Newman University’s School of Catholic Studies recently scored a new dean with a familiar face: Joshua Papsdorf.
Faith
Social work students receive scholarships through Gerber Institute
Thanks to the Gerber Institute, students Zion Bacci and Becky Mascarenas received scholarships to support their Catholic practicum work.
Graduates: Keep your faith as you begin your professions
Senior Elise Helfrich reflects on her faith journey at Newman University and her plans to keep it at the center of her life.
Three alumni ordained as priests for Catholic Diocese of Wichita
Three alumni were ordained as priests for the Catholic Diocese of Wichita: Fathers Matthew Cooke, Jesus Banuelos and Caleb Kuestersteffen.
Alumna survives three cancer journeys, dedicates life to God
Becky King, a 2000 Newman University graduate, has been teaching and living her life for God, but not without many challenges.
Holy Week Reflections
These reflections are based on the Mass readings for Holy Week and are provided by Newman University community members.
Week 5: Lent 2024 Reflections
Read Lenten reflections based on the Mass readings for the fifth week, provided by Newman University community members.
Week 4: 2024 Lenten reflections
Newman community members share reflections based on the Mass readings for the fourth week of Lent.
Lent 2024 – Week 3 reflections
As we near the midway portion of our Lenten journey, Newman University community members share their reflections on the Mass readings for each of day of Lent.
Week 2 of Lenten Reflections 2024
To help inspire us during the Church’s grace-filled season of Lent, read Newman University community members’ reflections.
Lent Reflections 2024
Newman University community members share their reflections on the Mass readings for each of day during the Lenten season.
Podcast: Significance of Ash Wednesday
In this episode of The Newman Bond, Chaplain Father Adam Grelinger and Emily Simon take a deep dive into the significance of Ash Wednesday.
Celebrating one year of ‘The Newman Bond’ podcast
Wednesday, February 7 marked one year of The Newman Bond podcast, the official podcast of Newman University.
Two students enter into Catholic Church
Last summer, Newman student Austin Fullerton and Friends student Davis Green set out to grow closer to God by joining the Catholic Church.
Newman crew travels 440 miles for Catholic SEEK conference
More than 20,000 college students, priests, religious brothers and sisters and campus ministers attended the 2024 SEEK conference in Saint Louis January 1-5.
Now live: Fall 2023 Newman Magazine (online)
The Newman Magazine site is now live with new, inspiring stories of students and alumni who embody Newman’s core values.
Cheers to 2023: A year in review
As we look back on 2023, we are filled with gratitude for the ongoing generosity and support of our Newman University community.
Newman campus is lively with holiday spirit
Many festive holiday happenings have taken place in the past few weeks at Newman, from Christmas tree decorating to a campus-wide service day.
Week 2: Newman Advent reflections
Newman University invites all community members to reflect with weekly reflections throughout the season of Advent, Dec. 3-24.
Week 1: Newman Advent reflections
A new Advent reflection will be shared for each day of the week, courtesy of Newman University.
Newman offers a prayer for peace during annual prayer breakfast
More than 40 students, faculty and staff gathered for the annual prayer breakfast November 15 in the Mabee Dining Center at Newman University.
Breast Cancer Awareness Month: A student’s resilient journey
In the middle of her college years at Newman, senior Rossie Smith was diagnosed with Triple Negative Breast Cancer.
Get to know the first-year seminarians at Newman
Eleven seminarians from the House of Formation enrolled at Newman University this fall.
Monthly Masses offered for Newman alumni, donors and benefactors
Special Masses will be offered each month to pray for alumni and donors of Newman University.
Deacon Jeff Jacobs hired as associate campus minister
Deacon Jeff Jacobs will serve part-time as associate campus minister at Newman.
Alumna Christine Ostroski receives 2023 St. Maria De Mattias award
Christine Ostroski ‘86 was recognized at Newman University’s recent Alumni Award reception as the 2023 St. Maria De Mattias award recipient.
Newman professor presents two-part series on science and miracles
Through a two-part series, Newman professor Ryan Huschka presented an exploration of the interplay between science and faith for guests of the Spiritual Life Center in Wichita.
Newman graduate Caleb Harris leaps into teaching
Caleb Harris, a 2023 graduate of Newman, is diving into a teaching career after discerning out of the seminary.
Bishop offers Baccalaureate Mass, graduates share reflections
The annual Baccalaureate Mass celebrating spring graduates was held in Saint John’s Chapel Thursday, May 11, on the Newman University campus.
Video: Campus Ministry performs rap from ‘Parks and Recreation’
Members of Newman Campus Ministry recently performed a rap from a scene in the TV show, “Parks and Recreation.”
A look into Metanoia, Newman’s Catholic living community
Metanoia consists of 10 members that want to create a lifestyle based on Catholic values that honor God, serve the community, and promote human dignity and academic growth.
Students spend spring break in service
For 10 Newman students, spring break week wasn’t spent at home or on a beach, but instead in service to others.
Alumna named pastoral care director at St. Bernards Medical Center
Megan Mayeux ’18, ’20 was hired as the first lay director of pastoral care at Saint Bernards Medical Center in Arkansas.
Students win $100 each for Heritage Month contest
During Heritage Month, an essay, TikTok (short video) and visual arts contest was held for students Feb. 2 through Feb. 17.
Video: St. Newman Homily
The Newman University community came together on Feb. 21 to celebrate the institution’s namesake, St. John Henry Newman.
Service project transforms plastic bags into sleeping mats
Laudato Si’ is a service project on Newman University’s campus that is an answer to Pope Francis’ 7 year call to service.
Video: Black History Month feature with Meya Warren
In partnership with the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) student subcommittee at Newman, we celebrate Black History Month with first-year student Meya Warren, as part of our student heritage series.
Newman community reflects at prayer breakfast during Heritage Month
More than 40 students, faculty and staff gathered early morning Feb. 8 for the annual prayer breakfast in the Mabee Dining Center at Newman University.
Video: Homily at St. Maria De Mattias Mass
On February 3, Father Tom Welk, chaplain for the Wichita ASC Center, celebrated Mass for the Newman community in honor of Saint Maria De Mattias’ feast day.
Alumnus Jonah Wagner sees miraculous healing after traumatic brain injury
Jonah Wagner ‘19, ‘20 has been miraculously recovering after an automobile accident left him with a severe traumatic brain injury in 2021.