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University of California-Berkeley

  • LocationBerkeley, CA
  • Type and sizePublic · 4-year · 45,699 students
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University of California-Berkeley is not a Catholic college. This rating measures Catholic life on campus: campus ministry, priests, Mass and confession, student groups, and nearby parishes.

Newman Hall-Holy Spirit Parish, at 2700 Dwight Way near the UC Berkeley campus, is the Catholic parish and campus ministry for UC Berkeley students; the Dominican friars have led it since July 2024, with Fr. Pius Youn, O.P., as pastor and Fr. Andrew Thomas Kang, O.P., as associate pastor working mainly with students. It lists Mass Monday through Saturday at 12:10 PM, five weekend Masses, weekly confession and adoration during the school year, a student ministry team, OCIA, and FOCUS Bible studies. FOCUS lists six missionaries at Berkeley.

Mass, confession, and adoration

Confirm with the parish

Mass 7

  • Monday–Saturday12:10 PMNewman Hall-Holy Spirit Parish chapel
  • Thursday8:00 PMNewman Hall-Holy Spirit Parish chapel · During the school year only.
  • Saturday5:00 PMNewman Hall-Holy Spirit Parish chapel · Vigil Mass.
  • Sunday8:00 AMNewman Hall-Holy Spirit Parish chapel
  • Sunday10:00 AMNewman Hall-Holy Spirit Parish chapel
  • Sunday5:00 PMNewman Hall-Holy Spirit Parish chapel · Student Mass.
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  • Sunday9:00 PMNewman Hall-Holy Spirit Parish chapel · Candlelight Mass.

Confession 2

  • Saturday11:00 AM–12:00 PMNewman Hall-Holy Spirit Parish
  • Thursday7:00 PM–8:00 PMNewman Hall-Holy Spirit Parish · During the school year only.

Adoration 2

  • Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday11:00 AM–12:00 PMNewman Hall-Holy Spirit Parish chapel · Holy Hour, only when UC Berkeley is in session.
  • Thursday7:00 PM–8:00 PMNewman Hall-Holy Spirit Parish chapel · Holy Hour, only when UC Berkeley is in session.

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 (1)
  1. Mass + Sacraments — Newman Hall Holy Spirit Parishcalnewman.org/sacraments · verified Oct. 8, 2026
    “Saturday (vigil): 5pm Sunday: 8am, 10am, 5pm, 9pm (candlelight) Monday to Saturday: 12:10pm Thursday: 8pm (During school year only)”
    Mass is celebrated Saturday at 5 PM (vigil), Sunday at 8 AM, 10 AM, 5 PM, and 9 PM, Monday through Saturday at 12:10 PM, and Thursday at 8 PM during the school year.
    “Saturday (vigil): 5pm Sunday: 8am, 10am, 5pm, 9pm (candlelight) Monday to Saturday: 12:10pm Thursday: 8pm (During school year only)”
    Mass is celebrated Saturday at 5 PM (vigil), Sunday at 8 AM, 10 AM, 5 PM, and 9 PM, Monday through Saturday at 12:10 PM, and Thursday at 8 PM during the school year.
    “Saturday (vigil): 5pm Sunday: 8am, 10am, 5pm, 9pm (candlelight) Monday to Saturday: 12:10pm Thursday: 8pm (During school year only)”
    Mass is celebrated Saturday at 5 PM (vigil), Sunday at 8 AM, 10 AM, 5 PM, and 9 PM, Monday through Saturday at 12:10 PM, and Thursday at 8 PM during the school year.
    “Saturday (vigil): 5pm Sunday: 8am, 10am, 5pm, 9pm (candlelight) Monday to Saturday: 12:10pm Thursday: 8pm (During school year only)”
    Mass is celebrated Saturday at 5 PM (vigil), Sunday at 8 AM, 10 AM, 5 PM, and 9 PM, Monday through Saturday at 12:10 PM, and Thursday at 8 PM during the school year.
    “Saturday (vigil): 5pm Sunday: 8am, 10am, 5pm, 9pm (candlelight) Monday to Saturday: 12:10pm Thursday: 8pm (During school year only)”
    Mass is celebrated Saturday at 5 PM (vigil), Sunday at 8 AM, 10 AM, 5 PM, and 9 PM, Monday through Saturday at 12:10 PM, and Thursday at 8 PM during the school year.
    “Saturday (vigil): 5pm Sunday: 8am, 10am, 5pm, 9pm (candlelight) Monday to Saturday: 12:10pm Thursday: 8pm (During school year only)”
    Mass is celebrated Saturday at 5 PM (vigil), Sunday at 8 AM, 10 AM, 5 PM, and 9 PM, Monday through Saturday at 12:10 PM, and Thursday at 8 PM during the school year.
    “Saturday (vigil): 5pm Sunday: 8am, 10am, 5pm, 9pm (candlelight) Monday to Saturday: 12:10pm Thursday: 8pm (During school year only)”
    Mass is celebrated Saturday at 5 PM (vigil), Sunday at 8 AM, 10 AM, 5 PM, and 9 PM, Monday through Saturday at 12:10 PM, and Thursday at 8 PM during the school year.
    “Reconciliation (Confession) Saturday: 11am to Noon Thursday: 7 to 8pm (During school year only) Confession is also available by appointment.”
    Confession is scheduled Saturday 11 AM to noon and Thursday 7-8 PM during the school year, and by appointment.
    “Reconciliation (Confession) Saturday: 11am to Noon Thursday: 7 to 8pm (During school year only) Confession is also available by appointment.”
    Confession is scheduled Saturday 11 AM to noon and Thursday 7-8 PM during the school year, and by appointment.
    “Holy Hour is offered only when Cal is in session Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday 11am to 12 noon Thursday 7 to 8pm”
    When UC Berkeley is in session, a Holy Hour of adoration is offered Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday 11 AM to noon and Thursday 7-8 PM.
    “Holy Hour is offered only when Cal is in session Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday 11am to 12 noon Thursday 7 to 8pm”
    When UC Berkeley is in session, a Holy Hour of adoration is offered Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday 11 AM to noon and Thursday 7-8 PM.

Catholic churches nearby

Map of University of California-Berkeley, its Catholic center and nearby Catholic churches1 mi2 mi3 miNewman Hall Holy Spirit Parish: 0.6 mi1Saint Joseph the Worker Church: 1.0 mi2Saint Mary Magdalen Roman Catholic Church: 1.0 mi3Saint Augustine Catholic Church: 1.5 mi4Saint Albert's Priory Chapel: 1.8 mi5Saint Ambrose Catholic Church: 1.9 mi6Newman Hall-Holy Spirit Parish: 0.6 miUniversity of California-Berkeley (campus)N1 mi
CampusCatholic centerCatholic church (numbered below)Open a street map ›
  1. Newman Hall Holy Spirit Parish — 0.6 mi
  2. Saint Joseph the Worker Church — 1.0 mi · 1640 Addison Street, Berkeley
  3. Saint Mary Magdalen Roman Catholic Church — 1.0 mi · 2005 Berryman Street
  4. Saint Augustine Catholic Church — 1.5 mi · 400 Alcatraz Avenue, Oakland
  5. Saint Albert's Priory Chapel — 1.8 mi
  6. Saint Ambrose Catholic Church — 1.9 mi · 1145 Gilman Street, Berkeley

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

Catholic life 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.

ACatholic life on campus: Strong (grade A): 85 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.

Catholic life on campus

96 of 100 points on what we could document.

  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Catholic campus ministry serving this campus (Catholic center, campus ministry, or chaplaincy)Yes (Newman Hall-Holy Spirit Parish states it is especially committed to UC Berkeley students; the Diocese of Oakland lists it among its parishes. The Paulist Fathers returned it to the diocese in 2024 and the Dominican friars now lead it.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Newman Hall Holy Spirit Parishcalnewman.org · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Our parish brings together UC Berkeley students, students from nearby campuses, and local adults and families, forming a vibrant and unique faith community. We are especially committed to supporting UC Berkeley students as they grow into ownership of their faith.”
      Newman Hall-Holy Spirit Parish serves UC Berkeley students and is especially committed to supporting them.
      “as of July 2026 is now Associate Pastor here at Newman primarily ministering to and with our dynamic student ministry team in our mission to the students, faculty and staff of the University of California, Berkeley.”
      Fr. Andrew Thomas Kang, O.P., has been associate pastor since July 2026 and ministers primarily with the student ministry team to the UC Berkeley community.
    2. Parishes | Diocese of Oaklandoakdiocese.org/parishes · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Holy Spirit – Newman Hall 2700 Dwight Way, Berkeley 510-848-7812 info@calnewman.org”
      The Diocese of Oakland lists Holy Spirit-Newman Hall at 2700 Dwight Way, Berkeley, among its parishes.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Dedicated Catholic center or chapel on or next to campusYes (Newman Hall, with its chapel, stands at College Avenue and Dwight Way. Distance to campus is computed from the address.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Newman Hall Holy Spirit Parishcalnewman.org · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Newman Hall-Holy Spirit Parish 2700 Dwight Way, Berkeley, CA, 94704, United States. 510-848-7812 info@calnewman.org”
      Newman Hall-Holy Spirit Parish is at 2700 Dwight Way, Berkeley, CA 94704; phone 510-848-7812, email info@calnewman.org.
      “Newman Hall’s distinctive structure stands at College Avenue and Dwight Way—a modern mix of strength, simplicity, and light.”
      Newman Hall's building, which contains the chapel, stands at College Avenue and Dwight Way.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Priest chaplain assigned to campus ministryFull-time priest chaplain (Fr. Pius Youn, O.P., is pastor. Fr. Andrew Thomas Kang, O.P., associate pastor since July 2026, ministers primarily to UC Berkeley students.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Newman Hall Holy Spirit Parishcalnewman.org · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “as of July 2026 is now Associate Pastor here at Newman primarily ministering to and with our dynamic student ministry team in our mission to the students, faculty and staff of the University of California, Berkeley.”
      Fr. Andrew Thomas Kang, O.P., has been associate pastor since July 2026 and ministers primarily with the student ministry team to the UC Berkeley community.
      “A ministry of the Dominicans Fr. Pius Youn, O.P. Pastor”
      Newman Hall is a ministry of the Dominicans, and Fr. Pius Youn, O.P., is pastor.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Weekday Mass at the campus ministryEvery weekday (5 or more weekdays) (Monday to Saturday at 12:10 PM, plus Thursday 8:00 PM during the school year.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Mass + Sacraments — Newman Hall Holy Spirit Parishcalnewman.org/sacraments · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Saturday (vigil): 5pm Sunday: 8am, 10am, 5pm, 9pm (candlelight) Monday to Saturday: 12:10pm Thursday: 8pm (During school year only)”
      Mass is celebrated Saturday at 5 PM (vigil), Sunday at 8 AM, 10 AM, 5 PM, and 9 PM, Monday through Saturday at 12:10 PM, and Thursday at 8 PM during the school year.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Sunday Mass at the campus ministry or a campus chapelTwo or more weekend Masses (Saturday 5:00 PM vigil and Sunday 8:00 AM, 10:00 AM, 5:00 PM, and 9:00 PM (candlelight).)
    Sources (1)
    1. Mass + Sacraments — Newman Hall Holy Spirit Parishcalnewman.org/sacraments · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Saturday (vigil): 5pm Sunday: 8am, 10am, 5pm, 9pm (candlelight) Monday to Saturday: 12:10pm Thursday: 8pm (During school year only)”
      Mass is celebrated Saturday at 5 PM (vigil), Sunday at 8 AM, 10 AM, 5 PM, and 9 PM, Monday through Saturday at 12:10 PM, and Thursday at 8 PM during the school year.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Scheduled confession at the campus ministryWeekly or more often (Saturday 11:00 AM-noon year-round and Thursday 7-8 PM during the school year, plus appointments and Advent/Lent communal penance services.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Mass + Sacraments — Newman Hall Holy Spirit Parishcalnewman.org/sacraments · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Reconciliation (Confession) Saturday: 11am to Noon Thursday: 7 to 8pm (During school year only) Confession is also available by appointment.”
      Confession is scheduled Saturday 11 AM to noon and Thursday 7-8 PM during the school year, and by appointment.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Catholic student groups and missionary outreach (e.g., FOCUS, Saint Paul's Outreach, Knights of Columbus, Bible studies)Two or more (FOCUS (six missionaries listed) leads men's and women's Bible studies at Newman Hall; a 12-member student ministry team runs committees and the weekly Newman Live! gathering; an undergraduate women's group meets Fridays.)
    Sources (4)
    1. University of California, Berkeley - FOCUSfocus.org/campus/university-of-california-berkeley · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Picano Zegna Picano Dogue Gabriela Dogue Verst Luke Verst Frobom Henry Frobom Dumas Lina Dumas Paronable Franz Jet Paronable”
      FOCUS's UC Berkeley campus page lists six missionaries: Zegna Picano, Gabriela Dogue, Luke Verst, Henry Frobom, Lina Dumas, and Franz Jet Paronable.
    2. Campuses - FOCUSfocus.org/about/campuses · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “San Diego State University University of California, Berkeley University of California, Irvine”
      FOCUS lists the University of California, Berkeley among the campuses where it serves.
    3. Student Ministry Team — Newman Hall Holy Spirit Parishcalnewman.org/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Meet the 2026 -2027 Student Ministry Team Our team of 12 Student Ministers organizes events and projects that build and nourish the Newman Hall community, rooted in Christ and the joy of the Gospel.”
      A 12-member student ministry team organizes events and projects for the Newman Hall community in 2026-27.
    4. Events — Newman Hall Holy Spirit Parishcalnewman.org/schedule-of-events · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “FOCUS Women Bible Study Starting September 8th Tuesdays 5:00 – 7:00 pm Patio Room Join FOCUS for a women’s Bible study and a time of fellowship, prayer, and faith-sharing.”
      FOCUS leads a women's Bible study on Tuesdays 5-7 PM at Newman Hall.
      “Men's Bible Study Group Wednesdays 6 to 7 pm Patio Room Join FOCUS for a men’s Bible study and a time of fellowship, prayer, and faith-sharing.”
      FOCUS leads a men's Bible study on Wednesdays 6-7 PM at Newman Hall.
      “Newman Live! Student Ministry Every Wednesday, this coming week FOCUS Missionaries will host! Multiversity Room 7pm Join us for a fun and welcoming evening of fellowship, dinner, and conversation!”
      Newman Live!, a weekly student ministry evening of fellowship and dinner, meets Wednesdays at 7 PM.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Formation programs (retreats, OCIA/RCIA, service, small groups)Two or more kinds (Student retreats, OCIA, Bible studies, a Monday Vatican II series, and the monthly Loaves & Fishes meal for unhoused neighbors.)
    Sources (3)
    1. Student Ministry Team — Newman Hall Holy Spirit Parishcalnewman.org/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “We are in charge of providing music for Sunday 5pm Student Mass, Thursday night Adoration (7pm) and Mass (8pm), as well as miscellaneous events such as retreats.”
      The student music committee provides music for the Sunday 5 PM Student Mass, Thursday adoration and Mass, and retreats.
    2. Events — Newman Hall Holy Spirit Parishcalnewman.org/schedule-of-events · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Undergraduate and graduate students are invited to join us for a Fall Retreat—a time to step away from the busyness of the semester and come together as a community for worship, prayer, fellowship, and reflection.”
      Newman Hall holds a fall retreat for undergraduate and graduate students (October 2-4, 2026).
      “FOCUS Women Bible Study Starting September 8th Tuesdays 5:00 – 7:00 pm Patio Room Join FOCUS for a women’s Bible study and a time of fellowship, prayer, and faith-sharing.”
      FOCUS leads a women's Bible study on Tuesdays 5-7 PM at Newman Hall.
      “Loaves & Fishes 1st Saturday of the month Multiversity 2pm to 4:30pm Serve take-out or eat in meals to our unhoused neighbors.”
      Loaves & Fishes serves meals to unhoused neighbors on the first Saturday of each month.
    3. Faith Formation — Newman Hall Holy Spirit Parishcalnewman.org/faith-formation · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Program starts September 8, 2026 Tuesdays at 7:00 PM, lasting approximately 1.5 hours.”
      OCIA (Exploring Catholicism) meets Tuesdays at 7 PM starting September 8, 2026, led by Fr. Andrew Thomas Kang, O.P.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Catholic church within walking distance (computed from OpenStreetMap)Within 1 mile of campusComputed from OpenStreetMap church locations.
  • 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 (19 weekly times documented: 12 Mass, 2 confession, 5 adoration.)Computed from the verified Mass, confession, and adoration times listed on this page (each day a time is offered counts once).

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

Strengths

  • Mass is celebrated Monday through Saturday at 12:10 PM, with an added Thursday 8 PM Mass during the school year and five weekend Masses, including a Sunday 5 PM Student Mass.
    Sources (2)
    1. Mass + Sacraments — Newman Hall Holy Spirit Parishcalnewman.org/sacraments · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Saturday (vigil): 5pm Sunday: 8am, 10am, 5pm, 9pm (candlelight) Monday to Saturday: 12:10pm Thursday: 8pm (During school year only)”
      Mass is celebrated Saturday at 5 PM (vigil), Sunday at 8 AM, 10 AM, 5 PM, and 9 PM, Monday through Saturday at 12:10 PM, and Thursday at 8 PM during the school year.
    2. Student Ministry Team — Newman Hall Holy Spirit Parishcalnewman.org/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “We are in charge of providing music for Sunday 5pm Student Mass, Thursday night Adoration (7pm) and Mass (8pm), as well as miscellaneous events such as retreats.”
      The student music committee provides music for the Sunday 5 PM Student Mass, Thursday adoration and Mass, and retreats.
  • Confession is scheduled twice a week during the school year (Saturday 11 AM and Thursday 7 PM), and a Holy Hour of adoration is offered five days a week when classes are in session.
    Sources (1)
    1. Mass + Sacraments — Newman Hall Holy Spirit Parishcalnewman.org/sacraments · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Reconciliation (Confession) Saturday: 11am to Noon Thursday: 7 to 8pm (During school year only) Confession is also available by appointment.”
      Confession is scheduled Saturday 11 AM to noon and Thursday 7-8 PM during the school year, and by appointment.
      “Holy Hour is offered only when Cal is in session Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday 11am to 12 noon Thursday 7 to 8pm”
      When UC Berkeley is in session, a Holy Hour of adoration is offered Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday 11 AM to noon and Thursday 7-8 PM.
  • Two Dominican priests serve Newman Hall; the associate pastor ministers primarily to UC Berkeley students.
    Sources (1)
    1. Newman Hall Holy Spirit Parishcalnewman.org · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “as of July 2026 is now Associate Pastor here at Newman primarily ministering to and with our dynamic student ministry team in our mission to the students, faculty and staff of the University of California, Berkeley.”
      Fr. Andrew Thomas Kang, O.P., has been associate pastor since July 2026 and ministers primarily with the student ministry team to the UC Berkeley community.
      “A ministry of the Dominicans Fr. Pius Youn, O.P. Pastor”
      Newman Hall is a ministry of the Dominicans, and Fr. Pius Youn, O.P., is pastor.
      “Thus, in July of that year, after 117 years of Paulist leadership, Newman Hall entered a new chapter with the Dominican Friars of the Province of the Holy Name of Jesus.”
      Since July 2024 the Dominican Friars of the Western Province have led Newman Hall, after 117 years of Paulist leadership.
  • FOCUS lists six missionaries at Berkeley, who lead men's and women's Bible studies, and a 12-member student ministry team runs a weekly Newman Live! gathering.
    Sources (3)
    1. University of California, Berkeley - FOCUSfocus.org/campus/university-of-california-berkeley · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Picano Zegna Picano Dogue Gabriela Dogue Verst Luke Verst Frobom Henry Frobom Dumas Lina Dumas Paronable Franz Jet Paronable”
      FOCUS's UC Berkeley campus page lists six missionaries: Zegna Picano, Gabriela Dogue, Luke Verst, Henry Frobom, Lina Dumas, and Franz Jet Paronable.
    2. Student Ministry Team — Newman Hall Holy Spirit Parishcalnewman.org/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Meet the 2026 -2027 Student Ministry Team Our team of 12 Student Ministers organizes events and projects that build and nourish the Newman Hall community, rooted in Christ and the joy of the Gospel.”
      A 12-member student ministry team organizes events and projects for the Newman Hall community in 2026-27.
    3. Events — Newman Hall Holy Spirit Parishcalnewman.org/schedule-of-events · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “FOCUS Women Bible Study Starting September 8th Tuesdays 5:00 – 7:00 pm Patio Room Join FOCUS for a women’s Bible study and a time of fellowship, prayer, and faith-sharing.”
      FOCUS leads a women's Bible study on Tuesdays 5-7 PM at Newman Hall.
      “Men's Bible Study Group Wednesdays 6 to 7 pm Patio Room Join FOCUS for a men’s Bible study and a time of fellowship, prayer, and faith-sharing.”
      FOCUS leads a men's Bible study on Wednesdays 6-7 PM at Newman Hall.
      “Newman Live! Student Ministry Every Wednesday, this coming week FOCUS Missionaries will host! Multiversity Room 7pm Join us for a fun and welcoming evening of fellowship, dinner, and conversation!”
      Newman Live!, a weekly student ministry evening of fellowship and dinner, meets Wednesdays at 7 PM.

Concerns

  • The Thursday evening Mass, Thursday confession, and weekday adoration are offered only during the school year; in summer confession is scheduled once a week (Saturday).
    Sources (1)
    1. Mass + Sacraments — Newman Hall Holy Spirit Parishcalnewman.org/sacraments · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Saturday (vigil): 5pm Sunday: 8am, 10am, 5pm, 9pm (candlelight) Monday to Saturday: 12:10pm Thursday: 8pm (During school year only)”
      Mass is celebrated Saturday at 5 PM (vigil), Sunday at 8 AM, 10 AM, 5 PM, and 9 PM, Monday through Saturday at 12:10 PM, and Thursday at 8 PM during the school year.
      “Reconciliation (Confession) Saturday: 11am to Noon Thursday: 7 to 8pm (During school year only) Confession is also available by appointment.”
      Confession is scheduled Saturday 11 AM to noon and Thursday 7-8 PM during the school year, and by appointment.
      “Holy Hour is offered only when Cal is in session Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday 11am to 12 noon Thursday 7 to 8pm”
      When UC Berkeley is in session, a Holy Hour of adoration is offered Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday 11 AM to noon and Thursday 7-8 PM.
  • Newman Hall is a parish serving the wider Berkeley community as well as students; many of its listed groups (e.g., Catholicism WOW!, Women in Conversation, YAPS) are aimed at adults rather than undergraduates.
    Sources (2)
    1. Newman Hall Holy Spirit Parishcalnewman.org · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Our parish brings together UC Berkeley students, students from nearby campuses, and local adults and families, forming a vibrant and unique faith community. We are especially committed to supporting UC Berkeley students as they grow into ownership of their faith.”
      Newman Hall-Holy Spirit Parish serves UC Berkeley students and is especially committed to supporting them.
    2. Events — Newman Hall Holy Spirit Parishcalnewman.org/schedule-of-events · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Catholicism WOW! Wednesdays during the academic year · 7:00–8:00 p.m. Zoom”
      Catholicism WOW!, a weekly online conversation about the Catholic faith, meets Wednesdays 7-8 PM on Zoom during the academic year.
      “Catechism Reading Group YAPS Every other Tuesday Hecker Room 7 pm Ages 22–40”
      The Newman Young Adult Professionals (ages 22-40) hold a Catechism reading group every other Tuesday at 7 PM.

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Newman Hall-Holy Spirit Parish

  • Address: 2700 Dwight Way, Berkeley, CA 94704
  • Distance from campus: 0.6 mi (straight line from the campus point in federal IPEDS data)
  • Facilities: chapel, lounge, meeting rooms

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Source: calnewman.org, verified Oct. 8, 2026, oakdiocese.org, verified Oct. 8, 2026, calnewman.org, verified Oct. 8, 2026, calnewman.org, verified Oct. 8, 2026

Catholic clubs and student life

18 groups and regular activities · 3 on campus, 15 off campus

Faith formation 8

  • FOCUS Women's Bible StudyOff campus
    Tuesdays 5-7 PM
    Women's Bible study, fellowship, and prayer led by FOCUS in the Patio Room.
    calnewman.org
  • FOCUS Men's Bible StudyOff campus
    Wednesdays 6-7 PM
    Men's Bible study, fellowship, and prayer led by FOCUS in the Patio Room.
    calnewman.org
  • Freshman Men's Bible Study GroupOff campus
    Sundays 3:30-5 PM
    Bible study for first-year men led by FOCUS.
    calnewman.org
  • OCIA (Exploring Catholicism)Off campus
    Tuesdays 7 PM
    Preparation for baptism, reception into the Church, or confirmation, led by Fr. Andrew Thomas Kang, O.P.
    calnewman.org
  • Second Vatican Council Monday Night SeriesOff campus
    Mondays 7-9 PM, fall semester
    Presentations and discussion on Dei Verbum, Sacrosanctum Concilium, and Lumen Gentium.
    calnewman.org
  • Catholicism WOW!Off campus
    Wednesdays 7-8 PM (Zoom)
    Weekly online conversation on Scripture, the Mass, the saints, and other topics of Catholic faith.
    calnewman.org
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  • Newman YAPS Catechism Reading GroupOff campus
    Every other Tuesday, 7 PM
    Young adult (ages 22-40) group reading the Catechism of the Catholic Church.
    calnewman.org
  • Thomistic Institute at UC BerkeleyOn campus
    Lectures and events at UC Berkeley organized with the Western Dominican Province; free and open to the public.
    calnewman.org

Clubs and groups 3

  • Undergraduate Women's GroupOff campus
    Fridays 6:30 PM
    Study of Mariology, prayer, and fellowship for undergraduate women.
    calnewman.org
  • Student Ministry TeamOn campus
    Twelve student ministers organize events through committees for faith formation, interior life, liturgy, music, evangelization, and community building.
    calnewman.org
  • FOCUS missionary teamOn campus
    FOCUS lists six missionaries at UC Berkeley; they lead Bible studies at Newman Hall.
    focus.org, focus.org

Liturgy and prayer 2

  • Student choirOff campus
    Rehearsal Sundays 3:30 PM
    Student music committee provides music for the Sunday 5 PM Student Mass and Thursday adoration and Mass.
    calnewman.org, calnewman.org
  • Newman Communal RosaryOff campus
    Wednesdays after the 12:10 PM Mass; Saturdays 11:45 AM
    Rosary prayed together in the Newman Chapel.
    calnewman.org

Retreats 1

  • Fall RetreatOff campus
    October 2-4, 2026
    Weekend retreat for undergraduate and graduate students with worship, prayer, and fellowship.
    calnewman.org, calnewman.org

Service 2

  • Loaves & FishesOff campus
    First Saturday of the month, 2-4:30 PM
    Meals served to unhoused neighbors at Newman Hall.
    calnewman.org
  • Friends of L'ArcheOff campus
    Third Saturday of the month, 5-8 PM
    Gatherings with people with intellectual disabilities in the Multiversity Room.
    calnewman.org

Social life 2

  • Newman Live!Off campus
    Wednesdays 7 PM
    Weekly student evening of dinner, games, and conversation in the Multiversity Room.
    calnewman.org
  • Veritas & VinoOff campus
    October 24, 2026, 6-9 PM
    Evening of conversation for students and parishioners on life, truth, and the Catholic tradition, with the Dominican School.
    calnewman.org

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

Catholic campus ministry

Sources (5)
  1. Newman Hall Holy Spirit Parishcalnewman.org · verified Oct. 8, 2026
    “Our parish brings together UC Berkeley students, students from nearby campuses, and local adults and families, forming a vibrant and unique faith community. We are especially committed to supporting UC Berkeley students as they grow into ownership of their faith.”
    Newman Hall-Holy Spirit Parish serves UC Berkeley students and is especially committed to supporting them.
    “Newman Hall-Holy Spirit Parish 2700 Dwight Way, Berkeley, CA, 94704, United States. 510-848-7812 info@calnewman.org”
    Newman Hall-Holy Spirit Parish is at 2700 Dwight Way, Berkeley, CA 94704; phone 510-848-7812, email info@calnewman.org.
    “A ministry of the Dominicans Fr. Pius Youn, O.P. Pastor”
    Newman Hall is a ministry of the Dominicans, and Fr. Pius Youn, O.P., is pastor.
    “Thus, in July of that year, after 117 years of Paulist leadership, Newman Hall entered a new chapter with the Dominican Friars of the Province of the Holy Name of Jesus.”
    Since July 2024 the Dominican Friars of the Western Province have led Newman Hall, after 117 years of Paulist leadership.
    “Our parish brings together UC Berkeley students, students from nearby campuses, and local adults and families, forming a vibrant and unique faith community. We are especially committed to supporting UC Berkeley students as they grow into ownership of their faith.”
    Newman Hall-Holy Spirit Parish serves UC Berkeley students and is especially committed to supporting them.
    “Newman Hall-Holy Spirit Parish 2700 Dwight Way, Berkeley, CA, 94704, United States. 510-848-7812 info@calnewman.org”
    Newman Hall-Holy Spirit Parish is at 2700 Dwight Way, Berkeley, CA 94704; phone 510-848-7812, email info@calnewman.org.
    “Newman Hall’s distinctive structure stands at College Avenue and Dwight Way—a modern mix of strength, simplicity, and light.”
    Newman Hall's building, which contains the chapel, stands at College Avenue and Dwight Way.
  2. Parishes | Diocese of Oaklandoakdiocese.org/parishes · verified Oct. 8, 2026
    “Holy Spirit – Newman Hall 2700 Dwight Way, Berkeley 510-848-7812 info@calnewman.org”
    The Diocese of Oakland lists Holy Spirit-Newman Hall at 2700 Dwight Way, Berkeley, among its parishes.
    “Holy Spirit – Newman Hall 2700 Dwight Way, Berkeley 510-848-7812 info@calnewman.org”
    The Diocese of Oakland lists Holy Spirit-Newman Hall at 2700 Dwight Way, Berkeley, among its parishes.
  3. University of California, Berkeley - FOCUSfocus.org/campus/university-of-california-berkeley · verified Oct. 8, 2026
    “Picano Zegna Picano Dogue Gabriela Dogue Verst Luke Verst Frobom Henry Frobom Dumas Lina Dumas Paronable Franz Jet Paronable”
    FOCUS's UC Berkeley campus page lists six missionaries: Zegna Picano, Gabriela Dogue, Luke Verst, Henry Frobom, Lina Dumas, and Franz Jet Paronable.
  4. Campuses - FOCUSfocus.org/about/campuses · verified Oct. 8, 2026
    “San Diego State University University of California, Berkeley University of California, Irvine”
    FOCUS lists the University of California, Berkeley among the campuses where it serves.
  5. Student Ministry Team — Newman Hall Holy Spirit Parishcalnewman.org/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 8, 2026
    “Meet the 2026 -2027 Student Ministry Team Our team of 12 Student Ministers organizes events and projects that build and nourish the Newman Hall community, rooted in Christ and the joy of the Gospel.”
    A 12-member student ministry team organizes events and projects for the Newman Hall community in 2026-27.

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Academic Excellence

AAcademic Excellence: Strong (grade A): 85 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
90 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.93%
  • First-year retention 20% of scoreThis measure counts for 20% of the Academic Excellence score.97%
  • 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.18 to 1
  • Instructional spending per student 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.$23,741

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)
33,078
Total students45,699
Average net price (per year)
After grants and scholarships, for students receiving federal aid
$13,481
Cost of attendance (per year)$45,619
Median federal debt at graduation$13,000
Graduation rate
First-time, full-time students finishing within 150% of normal time
93%
First-year retention97%
Median earnings 10 years after entry$92,446
Admission rate11%
Students receiving Pell grants29%

Value index: 89 / 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 Oakland

The Most Reverend Michael C. Barber, Bishop of Oakland

Formal address: “Your Excellency”

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

Diocese determined from the county, using the diocese’s county list (Wikipedia). Confirm with the diocese.

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Questions families ask

Is University of California-Berkeley a Catholic college?
No. University of California-Berkeley is not a Catholic college. Catholic School Compass rates the Catholic life on its campus instead. Catholic students are served by Newman Hall-Holy Spirit Parish.
What is University of California-Berkeley’s Catholic Life Score?
94 out of 100 (grade A). It measures Catholic life on campus: campus ministry, priests, Mass and confession, student groups, and nearby parishes, together with academics.
Where is Mass celebrated at University of California-Berkeley?
Mass is listed at Newman Hall-Holy Spirit Parish chapel. Days and times are on this page; please confirm with the parish or campus ministry before you go.
Is University of California-Berkeley Compass Recommended?
Yes. University of California-Berkeley meets the Compass Recommended standard for Catholic life on campus.

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