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Chris and Filip

2024-03-26T18:09:44+00:00

Glory Story: Chris + Filip Chris and Filip, both UIC alumni, had previously spent time at the Newman Center during their time in school, but their paths never crossed. Meet Chris Chris was deeply involved in the Newman community – he was an altar server, Bible study participant, and was discipled by Daniel, a FOCUS missionary. As he began to discern his next steps after graduation, Chris considered becoming a FOCUS missionary. Chris recalled Daniel telling him,“Regardless of what you do, you’re still going to be a missionary, it’s just whether or not you’re going to be a FOCUS missionary. [...]

Chris and Filip2024-03-26T18:09:44+00:00

Prepare for Newman’s Canonization!

2019-10-01T21:02:26+00:00

Did you know that Blessed (soon to be Saint) John Henry Newman will be canonized by Pope Francis on October 13th? There are several ways you can be involved in this joyous event! 1. Visit newmancanonisation.com to learn more about Newman's life, his journey into the Catholic Church, his teachings, what recent popes have had to say about him, and the miracles attributed to his intercession. 2. Melissa Villalobos, a married full-time mother of seven children who lives in the Chicago suburbs, was miraculously cured in the pregnancy of her fifth child through the intercession of John Henry Newman, which [...]

Prepare for Newman’s Canonization!2019-10-01T21:02:26+00:00

FOCUS is returning to UIC!

2019-07-05T22:47:47+00:00

We are so excited to announce that FOCUS-The Fellowship of Catholic University Students will be returning to UIC's campus this fall!!! Please join us in praying for our incoming missionaries: Daniel, Ryan, Monica, and Mallory! ❤? The Fellowship of Catholic University Students (FOCUS) is a Catholic collegiate outreach whose mission is to share the hope and joy of the gospel with college and university students, inspiring and equipping them for a lifetime of Christ-centered evangelization, discipleship and friendships in which they lead others to do the same. Learn more about FOCUS at focus.org.

FOCUS is returning to UIC!2019-07-05T22:47:47+00:00

Why Newman?

2020-11-15T19:58:23+00:00

By Meghan Grill, UIC Alumna (Class of 2019) During the end of my junior year of college, I made the decision to not only change majors but universities, leaving behind the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (UIUC). Having lived at Newman Hall at UIUC, I was very familiar with Newman Centers, and upon transferring, it was only natural to find my new Newman Center. Amidst the whirlwind of learning a new campus, I found the St. John Paul II Newman Center, allowing me an opportunity to escape from the busyness of college life. The community, openness, and love that was [...]

Why Newman?2020-11-15T19:58:23+00:00

SEEK2019 Recap!

2019-01-20T23:36:25+00:00

We recently took 112 college students, Chicago young adults and Archdiocese of Chicago seminarians and priests to FOCUS's SEEK2019 Conference from Jan 3-7 in Indianapolis. At this conference, over 17,000 college students, campus ministers and parish/diocesan leaders had the opportunity to encounter Christ, deepen their relationship with God and hear talks on how to grow in their own spirituality and build authentic community with others. The conference included several keynotes on evangelization, prayer, and elements of the Catholic faith given by some of the top Catholic speakers from all over the country. UIC student Michael Strange said, "At first, I was a little apprehensive [...]

SEEK2019 Recap!2019-01-20T23:36:25+00:00

We’re Podcasting!!

2021-02-12T18:58:27+00:00

Newman has its own podcast now, which will feature homilies, talks, and more! Check us out on SoundCloud, Spotify, iTunes, TuneIn, Google Play Music, Amazon Music, iHeart Radio, and Stitcher, and make sure to follow us on one of these so that you get notified when we post new content! :)

We’re Podcasting!!2021-02-12T18:58:27+00:00

Meet Fr. Connor!

2018-12-12T00:06:57+00:00

We'd like to officially announce our new Director of the St. John Paul II Newman Center, Fr. Connor Danstrom! Fr. Connor was ordained a priest of the Archdiocese of Chicago in May 2014. He has served for the past four years as the associate pastor of St. Benedict Church in Blue Island, IL. Before entering seminary, he earned a Bachelor’s degree in biochemistry from the University of Illinois in Champaign. He was very involved at St. John's Catholic Newman Center, and he credits the friendships he formed there and the example of the priests at Newman with helping him to [...]

Meet Fr. Connor!2018-12-12T00:06:57+00:00
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