ASC sisters celebrate their 50-year Jubilees as Adorers

Sisters of the Adorers of the Blood of Christ raise their hands as they read a prayer in unison.

Sister Barbara Smith, ASC, and Sister Diana Rawlings, ASC, celebrated their 50th Jubilees as Adorers of the Blood of Christ in July 2024.

Johnston family gives generous estate gift to Newman University

Marianne and Jerry Johnston with Rev. Tom Welk (Courtesy photo: J.V. Johnston)

Inspired by Newman’s mission, Marianne and Jerry Johnston left a transformative estate gift to Newman University for nearly $255,000.

ASC sister graduates with master’s in social work

Sister Bo Hui Kang at Newman University's spring commencement ceremony

Sister Bo Hui Kang, ASC, of South Korea recently graduated with her master’s in social work from Newman University in Wichita, Kansas.

Sisters’ spaghetti brings students together

Students gather at The Landing for a Spaghetti Supper hosted by the ASC sisters at Newman University.

The Adorers of the Blood of Christ (ASC) sisters know the way into the hearts of Newman students, and it’s through spaghetti.

A February filled with Heritage Month events

Each year Newman University students, faculty, staff and alumni celebrate the university’s founders and Catholic traditions during Heritage Month.

Sister Jenny Sellaro takes perpetual vows as an ASC

Last Saturday, Sister Jenny Sellaro publicly made her perpetual vows as an Adorer of the Blood of Christ (ASC) to “set her face ever more steadily toward the Lord.”

The intriguing history behind the Feast Day of St. Maria De Mattias

Feb. 4 is the Feast Day of Saint Maria De Mattias — the founder of the Adorers of the Blood of Christ (ASC). According to the history of ASC, “Maria… Continue reading The intriguing history behind the Feast Day of St. Maria De Mattias

Business expertise, ethics will be focus of new School of Business at Newman University

Newman University will create a new School of Business that focuses not only on knowledge and expertise in business, but also ethics, entrepreneurship and socially conscious practices in business. The… Continue reading Business expertise, ethics will be focus of new School of Business at Newman University

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

Adorers of the Blood of Christ to celebrate 180th anniversary

The Adorers of the Blood of Christ (ASC) will celebrate its 180th anniversary Wednesday, March 4. Newman University will host a Mass at noon Wednesday in St. John’s Chapel, located… Continue reading Adorers of the Blood of Christ to celebrate 180th anniversary

Nov. 20 Mission Talk: McNeill was a tireless worker for Sacred Heart Junior College

The institution we know today as Newman University owes a good part of its existence to the tireless efforts of its first president, Monsignor Leon A. McNeill. McNeill and his… Continue reading Nov. 20 Mission Talk: McNeill was a tireless worker for Sacred Heart Junior College

Watch out for Newman University ghosts tonight

Don’t be surprised if you see or hear ghosts this afternoon and evening on the Newman University campus. Over the years, incidents have occurred that some think are caused by… Continue reading Watch out for Newman University ghosts tonight

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 celebrates several accomplishments

Former Newman University President Tarcisia Roths, ASC, was recognized today by The Wichita Business Journal during the 2012 Women in Business event held at the Hyatt Regency in Wichita. Each… Continue reading Newman celebrates several accomplishments

Freshman students help bring food to children in need

More than 200 bags of food were packed by the approximately 185 freshman students who participated in the Traditions and Transition (TNT) service project, part of Freshman Student Orientation activities… Continue reading Freshman students help bring food to children in need

A thank you to all women religious from James Martin, S.J.

President Noreen Carrocci shared this video with the Newman faculty and staff at a recent community meeting held earlier this week. As Newman closes the 2011-12 academic year, we thought… Continue reading A thank you to all women religious from James Martin, S.J.

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 named to national service honor roll for third time

Newman University has been named for the third time to the President’s Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll for its exemplary service to America’s communities in 2011. Newman is one… Continue reading Newman University named to national service honor roll for third time

Newman University, Wichita partners with Newman University College, Birmingham to benefit student learning

Students studying at Newman University in Kansas will have the chance to expand their horizons following the announcement of a partnership with a university in the United Kingdom.

Graduation activities set for Dec. 16 – 17

Newman University will honor Fall 2011 graduates with a variety of ceremonies set for Dec. 16 and 17.

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

Documentary film ‘Telling Amy’s Story,’ panel discussion Oct. 18 to help stop Domestic Violence

Verizon Wireless, StepStone and the Newman University Department of Social Work will present a special screening of the documentary “Telling Amy’s Story” at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 18, in the Performance… Continue reading Documentary film ‘Telling Amy’s Story,’ panel discussion Oct. 18 to help stop Domestic Violence

Golf cart donated to ASC Sisters

Martin Park, owner and president of Mommy’s Helper Inc. in Wichita, donated a new golf cart on Friday, Sept. 9, to the Adorers of the Blood of Christ (ASC). The golf cart… Continue reading Golf cart donated to ASC Sisters

Newman University brings back theatre with performances, academic programs

Though all the world’s a stage, the one at Newman University has been less active in recent years than the school has been accustomed to. That will change beginning this… Continue reading Newman University brings back theatre with performances, academic programs

Dual-admissions agreement with Pratt Community College offers students scholarships, ease of transfer to Newman University

Newman University and Pratt Community College (PCC) have created an agreement that will offer a dual-admissions program and a special scholarship for PCC students who continue their education at Newman.

Dual-admissions agreement with Cowley College offers students scholarship, ease of transfer to Newman University

Newman University and Cowley College have created an agreement that will offer a dual-admissions program and a special scholarship for Cowley students who continue their education at Newman.

Newman University again cited for community service

Newman University has again been named to the President’s Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll for its exemplary service to America’s communities. The inclusion of Newman on the 2010 Honor… Continue reading Newman University again cited for community service

Dual-admissions agreement with Dodge City Community College offers students scholarship, ease of transfer to Newman University

Newman University and Dodge City Community College (DCCC) have created an agreement that will offer a dual-admissions program and a special scholarship for DCCC students who continue their education at… Continue reading Dual-admissions agreement with Dodge City Community College offers students scholarship, ease of transfer to Newman University

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

Don’t miss the NU Silent Auction April 8

The Newman University Staff Assembly will stage its annual Silent Auction from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday, April 8 in the Mabee Dining Center. This year’s auction will benefit… Continue reading Don’t miss the NU Silent Auction April 8

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.

Newman recognizes outstanding alumni, bestows prestigious Cardinal Newman Medal

Newman University presented its top awards to several worthy recipients at the Feb. 26 Cardinal Newman Banquet and Awards Ceremony, held in the Dugan-Gorges Conference Center on the Newman campus.

Newman students work with ASC in St. Louis

In early January several Newman University students traveled to St. Louis, Mo., as part of a service learning trip hosted by Campus Ministry. The students partnered with Adorers of the Blood… Continue reading Newman students work with ASC in St. Louis

Alumna and former drama professor Lillian Taylor passes away

Sacred Heart alumna and former drama professor Lillian Taylor passed away Jan. 31, 2011. Taylor was a 1950 graduate of Sacred Heart Academy and a 1959 graduate of Sacred Heart… Continue reading Alumna and former drama professor Lillian Taylor passes away