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Written by Fr. Tom Boharic, UIC Alumni (2003-2005)   I came to UIC in 2003 confused about life, God, religion, and truth. I would always pass by the Newman Center on the way to class with my guitar in hand and kept feeling a nudge to go in. Finally, I gave in. After praying for guidance, a group of young, Catholic Christians warmly welcomed me. Their faith was so contagious, that I found myself wanting more. I began participating in Youth for Christ, the Newman Choir, daily Mass, and Bible Studies, meeting new people and developing a personal relationship with Jesus [...]

Written by Becca Siar, Director of Campus Ministry Herschel D. Wallace III (Class of ‘71) and Gale Warton (now Wallace; ‘79) met at a student-run orientation event called Freshman Weekend for incoming freshmen of the (then) 100% commuter campus. "Freshman Weekend would happen at Camp Duncan, and we would have several activities," Herschel explains. "So when classes did start, there would be someone on campus that you would recognize." Gale decided to go on the weekend as a freshman, only to find Herschel as the keynote speaker. "I guess we caught each other’s eye," she says. At the time, Newman was [...]

An Interview with Fr. Patrick Marshall, former Chaplain of the St. John Paul II Newman Center (1991-2018) - Written by Becca Siar, Director of Campus Ministry Becca Siar: How did you end up at the Newman Center back in 1991? Fr. Patrick Marshall: "Well, at the time, I was a parish priest and also served as one of the Master of Ceremonies for Cardinal Bernardin. He asked me to go to the University of Notre Dame to participate in a program for church leaders, and while I was there, the University offered me a job. I had to come home to [...]

Written by Ella Ramos, Rising UIC Junior UIC shut down. Chicago shut down. The world shut down. And all of this happened just as I was coming down from a spiritual high. I had just attended one of the best retreats of my life through the Newman Center, where I had met so many amazing, like-hearted people who I knew would help bring me closer to God. I felt completely re-energized, ready to take the world by storm as a daughter of Christ when it suddenly felt like the rug had been yanked right under my feet. Not only was I [...]

We’re SO excited for students to get back to the St. John Paul II Newman Center - UIC for the fall semester! Please take two minutes to watch the video below to learn about why our students are so hopeful and excited to get back to campus and continue growing in friendship with Christ and with each other. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eMPOURscD5k Help us raise 50K by June 30th so that we can continue to provide opportunities for UIC students to grow in relationship with Christ and with others!! For a limited time, your gift will DOUBLE, due to a generous donor who [...]

QUARANTINE RESOURCES Here are a few resources that you might find helpful while you are stuck at home. Self-Care Grotto Network: What better way to charge into a month of pandemic-induced social distancing than to start a self-care challenge? So for the next 30 days, reorder, recover, and reflect (download the 30-Day Self-Care Challenge) Grotto Network: Gives Me Hope Playlist, Pump Up Your Morning, Bl. Pier Giorgio Frassati Playlist Grotto Network: FREE Customizable Workout Plan (download) Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: Taking Care of Your Emotional Health (website) Our Sunday Visitor: Seven Ways to Manage "COVID Stress Syndrome" (article) Soul-Care Live-Streamed Daily and Sunday Mass (website) Fr. Connor's Daily Mass [...]

Dear Newman community, As you may have heard, Cardinal Cupich recently announced the suspension of all liturgical services in the Archdiocese effective Saturday, March 14th. This means there will be no Sunday or daily Masses at Newman until further notice. Also, the Newman Center Lounge will be closed until further notice. The Archdiocese has also said that, "archdiocesan churches should remain open for private prayer during a time frame best determined by each pastor.” To that end, the Newman Center Chapel will be open for private prayer from 10:00am to 12:00pm from Monday, March 16th to Friday, March 20th. I will [...]