Our Mission
Catholic Campus Ministry and the Catholic Newman Club at Kean University work to bring the Catholic faith to students, faculty, and staff members through worship, prayer, education, service, and social activities.
What We Do
We offer a wide variety of events, including Bible studies, Holy Day Masses, service projects, Catholic Newman Club meetings, retreats, Archdiocesan events, guest speakers, social programs, and more.
Archbishop of Newark, Cardinal Joseph Tobin Celebrates Mass for students at Kean, Spring ‘25
“Without the people I met while with the Newman Club, I never could have accomplished the things in which I have.”
— Michael R., Class of 2021, Past CNC President
There has been a Catholic presence at Kean University for decades! Here's one of the first logos for the Catholic Student Organization, before it became Newman Club. Kean College of New Jersey first recognized the group on December 28, 1987.
What We Do… Week to Week What We Do… Throughout the Liturgical Year
Bible Studies
Newman “Nights” on various faith topics
Mass & Sacrament of Reconciliation
Collaboration with other student organizations and university offices on spiritual or social programming
Opportunities for prayer: Rosary groups, Eucharistic Adoration, Mass, and more varying each week and month
Preparing for Christmas: Advent talks, holiday programs, holiday service opportunities, and end-of-semester activities
The Season of Lent: Ash Wednesday Masses, guidance on Lenten fasting and keeping Lenten promises, “meatless Friday” meals, preparation for celebrating Holy Week and Easter
Special days throughout the year: Palm Sunday cross making, Saint Feast Day and Holy Day celebrations
KeanCatholics attends Chris Stefanick’s “Reboot” event Fall ‘23