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Penn Newman Center

Catholic Campus Ministry at the
University of Pennsylvania Since 1893

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Our mission is to support, challenge, inspire and empower students, faculty and staff to live the Gospel of Jesus Christ on campus. We prepare Catholic leaders for service to the Church and world.      
   
 

Mass Times

 
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Speaker:

Fr. James Martin, S.J.
Thursday, December 10, 6:30 pm
Location TBA

Penn Newman welcomes nationally renowned Church commentator and author Fr. James Martin, SJ, who will speak on "Success Beyond Profits: Happiness in the Spiritual Life." Sponsored by Penn Newman and co-sponsored by the Penn Catholic Student Association and the Wharton Catholic Club. The University of Pennsylvania community is invited to join us for this evening funded by the Frank J. Hager '79 Fund for Catholic Thought. Click here for more information.

 

 
 

     
     
     
     

 

 

Ongoing Programs

 

Upcoming Events

 

going to 10:00 pm mass?

Are you interested in walking to 10:00 pm Mass each Sunday with other Catholic students? Newman will help coordinate people walking to Mass together.

Email Jeff Klein and let him know which dorm you are coming from and we'll meet you there at about 9:50 pm.

thanksgiving break dates for penn newman

The Penn Newman Center will close on Wednesday, November 25 at 12:30 pm and reopen on November 30 at 8:30 am.

Mass Schedule:

  • 9:00 am Thursday, November 26 in St. Bede's Chapel
  • 9:00 am Friday, November 27 in St. Bede's Chapel
  • 9:00 am Saturday, November 28 in St. Bede's Chapel
 
       

Newman Council meetings
Sundays, 8:45 pm
Penn Newman Center

The Newman Council is the Penn Newman Center's undergraduate leadership body. Council meetings are open to all Penn undergrads.

If you have any questions, please contact Council President Maria Hutchinson at mac@nursing.upenn.edu.

 

newman coffeehouse!
Tuesday, December 8, 6:15 pm
Penn Newman Center

We will be hosting our fall semester Coffeehouse immediately following St. Agatha-James' 5:15 PM Mass for the Immaculate Conception. Enjoy Christmas cookies, cocoa, music and stand-up entertainment from your peers during the last week of classes! Please contact Joe Weinhoffer at josephcw@seas.upenn.edu with any questions, or if you are interested in giving a 10 minute performance of any kind!

 

 
       

lunch with the newman chaplain
Mondays and Thursdays at Noon
Meet at the Button on campus

Join us for lunch with our Chaplain Director, Fr. Phil Florio, SJ. We will meet at the Button at noon and then head to a local eatery for stimulating and fun conversation!

 

   

speaker: fr. James martin, SJ
Thursday, December 10, 6:30 pm
Location TBA

Penn Newman welcomes nationally renowned Church commentator and author Fr. James Martin, SJ, who will speak on "Success Beyond Profits: Happiness in the Spiritual Life." Sponsored by Penn Newman and co-sponsored by the Penn Catholic Student Association and the Wharton Catholic Club. The University of Pennsylvania community is invited to join us for this evening funded by the Frank J. Hager '79 Fund for Catholic Thought. Click here for more information.

 

 
   

 

 

service opportunity: tutoring
Mondays, 3:00-5:15 pm
Annunciation BVM Church
South Philly

Grad students and undergrads are invited to this tutoring program for children from 1st through 4th grades on Mondays at Annunciation BVM Parish. The children are primarily Mexican immigrants who are just learning English, and consequently placed below grade level in local schools. The church needs more adults to work one-on-one or in small groups with the kids.

If you are interested, contact Jeff Klein.

 

christmas break dates for penn newman

The Penn Newman Center will close on Wednesday, December 23 at 12:30 pm and reopen on January 5 at 8:30 am.

From December 24 through January 3 all Masses will be celebrated in St. Agatha/St. James Church.

 
 
   

c3: catholic community chats
Tuesdays, 8:00 pm
Penn Newman Center

Catholic Community Chats is the small faith-sharing group of the Penn Newman Center. New students are always welcome. You do not need to have attended previous weekly events, or attend on a weekly basis. Activities usually include student discussions and/or speakers. This is a great opportunity to help us make faith our first priority even in our busy lives as college students! Contact Julianne Gamino for more information.

 

catholic student leadership conference
December 31, 2009-January 3, 2010
Malvern Retreat Center (Malvern, PA)

The National Catholic Student Coalition gathers students every year to explore our faith as Catholic college students, celebrate Eucharist and meet new people. Participants will hear keynote presentations, and engage in service projects, workshops, small group faith discussions and many other activities.

Under this year's theme, "Be the Voice," NCSC comes to the City of Brotherly Love! Several hundred college students from across the country will celebrate together and learn more about our faith and how we can be the voice of Catholic students in our communities, our nation, and our world. Click here for more information on NCSC.

If you are interested, contact Jeff Klein.

 
 
   

Holy hour
Wednesdays, 8:00 pm
Penn Newman Center

Join us for our weekly holy hour. The Holy Hour will include the Liturgy of the Hours, Adoration, and Benediction. Fr. Phil will also hear confessions weekly at 7:00 pm on Wednesdays. Please feel free to join us for whatever time you are able.

 

locks of love hair drive
From Now to April 2010

DO SOMETHING HAIR-OIC !!!!!!

Locks of Love is an organization that uses donated hair to create wigs for children who have suffered from an illness that results in hair loss. In April (date TBD) Penn Newman will be holding an event where we will have hair stylists from the area providing haircuts for anyone who is interested in donating 6 or more inches of hair to this wonderful cause! For more information contact Stephanie Scott, Mary Kate McKnight or Elizabeth Kopec.

 
 
   

dollar dinner
Thursdays, 6:00 pm
Penn Newman Center

All the pasta, salad and rolls you can eat for just $1! All Penn students welcome and no reservation necessary!

 

 

 

el salvador service immersion trip
May 22-29, 2010

Cost is approximately $1500. Open to all Penn graduate and undergraduate students. Limited space available! For more information contact Fr. Phil Florio, SJ (215-898-7575).

 
 
   

scripture reflection
Biweekly on Thursdays, 7:00 pm
Penn Newman Center

Every other Thursday, we'll be meeting after Dollar Dinner--feel free to join us at 6:00 pm for a meal beforehand!

All are welcome to this prayerful opportunity for reflection and discussion around the Sunday scriptures. Come learn more about the Word of God. Click here for a full schedule.

Contact Fr. Phil Florio, SJ, for more information.

     
 
   

community service: west philly recess initiative
Weekly on Weekdays
Lea School and Wilson School

Time Commitment: 2 hours per week (M-F) on site around lunchtime. Responsibilities: Promote a more pleasant lunchroom and environment conducive to interactive play and fitness. Volunteers accomplish these goals through games, activities, and collaborative efforts for leadership development of Lea and Wilson students. Click here for more info.

     
 
   

spiritual mentoring/ direction

Spiritual mentoring is an opportunity to meet one-on-one with a professional minister to speak about your life, and your spiritual mentor is there to listen, to offer insight, and to help you discern where and how God is at work in your life.

More info here...

 

prayer resources

Click here for several links to great websites that offer a variety of resources for our prayer lives!

Ever consider becoming catholic?

More info here …

     
 
   

 

 

     
 
   
3720 Chestnut Street
Philadelphia, PA 19104
(215) 898-7575
 
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