Newman Lecture - The Catholic Faith & Evolution (In Person)
Dr. Dan Kuebler- Dan is a Professor of Biology at Franciscan University in Steubenville, Ohio, where he teaches courses on evolution, cell physiology, and science and faith. He is the co-host with Catherine Hadro (EWTN) of the Purposeful Lab Podcast, a podcast that focuses on examining the order and purpose inherent in the world around us. Dan is the co-author of The Evolution Controversy: A Survey of Competing Theories (Baker Academic, 2007) and another forthcoming book on Evolution and Catholicism (Word on Fire Press). He has written both academic and popular articles on issues related to science, religion and ethics. He is Vice-President of the Society of Catholic Scientists and is on the board of the Spitzer-Magis Center. He has been married to his wife Nellie for 26 years and has six kids and resides in Steubenville Ohio.
Go Fish Conference '24
The Go Fish Conference is back!
The Go Fish Conference is an annual event hosted by the Saint John Society, open to all college-aged Catholics 18-25 years old in the Pacific Northwest. Come to be inspired by Christ and strengthened in community, to deepen in your faith with talks, small group discussion, adoration, and Mass–all while enjoying the beauty of the Oregon Coast! This year, the Go Fish Conference will be held at the Agate Beach Inn in Newport, OR from April 12th - April 14th.
P2G Info Session
Interested in going on the Pilgrimage to the Grotto? Curious? Come to the info session on April 21 at the USH, after student Mass.
Pilgrimage to the Grotto '24
The Pilgrimage to the Grotto is a 3-day walking event starting in Salem and ending at the Grotto of Our Lady of Sorrows in Portland. The cost is $55, which will cover food, lodging, and a colored T-shirt for visibility as we walk! Bathrooms are available throughout the entire weekend.
The Pilgrimage is for college students and young adults ages 18-25 and those in the Newman Community. You must register by May 5 to receive a t-shirt!
If you would like to learn more, there will be an info session on Sunday, April 21 at the Upper Social Hall after the 7 PM student Mass.
You can register right here.
Society of Mary Women's Heroic Night
Join the Sisters of the Society of Mary for a Heroic Night to begin Palm Sunday.
Fr. Gregory Pine: Your Identity in the Eucharist
Come and listen to Fr. Gregory Pine, a Dominican Friar, about your identity in the Eucharist. This Event held at the University of Oregon in Lillis hall, room 185!
Missions with the Homeless
Come mission to those sleeping outside around downtown Corvallis!
First Friday Holy Hour
Join us at St. Mary’s for a guided adoration on the first Friday of each month during the academic year. The Holy Hour begins at 7pm. Throughout the year, there will be meditations on different prayers over each Holy Hour. This month, we will pray and reflect on the Eucharist as a prolongation of Jesus’ saving Death.
Newman Households Info Session
Interested in participating in the Newman Households program? Come to the info session after the student Mass!
Mardi Gras Party
Come bid farewell to Ordinary time with us! We will be celebrating Mardi Gras at the Newman Center at 8:15 PM.
Hops and Happiness
All college students are welcome to attend Hops & Happiness tomorrow night at the upstairs lounge at Mcmenamins on Monroe at 5 pm! This is a follow up conversation from the Science, Faith, and Happiness Newman Lecture where we will dive deeper into this topic and discuss at our tables while ordering some delicious food and hops!
Newman Lecture - Science, Faith, & Happiness (In Person)
Dr. Christopher Kaczor is Chair of the Department of Philosophy at Loyola Marymount University and the Honorary Professor for the Renewal of Catholic Intellectual Life at Bishop Barron’s Word on Fire Institute. He is the author of sixteen books, including Jordan Peterson, God, and Christianity: The Search for a Meaningful Life. His research on issues of ethics, philosophy, and religion has been featured in The Wall Street Journal, Huffington Post, National Review, NPR, BBC, EWTN, ABC, NBC, FOX, CBS, MSNBC, and the Today Show. He can be found on Twitter at @Prof_Kaczor.
Walk for Life 2024
Join fellow Oregon students for the Walk for Life in San Francisco, CA. Let's walk and pray for an end to abortion, the leading cause of death in America. Registration includes transportation, food and lodging.
All Newman Night
Come down to Newman for a night of fun, faith, and figuring (or thinking, if you don’t like alliteration).
Christmas Party
Celebrate the end of the term with a holly jolly Christmas Party! There’ll be food, crafts, gingerbread competition, and a white elephant gift exchange! (~$20 value)
Sending Forth Mass
Join us, to help celebrate the impact and services these two wonderful people that we have been so blessed to have in our community!
Missions with the Homeless
Come mission to those sleeping outside around downtown Corvallis!
First Friday Holy Hour
Join us for an hour of guided adoration on the first Friday of each month during the academic year. The Holy Hour begins at 7pm. Throughout the year, there will be meditations on different prayers over each Holy Hour. This month, we will pray in Faith in the Word and Acts of Faith.
Volunteer Missionary Program Info Session
For anyone interested in learning more about next year's Volunteer Missionary Program and what it has to offer!
SVDP Clothing Drive
Join us for our Fall 2023 Work of Mercy event, by helping give clothes to those in need!
Newman Lecture - Galaxies, Stars, Planets, and Life: A Universe of Awe and Inspiration (Online)
Join us for this term’s Newman Lecture by Dr. Jennifer Wiseman! She is a MIT Alumni who currently is working with NASA, making new discoveries on comets, having an expansive history of experience in science, public speaking, and Christianity. Please register for this exciting online webinar!
Friendsgiving
Give thanks to the Lord for all of this year’s blessings!
A full day with a trip to a pumpkin patch, a hike, some flag football, Holy Mass, and a Thanksgiving potluck
Journey: A Young Women's Retreat
This encounter offers a place for each to discover life as a vocation and grow in listening to and discerning the Lord's voice, desires and vision for her life.
Venture Ahead
Are you a Catholic Freshman? Join us every Tuesday evening at 6:30PM for a home-cooked meal, talk, small group discussion, & fun!
Leadership Applications 2024
Apply to be an integral part of the Newman center and serve the community! Experience a deep, fun, and meaningful team dynamic to help imitate Christ’s love in the world as you apply your talents to the benefit of everyone!
Applications close Nov 4th 5pm!
First Friday Holy Hour
Join us for an hour of guided adoration on the first Friday of each month during the academic year. The Holy Hour begins at 7pm. Throughout the year, there will be meditations on different prayers over each Holy Hour. This month we will be meditating on prayer to regain joy.
Summit
For those who are interested in becoming Catholic or want to learn more about the Catholic faith.
Men's Annual Silent Retreat
A weekend silent retreat with talks, mass, confession, adoration.
Women's Annual Silent Retreat
Step away from your day-to-day life for a weekend and focus on your relationship with God.
Family Weekend Tailgate
Join us for a Newman Tailgate before the football game. Invite your friends! If your family is in town for OSU's family weekend, they're welcome to come. RSVP for you and your family by clicking on this event.
Fragua: First Night
Fragua is a program designed to form those who have encountered Christ in the path of the new life received by that encounter. Through engaging formation courses and circles of friends in Christ, everyone has the opportunity to grow in their own discipleship of the Master.