
Building Campaign
We gratefully recognize the families, individuals, and businesses whose generosity has helped build and enhance the
St. John Paul II Newman Center.
Thank you for making this mission possible.
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Mrs. Nancy A. Abboud Mr. and Mrs. Thomas and Patricia Adams Patricia and Timothy Ahlgren Mrs. Catherine G Allen Rev. Robert A. Allgaier Mr. and Mrs. Larry and Constance Almgren Alvine & Assoc Callista and James Ambrose Jean and Jim Ambrose American National Bank Mrs. Mary Joy Anderson+ Krista and Mickey Anderson Mr. and Mrs. John Anderson Reverend Daniel R. Andrews Mr. James Andrews Mrs. Shirley A. Andrews+ Anonymous (13) Archdiocese of Omaha Mr. Richard Arnold Mr. and Mrs. Kevin Assman Mr. and Mrs. Doug and Susan Barrett Mr. and Mrs. Tim and Paula Bastian Miss Jacqueline Baude Mr. and Mrs. Levi and Ann Bauer Rev. Frank J. Baumert Linda and Deacon David Baumert Sue and Jerry Beach Linda and John Beacom Mr. and Mrs. William and Martha Beckman Lowell Behrens Family Trust Mrl and Mrs. Alan+ and Frances Beller Tina and Steve Beller Mrs. Connie Bemis Knights of Columbus - Sts. Mary and Joseph Greg Beninato Angie and Joe Benkis Ms. Norma E. Bertch+ Teresa and Scott Binder Ms. Betty Birkel Mr. and Mrs. John and Michaela Blazek Mr. and Mrs. John Blinkhorn Tammy and Drew Blossom Jan and Deacon Mark Boeding Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Bohnenkamp Mr. and Mrs. Jay and Lucinda Bolding Kathy and Greg Boulay Mr. and Mrs. Gregory Bower Boyd Jones Construction Shannan and Bradley Brommer Mr. Louis and Mrs. Suzanne Buda Dr. and Mrs. Jerold Buresh Rev. Harold J. Buse BVH Architecture Johnstone Supply Monsignor James R. Cain Rose and Bob+ Campney Beth Carlson Patty and Tom Carney Karol and Jim Carroll Catholic Mutual Relief Society of America Mr. and Mrs. Kevin Cattau Jane and Bill Cheese Janice and Jed Christensen Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence and Diane Cochran Mr. and Mrs. Timothy and Kelly Connelly Mr. and Mrs. Timothy Conrad Jennifer and Tim Conzemius Mr. and Mrs. Terrence and Anita Corbitt Mary and Pat Corrigan Mr. and Mrs. Jon and Martha Crane Dr. Timothy Crowley and Celann La Greca Archbishop Emeritus Elden Francis Curtiss Mary and Jim Czyz Mr. and Mrs. Alan D'Agosto Mary Jo and Mike Dahir Mr. and Mrs. Carlin Daves Lynette and Roger Davis Dr. Peter DeMarco Mr. and Mrs. Christopher and Elise Demers Anonymous Mr. and Mrs. Louis D'Ercole Design Associates of Omaha Diane and Duane Deuel Amy and Steve Dickas Mr. Rick and Mrs. Mary Jo Doolittle Sharon and Steve Doran Ms. Katy Dornbos Mr. and Mrs. David Drozd Denise and Dan Drvol Mr. and Mrs. Daniel and Dorothy Dube Ruth and Dennis Duffy Maria and Ben Duke Mrs. Joan Dunlap Monsignor Peter F. Dunne Dr. and Mrs. Marvin and Lynette Dvorak Gus and Carol Dworak Karen and Larry Dwyer Sean Earnest Reverend Michael P. Eckley Mr. and Mrs. Larry J. Eickhoff Mr. and Mrs. Ervin and Elaine Eisenmenger Emspace Inc Peggy and Tim Engel Mr. and Mrs. Joseph+ and Judy Engelbert Mr. and Mrs. Michael R. Erftmeier Mr. Donald L. Erftmier Sr. and Mrs. Adelaide Erftmier Marica and Jim Esola Dr. and Mrs. Paul W. Esposito Mr. and Mrs. Frank and Bernice Evert Mr. and Mrs. Patrick and Colleen Fahey Julie and Jaren Faltys Rev. Thomas M. Fangman Jr. Drs. Pierre and Maya Fayad Mr. and Mrs. Robert Fell Mrs. Nancy E. Fitzgerald Dr.+ and Mrs. John J. Fitzpatrick Stacey and Mark Floersch Anonymous Lieutenant Governor Mike and Mrs. Susan Foley Freba Corporation Mr. Brett L. Frevert Fucinaro Excavating Co Inc Mr. and Mrs. Terry Fulton Reverend Richard J. Gabuzda Mr. and Mrs. David Getete Mr. and Mrs. Michael and Colleen Gawley Beth and Deacon Leon Gentrup Mary Lou and Bronson Gerken Karen and Cal German Mr. Guy G. German Susan Kathol Gnann Cathy and Jeffery Gokie Mr. and Mrs. Robert D. Goldsmith Mr. and Mrs. Keith Gonzales Janet and Mark Goodwin Mr. and Mrs. Ronald and Elizabeth Jean Gordon Mr. and Mrs. Pat Gorup Dr. and Mrs. Thomas and Mary Lou Gouttierre Mr. and Mrs. Brian Grelk M Gross Family Foundation Mr. and Mrs. Dan Grzywa Ms. Mary Therese Gubbels Mrs. Rita M. Gubbels Theresa and Bob Gunia Mr. Clarence Haley Dr. and Mrs. Gerald and Carol Hankes Michelle and Ted Hankes Rev. Dennis A. Hanneman Rev. Jeremy J. Hans Pamela and Deacon Joseph Hartnett Mrs. Judith Gayle Harvey+ Cheri and Tom Hassenstab Dr. and Mrs. Ralph and Yasmin Hauke Mr. and Mrs. Donald and Marge Hawk Mr. and Mrs. John and Ann Hawkins The Hawks Foundation Heafey Hoffmann Dworak Cutler Mr. and Mrs. Thomas and Joan* Heafey Mr. Garrett Heaney Mr. John F. Heenan Mr. Thomas Heenan Suzanne and Matthew Heffron Mrs. Patricia J. Heffron
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Mr. and Mrs. Thomas and Gayle Heldridge Mary Katherine and Willian Helget Renee and Dana Hendricks Lindy and Peter Henning Mr. and Mrs. Adam and Shannon Herink Roger and Rita+ Hermsen Vickie and Del Herout Mr. and Mrs. Bradley and Christine Hinton Anonymous Reverend Paul C. Hoesing Mr. and Mrs. Paul Hoffschneider Mr. and Mrs. Roderick Hofschulte Shari and Carson Holloway Mr. and Mrs. Edward and Mary Hotz Judy and Bob Huber Jeanne Huelskamp Mr. Ambrose+ and Mrs. Nora+ Hugo Mr. Lavern Huliska Rev. Norman F. Hunke Mr. and Mrs. Craig and Susan Husting Dr. and Mrs. Christopher and Barb Ihle Mr. and Mrs. Steve Isom J&S Feedlot Mrs. Norma Jablonski Maria and Dean Jacobsen Mr. and Mrs. Michael James Maj. (Ret.) Edward B. Janeczko, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Paul+ and Barbara Jansen Beth and Mike Jareske Mr. and Mrs. Kevin Jarosik Mr. and Mrs. Paul and Barbara Jeffrey Reverend Walter W. Jong-A-Kiem Mr. Richard Kaczmarek Norm Kallhoff Reverend Daniel J. Kampschneider Ellen and Bruce Karsk Dr. and Mrs. Gregory and Theresa Keane Reverend James E. Keiter Knights of Columbus #1793 Sacred Heart Norfolk Mrs. and Mr. Kristin and Steven Kelly Mr. and Mrs. Michael and Mary Kelly Reverend Francis Patrick Kenny Mr. and Mrs. Thomas and Danielle Kenny Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Kerins Becky and Steve Kerkman Mr. and Mrs. Scott Kerr Jane and Deacon Maurice Kersenbrock Keyboard Kastle Mr. James P. Kineen Neil Kirby Mr. and Mrs. William Michael Kizer Bev and Tim Klein Mr. and Mrs. Steven and Ryann Kluthe Mr. and Mrs. Michael J. Knier Knights of Columbus - National Office Mr. and Mrs. Harry and Doris Knobbe Mr. and Mrs. Jason D. Kock Michelle R Kogel Mr. and Mrs. Rick Koinzan Gloria and Jack Koke Dr. Edward and Mrs. Sandy Kolb Mr. and Mrs. Rick Kolm Reverend Owen W. Korte Mr. and Mrs. Justin Korth Shannon and Aaron Kosch Janet and Ronald Kramer Dr. and Mrs. Ralph J. Kramper Rev. James V. Kramper Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Kremla Monsignor Francis E. Kubart Dan and Nancy Kuhl Debbie and John Kukula Pat and Stan Kurtz Mr. and Mrs. James and Virginia Kurzak Knights of Columbus - St. Matthew Patricia and Dale Labenz Lacey Construction Inc. Mr. and Mrs. David and Jessica Lamoureux Amanda and Rick Landenberger Ms. Karen M. Lange Mr. and Mrs. Brian J. Langel Dr. and Mrs. Rex Largen Suzie and Mike Lawler Mr. and Mrs. Leslie Lawless Mr. and Mrs. Gary Leaply Rev. Taylor Leffler Legion of Mary - Holy Cross Mrs. Roxie M. Lewis+ Rev. Ryan P Lewis Donna Limbeck Lesa and Bill Lindsay Mr. and Mrs. John Lingo Mr. and Mrs. Michael and Mary Ann Litz Mr. and Mrs. Kyle Loecker Reverend Jeffrey P. Lorig Mr. and Mrs. Bernard and Katherine Lorkovic Mr. and Mrs. John Lovstad Anonymous Mr. and Mrs. Steve Lundstrom Ms. Maria S. Machado Mr. and Mrs. Dale G. Mackel Ms. Mary Jo Madej Mr. and Mrs. John Maginn Rev. Thomas Magnuson Mr. and Mrs. Kent and Lisa Maguire Ms. Lynne Maguire Dr. and Mrs. Patrick and Anne Mahoney Mainelli Leasing Corporation Maj. (Ret.) and Mrs. George F. Mance Ruth and Willilam Markhofer Dr. and Mrs. Philip+ and Ruth+ Maschka Mr. Francis P. Matthews Mr. and Mrs. Dan Matuella John Mayhan Mr. and Mrs. Edward McCarthy Dr. and Mrs. Edward M. McGill Ann and James McGill Mr. and Mrs. Robert R. McGill Fitzgerald Schorr Barmettler & Brennan PC LLO Mr. and Mrs. Jim McQuillan Brent and Carmen Melliger Mr. and Mrs. Jerome and Karen Merwald Mr. and Mrs. John Micek+ Midwest Floor Covering Mr. and Mrs. Gregory J. Mikuls Knights of Columbus #5143 Saint Frances de Chantal Randolph Mr. and Mrs. John and Pat Miller Mr. and Mrs. James Minarick Mr. John Minton Missionary Benedictine Sisters Mr. and Mrs. Robert and Mary Mockler Mr. Charles V. Molvig and Mrs. Constance Dowd-Molvig Mr. and Mrs. Charles A. Monico Mr. and Mrs. Edward Moser Sally and Ray Moser Rev. Patrick Moser Judy and Brian Mosher Sigrid and Mike Moylan Mrs. Susan Moylan Dr. and Mrs. Robert and Diane Muelleman Mrs. Iva L. Mueller Mulhall's Nursery Mr. Richard L. Muller Patrick Mullins Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Murnan Mr. and Mrs. William D. Murphy Mr. and Mrs. Dennis Murphy Mr. and Mrs. Ken and Judy Nanfito Mr. Cole J. Nardini Patty and Ray Neppl Mr. and Mrs. Charles Nicholson Mr. and Mrs. Charles Nicholson Janet and Tom Nichting Victoria and Deacon Richard Niedergeses Rev. Patrick K. Nields Mr. and Mrs. Dave Nienaber Mr. and Mrs. Stephen and Ann Noel Reverend John M. Norman Notre Dame Sisters Mr. and Mrs. Pat Novicki Nowak Family Charitable Foundation Rev. Ralph Bernard O'Donnell
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Reverend Paul Sae-Wan Oh Deb and Jeff Ohnoutka Ms. Rose Mary Ohri Mr. and Mrs. Craig R. and Kay Olson Dr. and Mrs. T. Kevin O'Malley Mr. Mike A. Owens and Mrs. Jill Kigerl-Owens Kristina and John Pakiz Mr. and Mrs. Dennis D. Palma Tamara and Alex Pandolfo Patera Landscaping Dr. and Mrs. Angelo Patil Dr. and Mrs. Kenneth Pavlik Pella Products of Omaha Jill and Terry Petersen Stephanie and Paul Peterson Reverend Martin J. Petrasic Mr. and Mrs. Gregory and Mary Pflaum The Honorable James and Suzanne Pillen Rev. Timothy M. Podraza Anne and Tom Pogge Michele and Brent Pohlman Precision Drywall Inc. Susie and Mike Price Mr. and Mrs. Craig Pytleski Mr. and Mrs. Douglas and Margaret Quinn Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Quinn Mr. and Mrs. John and Jeannette Randall Dorothy Rasgorshek Ratigan-Schottler Manufacturing RDG Planning & Design Stacie and Rob Reed Mr. Robert A. Reed, Sr. Reverend David G. Reeson Mrs. Mary Regan Mr. And Mrs. Patrick S. Regan Mr. Thomas Richter-Egger Senator J. Peter Ricketts and Ms. Susanne Shore Mr. and Mrs. Zachary J. Ridder Mr. and Mrs. Dale and Theresa Rieck Mr. and Mrs. Marvin and Dorothy Rief Dr. and Mrs. Gerald Ries+ Mr. and Mrs. Jorge and Evonne Rodriguez-Sierra J. Emmet+ and Mary Root Mr. and Mrs. Michael and Nancy Root Mrs. Genelle Rosenbaum Ms. Mary Jane Rosenthal Mr. George Rosness Debra and Ralph Roza St Vincent de Paul Church Dr. and Mrs. William and Gena Rozmajzl Mr. Douglas Ruffner Mr. and Mrs. Stephen F. Ruskamp Mr. and Mrs. Tom Russell Mrs. Nancy Ryan The Ryan Foundation Mr. and Mrs. Andy Ryba Dede and Rob Salerno Mr. and Mrs. Josh Saltz Drs. Elizabeth and David Sambol Amy and Brian Sauser Jean and Don Schaefer Reverend Douglas P. Scheinost Dr. Michael Schilmoeller Michael Schilmoeller Donald and Sue+ Schinzel Mr. Robert Schleppenbach Mrs. Nancy Schlesiger Colleen and Scott Schmidt Schmitt Music Mr. and Mrs. Bryan Schneider Ms. Maureen Schorn Ms. Julie Schram Mr. and Mrs. Clint Schukei Mr. and Mrs. Mark Schumacher Stephanie and David Scott Serra Club of Omaha Serra Club of West Omaha Moore Services Ms. Elizabeth A. Shrier Mr. and Mrs. E. Terry and Kathy Sibbernsen Mr. and Mrs. Mike Siegel Julie and Joe Skradski Dr. and Mrs. John and Susan Smith Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Smith Mrs. Gina Smoyer Mr. and Mrs. John and Lori Snyder Ken Sorensen Mr. and Mrs. James+ and Anne Marie Spargo Mr. and Mrs. Kent Speer Dr. Doug Spellman and Dr. Kathi Spellman Mr. and Mrs. Hugh and Colleen Spellman Marilyn and Gene Spence Lori and Jim Sperry KVSS Radio Station St. Robert Bellarmine (Ladies Guild) Mr. and Mrs. John and Jeanne Stadsvold Mr. and Mrs. Justin Steffensmeier Mr. and Mrs. Ryan Steffensmeier Gene+ and Peg Steffensmeier Monsignor Ralph J. Steffensmeier Mr. and Mrs. Jason Steffes Steier Group Mr. and Mrs. Dennis and Margaret Stessman Mr. and Mrs. Victor E. Stevenart Dr. Clarke Stevens Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth and Ann Stinson Mr. Eugene Stolz De Ann and Jim Stolze Mr. and Mrs. Allen and Kathy Stow Mr. and Mrs. Paul and Mary Stultz Mr. John G. Sullivan and Dr. Patricia A. Sullivan Mr. Patrick J. Sullivan Reverend Joseph R. Sund Mrs. Joan Taphorn Rev. Joseph Taphorn Dr. and Mrs. Britt and Kelly Thedinger Mr. Thomas Thibodeau Knights of Columbus #6429 Archbishop Bergan Joan and Sam Thompson Miss Marie Timmerman Dr. and Dr. Kent and Michelle Tjardes Trede Electric Mr. and Mrs. Patrick and Susan Tucker Mr. Matthew Tynan Vera and Roman Uhing University of Nebraska Foundation Amy and Jay Vankat Mr. and Mrs. Theodore Vasko Jeanne and Jospeh Vlock Vocations Office- Archdiocese of Omaha Mr. and Mrs. Lee M. Volkmer Sherry and Bill Wachtler Mr. and Mrs. Tim J. Wagman Mr. Denis F. Walsh+ Mr. and Mrs. Marvin and Jeanne Webb Mr. and Mrs. Don and Virginia Wegener Stephanie and Mark Weidner Weiland, Inc. Mr. and Mrs. Herman+ and Ellen Weist Mr. and Mrs. Thomas and Jane Werner Mr. Christopher Wesely Mrs. Rita Wesely Monsignor William S. Whelan Mr. and Mrs. Gerry and Christine Wiese Mr. and Mrs. Randy and Kathryn Wiese Mr. and Mrs. David and Julie Wilson Mr. and Mrs. Douglas and Elaine Wilwerding Mr. and Mrs. Bradley Winking Katie Winkler Mr. and Mrs. Richard and Pamela Witt Mr. Henry E. Wojdyla Jr. Knights of Columbus Nebraska State Council Samantha and Joseph Worthing Mr. Joseph J. Zaborowski and Ms. Mary Wendl Dr. and Mrs. Milton C. Zadina Mr. and Mrs. Patrick Zenk Reverend Carl J Zoucha Reverend Damian J. Zuerlein *
A Big Idea, A Bigger Future for Omaha’s College Ministry
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We Dreamt It
Catholic Ministry at UNO has been happening for decades, but there was always a need for it to grow and facilities on campus and at St. Margaret Mary could not handle the need. For years, the Archdiocese of Omaha recognized the need for this type of facility and ministry.
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We Built It
So, in 2016, the last parcel of land at Aksarben was purchased and initial fundraising began for the $25M project. It was decided to take on $14.6M in debt so the facility could open to serve Omaha college students, both for campus ministry as well at student housing.
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We Did It
Thanks to your generosity, we have completely paid off our debt, transformed our basement into the Newman Leadership Center, and added new beauty throughout our space. With a strong financial foundation, we’re ready to grow our mission over the next decade!