Newman Centre

Newman Centers, Newman Houses, Newman Clubs, or Newman Communities are Catholic ministry centers at non-Catholic universities found throughout the world. The establishment of this movement was inspired by the writings of Cardinal John Henry Newman encouraging societies for Catholic students attending secular universities. The first Newman club was established in 1888 at Oxford; the original Catholic club was founded by Hartwell de la Garde Grissell.

These centers/houses may include residential living space (such as Troy University), or may be actual houses close to the campus with or without a chapel (such as the Newman House associated with UMass Dartmouth). Activities vary between Newman Centers/Houses/Clubs but usually include both spiritual worship (like Sunday mass and Eucharistic Adoration), social get-togethers (like movies or coffee socials) and group outings (like apple picking, March for Life events, and amusement parks).

The first American Newman Club was established in 1893 at the University of Pennsylvania by Timothy Harrington, a graduate medical student, together with John Gilbride, James and Joseph Walsh with assistance of Father P. J. Garvey, pastor of the local St. James Catholic Church.

The centers provide pastoral services and ministries to their Catholic communities, in particular to the Roman Catholic student population within the universities. However, since these centers are located on university campuses, Christians of other denominations often come and participate as well. A variety of university and parish related meetings and social events take place at the centers, as well as personal events including weddings, anniversary celebrations, baptisms, Masses and funeral receptions.

The following are partial lists of Newman Centers/Catholic Student Associations.

In 1878 the Oxford University Catholic Club was founded by Hartwell de la Garde Grissell In 1888 it was renamed the Oxford University Newman Society.

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