Catholic Newman Community at RIT

05/06/2026

This is it.
Newman’s Day of Giving is in the final hours.
Right now, you can help build our future one person at a time.
Students are seeking Christ, purpose, and belonging and your gift makes that possible.
Mass attendance is up 36%. Nine entered the Church. 100+ went to confession. Your gift will help us do even more!
We are so close.
Will you help us finish?
Give now and make a lasting difference.

05/06/2026

Today is Newman’s Day of Giving!

Right now, you can help build our future one student at a time.

Newman is growing in extraordinary ways. Mass attendance is up 36%. Students are not just attending, they are being transformed at Newman.

This year alone:
• 11 entered the Church
• 200 gathered for Christmas on Campus
• 100+ returned to confession
• 7,000 attended Sunday Mass

We cannot reach our goal without you. Help shape the future of Catholic life at RIT!

Give now. Every gift is matched. Link in the comments to donate.

03/29/2026

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01/26/2026

Last week, our very own University Chaplain, Andrew Nicholas Cirillo, was featured on WXXI News' Connections with Evan Dawson! Speaking from his experience working within the Catholic Church and among college students, Andrew brought thoughtful insight to the conversation about how Catholics are responding to the leadership of Pope Leo XIV, the first American-born pontiff.

Additional thanks go out to his co-panelist and former Catholic Newman Community at RIT colleague, Nora Bradbury-Haehl, in addition to the entire WXXI team, for representing faith, reason, and community so well in public conversation! 🙌

Check out the segment on Apple Podcasts (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/catholics-grade-pope-leo-xiv/id609086664?i=1000746248514) or Spotify (https://open.spotify.com/episode/1szC7XBy1vpJsvVsiiNyJP?si=e2b31cbace214b1f&nd=1&dlsi=1868442db0d94f26). You can also watch on YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=78aZXw0s108)!

For more quality public and local news journalistic excellence, be sure to check out the following: https://www.wxxinews.org/show/connections/2026-01-22/catholics-grade-pope-leo-xiv.



*Photo courtesy of Gary Pudup, WXXI News

01/24/2026

Due to the impending weather forecast, the 5pm Mass in Allen Chapel tomorrow, Sunday January 25th is cancelled, as well as the Hangout that was scheduled from 6-8pm. The Hangout will be rescheduled for Sunday February 1st, 6-8pm.

The 9:15am Mass in Allen will proceed as scheduled with Fr. Bob!

Please plan to attend the 9:15am Mass tomorrow and join us for coffee hour, including a hot breakfast of pancakes and eggs, cocoa, coffee and other goodies!

Thank you for your understanding. Stay safe and warm over the next couple of days!