About Catholic Campus Ministry & the Catholic Newman Club
The Campus Ministry office at Kean University is working to bring the Catholic faith to students, faculty, and staff members through fun and educational programming. We offer a wide variety of spiritual and social events, including Sunday and Holy Day Masses, service projects, Bible study, and more. Check out our calendar and Facebook pages for information on upcoming events - all are welcome to attend! |  |
.jpg.opt321x472o0,0s321x472.jpg) | Why are we called Newman? Kean's program, like many other college campus ministry programs all over the world, is named after Blessed John Henry Newman, a former Cardinal of the Catholic Church. Newman Ministries are part of a global movement to bring the Catholic faith and support to
Catholic students to colleges and universities all over the world. Kean University's Newman Ministry program and club are committed to bringing opportunities for spiritual growth and
faith development to students on campus through learning, prayer, fellowship,
community service, and fun activities. All Newman activities are open to anyone
looking to broaden their faith horizons, Catholic or otherwise. |
Cardinal Newman lived in England in the 19th century, and one of his works was creating a society for Catholics that were attending Oxford University. Eventually named the Newman Society, other branches were established in his honor throughout the world. Newman Centers provide pastoral services and ministries to Catholics at non-Catholic universities. Cardinal Newman was beatified on Sept. 19, 2010 by Pope Benedict XVI, and is currently awaiting the final steps of the canonization process to become a saint.
About the Archdiocese of Newark
The Archdiocese of Newark sponsors Catholic Campus Ministry programs for the colleges and universities within the Archdiocese. For more information about the Archdiocese, visit http://www.rcan.org/index.cfm.
