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Rebuild His Church

Over the past few months, you have heard what the Newman Center means to the students who attend the University of Maine in Orono. They view it as a home away from home, … Continued

BBC Grows Student Leaders

Black Bear Catholic is the student government organization associated with the Newman Center, the Parish of the Resurrection of the Lord, and the Diocese of Portland. Yet this group of enthusiastic student leaders … Continued

Feeding Body and Soul

The past year has left many of us feeling depleted in so many ways, but one place where UMaine students can always come to get a free meal on Wednesdays and Sundays and … Continued

Keeping God in FOCUS

Here at the University of Maine, we are truly blessed by the presence of four phenomenal FOCUS Missionaries on our campus. The Fellowship of Catholic University Students (commonly referred to as FOCUS) is … Continued

What The Newman Center Means

Since 1946 when the first log cabin chapel was built here on College Avenue,students have been coming to The Newman Center to grow in their faith, to grow in their love and knowledge … Continued

Holy Family Church Buttress Restoration

Billy Roy, Project Manager and Civil Engineer from Knowles Industrial, came to Holy Family Church to assess the buttresses and masonry restoration, making nine trips over 18 months. Other company members visited the … Continued

Holiest Pumpkin Competition

The first-ever Holiest Pumpkin Contest at the Newman Center took place in October 2019 in celebration of St. John Henry Newman’s canonization by Pope Francis (10/13/2019). Teams of students were instructed to pierce … Continued

Encounter Retreat

In April 2019, a group of 14 students, three FOCUS missionaries, and one interim Campus Minister went on the Newman Center’s first-ever, off-grid retreat. Titled Encounter, the retreat was designed to help students … Continued

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From Our Students and Benefactors

"The Newman Center provided my classmates and me a place to gather to share and grow in our faith. Making sure that the Center remains a beacon of hope and faith is essential for the University Community."

- James K. '90

"Home away from home. Awesome people and Jesus in the chapel make the Newman Center special to me."

- Deborah S. '21

"Truly an amazing place to worship the Lord and build lifelong friendships. A special place for me."

- Kyle S. '22

"A place to pray, laugh, eat, love, and grow in holiness. Somewhere I can always go and experience joy."

- Chris S. '22

"Versatile home with many purposes where I have the opportunity to grow in faith, eat with the ones I love, learn new things, and meet new people each week."

- Collette F. '23

"An extraordinary place filled with extraordinary people! One of the kindest and most loving communities I have ever been a part of."

- Marissa H. '22

"The Newman Center has been the most special part of my college experience. It's a place to find peace, build authentic friendships, and grow in virtue and faith—one big, joyful family."

- Maegan P. '20

"Whenever I walk into the Newman Center, I always feel at home. It is a truly amazing place with so many great people. I can't think of a better place to grow closer in my faith."

- Lucas Y. '22

"Whenever I walk into the Newman Center, I feel at ease and peace. I cannot ask for a better group of people to associate with. I feel like I can get anything off my chest I need to—the best place for growth in faith."

- Alex I. '22

"The Newman Center is my home away from home. And there I find my second family. It is people I love, in a place I love. If it weren't for the Newman Center and the amazing people there, I would not be a UMaine student this year."

- Erin M. '22

"The Newman Center has been a vital part of my college experience. Its presence taught me how to grow spiritually, all while attending a secular university. It truly teaches, guides, and instructs university students on navigating and passionately proclaim Catholicism in the real world."

- Katie D. '20

"It is a place I found peace and friends that believe in Jesus Christ."

- Bennett M. '21

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