2023 Renovation Project

Highlights of the project
Completing the original 2008 plans for the newer, front portion of the building
  • 2 additional offices
  • New paint & light fixtures
  • Completion of the ceiling
  • updates to the bathrooms

​Significant updates to the original 1968 portion of the building
  • New commercial kitchen
  • Bathroom updates
  • New flooring & lighting
  • Dedicated student quiet study spaces

From our Director

Members of the St. John Paul II Newman Center Community,

The school year of 2022-2023 was one filled with many blessings and gifts. As I look back on my first year here at the St. John Paul II Newman Center, I am truly humbled at all ways Jesus impacted and transformed the lives of so many of our students. With the amazing fruit of this past school year still nourishing us with joy and hope, it is time for us to look forward to the next year!

We are excited to welcome a team of FOCUS missionaries and we are anxious to move into our renovated building. With the movement into a new chapter of the life of the St. John Paul II Newman Center, I am asking for your consideration in becoming a partner in the mission of bringing the Gospel of Jesus Christ into the lives of as many students as possible. If you are able to financially support the presence of our FOCUS team, provide new furnishings for the different lounge and study spaces, offer new ping pong/gaming tables, or help stock our brand-new kitchen, I would be incredibly grateful.

You may make a one-time gift or a recurring gift by clicking the button to the right or by mailing it to the Center. Please also consider reaching out with your contact information, via phone or email, so we can keep you updated throughout the year about all the incredible things happening within our Newman Center.

May God always bless you and your family.
Fr. Lucas

Fr. Kyle Lucas

Donations can also be made by mail and sent to 501 S. Main St. Normal IL 61761​

FOCUS is joining our Ministry!

The St. John Paul II Catholic Newman Center will be welcoming a team of missionaries from FOCUS, or the Fellowship of Catholic University Students this Fall! You can see our team on our Staff page!

These missionaries are recent college graduates who desire to serve the Lord and bring students closer to Jesus ad help them deepen their faith. 
St. John Paul II Catholic Newman Center
501 S. Main St. Normal, Il
​(309) 452-5046
office@stjpnc.org
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