The , housed in the historic Lafleur mansion since 1954, is the home of Catholic spiritual life on campus. Originally built in 1903, the Edwardian-style building serves as a Catholic chaplaincy inspired by Cardinal John Henry Newman’s vision for faith communities at secular universities.
The building includes a library, dorms, communal spaces, and a small upstairs chapel. With deep historical roots in Â鶹´«Ã½Íøվ’s Catholic student life dating back to 1897, the Newman Centre provides a place for worship, dialogue, study, and community. The , founded in 2000, organizes a wide range of events and activities to enrich social and spiritual life throughout the academic year.
Listen to the Newman Centre segment of MORSL's Spiritual Landmarks Around Â鶹´«Ã½ÍøÕ¾ tour.
Learn about other Spiritual Landmarks around campus.
Want to talk a walk and see these sites yourself? Follow along this , and enjoy the full Spiritual Landmarks Around Â鶹´«Ã½ÍøÕ¾ Audio Tour, which you can use to take a self-guided tour as you explore and learn about sites on campus!
