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Did You Know?

  • Fr. Pat has been working at the Newman Center for almost 17 years.
  • The altar and ambo when Pope John Paul II celebrated Mass in Grant Park is located in our chapel.
  • During finals week (5/7-5/11), the Newman Center is open 24/7.
  • The Newman Center was originally located at 826 S. Morgan St. and moved to its present location in 1980.
  • The Newman Center's current building was build in 1979 and dedicated in 1980.
  • Catholic Campus Ministry started at Navy Pier before UIC moved to its present location on the near east side.
  • Fr. Ray Sullivan was the founding priest of the John Paul II Newman Center.