Our mission of sculpting young Catholic hearts in order to better the world is at the core of our Newman Center. Click here to read our mission statement and a letter from the director of JPII Newman, Sister Silvia.

On October 7, 2010, our new chapel and center were officially dedicated by Bishop Daniel Jenky. Click here to learn more about the dedication and view pictures from the event.

We run on student power, so the student leaders are the heart of what we do. Click here to meet them and learn a little more about how they place their gifts at the service of the Church and the Newman Center.

Read about the development of the John Paul II Catholic Newman Center as it has progressed through more than sixty years of service to Bloomington-Normal college students.

Meet the administrative, liturgical, and supportive staff behind the spiritual and physical growth of the John Paul II Catholic Newman Center.

Read about our Newman Center through the eyes of the community as we have grown in size and in fellowship with many Bloomington/Normal parishes and the Catholic Diocese of Peoria.