Catholic Campus Ministry Newsletter

...And Catholic Hokies Now

The Newman House has been home base to our ministry since it was opened in 1963. It holds special memories for all of our students and alumni — whether they were a member of one of our folk groups, a bible study leader, a Sunday Supper frequenter, a volunteer for one of our service projects, a Newman Dance attendee, or a member of our Leadership Council. The house currently hosts daily Mass, adoration of the Blessed Sacrament, small group bible studies, community dinners, discernment groups, Praise and Worship nights, volleyball tournaments, tailgates, and more. Students consider the Newman House a home away from home, and we aspire to maintain this place of comfort and refuge for all Catholic Hokies as the ministry expands. The Great Room, which was added to the Newman House in 2002, currently acts as a multi-purpose room for daily Mass and all large events. The regular set-up for Mass is often broken down and reconfigured to accommodate the many community events offered throughout the week. We are also frequently at max capacity for daily Masses and Sunday Suppers with overflow seating spilling into adjacent rooms. Our ministry is quickly outgrowing our current facilities with no signs of slowing down. To best serve our students and carry out our mission, we need your help. In 2023, the property next door to the Newman House was listed for sale, but our ministry was unable to make a competitive offer to purchase the land due to funding limitations. As we continue to serve more students, we know that building an addition to our current structure or acquiring another plot to expand the property is an imminent need. The St. Joseph Building Fund was established by our Knights of Columbus Council to secure the funds necessary for this future building project. In honor of our 100th anniversary as a ministry, we ask you to prayerfully discern making a donation to this fund, so we are prepared for the next opportunity to expand the Newman House for the next generation. St. Joseph Building Fund

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