Welcome to the newman catholic student center
​at The University of Iowa!

The Newman Catholic Student Center is a Roman Catholic ministry to those associated with The University of Iowa to 
promote their development within a faith community and to prepare them as disciples for the Church and for the world.

Mass information

Mass Reservations for December 6
​There will be limited seating to allow for social distancing and to reduce the spreading of illness. 
​Separate registrations will be seated separately.
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​Please watch this video for Mass instructions.
Stream Mass and Prayer on our Iowa Catholic YouTube Channel
      Click the Mass time below to register
Mass Offertory
During this unique time of the COVID-19 pandemic, there has been a significant drop in Offertory funds due to closure and limited Mass attendance. We ask that you prayerfully consider financially supporting the Newman Center ministry if. We are currently utilizing all donor gifts for greatest prioritized needs.

​Ways to give:
1. Baskets. ​There are baskets in the gathering space on either
    side of the baptismal font where Offertory gifts are
    collected on the weekends. 

2.  Mail a check. Address: 104 E Jefferson St., Iowa City, IA 
​      52245 and write Offertory in the memo line

3. Credit/debit card or electronic funds transfer (one-time or
    recurring gift). Click here to donate.

4. ​Automatic withdrawal (recurring). Click here for the
​    authorization form.   

How can we pray for you?

Prayer Requests

Upcoming events

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The Newman Catholic Student Center would like to invite you to a virtual Lunch and Learn called Let’s Feast! Our Lady of Guadalupe with Professor Dr. Kristy Nabhan-Warren on Thursday, December 10 from 12-1pm via Zoom. Dr. Nabhan-Warren will speak on the history and contemporary devotions to Our Lady of Guadalupe, including the importance of her symbolism traditionally and in more recent years, as well as her significance as a symbol of hope and protection for the oppressed. She is the V.O. and Elizabeth Kahl Figge Chair of Catholic Studies in the Department of Religious Studies as well as the Interim Departmental Executive Officer of the Division of Interdisciplinary Studies at the University of Iowa. This event is sponsored by the Rossi Center for Faith and Culture at the Newman Catholic Student Center. Please register below to receive the Zoom link.
Event Registration

30 Days of gratitude

2020 has been challenging...but, still much gratitude prevails!
30 Days of Gratitude starts at Newman Center on November 1 and runs throughout the month.
Check our Facebook page and website daily for who we honor each day.
To view all previous Gratitude honorees for the 30 Days of Gratitude in November, please click here.
​We are blessed by God through the hands and hearts of His followers!
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If you want more information on any of the following, click on the Support button above and drop down to your topic area:
 
  • Donate   How you can safely donate online once or reoccurring by credit, debit or electronic transfer.  Also new tax donation benefits in 2020.
  • Founders/Foundation   Qualifications to join Newman Center’s annual giving or legacy clubs. Also sample language to name Newman Center in a will or bequest.
  • GALA   Learn how our first-ever Virtual Gala turned out on August 22, 2020.  Stay tuned for the 2021 date and location.
  • Holy Land   Want to travel to the Holy Land in a tour sponsored by the Newman Center in March 2021?  We’ve got room for a few more…learn the details.
  • Alumni   You may have moved away from “home” …but, you’re still part of our family.  Stay in touch and see how to qualify for the Fr. Ed Discipleship award.
  • Scholarships   We’ve got them for academics, athletes and Beckman High School graduates…learn more on this page.
  • Endowments   In gratitude to those who lead the way, an overview of the legacy created at Newman Center through endowments.    

Rossi center for
​faith and culture

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Speaker Information