All are welcome. All belong. Oberlin's Newman Catholic Community is a student-run campus ministry in the Roman Catholic tradition. All are welcome to join us!
In affiliation with Catholic Diocese of Cleveland, Oberlin Newman Catholic Ministry strives to faithfully accompany students, faculty, and staff at Oberlin College and Conservatory regardless of identity or affiliation. We explore Catholicism in a supportive, inclusive environment that welcomes folks of all identities and creeds. Whether you are a practicing Catholic, a curious newcomer, or somewh
05/11/2025
Last student Mass of the semester is tonight at 5:30 PM in Sacred Heart! 🕊️ Come celebrate Isabelle and Peyton’s Confirmation with us — and stick around after for our end-of-year party at 229 W College St 🎉💒
We’re so grateful for this community and how much we’ve grown together — can’t wait to see you again next year 💛
03/21/2025
Feeling overwhelmed? Take a break and reconnect at the Busy Student Retreat! 🌿✨
From April 7-10, join a trained spiritual companion for a daily one-hour session tailored to your schedule. Come as you are—all are welcome!
Scan the QR code or go to our linktree to sign up and find peace in the midst of the semester. 💛
02/14/2025
Hello current students, auditioning students, and families! We hope you can join us to celebrate mass this upcoming Sunday at 5:30 at the Sacred Heart Church in Oberlin, OH.
12/14/2024
We’re so grateful for an incredible semester with the Newman community! Your faith, fellowship, and presence have blessed us beyond measure and drawn us all closer to God. Thank you for being part of this journey—safe travels, and may you have a joyful and blessed Christmas! 🎄❄️✨
03/24/2023
Happy Feast of St. Oscar Romero,
Voice of the Voiceless.
03/09/2023
Happy International Women’s Day! Today we join others around the world in celebrating all women. We pray in gratitude especially for the image of God that women bring to the world, their innumerable contributions to society and the church, as well as for their holy example of God’s love. We also join in praying for greater equity for women in the world and in our church.
Loving God, you have raised up women as holy examples for your church, true and beloved saints. Through the intercession of St. Katherine Drexel, Servant of God Thea Bowman, St. Teresa of Ávila, Servant of God Dorothy Day, Saint Kateri Tekakwitha, St. Phoebe, Saint Pertpetua, St. Felicity, St. Catherine of Sienna, and all other holy women we pray that our world and church come to a greater appreciation of all women, striving to promote equity and justice for women in every sphere. Help us to see your divine image in all women, but especially in women who are marginalized by oppressive structures.
Finally Lord, we ask for the courage to admit that we are far from your vision of the Kingdom of God, where all people live in love and justice, and where divisions and hatred based on gender, s*x, and race have no place. Help us to work toward your Kingdom by acknowledging any biases we possess and working to reform these preconceived notions toward justice and mercy. We ask this through the intercession of Mary, your mother, Amen.
03/03/2023
For all you non-vegans and non-vegetarians out there, good news from the Diocese of Cleveland!
Bishop grants dispensation from obligation to abstain from eating meat on St. Patrick’s Day Bishop Malesic has issued the following statement regarding numerous requests for dispensation from obligation to abstain from eating meat on St. Patrick’s Day, which falls on a Friday in Lent this year: “Throughout the season of Lent we are encouraged to take advantage of greater opportunities ...
03/02/2023
During Women’s History Month, we celebrate the lives and contributions of women around the world, and we ask for intercession from those who have gone before us.
Saint Therese of Lisieux, pray for us.
Servant of God Thea Bowman, pray for us.
Saint Teresa Benedicta of the Cross, pray for us.
Saint Kateri Tekakwitha, pray for us.
Mary, Mother of God, pray for us.
Saint Joan of Arc, pray for us.
Saint Clare of Assisi, pray for us.
Saint Teresa of Avila, pray for us.
Saint Brigid of Ireland, pray for us.
(Artwork by Lauren Winter at Brick House in the City / www.brickhouseinthecity.com)
02/22/2023
Today marks the beginning of Lent. What are you doing to prepare for Easter?
Be Kind James Martin, S.J., describes three simple ways you can be nicer to others this Lent.------America Media is the leading provider of editorial content for thi...
12/02/2022
Today, we remember the churchwomen of El Salvador, murdered 42 years ago today: Sr. Maura Clarke, M.M.; lay missionary Jean Donovan; Sr. Ita Ford, M.M.; and Sr. Dorothy Kazel, O.S.U.
They were returning from the airport in El Salvador when the Salvadoran national guard pulled their vehicle over, r***d them and shot them to death for their work to serve the country’s poor. http://ow.ly/RZrm50LTwkY
11/28/2022