St. John Paul II Newman Center

Mental Health Awareness Night!
2020-01-23 18:00 - 20:00 UTC | St. John Paul II Newman Center, 700 S Morgan St, Chicago, IL, 60607, United States
Presented by Newman Catholic Student Organization

Where: Newman Lounge
When: Thursday, Jan 23rd @ 6PM
Start the new semester off right and come nurture your mind, body, and soul through different mental health awareness activities, such as meditation, coloring, games, and more! Snacks will be provided! 🙂
Newman Nights are monthly events that range from social events to formation opportunities, and these events always involve free food and fellowship. Save the dates for this year’s Newman Nights:
Feb 20 – Movie Night
Mar 19 – Pray and Play: Adoration and Game Night with Archdiocese of Chicago Seminarians
Apr 16 – Newman Coffeehouse
May 1 – Newman Formal
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For further information, contact Becca.

Hot Cocoa Bar
2020-01-13 12:30 - 14:30 | St. John Paul II Newman Center, 700 S Morgan St, Chicago, IL, 60607, United States
Where: Newman Lawn

When: Monday, Jan 13th – 12:30pm to 2:30pm
Come celebrate the first day of class with FREE hot chocolate on the Newman Lawn! The rain/cold/snow location is the Newman Lounge. For further information, contact Becca.

Finals Week
2019-12-08 19:00 - 2019-12-13 17:00 | St. John Paul II Newman Center, 700 S Morgan St, Chicago, IL, 60607, United States
We have special events during Finals Week to help provide you with some study breaks and emotional/spiritual support! Check out our schedule below:
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​Sunday, Dec 8th:
Newman open 7pm-9pm
Mass at 11am and 7pm
Sundae Social at 8pm
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Monday, Dec 9th:
Newman open 9am-9pm
Mass at 12:05pm
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Tuesday, Dec 10th:
Newman open 9am-9pm
Mass at 12:05pm
Finals Holy Hour at 4pm
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Wednesday, Dec 11th:
Newman open 9am-9pm
Mass at 12:05pm and 5:15pm (Spanish)

Finals Flapjacks at 6pm
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Thursday, Dec 12th:
Newman open 9am-9pm
Mass at 12:05pm and 5:15pm
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Friday, Dec 13th:
Newman open 9am-5pm
Mass at 12:05pm

Newman Christmas Party
2019-12-05 18:00 - 20:00 | St. John Paul II Newman Center, 700 S Morgan St, Chicago, IL, 60607, United States
Presented by Newman Catholic Student Organization

Where: Newman Lounge
When: Thursday, Dec 5th @ 6PM
Take a break from studying for your finals and finish off the semester with a fun Christmas Party! Join us for a tacky Christmas sweater competition, dinner, cookie decorating, games, and more! Friends are welcome to join us!
Newman Nights are monthly events that range from social events to formation opportunities, and these events always involve free food and fellowship. Save the dates for this year’s Newman Nights:
Jan 23 – Mental Health Awareness Night
Feb 20 – Movie Night
Mar 19 – Pray and Play: Adoration and Game Night with Archdiocese of Chicago Seminarians
Apr 16 – Newman Coffeehouse
May 1 – Newman Formal
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For further information, contact Becca.

Divine Intervention: The Miracle That Made Newman A Saint
2019-11-18 17:00 - 18:00 | St. John Paul II Newman Center, 700 S Morgan St, Chicago, IL, 60607, United States
Where: Newman Chapel

When: Monday, November 18th from 5PM-6PM
Join us at the Newman Center on Nov 18th at 5pm as Melissa Villalobos shares the story of her miraculous healing through the intercession of (soon to be Saint) John Henry Newman.
On October 13, 2019, Blessed Cardinal John Henry Newman will be canonized by Pope Francis in Rome. Newman was a 19th century theologian, poet, Catholic priest, and cardinal. Originally an Anglican priest, he converted to Catholicism in 1845 and his writings are considered among some of the most important Church-writings in recent centuries. Newman believed that evangelization of the faith could be done through quality education, and today, Catholic student organizations at non-Catholic universities are often called “Newman Societies” or “Newman Centers” in his honor. Newman’s 2nd confirmed miracle concerned the healing of a pregnant American woman. This woman prayed for the intercession of Cardinal Newman at the time of a life-threatening diagnosis, and her doctors have been unable to explain how or why she was able to suddenly recover.
Melissa Villalobos is a married full-time mother of seven children who lives in the Chicago suburbs. She was miraculously cured in the pregnancy of her fifth child through the intercession of John Henry Newman. She is grateful to Almighty God and to St. John Henry Newman for the miracle that saved her life and that of her unborn daughter, Gemma. She has been a guest on EWTN’s Pro-life Weekly and has been on Relevant Radio numerous times to share her story. Before her cure, she graduated magna cum laude with a degree in Economics from Washington University in St. Louis, and subsequently worked as an Associate Economist at the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago. She later graduated from Northwestern University School of Law, and thereafter worked as a law clerk for a federal district judge and then as commercial litigation associate attorney at a Chicago law firm. Despite the rigors of her career in law and economics, being a mother has brought her the most excitement to date.
Join the Church in prayer leading up to Blessed John Henry Newman’s canonization: newmancanonisation.com/novena
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For further information, contact Becca.

Silent Retreat
2019-11-16 09:00 - 21:00 | St. Procopius Abbey, 5601 College Rd, Lisle, IL, 60532, United States
When: Saturday, November 16th (9am-9pm)
Where: St. Procopius Abbey in Lisle, IL (we will carpool from Newman)
Cost: FREE for current UIC students, $5 for UIC Alumni, and $10 for all others (lunch included, but dinner is on your own)
Do you need some peace and quiet in your life? Then, join us for this Silent Retreat! We will meet at the Newman Center at 9am and head to St. Procopius Abbey where we will spend most of the day. You are also welcome to meet us at St. Procopius Abbey at 10am. After the retreat, join us in downtown Naperville for dinner and fun! This retreat is FREE for current UIC students, $5 for UIC Alumni, and $10 for all others, and dinner will be on your own.
Sign up HERE
*The deadline to sign-up is November 8th*
For further information, contact Becca.

Interfaith Friendsgiving
2019-11-07 18:00 - 20:00 | St. John Paul II Newman Center, 700 S Morgan St, Chicago, IL, 60607, United States
Presented by UIC’s Interfaith Week Committee

Where: Newman Lounge
When: Thursday, Nov 7th from 6pm to 8pm
Join us as we continue through Interfaith Week, gathering over dinner and giving thanks for wonderful friends and good food! Bring a friend and a food dish to share! Students and Staff/Faculty, Friends and Family, ALL faith backgrounds, all are welcome! 🙂 Sign-up for what you’re going to bring here: https://goo.gl/NnnLzB
Questions? Contact Becca Siar (rsiar@archchicago.org)

Halloween/Dia de los Muertos Party!
2019-10-31 18:00 - 20:00 | St. John Paul II Newman Center, 700 S Morgan St, Chicago, IL, 60607, United States
Presented by Newman Catholic Student Organization

Where: Newman Lounge
When: Thursday, Oct 31st @ 6PM
Celebrate our late loved ones at our Halloween/Dia de los Muertos Party! We’ll have food, crafts, games, music, a costume contest, and more! Bring a framed photo of your loved one(s) for our offrenda, and we will keep it at Newman for the entire month of November. Costumes are encouraged but not required.
Acompáñanos en celebrar la vida de nuestros seres queridos que han fallecido en nuestra fiesta de Dia de los Muertos! ¡Tendremos comida, juegos, música, y más! Trae una foto enmarcada de su ser querido para nuestra ofrenda, y los tendremos en la Newman por el mes entero de Noviembre.
Newman Nights are monthly events that range from social events to formation opportunities, and these events always involve free food and fellowship. Save the dates for this year’s Newman Nights:
Nov 7 – Interfaith Friendsgiving
Nov 21 – “How to Adult” Workshop
Dec 5 – Newman Christmas Party
Jan 23 – Mental Health Awareness Night
Feb 20 – Movie Night
Mar 19 – Pray and Play: Adoration and Game Night with Archdiocese of Chicago Seminarians
Apr 16 – Newman Coffeehouse
May 1 – Newman Formal
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For further information, contact Becca.

Oktoberfest
2019-10-11 18:00 - 23:59 | St. John Paul II Newman Center, 700 S Morgan St, Chicago, IL, 60607, United States
Oktoberfest @ Newman!
When: Friday, October 11th – 6pm to midnight
Where: St. John Paul II Newman Center (700 S Morgan St, Chicago, IL 60607)
What a great way to hang with friends and mingle with strangers over a beer & brat, as we convert our lounge to look like a German Oktoberfest Beer Hall! Being centrally located in Chicago (just 2 blocks from the CTA blue line), you’ll get in and out easily. Oktoberfest @ Newman supports the Catholic Mission of the St. John Paul II Newman Center!

COMPLETE WITH AUTHENTIC GERMAN FARE: BRATS, SAUERKRAUT, GERMAN POTATO SALAD, GERMAN PRETZELS, AND MORE! PLUS, BOTTOMLESS BEER STEINS FULL OF GERMAN BEER AND WINE!

Online Discounted Prices
$40 – GENERAL ADMISSION (**INCLUDES ALL YOU CAN EAT/DRINK**) [$50 at the door] – PURCHASE GENERAL ADMISSION TICKETS HERE
$25 – STUDENT GENERAL ADMISSION (**INCLUDES ALL YOU CAN EAT/DRINK**) [$35 at the door] – PURCHASE STUDENT TICKETS HERE

Must be 21 years old to attend. Oktoberfest @ Newman & The St. John Paul II Newman Center reserves the right to refuse service to any guests at any time. Questions? mkirchberg@archchicago.org or 312-226-1880

Newman Night (Adoration Night)
2019-10-10 18:00 - 20:00 | St. John Paul II Newman Center, 700 S Morgan St, Chicago, IL, 60607, United States
Presented by Newman Catholic Student Organization

Where: Newman Lounge
When: Thursday, Oct 10th @ 6PM
Join us in the Newman Chapel for some one on one time with Jesus through Eucharistic Adoration! Come drop by and say hello to Jesus for 10 minutes, 15 minutes, 30 minutes, or even an hour! Whatever fits best in your schedule! 🙂 Confession will also be available.
Newman Nights are monthly events that range from social events to formation opportunities, and these events always involve free food and fellowship. Save the dates for this year’s Newman Nights:
Oct 31 – Halloween/Dia de los Muertos Party
Nov 7 – Interfaith Friendsgiving
Nov 21 – “How to Adult” Workshop
Dec 5 – Newman Christmas Party
Jan 23 – Mental Health Awareness Night
Feb 20 – Adoration Night
Mar 19 – Movie Night
Apr 16 – Newman Coffeehouse
May 1 – Newman Formal
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For further information, contact Becca.

Newman Family Weekend Brunch
2019-09-29 11:00 - 13:30 | St. John Paul II Newman Center, 700 S Morgan St, Chicago, IL, 60607, United States
Presented by Newman Catholic Student Organization and the St. John Paul II Newman Center

Where: Newman Chapel and Lounge
When: Sunday, Sept 29th
The Newman Catholic Student Organization and the Newman Staff invite you to the Newman Family Weekend Mass and Brunch on Sunday, September 29th! Join us for our Sunday Mass at 11am and then brunch and fellowship will follow from 12pm-1:30pm. Cost is only $5 per family! Free parking is available at Newman on a first come, first serve basis.
Questions? Contact Becca Siar (rsiar@archchicago.org)

CHIPS and SALSA: Mission Trips Info Night
2019-09-09 17:00 - 18:00 | St. John Paul II Newman Center, 700 S Morgan St, Chicago, IL, 60607, United States
CHIPS and SALSA: Mission Trips Info Night
Where: Newman Lounge

When: Monday, September 9th from 5pm to 6pm

Come learn about multiple mission trip opportunities for the upcoming school year! We will have speakers introducing local service opportunities and information on trips to Jamaica, Honduras, and Denver. Light snacks will be provided!

Healthcare Picnic
2019-09-08 11:00 - 13:30 | St. John Paul II Newman Center, 700 S Morgan St, Chicago, IL, 60607, United States
Where: Newman Center Patio

When: Sunday, September 8th (Mass at 11am and Picnic to follow)

Come meet other faith-filled healthcare students and professionals at the annual Healthcare Picnic! Feel free to join us for the 11am Sunday Mass before the picnic. Please RSVP by Sept 6th by emailing kirc99@outlook.com.
This event is sponsored by:
The Catholic Physicians’ Guild of Chicago
The Integritas Institute
UIC’s Catholic Faculty Fellowship
The Catholic Medical Students’ Association of Chicago
UIC’s Christian Medical and Dental Association

New Student Retreat
2019-09-07 10:00 - 20:00 | St. John Paul II Newman Center, 700 S Morgan St, Chicago, IL, 60607, United States
Where: Newman Center

When: Saturday, September 7th from 10am to 8pm

Meet other new UIC students on this FREE retreat designed especially for YOU! Come for fun, food, and fellowship! Lunch and dinner are provided, and this retreat is open to any new UIC student (freshman or transfer)! Sign up at jp2newman.org/new

Questions? Contact Becca Siar (rsiar@jp2newman.org)

Newman Lawn Games Tournament
2019-08-29 18:00 - 20:00 | St. John Paul II Newman Center, 700 S Morgan St, Chicago, IL, 60607, United States
Where: Newman Center Lawn (rain location: Newman Lounge)

When: Thursday, August 29th from 6pm to 8pm

Join us for FREE dinner and friendly competition on the Newman Lawn! We will have a variety of lawn games to choose from, so get pumped and be sure to bring your A game!

Winning Wednesday
2019-08-28 18:00 - 20:00 | St. John Paul II Newman Center, 700 S Morgan St, Chicago, IL, 60607, United States
Where: Newman Center Lounge

When: Wednesday, August 28th from 6pm to 8pm

Join us for FREE pizza, board games, and prizes at Newman! Bring a friend and win an entry into a raffle for a Newman t-shirt! One raffle ticket per friend you bring! 🙂

Grill-N-Chill
2019-08-27 17:00 - 19:00 | St. John Paul II Newman Center, 700 S Morgan St, Chicago, IL, 60607, United States
Where: Newman Center Lawn (*rain location is the lounge*)

When: Tuesday, August 27th from 5pm to 7pm

Come grill and chill with us during this FREE dinner sponsored by the Newman Center! We’ll have food, lawn games, music, and more. Bring a friend!

Catholit Summer Nights
2019-08-07 18:30 - 21:00 | St. John Paul II Newman Center, 700 S Morgan St, Chicago, IL, 60607, United States
Where: Newman Center Patio (*rain location is the lounge*)

When: Wednesday, August 7th from 6:30PM to 9pm

Join us for our last monthly summer event, including food, games, and fellowship around a bonfire! Hope to see you there!

Holy Happy Hour
2019-05-20 17:15 - 20:15 | Lagunitas Brewing Company, 2607 West 17th Street, Chicago, IL, 60608, United States
Where: Lagunitas Brewing Company

When: Monday, May 20th from 5:15PM to 8:15pm

Join us at Lagunitas Brewing Company for a fun Holy Happy Hour! Only a $10 cover charge, which includes pizza, access to a cash bar, and LIVE music by Fr. Connor Danstrom!
100% of the net proceeds will go to support the Catholic Mission of the St. John Paul II Newman Center!
Pre-Pay Cover Charge HERE

Must be 21 years old to attend.

If you have any questions, contact Mike Kirchberg or call 312-226-1880.

Graduation Mass
2019-05-05 19:00 - 20:00 | St. John Paul II Newman Center, 700 S Morgan St, Chicago, IL, 60607, United States
Where: Newman Center Chapel

When: Sunday, May 5th from 7pm to 8pm
Come celebrate our graduating seniors with a special Mass and blessing! A small reception will follow, and family and friends are invited and encouraged to join us for both the Mass and reception! Seniors, bring your cap and gown for the Mass.
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For further information, contact Becca.

Newman Formal
2019-05-03 18:00 - 23:59 | St. John Paul II Newman Center, 700 S Morgan St, Chicago, IL, 60607, United States
Presented by Newman Catholic Student Organization

Where: Newman Center Lounge
When: Friday, May 3rd from 6pm to midnight
You’re invited to join us for our annual Newman Formal! This year’s theme….Hotel Newmán. Get ready for a fun night of dinner, dancing, Casino games, and more! Feel free to invite your friends to join us!
Tickets are $15 (non-alcohol) or $20 (includes alcohol; must be 21+) and can be purchased from any member of the NCSO E-Board.
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For further information, contact Becca.

Chicago Outing
2019-04-25 17:45 - 20:00 | St. John Paul II Newman Center, 700 S Morgan St, Chicago, IL, 60607, United States
Presented by Newman Catholic Student Organization

Where: Art Institute of Chicago
When: Thursday, Apr 25th from 5:45pm to 8pm
Join us for a fun evening in the city, as we visit the Art Institute of Chicago (FREE for IL residents or $14 for non-IL residents) from 6pm-8pm! We’ll meet at the Newman Center immediately after the 5:15pm Mass and take public transportation over together.

Save the Dates for the Spring Semester Newman Nights:
May 3rd – Newman Formal
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For further information, contact Becca.

The Prayer Buffet
2019-04-11 18:00 - 20:00 | St. John Paul II Newman Center, 700 S Morgan St, Chicago, IL, 60607, United States
Presented by Newman Catholic Student Organization

Where: Newman Lounge
When: Thursday, Apr 11th @ 6PM
We are called to pray daily, but how exactly do we do this? Come learn about prayer and why it is important from guest speaker, Msgr. Michael Muhr, and then engage in an interactive prayer experience where you can get a taste of different prayer styles!
Fr. Michael Muhr is a priest of the Diocese of St. Petersburg, Florida. He has served as pastor of three parishes, and he was a spiritual director at St. Vincent de Paul Regional Seminary in Boynton Beach, Florida from 2001 – 2015. He is presently serving as a “priest for the priests” in his capacity as director of Ministry to Priests.

Save the Dates for the Spring Semester Newman Nights:
Apr 25th – Chicago Outing to the Art Institute

May 3rd – Newman Formal
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For further information, contact Becca.

Lunchtime Lecture: Report on Health Care for Most Vulnerable Members of Society
2019-04-03 12:30 - 13:30 | AHS – CMET (Room 787), 808 S. Wood St, Chicago, IL, 60612, United States
Where: AHS – CMET (808 S. Wood, Room 787)

When: Wed, April 3rd (12:30pm-1:30pm)
Kristi Kirschner, MD, will present “Report on Health Care for Most Vulnerable Members of Society.” This event is open to the entire UIC community and the public. Free lunch available (first come, first served). This event is sponsored by the Integritas Institute.
Dr. Kirschner is a Clinical Professor in the Department of Medical Education at the University of Illinois’ College of Medicine.

Spring Break Day of Service
2019-03-27 15:00 - 21:00 | Mission of Our Lady of Angels, 3808 W Iowa St, Chicago, IL, 60651, United States
Where: Mission of Our Lady of the Angels (3808 W Iowa St, Chicago 60651)

When: Wednesday, March 27th from 3pm to 9pm

Join us for an evening of service and fellowship, including cooking, serving, and eating with our fellow Chicago brothers and sisters. We will carpool from the Newman Center! Please complete the following form by Wed, March 20th to let us know you are coming: https://goo.gl/forms/x9HVWtaN5BLeRqsi2
For more information about this service opportunity, contact Israel Lopez at ilopez27@uic.edu

Friday Night Fish Fry
2019-03-15 18:00 - 23:59 | St. John Paul II Newman Center, 700 S Morgan St, Chicago, IL, 60607, United States
Where: St. John Paul II Newman Center (700 S Morgan St)

When: Friday, Mar 15th from 6PM to midnight

Kick-off the St. Patrick’s Day weekend with an “all you can eat” Fish Fry on Friday, March 15th from 6pm to midnight at the St. John Paul II Newman Center at UIC. Limited free parking is available in our lot on the south side of our building, but we encourage you to leave the driving to someone else by taking public transportation or taxi/Uber.
Don’t forget to purchase a raffle ticket(s)! Drawing at 10pm and winner need not be present.
This event supports the Catholic Mission of the St. John Paul II Newman Center!

Complete with ALL YOU CAN EAT fried western cod, salad, mac and cheese bites, and dessert, and wash all of that down with Guinness, Harp on tap, pop, and/or bottled water!

Prices:
$35 – General Admission (**INCLUDES ALL YOU CAN EAT/DRINK**) [now until March 14th; $40 at the door]
$25 – Students (must have valid student ID)
Raffle Tickets are also available for $10 each (Grand Prize = $1000) *need not be present to win*

PURCHASE TICKETS HERE

Must be 21 years old to drink alcohol.
The St. John Paul II Newman Center reserves the right to refuse service to any guests at any time.

If you have any questions, contact Mike Kirchberg or call 312-226-1880.

Lunchtime Lecture: Working Together to Prevent Bullying
2019-03-15 12:30 - 13:30 | COD – Lecture Hall North, 801 S. Paulina St, Chicago, IL, 60612, United States
Where: COD – Lecture Hall North

When: Fri, March 15th (12:30pm-1:30pm)

featuring:

Dr. Fred More, DMD, MS, NYU College of Dentistry

Dr. Toni Roucka, DDS, MA, UIC College of Dentistry

Pamela Zarkowski, Provost & VP for Academic Affairs, Detroit Mercy

This event is open to the entire UIC community and the public. Free lunch available (first come, first served). This event is sponsored by the Integritas Institute

Pie A Priest!
2019-03-14 15:14 - 16:14 | St. John Paul II Newman Center, 700 S Morgan St, Chicago, IL, 60607, United States
Presented by Newman Catholic Student Organization

Where: Newman Lawn
When: Thursday, Mar 14th from 3:14PM to 4:14PM
Join us as we celebrate Pi Day and raise $ for the Newman Catholic Student Organization (NCSO) by pie-ing some awesome priests! $1 per pie or $3 for 5 pies! 🙂

For further information, contact Becca.

Lunchtime Lecture: Precision Medicine, Cancer Genetic Risk, & Health Disparities
2019-02-28 12:30 - 13:30 | COMRB Moss Auditorium, 909 S Wolcott Ave, Chicago, IL, 60612, United States
Where: COMRB Moss Auditorium

When: Thurs, February 28th (12:30pm-1:30pm)
Kent Hoskins, MD, will present “Precision Medicine, Cancer Genetic Risk Assessment, and Health Disparities.” This event is open to the entire UIC community and the public. Free lunch available (first come, first served). This event is sponsored by the Integritas Institute.
Dr. Hoskins’s clinical interests include counseling women who are at high risk for developing breast cancer due to a family history of the disease, and providing genetic testing services for women and their family members who are at risk for hereditary forms of breast cancer. He is also interested in helping women develop an individualized plan for reducing their chance of getting breast cancer, and in providing comprehensive care for women who have been diagnosed with breast cancer.

Let's Be Friends: Building Authentic Relationships
2019-02-21 18:00 - 19:30 | St. John Paul II Newman Center, 700 S Morgan St, Chicago, IL, 60607, United States
Presented by Newman Catholic Student Organization

Where: Newman Lounge
When: Thursday, Feb 21st @ 6PM
Join us for our third Newman Night of the semester on building authentic relationships with guest speaker, Pete Mockaitis! Finding true friends as a young adult is sometimes SO tough! But why?! As Christians and members of the Body of Christ, we are called to be in relationship with one another, so come learn tips for how to find and build authentic relationships!

Pete Mockaitis is an aspiring saint and award-winning coach who helps leaders lead better. His work has been featured in The New York Times and Forbes. Pete has served leaders hailing from world-class organizations (such as Google, FedEx, Amazon, FOCUS, Apple, Anheuser-Busch, and the United Nations) across 50 countries, and every Ivy League university. Pete is a huge advocate for the power of authentic friendships. His book Team Up tells the true story of his Catholic buddies working together to get holier. Pete began his career at Bain & Company and currently hosts the How to be Awesome at your Job podcast. The show has been downloaded over 5,000,000 times and consistently ranks as a top Business show in Apple Podcasts.

Save the Dates for the Spring Semester Newman Nights:
Mar 21st – Newman Coffeehouse (Open Mic Night)
Apr 11th – The Prayer Buffet
Apr 25th – Chicago Outing
May 3rd – Newman Formal

For further information, contact Becca.
