Freshman and pre-med major Linnea Ristow will travel to Uganda this summer to work for “Empower a Child,” a non-profit ministry organization that helps impoverished families in Uganda and Kenya… Continue reading Freshman finds passion in missionary work
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Video: Bo Bonner talks about the Pope, the Earth, and Oklahoma rednecks
Former Newman University faculty and karaoke divo Bo Bonner returns to discuss the Pope’s Laudato Si in this edition of the Lead Series themed “Care for the Earth” and titled… Continue reading Video: Bo Bonner talks about the Pope, the Earth, and Oklahoma rednecks
The Vantage reports about new ASC program
This story first appeared in the March 24, 2016 issue of the student-lead news website/paper, The Vantage, written by Taylor Mannis. Read it here. Newman’s ASC Sisters, along with the… Continue reading The Vantage reports about new ASC program
Annual Prayer Breakfast focuses on compassion
One of many Newman University traditions, the annual Prayer Breakfast, took place on Thursday morning, March 31. The purpose of the event is to set aside a special time of reflection and prayer.… Continue reading Annual Prayer Breakfast focuses on compassion
Newman sponsors Wichita Force’s Faith & Family Night
Newman University is a sponsor for the Wichita Force’s Faith and Family Night on Friday, Apr. 1 at INTRUST Bank Arena. President Noreen M. Carrocci, Ph.D., believes the event is… Continue reading Newman sponsors Wichita Force’s Faith & Family Night
Fr. Fog: The equinox and Easter
Here’s to a wonderful Easter Break to Newman students, faculty, staff, friends and alumni … an Easter message from Fr. John Fogliasso. Have a blessed Easter.
Annual Prayer Breakfast 2016
Newman University Campus Ministry is hosting its annual Prayer Breakfast 7:30-8:45 a.m. Thursday, March 31, serving up fruit, scrambled eggs, biscuits and gravy and hash browns with coffee and orange juice.… Continue reading Annual Prayer Breakfast 2016
‘A Man for All Seasons’ closes theatre season
The Newman University Theatre Department closed its main season last weekend with the Sunday, March 6, showing of “A Man for All Seasons,” by Robert Bolt. This production was special to… Continue reading ‘A Man for All Seasons’ closes theatre season
Sisters, student discuss India and ASCs during Mission Talk
The fourth Newman University Mission Talk of the 2015-16 academic year concerned “India and ASC Ministry to the Disadvantaged.” Professor of Business Vicki Bergkamp, ASC, one of several speakers who have… Continue reading Sisters, student discuss India and ASCs during Mission Talk
Heritage Month begins with Mass for St. Maria De Mattias
Heritage Month began today, Feb. 4, with Mass celebrating the feast day of St. Maria De Mattias, the foundress of the Adorers of the Blood of Christ (ASC), the founders… Continue reading Heritage Month begins with Mass for St. Maria De Mattias
March for Life trip a success, despite Winter Storm ‘Jonas’
Newman University students and staff members from Campus Ministry and Alumni Relations met with the unexpected, when Winter Storm Jonas hit the area on its trip to the March for… Continue reading March for Life trip a success, despite Winter Storm ‘Jonas’
Theology program introduces partnership, new courses
In the spring 2016 semester, The Newman University graduate program in Theology will begin a new partnership with the Office of Faith Formation for the Catholic Diocese of Wichita. According to Joshua… Continue reading Theology program introduces partnership, new courses
Tarcisia Roths, ASC, to receive humanitarian award
The University of Kansas School of Medicine-Wichita has announced that Tarcisia Roths, ASC, is the 2016 Sweet Humanitarian of the Year award recipient for her devotion to the community and… Continue reading Tarcisia Roths, ASC, to receive humanitarian award
Get Ready: Heritage Month 2016
Feb. 4, 2016, marks the first day of many events scheduled through March 3 to celebrate the heritage of our founders the Adorers of the Blood of Christ, our namesake John… Continue reading Get Ready: Heritage Month 2016
Boese blogs about India experience with Bangalore ASC
Students Brandi Boese, senior, and Diana Stanley, junior, traveled to India last week on Newman University’s first ambassador trip to the Bangalore Chapter of the Adorers of the Blood of… Continue reading Boese blogs about India experience with Bangalore ASC
NU Troubadours travel across Midwest
Recently, the Newman University Troubadours traveled across the Midwest doing what they do best: Singing. The trip started on Thursday, Sept. 17, 2015. The Troubadours’ first stop was Blue Springs, Mo.,… Continue reading NU Troubadours travel across Midwest
Jet Days service project: 50K meals for poor in Tanzania
While most universities and colleges around the country have orientation sessions for new students, few include a service project as part of the agenda. During the Saturday morning Jet Days… Continue reading Jet Days service project: 50K meals for poor in Tanzania
Newman hosts Baccalaureate ceremony at Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception
With the adjustment from two graduation events each year to one single event in the spring, Newman University made some changes to this year’s graduation event locations. Due to the… Continue reading Newman hosts Baccalaureate ceremony at Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception
Hispanic and Native American Scholars Program
Eighteen high school students have started weekly classes as part of the 2015 Newman Hispanic Scholars Program (NHSP). Four additional students are involved in the 2015 Native American Scholar Program… Continue reading Hispanic and Native American Scholars Program
Newman to celebrate first Heritage Month
Newman University will host a series of events in celebration of the heritage of our founders, the Adorers of the Blood of Christ, our namesake John Henry Cardinal Newman, and… Continue reading Newman to celebrate first Heritage Month
Inter-Faith Ministries to exhibit Adorers ‘Hidden Treasures’ artwork with Final Friday reception Nov. 28
Artwork from the Adorers of the Blood of Christ (ASC) Wichita Center will be on display from late November into December at the Cultural Arts Faith Exploration (C.A.F.E.) gallery of… Continue reading Inter-Faith Ministries to exhibit Adorers ‘Hidden Treasures’ artwork with Final Friday reception Nov. 28
Fall 2014 Newman University Magazine features Margaret Knoeber, ASC
The Fall 2014 issue of Newman University Magazine was recently published, distributed and posted on the Newman Web site. One of the top stories is a profile of Margaret Knoeber, ASC,… Continue reading Fall 2014 Newman University Magazine features Margaret Knoeber, ASC
Adorers of the Blood of Christ Celebrate 180 Years
180 years ago, St. Maria De Mattias founded The Adorers of the Blood of Christ. In celebration of this day, ASC sisters attended a special noon Mass followed by a… Continue reading Adorers of the Blood of Christ Celebrate 180 Years
Newman University receives generous gift from Adorers of the Blood of Christ
Newman University officials announced that the university has received a $2.5 million gift from the Adorers of the Blood of Christ (ASC), the founding and sponsoring order of the university.… Continue reading Newman University receives generous gift from Adorers of the Blood of Christ
A Dynamic Duo of Adorers
In the heart of Missouri, two blood sisters, Genevieve and Pauline, were born to Peter and Cecilia Stieferman. Shortly after the turn of the 20th century the family moved to Okarche,… Continue reading A Dynamic Duo of Adorers
Adorers celebrate 50th Jubilee
A story about the 50th Jubilee of Therese Wetta, ASC that appeared in the June 27, 2013 edition of Up to the Minute inadvertently neglected to include the Jubilees of… Continue reading Adorers celebrate 50th Jubilee
Final Mission Talk concludes yearlong remembrance of ASC Martyrs in Liberia
Newman University will present the final Mission Talk of the 2012-13 series on April 10 at 7 p.m. in the Dugan-Gorges Conference Center on the Newman campus. This year’s Mission… Continue reading Final Mission Talk concludes yearlong remembrance of ASC Martyrs in Liberia
Newman University students work to collect 22,000 toothbrushes for Guatemalan children by April 7
Students in the Newman University “Guatemala Study & Serve” program have again launched a campaign to collect new toothbrushes for Guatemalan children. The campaign, called Project SONRISA (Sonrisa means “smile”… Continue reading Newman University students work to collect 22,000 toothbrushes for Guatemalan children by April 7
Rev. Frank Coady, Janet McCann, ASC join Newman University Board of Trustees
Rev. Frank Coady of Salina, Kan., and Janet McCann, ASC of Fairview Heights, Ill., have joined the Newman University Board of Trustees. Coady and McCann began serving their first three-year… Continue reading Rev. Frank Coady, Janet McCann, ASC join Newman University Board of Trustees
This year’s first ‘Mission Talks’ set for Oct. 9-10
Oct. 9-10 marks the start of this year’s “Mission Talks” at Newman. This year’s mission presentations are dedicated to the 20th Anniversary of the Liberian Martyrs (Barbara Ann Muttra, ASC;… Continue reading This year’s first ‘Mission Talks’ set for Oct. 9-10
Founders Plaza: Biographies of the ASC now online
In 2006 Charlotte Rohrbach, ASC conceived an idea that would help remember those sisters who have served God’s people on Newman’s campus. Through much work from Sister Charlotte, as well as… Continue reading Founders Plaza: Biographies of the ASC now online
Newman University stages Fall 2011 Commencement
The Newman University Fall 2011 Commencement ceremony was held at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Dec. 17, 2011 at Central Community Church, 6100 W. Maple. A total of 196 candidates for… Continue reading Newman University stages Fall 2011 Commencement
Vanderpool, Brought, Schrader receive honorary degrees
Newman University President Noreen M. Carrocci, Ph.D., second from right, hosted a luncheon for Wichita author Clare Vanderpool, left, and Guatemala missionaries Dani Brought, ASC and Kris Schrader, ASC following… Continue reading Vanderpool, Brought, Schrader receive honorary degrees
Celebrating 100 years: Teresa (Mechtildis) Palsmeier, ASC
On Dec. 29, 2011, Teresa (Mechtildis) Palsmeier, ASC will celebrate her 100th birthday. Known better by her students as Mechtildis Palsmeier, ASC, Sister Teresa taught at Sacred Heart Academy from 1946… Continue reading Celebrating 100 years: Teresa (Mechtildis) Palsmeier, ASC
Newman University to award honorary degrees to Newbery Medal recipient, Guatemala missionaries on Dec. 17
Newman University officials have announced that alumna and Newbery Medal recipient Clare Sander Vanderpool, and Guatemala missionaries Dani Brought, ASC and Kris Schrader, ASC, will be awarded Doctor of Humane… Continue reading Newman University to award honorary degrees to Newbery Medal recipient, Guatemala missionaries on Dec. 17
Charlotte Rohrbach, ASC recognized as Kansas Woman of Distinction
Dress for Success held its 3rd Annual Kansas Women of Distinction publication party Tuesday, Nov. 15, at the Abode Venue in downtown Wichita. Each year the event, hosted by Dress… Continue reading Charlotte Rohrbach, ASC recognized as Kansas Woman of Distinction
Sister Thomasine Stoecklein honored for service to Newman
Thomasine Stoecklein, ASC, who retired from Newman University after close to 50 years of service, was honored at a card shower and reception May 17 in the Dugan-Gorges Conference Center.… Continue reading Sister Thomasine Stoecklein honored for service to Newman
Newman University raises $3,000 for Women’s Initiative Network
Members of the Newman University Staff Assembly Silent Auction Committee met with staff and participants from the Wichita Women’s Initiative Network (WIN) May 2 to present a check for $3,012.… Continue reading Newman University raises $3,000 for Women’s Initiative Network
Loretta Thome, ASC passes away March 25
Loretta Thome, ASC passed away Friday, March 25, 2011. She was 91, and was a professed Adorer of the Blood of Christ for 70 years.
Project SONRISA seeks toothbrushes for Guatemalan children
The Newman University Project SONRISA is again seeking donations of toothbrushes for Guatemalan children. The project has set a goal this year of collecting 11,000 toothbrushes by April 1.