Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

“The Catholic Campus Ministry At Virginia Tech Our Mission is to support, challenge, and inspire students, faculty, and staff to grow in faith and live out their call to be true disciples of Christ on campus and in their daily lives.”

“Our EIN is the same as that of the Richmond Diocese.”

“In 1924, the Catholic Campus Ministry at Virginia Tech was founded as a campus club under the name Newman Community, with the support of St. Mary’s Catholic Church.”

“Newman House 203 Otey St. Blacksburg, VA 24060 (540) 951-0032”

“Sundays: 10am and 12pm at the Graduate Life Center (GLC) 8pm at St. Marys Catholic Church Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays: 5:30pm Mass at the Newman House Wednesdays: 7:15am Mass at the Newman House Saturdays: 9am Mass at the Newman House * subject to change, check Google Calendar for most up to date information”

“Students are always welcome and encouraged to to visit the Newman House (203 Otey St) during the week to catch up with friends and play some volleyball.”

“Fr. Tom Yehl, Y.A. Chaplain”

“Fr. Tom Yehl, YA is our full time Chaplain.”

“Sundays: 10am and 12pm at the Graduate Life Center (GLC) 8pm at St. Marys Catholic Church Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays: 5:30pm Mass at the Newman House Wednesdays: 7:15am Mass at the Newman House Saturdays: 9am Mass at the Newman House * subject to change, check Google Calendar for most up to date information”

“Sundays: 10am and 12pm at the Graduate Life Center (GLC) 8pm at St. Marys Catholic Church Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays: 5:30pm Mass at the Newman House Wednesdays: 7:15am Mass at the Newman House Saturdays: 9am Mass at the Newman House * subject to change, check Google Calendar for most up to date information”

“Starting this 2026 Fall Semester, Sunday Masses will look a little different! 10AM and 12PM Mass will now be held in the Graduate Life Center (155 Otey Street NW) 8PM Mass will now be held in St. Mary’s Catholic Church (1205 Old Mill Rd)”

“Confession Sunday: Before each Mass at the GLC or St. Marys Tuesday: 3:15 pm-4:30 pm at the Newman House Thursday: 8 pm-8:50 pm at the Newman House”

“Missionaries Madelyn Bauer FOCUS Missionary Team Director”

“Servant Leader Team Ben Rubinich Student Campus Minister Ashley Clark Assistant Student Campus Minister”

“Jones Anna Jones Bauer Madelyn Bauer Holtan Colin Holtan DeCelle Andrew DeCelle”

“James Madison University University of Virginia Virginia Tech Washington”

“The Newman Community has worked with the Fellowship of Catholic University Students (FOCUS) since 2015 to reach more students on campus.”

“Small Groups, led by students and missionaries, are faith sharing groups that meet on a weekly basis.”

“Knights of Columbus John Cardinal Newman Council 11323 is a collegiate Knights of Columbus council that draws its membership from the Newman Community.”

“Youth Apostles and Women Youth Apostles Committed to evangelizing, challenging, and loving the youth with the ultimate purpose of inspiring them to live a Christ-like life centered on prayer and the Sacraments.”

“Small Groups, led by students and missionaries, are faith sharing groups that meet on a weekly basis.”

“Our ministry provides several opportunities throughout the year for students to take a step away from the busyness of their college schedules and retreat to quiet space for uninterrupted time with our Lord.”

“Students who participate in the entire year-long process are fully initiated into the Church, celebrate Baptism, First Eucharist and Confirmation with the entire Newman Community”

“Each year Hokies participate in the NOP experience, serving both domestically and abroad during Spring Break.”

“Look into a multitude of weekly service events that we host, and our annual Alternative Spring Break (ASB) mission trips.”

“There are men's and women's formation events, theological discussion, discernment groups, and support groups available.”