University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

“For students at the University of Illinois and Parkland College Address: 604 E. Armory Avenue, Champaign, IL 61820”

“Champaign - St. John Newman Center - U of I, .Priest Assignment: Chaplain, .Priest Title: Priest Father Lee Brokaw”

“St. John's Catholic Newman Center Faith Tradition/Denomination: Roman Catholic Email: office@sjcnc.org Website: www.sjcnc.org”

“Comprised of St. John's Catholic Chapel and Newman Hall, a co-ed private certified student housing facility, SJCNC is also a physical home to 586 students, located just steps from the University of Illinois Main Quad.”

“As the premier private UIUC student residence hall, Newman Hall offers Illini freshmen and upperclassmen a supportive, welcoming, and dynamic student community, right at the heart of the Urbana-Champaign campus, steps from the UIUC Main Quad.”

“Best of all, you'll have 24-hour access to the beautiful St. John's Catholic Chapel, plus access to dozens of student-focused Catholic Illini ministries.”

“Fr. Lee Brokaw serves as the Director and Head Chaplain of St. John's Catholic Newman Center.”

“Fr. McShane also provides spiritual leadership and formation as the chaplain for the Newman Hall Resident Advisor team and Illini Knights of Columbus.”

“Champaign - St. John Newman Center - U of I, .Priest Assignment: Chaplain, .Priest Title: Priest Father Lee Brokaw”

“Fr. Pete Arriagada is a priest of the Prelature of Opus Dei. He visits St. John's Catholic Newman Center on Fridays for Mass and Confessions and is available to meet with students.”

“Daily Mass is celebrated at: 12:05 PM & 5:00 PM Weekdays”

“Weekend Mass is celebrated at: 5:00 PM Saturday Vigil 9:00 AM Sunday 10:30 AM Sunday Traditional 5:00 PM Sunday 9:00 PM Sunday Candlelight”

“Fall 2026 Mass & Sacrament Schedule beginning Monday, August 17”

“Weekend Mass is celebrated at: 5:00 PM Saturday Vigil 9:00 AM Sunday 10:30 AM Sunday Traditional 5:00 PM Sunday 9:00 PM Sunday Candlelight”

“Reconciliation is offered: 11:00 AM & 4:00 PM Weekdays 4:00 PM & 8:00 PM Sundays”

“Led by Team Directors Beth Knipp and Ryan Schiltz, the Catholic Illini FOCUS Missionary team provides peer mentorship and discipleship, oversees dozens of small group Bible Studies, and helps evangelize the campus through their Catholic witness.”

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“They provide regular events, small group opportunities and friendship for Mandarin-speaking students.”

“Fr. Pete Arriagada is a priest of the Prelature of Opus Dei. He visits St. John's Catholic Newman Center on Fridays for Mass and Confessions and is available to meet with students.”

“Fr. McShane also provides spiritual leadership and formation as the chaplain for the Newman Hall Resident Advisor team and Illini Knights of Columbus.”

“SPARK is a student-led organization that creates social activities and sparks joy, community, and fun for residents at Newman Hall.”

“Small Groups are student-led, student-focused explorations of Scripture as it applies to your life now, and beyond. Small Groups meet weekly in a community of authentic friendship”

“Liz oversees teams of student leaders to facilitate 3 Koinonia retreats each year for college students.”

“Liz also leads Catholic Illini sophomores in hosting the annual Catholic Illini Freshman Overnight each August”

“This retreat is for students who are ready to take the next step in their spiritual life and go deeper into prayer and relationship with God.”

“The St. John’s Catholic Newman Center OCIA program meets weekly beginning each September to explore the beauty of the Catholic faith through brief interactive talks and friendship.”

“Newman Shares Food Pantry St. John’s Catholic Newman Center 604 East Armory Avenue, Champaign, IL 61820 hours: Biweekly on Wednesdays – 5:00PM-7:00PM”