Newman Connection

31/08/2026

Sometimes it takes growing up to realize just how much your Catholic faith matters.

This dad knows firsthand the difference a strong Catholic community can make, and he believes today’s students have an opportunity to find the support, friendship, and faith he wishes more young people had growing up.

They don’t have to figure it all out alone.

Through the Faith Forward movement, we’re working to make sure every Catholic student finds a Catholic community on campus.

Help make sure your student is connected. https://bit.ly/faith-forward-movement

28/08/2026

Faith looks different at every stage of life. For these students, it’s being lived out in many beautiful ways.

It’s such a blessing watching your child begin to make that faith their own after high school. We would love to hear about it! Share your and their story through our Share Your Story Giveaway for a chance to win a Catholic prize bundle! https://bit.ly/share-newman-story-26

26/08/2026

What happens on one college campus can reach far beyond it. When students have a place to ask questions, build friendships, and take their faith seriously, lives can change.

USC Caruso Catholic Center is one example of the incredible work happening through Catholic campus ministry across the country.

Join the Faith Forward Movement and help connect more students to a Catholic community on campus. https://bit.ly/faith-forward-movement

25/08/2026

Sending your child to college means learning to let go while still helping them stay grounded in what matters most.

This season is about more than dorm rooms and move-in day. It’s an opportunity to help your student enter college with their faith, values, and Catholic community in mind.

We put together a guide to help you prepare for this next chapter.

Get our Catholic College Packing List: https://blog.newmanconnection.org/catholic-college-packing-list

24/08/2026

A student walking onto campus should never feel like they’re walking away from the Church.

They should know: We see you. We need you. We want you here. We’re praying for you.

That’s the heart of Faith Forward — a movement uniting parishes, campus ministries, and the wider Church to ensure every student is personally welcomed, intentionally connected, and spiritually supported as they step into this new chapter of life.

Let’s move Faith Forward and stand with the next generation of Catholics. Donate today: https://bit.ly/never-alone-nc

21/08/2026

It started with one person who wanted to help.

Meghann wanted to help the young people at St Columba Church Hopewell Junction NY stay connected to their faith as they head to college.

So she signed up for our Faith Forward resources, brought the program to her parish for the first time, helped spread the word, and hosted a Sunday Sendoff on August 9.

The result? ~50 students reached.

It’s a reminder that reaching students doesn’t always require a huge team or a complicated plan.

Sometimes, it starts with one person who simply says, “I want to help.” That one “yes” can help a student find their Catholic community long after they leave home.

Join the Faith Forward movement and help make sure no Catholic student heads to college without a connection. https://bit.ly/faith-forward-movement

20/08/2026

You never know what God might do with a student who finds their Catholic home in college.

Bishop Robert Boxie’s journey is a powerful example. His time serving students at Howard University helped shape a ministry rooted in faith, community, and vocation. Today, he’s the youngest Catholic bishop in the United States. Howard is also a Newman Connection Campus Ministry Partner, helping make sure students have a Catholic home on campus.

As a parent, you can help make that possible for your student. Join the Faith Forward Movement and help connect them to a Catholic community before they even arrive on campus. https://connection.newmanministry.com/for-parents/

18/08/2026

What does it look like when Catholic students find a place where they truly belong on campus?

At UC Berkeley, Newman Hall-Holy Spirit Parish has been creating a home for students to encounter Christ, grow in faith, and build friendships that last beyond their college years.

From prayer and formation to community and service, this campus ministry reminds us that college is not just about finding your classes — it’s about finding your people.

Learn more about their mission and how they’re helping students grow in faith at UC Berkeley on our blog. https://blog.newmanconnection.org/newman-hall-helps-students-find-faith-community-and-belonging

17/08/2026

National Nonprofit Day is a reminder that good work takes a community.

At Newman Connection, that community helps us connect Catholic students to campus ministry across the country.

Because a connection today can lead to friendship, discipleship, service, vocations, and a lifetime of living the faith.

Help us make the next connection possible. Give today. https://bit.ly/donate-newmanconnection

Empower young Catholics nationwide. Donate to Newman Connection and help grow vibrant faith communities on campuses. Every gift makes a difference.

15/08/2026

No one understands a parent's love quite like Mary.

Today, we celebrate the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, honoring the woman who perfectly trusted God and now intercedes for each of us from heaven. Although today is not a Holy Day of Obligation in the U.S. because the feast falls on a Saturday, it's still a beautiful day to celebrate her.

Take a few quiet moments today to pray a Rosary for your children. Ask Our Lady to guide them, protect them, and draw them closer to her Son. Use this Rosary guide as a simple way to honor Mary's Assumption today. https://landing.newmanministry.com/how-to-pray-the-rosary-guide