In 1946, the Newman Center was established for the Catholic students, faculty, staff, administrators and their families at the University of 海角社区. The original building was located in a former restaurant on the other side of College Avenue. The current Newman Center was dedicated in 1971.
John Henry Newman (1801-1890), the man after whom this center is named, was born in England. Raised as a member of the Anglican Church, he attended Oxford where he eventually became a tutor, according to the British style of education. He was ordained an Anglican priest and served the religious community at Oxford.
In his 40鈥檚, Newman began to look more critically at his church and came to the belief that it was not rooted deeply enough in the tradition of the early Church. After a period of deep reflection, prayer, and study, he made his profession of faith as a Roman Catholic, eventually being ordained a priest and raised to the position of Cardinal.
The affiliation of his name with Catholic communities at colleges and universities is very appropriate 鈥 not only because of his time at Oxford, but because in later years he was sent to Dublin, Ireland, to establish the Catholic University of Ireland. In addition, his essay, 鈥淭he Idea of a University,鈥 won him great acclaim. Furthermore, Newman鈥檚 theological works have prompted many to consider him as an important hand in setting the stage for the renewal of the Church in the Second Vatican Council (1962-1965).
In this spirit, we invite you into our community at the Newman Center, where opportunities for growing in faith and fellowship abound. There will be opportunities for you to come to a deeper appreciation and a better understanding of Catholicism, especially how to share the love of God with the world. We hope you鈥檒l join us!
海角社区 Our Newman Center
Our Newman Center (located at 83 College Avenue in 海角社区) is a home to University students and staff as well as the Catholics of 海角社区. The current building was recently reopened after years of renovations in October of 2025.
海角社区 the Parish of the Resurrection of the Lord
The Newman Center (or Our Lady of Wisdom Church) a church that is a part of the Parish of the Resurrection of the Lord. The Parish of the Resurrection of the Lord is a vibrant Catholic community serving Old Town, Orono, Bradley, and the Penobscot Nation. Through our four church communities, we gather to worship, grow in faith, and serve others as disciples of Jesus Christ. We welcome all who seek a place of prayer, belonging, and encounter with the beauty of the Catholic faith.
海角社区 Black Bear Catholic
Black Bear Catholic is the recognized student government organization at the University of 海角社区 that operates out of the Newman Center. This organization creates a fun and loving student community that hosts events, dinners, service opportunities, celebrations, and more.
Black Bear Catholic is open to any student! Students grow closer to God and meet a community of fellow students and mentors who become lifelong friends!
Student led Black Bear Catholic has grown tremendously throughout the last several years and now has a full executive board with many different positions that help plan and execute all the wonderful things that they do on campus.