Sister Marita Rother reflects on brother Stanley Rother’s path to sainthood

Sister Marita holds a prayer card of her brother, Blessed Father Rother. (Courtesy photo: The Catholic Advance)

One of Newman’s own, ASC Sister Marita Rother ‘62, is the sister of a future saint: Blessed Father Stanley Francis Rother.

This Newman garden honors five ASC sisters who were martyred

Vesper service for the five ASC sisters held at the Martyr's Garden

More than 30 years ago, five ASC sisters were martyred while serving in Liberia — and a garden on Newman’s campus honors them today.

Spiritual companions foster faith, connection across campus

Hands folded in prayer in St. John's Chapel

Newman University’s spiritual companions remind students that they never have to walk their journeys alone.

New Heritage Room display honors St. John Henry Newman

Sacred Heart Hall’s Heritage Room has a new display dedicated to Newman’s namesake, Saint John Henry Newman.

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.

Newman Annual Fund exceeds fundraising goal

Newman University strives to ensure a high degree of congruence between its mission and that of the Adorers of the Blood of Christ (ASC). “Empowering graduates to transform society” is… Continue reading Newman Annual Fund exceeds fundraising goal

Students get the opportunity to travel to Liberia for pilgrimage

Between May 11 and 20, 2017, a delegation of two sisters — one associate and one sojourner — and two women Adorers of the Blood of Christ (ASC) scholars from Newman University… Continue reading Students get the opportunity to travel to Liberia for pilgrimage

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