay tu
SPIRIT & LIFE Centered on Him, come join for adoration, confession, praise & worship, Mass, pizza, and fellowship.* Every Wednesday 8:00pm: Adoration with Praise and Worship. Confessions available. 9:00pm: Mass 9:30pm: Pizza in the Library
College students, come to the Newman Open House happening NOW!! Stop by Newman anytime on Wednesday, September 10th from 6:00pm - 9:00pm for food, fun, games, info, and more!
We are in need of more regular Tuesday adorers! It is important that there are two (2) adorers per house so Jesus is never left alone in the chapel. Right now we are looking for people to fill the following slots: 2:00pm 4:00pm 7:00pm 8:00pm If yo
College students, if you're seeing this it's not too late to join Newman tonight for the first Fatty's with the Fathers of the semester. 🍔🍟🧀🥓🥗🌽 Tuesday, September 9th aka TONIGHT!! 5:30pm Fatty's Pub & Grille
NEWMAN OPEN HOUSE!! College students, come on over to Newman tomorrow Wednesday, September 10th to see what Newman's all about! We will have snacks, yard games, information about Newman events and Bible studies, and friends to enjoy it all with.
College students, come on over to the Newman Library today at 5:00pm to participate in a digital scavenger hunt around campus! You'll compete in teams to find points of interest around campus. The winner will get a prize!!