St. Johns Catholic Newman Center

You Belong Here. As one of the largest and most active Newman Centers in the nation, St. Johns Catholic Newman Center at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign is home to 10-12,000 Catholic Illini on campus. SJCNC is comprised of St. Johns Chapel and Newman Hall, a 586-bed coed private certified housing facility. About St. Johns Catholic Newman Center The mission of St. Johns Catholic Newman Center is to lead college students to lifelong connection with Christ and His Church through the sacraments and a vibrant, inviting community. Through our work, we aim to build up the Catholic faith: attracting, equipping, and sending forth an ever-growing community of young Catholics prepared to respond with generosity to the needs of the Church. Offering daily Masses, Adoration, and Confessions, SJCNC also hosts a diverse set of ministry programs - ranging from Bible studies and retreats focused on the needs of college students to social events like Intramural Athletics and more. ...