Undergrads

All students are welcome to join the UNC Newman Catholic Community.  There are many ways to get connected and invest in your faith.  For more information, contact Kevin O’Reilly, Newman's Associate Director of Campus Ministry, at koreilly@uncnewman.org. Or fill out the College Student Digital Contact Card.

A SPECIAL WELCOME TO THE CLASS OF 2025!

Congratulations on getting into Carolina! The friars and staff at the Newman Center are here to serve and support you on your college journey. The Newman Catholic Community serves all UNC students, faculty, staff, and residents of the greater Chapel Hill area, and we have much to offer UNC students. Check out below to learn what we have planned just for you - and for the latest information, follow us on Instagram @unc_newman.

AKA THE BEST NIGHT OF THE WEEK HERE AT CAROLINA!

CCN happens every Wednesday at 6:15 pm in the Newman Activity Center. Each week features a dynamic keynote speaker, an interactive game, a live worship band, and a delicious homemade meal. Come out to meet some new students, worship together, and eat something other than dining hall food!

WELL WORTH THE READ: CCN Keynote Speaker, Case Redmond 

EXPERIENCE NEWMAN IN A SMALLER SETTING

SFGs meet weekly throughout campus at various times and locations. Joining an SFG is a great opportunity to meet other students in a smaller setting to grow in fellowship and faith.  Each week students gather to reflect on and discuss the upcoming Sunday Gospel reading from the Bible. This is a great way to make new friends and strengthen your faith together! Sign up for an SFG by contacting Kevin O’Reilly at koreilly@uncnewman.org. It is never too late to join!   

TEACH THE FUTURE OF THE CATHOLIC CHURCH!

UNC students have the very fulfilling opportunity to teach catechesis for the children and youth of Newman’s permanent community members. This includes leading retreats, discipleship, small faith groups, service opportunities, and more with children in grades K-12. Please contact Matthew Irwin, Newman’s Pastoral Associate for Catechesis, for more information at mirwin@uncnewman.org.

SERVE YOUR LOCAL COMMUNITY AND ABROAD!

Newman offers a number of local service options in Chapel Hill and Carrboro, alternative break trips all over the United States, and other opportunities to serve your community here and abroad throughout the year.

CONTACT: BJ Brown at bjbrown@uncnewman.org

TAKE A BREAK AND MAKE NEW FRIENDS!

Newman offers many exciting retreats to UNC students throughout the year to grow in faith and community. We offer our annual fall Awakening retreat. We also travel to SPO’s ASCEND conference and the College Summit Conference in the spring. 

Follow our social media pages to learn more or contact Kevin O'Reilly at koreilly@uncnewman.org.