Question 1

What is the Newman Center?

Accepted Answer

The Newman Center is the Catholic Center at Queens College, located on the second floor of the Student Union Building alongside other religious spaces on campus.The center is staffed by the Campus Ministry Department of the Diocese of Brooklyn and serves as a place for prayer, fellowship, and community life.The Center includes two offices, a chapel, a kitchen area, and a lounge where daily Mass, faith formation programs, and community events are held.The Newman Center is also home to the Newman Club, the student-led Catholic organization at Queens College, which hosts many of its meetings and activities in the space.

Question 2

Who is allowed to visit the Newman Center?

Accepted Answer

The Newman Center primarily serves the Queens College community. Our programs and activities are designed to meet the needs and interests of students and are guided by the priorities and feedback of the Newman Club. Visitors from outside the Queens College community are welcome to attend daily Mass and participate in many of our programs and events as guests. All visitors are expected to follow Queens College's visitor policies and campus regulations.

Question 3

When do you have Mass?

Accepted Answer

Daily Mass is celebrated Monday through Thursday during the Fall and Spring semesters when classes are in session. Mass begins at 12:15 pm.

Question 4

What is the Sacred Heart of Jesus Chapel?

Accepted Answer

The Sacred Heart of Jesus Chapel is the heart of the Newman Center and our most sacred space. The Eucharist is reserved in the tabernacle, making the chapel a place where Catholics encounter the Real Presence of Jesus Christ.Whether you come to pray, reflect, read Scripture, or spend quiet time with the Lord, the chapel is open to all who seek a place of peace and prayer.

Question 5

What is the Diocese of Brooklyn?

Accepted Answer

The Diocese of Brooklyn is the local ecclesiastical district that is responsible for serving the 1.3 million Catholics in Brooklyn and Queens.The diocese is led by the Bishop of Brooklyn, who oversees the parishes, schools, and other Catholic ministries throughout the two boroughs. The current Bishop of Brooklyn is the Most Reverend Robert J. Brennan.For more information about the Diocese of Brooklyn, visit the Diocese of Brooklyn website.

Frequently asked questions

What is the Newman Center?

Who is allowed to visit the Newman Center?

When do you have Mass?

What is the Sacred Heart of Jesus Chapel?

What is the Diocese of Brooklyn?