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Catholic college

Newman University

  • LocationWichita, KS
  • Type and sizePrivate nonprofit · 4-year · 2,787 students
  • SponsorAdorers of the Blood of Christ
Official website

Newman University in Wichita, Kansas, is a Catholic university sponsored by the Adorers of the Blood of Christ. Campus Ministry, led by a priest chaplain, publishes Mass Tuesday through Friday and on Sunday in St. John's Chapel, confession five times a week, and weekly Eucharistic adoration.

Mass, confession, and adoration

Confirm with the parish

Mass 2

  • Tuesday–Friday12:05 PMSt. John's Chapel (Sacred Heart Hall) · When the university is in session.
  • Sunday4:00 PMSt. John's Chapel (Sacred Heart Hall) · During the academic year.

Confession 2

  • Tuesday–Friday11:30 AMSt. John's Chapel (Sacred Heart Hall) · Before the 12:05 PM Mass.
  • Sunday3:15 PMSt. John's Chapel (Sacred Heart Hall) · Until 3:50 PM, before the 4:00 PM Mass.

Adoration 2

  • Tuesday8:00 AMSt. John's Chapel (Sacred Heart Hall) · Until 11:30 AM.
  • Wednesday8:00 AMSt. John's Chapel (Sacred Heart Hall) · Until 3:00 PM.

Times come only from official parish, chaplaincy, or school pages, and can change with the season. Last verified Oct. 8, 2026.

Sources for these times (3)
  1. Campus Ministry FAQs | Newman Universitynewmanu.edu/campus-life/campus-ministry/campus-ministry-faqs · verified Oct. 8, 2026
    “When the university is in session, Mass is offered Tuesday-Friday at 12:05pm in St. John's Chapel and Sundays at 4:00pm.”
    When the university is in session, Mass is offered Tuesday through Friday at 12:05 p.m. in St. John's Chapel and on Sundays at 4:00 p.m.
    “When the university is in session, Mass is offered Tuesday-Friday at 12:05pm in St. John's Chapel and Sundays at 4:00pm.”
    When the university is in session, Mass is offered Tuesday through Friday at 12:05 p.m. in St. John's Chapel and on Sundays at 4:00 p.m.
  2. Get Involved | Newman Universitynewmanu.edu/campus-life/campus-ministry/get-involved · verified Oct. 8, 2026
    “At St. John Chapel Daily Mass Tuesday-Friday: 12:05 PM Confession Tuesday- Friday: 11:30 AM Eucharistic Adoration Tuesday: 8-11:30 AM Wednesday: 8 AM - 3 PM”
    In St. John Chapel: Mass Tuesday-Friday 12:05 p.m. confession Tuesday-Friday 11:30 a.m. adoration Tuesday 8-11:30 a.m. and Wednesday 8 a.m.-3 p.m.
    “At St. John Chapel Daily Mass Tuesday-Friday: 12:05 PM Confession Tuesday- Friday: 11:30 AM Eucharistic Adoration Tuesday: 8-11:30 AM Wednesday: 8 AM - 3 PM”
    In St. John Chapel: Mass Tuesday-Friday 12:05 p.m. confession Tuesday-Friday 11:30 a.m. adoration Tuesday 8-11:30 a.m. and Wednesday 8 a.m.-3 p.m.
    “At St. John Chapel Daily Mass Tuesday-Friday: 12:05 PM Confession Tuesday- Friday: 11:30 AM Eucharistic Adoration Tuesday: 8-11:30 AM Wednesday: 8 AM - 3 PM”
    In St. John Chapel: Mass Tuesday-Friday 12:05 p.m. confession Tuesday-Friday 11:30 a.m. adoration Tuesday 8-11:30 a.m. and Wednesday 8 a.m.-3 p.m.
  3. Mass in St. John's Chapel | Newman Todaynews.newmanu.edu/event/mass-in-st-johns-chapel/2026-10-11 · verified Oct. 8, 2026
    “Confessions are from 3:15pm to 3:50pm prior to Mass.”
    Confession is offered 3:15-3:50 p.m. before the Sunday 4:00 p.m. Mass in St. John's Chapel.

Catholic churches nearby

Map of Newman University, its Catholic center and nearby Catholic churches1 mi2 mi3 miChrist the King Roman Catholic Church: 1.1 mi1Saint Joseph Roman Catholic Church: 1.2 mi2Saint Anne Roman Catholic Church: 2.4 mi3Saint Anne Catholic Church: 2.4 mi4Our Lady of Guadalupe Roman Catholic Church: 2.5 mi5Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception: 2.7 mi6Campus Ministry (Sacred Heart Hall) and St. John's Chapel: 0.2 miNewman University (campus)N1 mi
CampusCatholic centerCatholic church (numbered below)Open a street map ›
  1. Christ the King Roman Catholic Church — 1.1 mi
  2. Saint Joseph Roman Catholic Church — 1.2 mi · 132 South Millwood, Witchita
  3. Saint Anne Roman Catholic Church — 2.4 mi
  4. Saint Anne Catholic Church — 2.4 mi · 1101 West Regal Street, Wichita
  5. Our Lady of Guadalupe Roman Catholic Church — 2.5 mi
  6. Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception — 2.7 mi · 307 East Central Avenue, Wichita

Within 3 miles, as mapped by OpenStreetMap contributors. The map may be incomplete. Confirm with the parish or diocese.

Faith scorecard

Each line is one thing we looked for. A check means yes, a half means partly, a dash means no. “Not enough information” means official sources did not say.

BSacramental life: Good (grade B): 70 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.

Sacramental life

79 of 100 points on what we could document.

  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Weekday Mass on campus during the academic year3–4 weekdays (Tuesday through Friday at 12:05 PM in St. John's Chapel when the university is in session (4 weekdays).)
    Sources (2)
    1. Campus Ministry FAQs | Newman Universitynewmanu.edu/campus-life/campus-ministry/campus-ministry-faqs · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “When the university is in session, Mass is offered Tuesday-Friday at 12:05pm in St. John's Chapel and Sundays at 4:00pm.”
      When the university is in session, Mass is offered Tuesday through Friday at 12:05 p.m. in St. John's Chapel and on Sundays at 4:00 p.m.
    2. Get Involved | Newman Universitynewmanu.edu/campus-life/campus-ministry/get-involved · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “At St. John Chapel Daily Mass Tuesday-Friday: 12:05 PM Confession Tuesday- Friday: 11:30 AM Eucharistic Adoration Tuesday: 8-11:30 AM Wednesday: 8 AM - 3 PM”
      In St. John Chapel: Mass Tuesday-Friday 12:05 p.m. confession Tuesday-Friday 11:30 a.m. adoration Tuesday 8-11:30 a.m. and Wednesday 8 a.m.-3 p.m.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Sunday Mass on campus (including Saturday vigil)One weekend Mass (Sunday 4:00 PM in St. John's Chapel during the academic year.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Campus Ministry FAQs | Newman Universitynewmanu.edu/campus-life/campus-ministry/campus-ministry-faqs · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “When the university is in session, Mass is offered Tuesday-Friday at 12:05pm in St. John's Chapel and Sundays at 4:00pm.”
      When the university is in session, Mass is offered Tuesday through Friday at 12:05 p.m. in St. John's Chapel and on Sundays at 4:00 p.m.
    2. Off Campus Church Schedules | Newman Universitynewmanu.edu/campus-life/campus-ministry/off-campus-church-schedules · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Mass Times Sunday 4:00 PM Tuesday - Friday 12:05 PM Note: Masses are only offered during the academic year.”
      Campus Masses are Sunday 4:00 p.m. and Tuesday-Friday 12:05 p.m., during the academic year only.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Scheduled confession on campusThree or more scheduled times per week (Tuesday-Friday 11:30 AM and Sunday 3:15-3:50 PM before Mass (five scheduled times a week).)
    Sources (2)
    1. Get Involved | Newman Universitynewmanu.edu/campus-life/campus-ministry/get-involved · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “At St. John Chapel Daily Mass Tuesday-Friday: 12:05 PM Confession Tuesday- Friday: 11:30 AM Eucharistic Adoration Tuesday: 8-11:30 AM Wednesday: 8 AM - 3 PM”
      In St. John Chapel: Mass Tuesday-Friday 12:05 p.m. confession Tuesday-Friday 11:30 a.m. adoration Tuesday 8-11:30 a.m. and Wednesday 8 a.m.-3 p.m.
    2. Mass in St. John's Chapel | Newman Todaynews.newmanu.edu/event/mass-in-st-johns-chapel/2026-10-11 · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Confessions are from 3:15pm to 3:50pm prior to Mass.”
      Confession is offered 3:15-3:50 p.m. before the Sunday 4:00 p.m. Mass in St. John's Chapel.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Eucharistic adorationWeekly scheduled adoration (Tuesday 8-11:30 AM and Wednesday 8 AM-3 PM in St. John Chapel.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Get Involved | Newman Universitynewmanu.edu/campus-life/campus-ministry/get-involved · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “At St. John Chapel Daily Mass Tuesday-Friday: 12:05 PM Confession Tuesday- Friday: 11:30 AM Eucharistic Adoration Tuesday: 8-11:30 AM Wednesday: 8 AM - 3 PM”
      In St. John Chapel: Mass Tuesday-Friday 12:05 p.m. confession Tuesday-Friday 11:30 a.m. adoration Tuesday 8-11:30 a.m. and Wednesday 8 a.m.-3 p.m.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Priests serving studentsAt least one full-time priest chaplain (or a resident community of priests serving campus ministry) (Fr. Edmund Herzog is listed as Chaplain & Director of Campus Ministry.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Staff & Faculty Directory | Newman Universitynewmanu.edu/directory?q=campus+ministry · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Fr. Edmund Herzog Chaplain & Director of Campus Ministry Campus Ministry 316-942-4291 ext. 2223 Office: SH219”
      Fr. Edmund Herzog is Chaplain and Director of Campus Ministry.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Chapel open for prayer on campusYes (Daily Mass (Tuesday-Friday) is celebrated in St. John's Chapel on campus.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Get Involved | Newman Universitynewmanu.edu/campus-life/campus-ministry/get-involved · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “At St. John Chapel Daily Mass Tuesday-Friday: 12:05 PM Confession Tuesday- Friday: 11:30 AM Eucharistic Adoration Tuesday: 8-11:30 AM Wednesday: 8 AM - 3 PM”
      In St. John Chapel: Mass Tuesday-Friday 12:05 p.m. confession Tuesday-Friday 11:30 a.m. adoration Tuesday 8-11:30 a.m. and Wednesday 8 a.m.-3 p.m.
    2. Campus Ministry FAQs | Newman Universitynewmanu.edu/campus-life/campus-ministry/campus-ministry-faqs · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “When the university is in session, Mass is offered Tuesday-Friday at 12:05pm in St. John's Chapel and Sundays at 4:00pm.”
      When the university is in session, Mass is offered Tuesday through Friday at 12:05 p.m. in St. John's Chapel and on Sundays at 4:00 p.m.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Published weekly schedule of Mass, confession, and adoration12 to 19 times a week (12 weekly times documented: 5 Mass, 5 confession, 2 adoration.)Computed from the verified Mass, confession, and adoration times listed on this page (each day a time is offered counts once).
N/ATheology and core curriculum: Not enough information. Official sources do not cover enough of this to grade it yet.

Theology and core curriculum

Not enough information: official sources cover less than 60% of this area.

  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Theology or religious studies courses required of all bachelor's studentsNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Required theology includes explicitly Catholic content (Scripture, Catholic tradition, sacraments)Not enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Philosophy courses required of all bachelor's studentsNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Core curriculum explicitly draws on the Catholic intellectual traditionNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Theology or religious studies major offeredYes (B.A. in Pastoral Ministry (theology-based) and B.A. in Philosophy in Theological Studies, listed as undergraduate theology programs.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Theology | Newman Universitynewmanu.edu/academics/theology · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Undergraduate Theology Programs Pastoral Ministry, BA Philosophy in Theological Studies, BA”
      Undergraduate programs include a B.A. in Pastoral Ministry and a B.A. in Philosophy in Theological Studies.
    2. Pastoral Ministry | Newman Universitynewmanu.edu/academics/pastoral-ministry · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Whether you aspire to be a youth pastor, a lay parish coordinator, or a spiritual director, you will benefit from a curriculum that blends deep theological formation with hands-on internship opportunities alongside seasoned clergy.”
      The Pastoral Ministry B.A. is a theology-based degree.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Publicly affirms Ex Corde Ecclesiae in mission or governance documentsYes
    Sources (1)
    1. Our Mission | Newman Unewmanu.edu/about-newman/our-mission · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “As a Catholic institution of higher learning, Newman finds guidance in Ex corde ecclesiae and other teachings of the Catholic Church”
      The mission statement's core values affirm Ex corde Ecclesiae.
BCampus culture and residence life: Good (grade B): 70 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.

Campus culture and residence life

81 of 100 points on what we could document.

  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Campus ministry staffing (chaplains, ministers, and professional staff)Two to four (2 staff listed: the chaplain/director and the assistant director of Campus Ministry.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Staff & Faculty Directory | Newman Universitynewmanu.edu/directory?q=campus+ministry · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Fr. Edmund Herzog Chaplain & Director of Campus Ministry Campus Ministry 316-942-4291 ext. 2223 Office: SH219”
      Fr. Edmund Herzog is Chaplain and Director of Campus Ministry.
      “Anna Engel Asst Dir of Campus Ministry and Admin for Mission Integration Campus Ministry 316-942-4291 ext. 2422 Office: SH219”
      Anna Engel is Assistant Director of Campus Ministry.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Retreats offered to students each yearOne to three (A weekend retreat each semester (two a year).)
    Sources (1)
    1. Get Involved | Newman Universitynewmanu.edu/campus-life/campus-ministry/get-involved · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Each semester, there is a weekend retreat planed. These typically involve a combination of talks, time for silent reflection, and fellowship.”
      Campus Ministry plans a weekend retreat each semester.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Catholic student organizations and faith-formation groupsThree or more (Counted: weekly Bible studies, Jets for Life, Campus Ministry student organization (with weekly Campus Ministry Night). Metanoia (living community) and RCIA are also offered.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Get Involved | Newman Universitynewmanu.edu/campus-life/campus-ministry/get-involved · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Campus Ministry Night - Wednesdays 6:30 pm Weekly Bible Studies Jets for Life”
      Campus Ministry lists a weekly Wednesday Campus Ministry Night, weekly Bible studies, and Jets for Life.
    2. Campus Clubs | Newman Universitynewmanu.edu/campus-life/student-activities/campus-clubs · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Jets for Life is the Pro-Life club at Newman University.”
      Jets for Life is a registered pro-life student organization.
      “Campus Ministry RSO Type: Faith-Based/Religious”
      Campus Ministry is also a registered student organization (faith-based).
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Single-sex residence optionsSingle-sex floors or wings only (Halls are open to men and women. Beata Hall is organized as single-gender suites (pods), and Carrocci Hall pairs same-gender bedrooms. Single-gender suites are recorded at the floors/wings level.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Beata Hall | Newman Universitynewmanu.edu/campus-life/residence-life/beata-hall · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “structured as single-gender expanded suites or "pods." Open to male and female students.”
      Beata Hall is coed with single-gender suites (pods).
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Overnight guest policy in residence hallsOvernight guests of the opposite sex not permitted (Only same-gender overnight guests; opposite-gender visitation in rooms is limited to set hours.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Residence Life Handbook 2026-2027 | Newman Universitydocs.google.com/document/d/e/2PACX-1vSRWl2fM50CfZDDG3v0QexBJ7WM8hjiHxma5EHWkquuX_xPCzAFurYKUuzwZWpOo_4G4nAXZwFUPIHn/pub · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Same-gender overnight guests are allowed for no more than three consecutive nights per month and no more than twelve nights per semester.”
      Only same-gender overnight guests are allowed.
      “Guests of the opposite gender in rooms are restricted to the following visitation hours: Sunday - Thursday: 8:00am - 1:00am Friday - Saturday: 8:00am - 2:00am”
      Opposite-gender guests in rooms are limited to set visitation hours.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Faith life in residence halls (hall chaplains, hall Masses, or faith-based living communities)Yes (Metanoia, a Catholic faith-based living-learning community in Beata Hall.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Beata Hall | Newman Universitynewmanu.edu/campus-life/residence-life/beata-hall · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Beata Hall is also home to Metanoia, our Catholic faith-based living learning environment.”
      Metanoia, a Catholic faith-based living-learning community, is housed in Beata Hall.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Office or senior officer for mission and Catholic identityYes (Director of Mission Integration (Mission Effectiveness office, listed with the President's Cabinet).)
    Sources (1)
    1. Staff & Faculty Directory | Newman Universitynewmanu.edu/directory?q=mission · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Therese Wetta Director of Mission Integration Mission Effectiveness 316-942-4291 ext. 2167 Office: SH222”
      Newman has a Director of Mission Integration in the Mission Effectiveness office.
BService and Catholic social teaching: Good (grade B): 70 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.

Service and Catholic social teaching

79 of 100 points on what we could document.

  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Service or volunteer centerYes (Campus Ministry, a staffed office whose mission includes service, organizes an annual spring break service trip.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Get Involved | Newman Universitynewmanu.edu/campus-life/campus-ministry/get-involved · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Each year, Campus ministry plans a service trip over spring break.”
      Campus Ministry plans an annual spring break service trip.
    2. Campus Ministrynewmanu.edu/campus-life/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Campus Ministry provides a robust sacramental life to inspire personal holiness, fellowship to foster a supportive faith community, service to bring Christ’s love to others”
      Campus Ministry's mission includes service to bring Christ's love to others.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Service-learning or community engagement in the curriculumAvailable (courses or programs) (The Newman Core includes service-learning courses.)
    Sources (1)
    1. The Newman Corenewmanu.edu/academics/newman-core · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “With a curriculum full of labs, practicums, co-ops, internships, role-playing, service-learning courses and field experiences”
      The Newman Core includes service-learning courses.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Catholic social teaching in the curriculum (course, minor, center, or core requirement)Not enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Pro-life engagement (student pro-life group, support for pregnant and parenting students, or institutional initiatives)Two or more (Jets for Life (pro-life student organization) and the annual March for Life trip to the Kansas State Capitol in Topeka.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Campus Clubs | Newman Universitynewmanu.edu/campus-life/student-activities/campus-clubs · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Jets for Life is the Pro-Life club at Newman University.”
      Jets for Life is a registered pro-life student organization.
    2. Get Involved | Newman Universitynewmanu.edu/campus-life/campus-ministry/get-involved · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Campus Ministry collaborates with Jets for Life, the Prolife group at Newman, to go visit the State Capital at the end of each January.”
      Campus Ministry and Jets for Life take students to the March for Life in Topeka each January.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Justice and solidarity programs (immersion trips, poverty, migration, or care-for-creation initiatives)One (Counted: the annual spring break service trip serving non-profits. A student Ecology Club exists but is not counted as a justice program.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Get Involved | Newman Universitynewmanu.edu/campus-life/campus-ministry/get-involved · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Each year, Campus ministry plans a service trip over spring break.”
      Campus Ministry plans an annual spring break service trip.
      “We have a few days helping at various non-profits and always plan something fun too.”
      The spring break service trip spends several days serving at non-profit organizations.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Service explicitly rooted in the Catholic mission (run with campus ministry or the mission office, or framed by Catholic social teaching)Yes (Service trips are run by Campus Ministry, whose mission frames service as bringing Christ's love to others.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Get Involved | Newman Universitynewmanu.edu/campus-life/campus-ministry/get-involved · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Each year, Campus ministry plans a service trip over spring break.”
      Campus Ministry plans an annual spring break service trip.
    2. Campus Ministrynewmanu.edu/campus-life/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Campus Ministry provides a robust sacramental life to inspire personal holiness, fellowship to foster a supportive faith community, service to bring Christ’s love to others”
      Campus Ministry's mission includes service to bring Christ's love to others.

Grades come from the documented indicators under the published rubric. “Not enough information” does not mean the school lacks it.

Strengths

  • Confession is scheduled five times a week, and Mass is celebrated Tuesday through Friday and on Sunday in St. John's Chapel.
    Sources (3)
    1. Campus Ministry FAQs | Newman Universitynewmanu.edu/campus-life/campus-ministry/campus-ministry-faqs · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “When the university is in session, Mass is offered Tuesday-Friday at 12:05pm in St. John's Chapel and Sundays at 4:00pm.”
      When the university is in session, Mass is offered Tuesday through Friday at 12:05 p.m. in St. John's Chapel and on Sundays at 4:00 p.m.
    2. Get Involved | Newman Universitynewmanu.edu/campus-life/campus-ministry/get-involved · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “At St. John Chapel Daily Mass Tuesday-Friday: 12:05 PM Confession Tuesday- Friday: 11:30 AM Eucharistic Adoration Tuesday: 8-11:30 AM Wednesday: 8 AM - 3 PM”
      In St. John Chapel: Mass Tuesday-Friday 12:05 p.m. confession Tuesday-Friday 11:30 a.m. adoration Tuesday 8-11:30 a.m. and Wednesday 8 a.m.-3 p.m.
    3. Mass in St. John's Chapel | Newman Todaynews.newmanu.edu/event/mass-in-st-johns-chapel/2026-10-11 · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Confessions are from 3:15pm to 3:50pm prior to Mass.”
      Confession is offered 3:15-3:50 p.m. before the Sunday 4:00 p.m. Mass in St. John's Chapel.
  • Eucharistic adoration is scheduled weekly on Tuesday and Wednesday mornings.
    Sources (1)
    1. Get Involved | Newman Universitynewmanu.edu/campus-life/campus-ministry/get-involved · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “At St. John Chapel Daily Mass Tuesday-Friday: 12:05 PM Confession Tuesday- Friday: 11:30 AM Eucharistic Adoration Tuesday: 8-11:30 AM Wednesday: 8 AM - 3 PM”
      In St. John Chapel: Mass Tuesday-Friday 12:05 p.m. confession Tuesday-Friday 11:30 a.m. adoration Tuesday 8-11:30 a.m. and Wednesday 8 a.m.-3 p.m.
  • A priest serves as Chaplain and Director of Campus Ministry, and the university has a Director of Mission Integration.
    Sources (2)
    1. Staff & Faculty Directory | Newman Universitynewmanu.edu/directory?q=campus+ministry · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Fr. Edmund Herzog Chaplain & Director of Campus Ministry Campus Ministry 316-942-4291 ext. 2223 Office: SH219”
      Fr. Edmund Herzog is Chaplain and Director of Campus Ministry.
    2. Staff & Faculty Directory | Newman Universitynewmanu.edu/directory?q=mission · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Therese Wetta Director of Mission Integration Mission Effectiveness 316-942-4291 ext. 2167 Office: SH222”
      Newman has a Director of Mission Integration in the Mission Effectiveness office.
  • Metanoia offers a Catholic living-learning community, and only same-gender overnight guests are allowed in residence halls.
    Sources (2)
    1. Beata Hall | Newman Universitynewmanu.edu/campus-life/residence-life/beata-hall · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Beata Hall is also home to Metanoia, our Catholic faith-based living learning environment.”
      Metanoia, a Catholic faith-based living-learning community, is housed in Beata Hall.
    2. Residence Life Handbook 2026-2027 | Newman Universitydocs.google.com/document/d/e/2PACX-1vSRWl2fM50CfZDDG3v0QexBJ7WM8hjiHxma5EHWkquuX_xPCzAFurYKUuzwZWpOo_4G4nAXZwFUPIHn/pub · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Same-gender overnight guests are allowed for no more than three consecutive nights per month and no more than twelve nights per semester.”
      Only same-gender overnight guests are allowed.

Concerns

  • One weekend Mass (Sunday 4 p.m.) is published.
    Sources (1)
    1. Off Campus Church Schedules | Newman Universitynewmanu.edu/campus-life/campus-ministry/off-campus-church-schedules · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Mass Times Sunday 4:00 PM Tuesday - Friday 12:05 PM Note: Masses are only offered during the academic year.”
      Campus Masses are Sunday 4:00 p.m. and Tuesday-Friday 12:05 p.m., during the academic year only.
  • Single-gender arrangements are at the suite level.
    Sources (1)
    1. Beata Hall | Newman Universitynewmanu.edu/campus-life/residence-life/beata-hall · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “structured as single-gender expanded suites or "pods." Open to male and female students.”
      Beata Hall is coed with single-gender suites (pods).

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Campus ministry home

Campus Ministry (Sacred Heart Hall) and St. John's Chapel

  • Address: 3100 W. McCormick, Wichita, KS 67213
  • Location: On campus
  • Facilities: chapel (St. John's Chapel), Campus Ministry office (Sacred Heart 219), Campus Ministry basement gathering space

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Catholic clubs and student life

12 groups and regular activities · 8 on campus, 4 off campus

Faith formation 4

  • Kansas Catholic College Student Convention (KCCSC)Off campus
    Statewide convention for Catholic college students.
    newmanu.edu
  • Weekly Bible StudiesOn campus
    Weekly
    Campus Ministry Bible studies.
    newmanu.edu
  • RCIAOn campus
    Preparation for those interested in becoming Catholic, through the chaplain.
    newmanu.edu
  • MetanoiaOn campus
    Catholic faith-based living-learning community in Beata Hall.
    newmanu.edu

Retreats 1

  • Weekend retreatOff campus
    Each semester
    Weekend retreat with talks, silent reflection, and fellowship.
    newmanu.edu

Service 2

  • March for Life, TopekaOff campus
    End of January
    Campus Ministry and Jets for Life trip to the Kansas State Capitol.
    newmanu.edu
  • Spring Break Service TripOff campus
    Spring break
    Annual Campus Ministry road trip to serve at non-profit organizations.
    newmanu.edu, newmanu.edu

Clubs and groups 2

  • Campus Ministry NightOn campus
    Wednesdays 6:30 PM
    Weekly gathering open to students of all faith backgrounds.
    newmanu.edu, newmanu.edu
  • Jets for LifeOn campus
    Registered pro-life student organization focused on education, support, and service.
    newmanu.edu

Liturgy and prayer 1

  • St. Anne's Byzantine GroupOn campus
    October 10, 2026
    Vespers and Divine Liturgy in St. John's Chapel with a potluck meal in the Campus Ministry basement.
    news.newmanu.edu

Social life 2

  • Jet Friday sponsored by Campus MinistryOn campus
    October 2, 2026
    Coffee and donuts in the living room of Sacred Heart Hall.
    news.newmanu.edu
  • Documentary night on St. John Henry NewmanOn campus
    October 7, 2026
    Screening of Lead Kindly Light with the Gerber Institute.
    news.newmanu.edu

Everything listed is published by the school, its campus ministry, or the parish. Ask the campus minister what’s happening this semester.

Campus ministry

Sources (6)
  1. Campus Ministrynewmanu.edu/campus-life/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 8, 2026
    “Campus Ministry provides a robust sacramental life to inspire personal holiness, fellowship to foster a supportive faith community, service to bring Christ’s love to others”
    Campus Ministry's mission includes service to bring Christ's love to others.
  2. Staff & Faculty Directory | Newman Universitynewmanu.edu/directory?q=campus+ministry · verified Oct. 8, 2026
    “Fr. Edmund Herzog Chaplain & Director of Campus Ministry Campus Ministry 316-942-4291 ext. 2223 Office: SH219”
    Fr. Edmund Herzog is Chaplain and Director of Campus Ministry.
    “Newman University is a Catholic university named for Saint John Henry Newman and founded by the Adorers of the Blood of Christ for the purpose of empowering graduates to transform society. Mission & Heritage 3100 W. McCormick Wichita, Kansas 67213”
    Newman University's address is 3100 W. McCormick, Wichita, Kansas 67213.
  3. Campus Clubs | Newman Universitynewmanu.edu/campus-life/student-activities/campus-clubs · verified Oct. 8, 2026
    “Jets for Life is the Pro-Life club at Newman University.”
    Jets for Life is a registered pro-life student organization.
  4. Our Mission | Newman Unewmanu.edu/about-newman/our-mission · verified Oct. 8, 2026
    “As a sponsored ministry of the Adorers of the Blood of Christ (ASC), Newman University exists to further the ASC Mission”
    Newman University is a sponsored ministry of the Adorers of the Blood of Christ.
  5. St. Anne's Byzantine Group | Newman Todaynews.newmanu.edu/event/st-annes-byzantine-group · verified Oct. 8, 2026
    “St. John’s Chapel inside Sacred Heart Hall 3100 McCormick”
    St. John's Chapel is inside Sacred Heart Hall at 3100 McCormick.
    “Join St. Anne’s Byzantine Group for Vespers at 4PM, and then Divine Liturgy at 5pm in St. John’s Chapel. Potluck Agape Meal to follow in the Campus Ministry basement after the Divine Liturgy.”
    A Byzantine group celebrated Vespers and Divine Liturgy in St. John's Chapel on October 10, 2026, followed by a meal in the Campus Ministry basement.
  6. Campus Ministry FAQs | Newman Universitynewmanu.edu/campus-life/campus-ministry/campus-ministry-faqs · verified Oct. 8, 2026
    “Join us for our weekly Campus Ministry Night, every Wednesday at 6:30pm or stop by the office, Sacred Heart 219.”
    The Campus Ministry office is Sacred Heart 219; Campus Ministry Night is Wednesdays at 6:30 p.m.

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Academic Excellence

DAcademic Excellence: Limited (grade D): 40 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
54 of 100
From federal data, on fixed published scales.

Each measure counts for the share shown.

  • Graduation rate 35% of scoreThis measure counts for 35% of the Academic Excellence score.53%
  • First-year retention 20% of scoreThis measure counts for 20% of the Academic Excellence score.69%
  • Entering students' test scores 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.Not reported
  • Student-to-faculty ratio 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.16 to 1
  • Instructional spending per student 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.$5,539

Bars show points on each measure’s scale. How Academic Excellence is computed.

Source: College Scorecard (College Scorecard, most recent cohorts (data release 06/10/2026))

Cost and value

Federal data, shown separately. Cost, debt, and earnings are never part of any grade.

Undergraduate students
Fall enrollment (IPEDS)
2,398
Total students2,787
Average net price (per year)
After grants and scholarships, for students receiving federal aid
$19,971
Cost of attendance (per year)$46,489
Median federal debt at graduation$20,801
Graduation rate
First-time, full-time students finishing within 150% of normal time
53%
First-year retention69%
Median earnings 10 years after entry$55,041
Admission rate74%
Students receiving Pell grants12%

Value index: 54 / 100 (how it’s computed)

Sources: College Scorecard · IPEDS College Navigator · Net price calculator
College Scorecard, most recent cohorts (data release 06/10/2026); IPEDS 2024-25 directory and institutional characteristics; fall 2023 enrollment.

Local Church

Diocese of Wichita

The Most Reverend Carl A. Kemme, Bishop of Wichita

Formal address: “Your Excellency”

Cathedral: Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception

Source: catholicdioceseofwichita.org, catholicdioceseofwichita.org, verified Oct. 7, 2026.

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Questions families ask

Is Newman University a Catholic college?
Yes. Newman University is a Catholic college in the Diocese of Wichita. Its sponsor is Adorers of the Blood of Christ.
What is Newman University’s Compass Score?
73 out of 100 (grade B). It combines faith (75%) and academics (25%), each rated from official sources.
Where is Mass celebrated at Newman University?
Mass is listed at St. John's Chapel (Sacred Heart Hall). Days and times are on this page; please confirm with the parish or campus ministry before you go.

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