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University of Hawaii at Manoa

  • LocationHonolulu, HI
  • Type and sizePublic · 4-year · 19,256 students
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University of Hawaii at Manoa is not a Catholic college. This rating measures Catholic life on campus: campus ministry, priests, Mass and confession, student groups, and nearby parishes.

Newman Center Holy Spirit Parish serves as the Catholic campus ministry and parish for the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa, on the Upper Campus. Its October 11, 2026 bulletin lists weekday Mass Monday through Thursday at 12:10 pm, a Saturday anticipated Mass at 5 pm, Sunday Masses at 9 am, 11 am and a student-led 5 pm, and Saturday reconciliation from 3:45 to 4:30 pm. Listed programs include OCIA, a day retreat, Newman Nights and service ministries.

Mass, confession, and adoration

Confirm with the parish

Mass 5

  • Monday–Thursday12:10 PMNewman Center – Holy Spirit Parish
  • Saturday5:00 PMNewman Center – Holy Spirit Parish · Anticipated Mass.
  • Sunday9:00 AMNewman Center – Holy Spirit Parish
  • Sunday11:00 AMNewman Center – Holy Spirit Parish
  • Sunday5:00 PMNewman Center – Holy Spirit Parish · Student-led Mass.

Confession 1

  • Saturday3:45 PMNewman Center – Holy Spirit Parish · Until 4:30 PM.

Adoration 1

  • Tuesday5:00 PMNewman Center – Holy Spirit Parish · Until 6:00 PM.

Times come only from official parish, chaplaincy, or school pages, and can change with the season. Last verified Oct. 12, 2026.

Sources for these times (1)
  1. Mass Schedule | Newman Center Holy Spirit Parish bulletin, Oct. 11, 2026newmanhawaii.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/Copy-of-10.11.2026-Bulletin-.pdf · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “Monday thru Thursday 12:10 pm”
    Weekday Mass is offered Monday through Thursday at 12:10 pm at the Newman Center.
    “Saturday (Anticipated) 5 pm”
    A Saturday anticipated Mass is offered at 5 pm.
    “Sunday 9 am At Newman Center - Holy Spirit Parish”
    Sunday Mass is offered at 9 am; the same schedule also lists an 11 am Sunday Mass.
    “Sunday 9 am At Newman Center - Holy Spirit Parish”
    Sunday Mass is offered at 9 am; the same schedule also lists an 11 am Sunday Mass.
    “(Student Led) 5 pm”
    A student-led Sunday Mass is offered at 5 pm.
    “Saturday 3:45 - 4:30 pm”
    Reconciliation is offered Saturdays from 3:45 to 4:30 pm.
    “Tuesday 5:00 - 6:00 pm”
    Adoration is offered Tuesdays from 5 to 6 pm.

Catholic churches nearby

Map of University of Hawaii at Manoa, its Catholic center and nearby Catholic churches1 mi2 mi3 miNewman Center: 0.4 mi1Sacred Heart Church: 0.8 mi2Saint Pius X Roman Catholic Church: 1.1 mi3Saints Peter and Paul Church: 1.4 mi4St. Augustine By the Sea Catholic Church: 1.7 mi5Cathedral Basilica of Our Lady of Peace: 2.7 mi6Newman Center Holy Spirit Parish: 0.3 miUniversity of Hawaii at Manoa (campus)N1 mi
CampusCatholic centerCatholic church (numbered below)Open a street map ›
  1. Newman Center — 0.4 mi
  2. Sacred Heart Church — 0.8 mi · 1701 Wilder Avenue, Honolulu
  3. Saint Pius X Roman Catholic Church — 1.1 mi · 2821 Lowrey Avenue, Honolulu
  4. Saints Peter and Paul Church — 1.4 mi · 800 Kaheka Street, Honolulu
  5. St. Augustine By the Sea Catholic Church — 1.7 mi · 130 Ohua Avenue, Honolulu
  6. Cathedral Basilica of Our Lady of Peace — 2.7 mi · 1184 Bishop Street, Honolulu

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.

BCatholic life on campus: 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.

Catholic life on campus

83 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
    Sources (2)
    1. ABOUT US | Newman Center Holy Spirit Parishnewmanhawaii.org/about-us · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “We are the Catholic Center and Campus Ministry at the University of Hawaiʻi”
      The Newman Center describes itself as the Catholic center and campus ministry at the University of Hawaiʻi.
    2. Newman Center Holy Spirit Parishnewmanhawaii.org · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Serving as both a Catholic campus ministry and local parish, Newman Center Holy Spirit Parish”
      The Newman Center describes itself as a Catholic campus ministry for the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Dedicated Catholic center or chapel on or next to campusYes (Newman Center at 1941 East-West Road, on the northeastern end of the UH Mānoa Upper Campus.)
    Sources (1)
    1. ABOUT US | Newman Center Holy Spirit Parishnewmanhawaii.org/about-us · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “situated at the northeastern end of UH Mānoa’s Upper Campus”
      The Newman Center is located on the northeastern end of the UH Mānoa Upper Campus.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Priest chaplain assigned to campus ministryFull-time priest chaplain (The pastor is also listed as the Director of Campus Ministry, and the campus ministry is run by the parish's pastoral team.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Pastoral Team | Newman Center Holy Spirit Parishnewmanhawaii.org/about-us/staff · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Pastor Fr. Kurt Meyer Pastor@newmanhawaii.org”
      Fr. Kurt Meyer is listed as Pastor with a parish email.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Weekday Mass at the campus ministry1–4 weekdays (Weekday Mass is listed Monday through Thursday at 12:10 pm (four weekdays).)
    Sources (1)
    1. Mass Schedule | Newman Center Holy Spirit Parish bulletin, Oct. 11, 2026newmanhawaii.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/Copy-of-10.11.2026-Bulletin-.pdf · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Monday thru Thursday 12:10 pm”
      Weekday Mass is offered Monday through Thursday at 12:10 pm at the Newman Center.
  • 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 anticipated Mass at 5 pm, and Sunday Masses at 9 am, 11 am and 5 pm (student-led).)
    Sources (1)
    1. Mass Schedule | Newman Center Holy Spirit Parish bulletin, Oct. 11, 2026newmanhawaii.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/Copy-of-10.11.2026-Bulletin-.pdf · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Saturday (Anticipated) 5 pm”
      A Saturday anticipated Mass is offered at 5 pm.
      “(Student Led) 5 pm”
      A student-led Sunday Mass is offered at 5 pm.
      “Sunday 9 am At Newman Center - Holy Spirit Parish”
      Sunday Mass is offered at 9 am; the same schedule also lists an 11 am Sunday Mass.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Scheduled confession at the campus ministryWeekly or more often (The current bulletin lists Saturday reconciliation 3:45 to 4:30 pm. The sacraments page says confession is by appointment; the weekly time from the most recent bulletin is recorded (conflict noted in gaps).)
    Sources (2)
    1. Mass Schedule | Newman Center Holy Spirit Parish bulletin, Oct. 11, 2026newmanhawaii.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/Copy-of-10.11.2026-Bulletin-.pdf · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Saturday 3:45 - 4:30 pm”
      Reconciliation is offered Saturdays from 3:45 to 4:30 pm.
    2. SACRAMENTS | Newman Center Holy Spirit Parishnewmanhawaii.org/sacraments · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “By appointment. Please contact the parish office to set a date and time.”
      The parish page says reconciliation is by appointment.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Catholic student groups and missionary outreach (e.g., FOCUS, Saint Paul's Outreach, Knights of Columbus, Bible studies)One (Only a student council that supports the campus ministry is named.)
    Sources (1)
    1. MINISTRIES | Newman Center Holy Spirit Parishnewmanhawaii.org/ministries · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Main ministry of the Newman Center – Holy Spirit Parish, which is supported by the Student Council.”
      The Student Council supports the campus ministry.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Formation programs (retreats, OCIA/RCIA, service, small groups)Two or more kinds (Formation (OCIA and Bible study), retreats (day retreat) and service (prison outreach, home-bound Eucharist) are all listed.)
    Sources (3)
    1. MINISTRIES | Newman Center Holy Spirit Parishnewmanhawaii.org/ministries · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “(OCIA) Order of Christian Initiation for Adults | Coordinator: Fr. Kurt Meyer”
      The Order of Christian Initiation for Adults (OCIA) is listed as a ministry.
      “Prison Outreach Ministry | Coordinators: Steve and Renee Latimer”
      A prison outreach ministry is listed, with coordinators.
    2. Newman Center Holy Spirit Parish bulletin, Oct. 11, 2026newmanhawaii.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/Copy-of-10.11.2026-Bulletin-.pdf · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “DAY RETREAT - ALPHA”
      A day retreat is listed for October 17, 2026.
    3. adult faith formation | Newman Center Holy Spirit Parishnewmanhawaii.org/aff · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “The OCIA is the normal way in which adults become full, active, participating members of the Catholic Church.”
      The Newman Center offers OCIA for adults seeking initiation into the Catholic Church.
  • 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 adoration6 to 11 times a week (10 weekly times documented: 8 Mass, 1 confession, 1 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

  • The current bulletin lists three Sunday Masses and a Saturday anticipated Mass at the Newman Center.
    Sources (1)
    1. Mass Schedule | Newman Center Holy Spirit Parish bulletin, Oct. 11, 2026newmanhawaii.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/Copy-of-10.11.2026-Bulletin-.pdf · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Saturday (Anticipated) 5 pm”
      A Saturday anticipated Mass is offered at 5 pm.
      “(Student Led) 5 pm”
      A student-led Sunday Mass is offered at 5 pm.
      “Sunday 9 am At Newman Center - Holy Spirit Parish”
      Sunday Mass is offered at 9 am; the same schedule also lists an 11 am Sunday Mass.
  • A priest is listed as pastor and director of the campus ministry.
    Sources (1)
    1. Pastoral Team | Newman Center Holy Spirit Parishnewmanhawaii.org/about-us/staff · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Pastor Fr. Kurt Meyer Pastor@newmanhawaii.org”
      Fr. Kurt Meyer is listed as Pastor with a parish email.
      “Pastor Fr. Kurt Meyer Pastor@newmanhawaii.org”
      Fr. Kurt Meyer is listed as Pastor with a parish email.
  • Formation, retreat and service programs are listed, including OCIA and a day retreat.
    Sources (2)
    1. MINISTRIES | Newman Center Holy Spirit Parishnewmanhawaii.org/ministries · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “(OCIA) Order of Christian Initiation for Adults | Coordinator: Fr. Kurt Meyer”
      The Order of Christian Initiation for Adults (OCIA) is listed as a ministry.
      “Prison Outreach Ministry | Coordinators: Steve and Renee Latimer”
      A prison outreach ministry is listed, with coordinators.
    2. Newman Center Holy Spirit Parish bulletin, Oct. 11, 2026newmanhawaii.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/Copy-of-10.11.2026-Bulletin-.pdf · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “DAY RETREAT - ALPHA”
      A day retreat is listed for October 17, 2026.

Concerns

  • Weekday Mass is listed Monday through Thursday only.
    Sources (1)
    1. Mass Schedule | Newman Center Holy Spirit Parish bulletin, Oct. 11, 2026newmanhawaii.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/Copy-of-10.11.2026-Bulletin-.pdf · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Monday thru Thursday 12:10 pm”
      Weekday Mass is offered Monday through Thursday at 12:10 pm at the Newman Center.
  • The sacraments page says reconciliation is by appointment, while the current bulletin lists a weekly Saturday time.
    Sources (2)
    1. SACRAMENTS | Newman Center Holy Spirit Parishnewmanhawaii.org/sacraments · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “By appointment. Please contact the parish office to set a date and time.”
      The parish page says reconciliation is by appointment.
    2. Mass Schedule | Newman Center Holy Spirit Parish bulletin, Oct. 11, 2026newmanhawaii.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/Copy-of-10.11.2026-Bulletin-.pdf · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Saturday 3:45 - 4:30 pm”
      Reconciliation is offered Saturdays from 3:45 to 4:30 pm.

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The Catholic center

Newman Center Holy Spirit Parish

  • Address: 1941 East-West Road, Honolulu, HI 96822
  • Location: On campus
  • Facilities: church (Mass and worship), student dinners space

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Source: newmanhawaii.org, verified Oct. 12, 2026, newmanhawaii.org, verified Oct. 12, 2026, newmanhawaii.org, verified Oct. 12, 2026

Catholic clubs and student life

11 groups and regular activities · 1 on campus, 0 off campus, 10 location not published

Liturgy and prayer 1

Faith formation 5

  • Newman Nights
    Wednesdays
    Faith sharing and social events for students, with a Wednesday program.
    newmanhawaii.org
  • Bible 101 (Newman Nights session)
    October 21, 2026
    Bible study session listed in the Newman Nights series.
    newmanhawaii.org
  • Contemplative Prayer (via Zoom)
    Mondays at 6:30 pm
    Thirty minutes of silent prayer, held via Zoom.
    newmanhawaii.org
  • Centering Prayer
    Weekly, evening
    A weekly evening hour of prayer in silence and scripture reading.
    newmanhawaii.org
  • OCIA (Order of Christian Initiation for Adults)
    Preparation for adults who seek full initiation into the Catholic Church, culminating at the Easter Vigil.
    newmanhawaii.org, newmanhawaii.org

Clubs and groups 1

  • Student Council
    A student council that supports the campus ministry.
    newmanhawaii.org

Retreats 1

  • Day retreat (Alpha)
    October 17, 2026
    Day retreat listed in the current bulletin.
    newmanhawaii.org

Service 2

  • Prison Outreach Ministry
    Several Wednesdays a month
    Outreach ministry led by two coordinators.
    newmanhawaii.org
  • Eucharist for Home-bound Ministry
    Brings Eucharist and visits home-bound parishioners.
    newmanhawaii.org

Social life 1

  • Student dinners
    During the school year, after the student-led Mass
    Student dinners held after the student-led Mass.
    newmanhawaii.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 (3)
  1. ABOUT US | Newman Center Holy Spirit Parishnewmanhawaii.org/about-us · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “We are the Catholic Center and Campus Ministry at the University of Hawaiʻi”
    The Newman Center describes itself as the Catholic center and campus ministry at the University of Hawaiʻi.
    “We are the Catholic Center and Campus Ministry at the University of Hawaiʻi”
    The Newman Center describes itself as the Catholic center and campus ministry at the University of Hawaiʻi.
    “situated at the northeastern end of UH Mānoa’s Upper Campus”
    The Newman Center is located on the northeastern end of the UH Mānoa Upper Campus.
  2. Newman Center Holy Spirit Parishnewmanhawaii.org · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “Serving as both a Catholic campus ministry and local parish, Newman Center Holy Spirit Parish”
    The Newman Center describes itself as a Catholic campus ministry for the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa.
  3. VISIT | Newman Center Holy Spirit Parishnewmanhawaii.org/visit · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “Call us at (808) 988-6222, or send us an email at info@newmanhawaii.org”
    The Newman Center publishes this phone number and email for contact.

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Academic Excellence

BAcademic Excellence: 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.
72 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.64%
  • First-year retention 20% of scoreThis measure counts for 20% of the Academic Excellence score.81%
  • Entering students' test scores 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.SAT 1,102 · ACT 21
  • Student-to-faculty ratio 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.15 to 1
  • Instructional spending per student 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.$24,611

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)
14,576
Total students19,256
Average net price (per year)
After grants and scholarships, for students receiving federal aid
$15,664
Cost of attendance (per year)$26,433
Median federal debt at graduation$18,500
Graduation rate
First-time, full-time students finishing within 150% of normal time
64%
First-year retention81%
Median earnings 10 years after entry$57,624
Admission rate87%
Students receiving Pell grants26%
Admission test scores (middle 50% of admitted students who submitted scores)
Average SAT1102
SAT reading & writing548–653
SAT math533–640
ACT composite17–25
Test policyConsidered but not required

Value index: 69 / 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 Honolulu

The Most Reverend Michael Castori, SJ, Bishop of Honolulu

Formal address: “Your Excellency”

Source: usccb.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 Hawaii at Manoa a Catholic college?
No. University of Hawaii at Manoa is not a Catholic college. Catholic School Compass rates the Catholic life on its campus instead. Catholic students are served by Newman Center Holy Spirit Parish (Catholic Center and Campus Ministry at UH Mānoa).
What is University of Hawaii at Manoa’s Catholic Life Score?
80 out of 100 (grade B). 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 Hawaii at Manoa?
Mass is listed at Newman Center – Holy Spirit Parish. Days and times are on this page; please confirm with the parish or campus ministry before you go.
Is University of Hawaii at Manoa Compass Recommended?
Yes. University of Hawaii at Manoa meets the Compass Recommended standard for Catholic life on campus.

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