Have you set goals for the new year yet? Do they include spiritual goals? It can be easy to set goals for more material areas - health, fitness, finances - and miss the very important area of our spiritual life.

Luke Capoun is an alum of the JPII Newman Center who has started his journey in seminary in St. Paul Minnesota at the St. John Vianney Seminary.

Samantha Lierz is an alumna of the JPII Newman Center and a current FOCUS missionary. She recently spoke about a few experiences within her faith that helped direct her to where she is today.

Everywhere you turn, people have ear buds in. At the gym, on a walk, or doing schoolwork – lots of people are tuned in. What do you listen to when your ear buds are in? Here are our top 7 favorite Catholic Podcasts to queue up next time you pop your ear buds in.

At JPII Newman, it is a joy to see young men in our community discern their Vocational calling to the priesthood. But what does their day to day look like when they leave Newman? We caught up with JPII Newman Alumni and current seminarian for the Archdiocese of Omaha, Michael Figura to learn more.

With final exams being taken, graduation caps being worn, and final Spikeball matches being played, we say goodbye to an incredible group of seniors.

I had this idea coming into college that the Church as old and dying. But that’s not true here. There’s a revival happening, and it draws us in. I’ve had actual encounters here that have deepened by relationship with Jesus and the sacraments, especially in the Eucharist.

Christian shares his experience from our 2022 Spring Break Mission Trip to Grand Isle, LA.

I am everyone else. I’m quick to remind people of this when it comes to my vocation as Roman Catholic priest and as individual follower of Christ. I’m just like everyone else in that I know Jesus is the way but I still struggle, mightily, in embracing the truth and the life. This doesn’t mean I don’t believe it, but that I find it difficult in certain areas to let go.

The first Sunday of Lent left us with a reminder of God’s deliverance, bringing freedom to his people trapped in oppression and slavery. While praying with this passage from the first reading I was moved by the disposition of God, who doesn’t shake his fist in indignation when we turn to him in times of trouble but comes with power to rescue. He not only saves us, but blesses us richly.

Let’s be honest: dating in college is a lot more complicated than dating in high school. How do you begin to navigate it all?! We caught up with former student, Maddy, for some pointers.

God is worthy of our worship just because He is. Though the Lord doesn’t need our worship, we are compelled to because of His greatness and goodness that is evident all throughout our lives. Let’s sing to Him all the days that we live. Here are my top 16 worship songs.

As Catholics, we’re called to make disciples of all nations. But when asked to lead a bible study, I hesitated and seemed a bit unsure how it would go down.

College of Saint Mary’s student, Haley, has grown in confidence and now has a deepened passion to lead others in faith.

We are thankful for the many people throughout the archdiocese who have supported JPII Newman so that our son had a place to thrive in college.

Hello! I’m Scott and I have been involved at the JPII Newman Center for around two years now. 

I chose to move into Newman Hall because I was intrigued to live in a place where my faith could grow. Here I have met other college students who are striving to be saints and who want to follow the will of God. 

Are you seeking baptism? Are you baptized but not confirmed? Are you interested in learning more about entering the Catholic Church?

It’s a such a joy to welcome you to the St. John Paul II Newman Center. We here at JPII Newman provide a home base for students looking to grow spiritually and socially through vibrant community.