First Newman Night of the Semester
Volleyball on the Cathedral of Learning lawn
Students at the Barn Dance
First Newman Night of the Semester
Welcome to the Catholic Newman Center for Pitt, CMU, and Chatham!
We're glad you're here.
Welcome to the Catholic Newman Center for the campuses of Pitt, CMU, and Chatham! We can't wait to meet you in person. Blessed by the presence of 7 Oratorian priests and 10 FOCUS Missionaries, as well as the Newman Clubs of Pitt and CMU, there are many opportunities here to grow in your relationship with Christ.
Find us on campus, at Mass, or at the Newman Center, and check out our Catholic Newman Discord.
What is a Newman Center?
Newman Centers are a place for Catholic students at secular universities to gather and create Christ-centered friendships, get involved in campus ministry, and participate in various events which enrich and deepen their faith lives. The Newman Center in Pittsburgh is unique in that it is integrated into the Oratory, which provides students access to the sacraments and ministry of Oratorian priests and brothers.
What is the Oratory?
An “Oratory” is a house of prayer, as well as a group of priests living in community. Founded by St. Philip Neri in the 1500’s, the first Oratory was established as a result of a small group of laymen who regularly met for prayer, spiritual reading and discussion and has continued to be a place where its community can gather to celebrate the sacraments, worship together and deepen their faith life. The Pittsburgh Oratory of St. Philip Neri serves as the Newman Center for the students of the University of Pittsburgh, Carnegie Mellon University, and Chatham University.
Mass, Confessions, Adoration
MASS
Sunday: 4pm (SAT) | 9am| 11am | 4pm | 9pm
Monday-Thursday: 7am | 5:15pm | 9pm*
Friday: 7am | 5:15pm
Saturday: 10am
*9pm Mass on Wednesdays is offered at Heinz Chapel on the campus of the University of Pittsburgh.
Check out the holiday Mass schedule HERE.
CONFESSIONS
Monday-Friday: 12pm-1pm and 4pm-5pm
Saturday: 12pm-1pm and 3pm-4pm
Sunday: 2pm-4pm
PERPETUAL ADORATION
Regular Events
Newman Night
Pizza & a talk from a local Catholic speaker
Sundays @ 7PM | St. Paul Cathedral Basement
Mass on Campus
Mondays @ 5pm | Wright-Rogal Chapel (CMU)
Wednesdays @ 9pm | Heinz Chapel (Pitt)
Sundays @ 1pm | Campbell Memorial Chapel (Chatham)
Chit Chats - Thursdays @ 8PM
Discussion group on various Catholic Topics | Wright-Rogal Chapel (CMU)
First Friday Feasts
Celebrate the Sacred Heart of Jesus every first Friday of the month with a big dinner.
First Friday of the Month @ 6pm | Newman Center
Weekly FOCUS Bible Studies
At many different times and locations. Find one that’s right for you! Contact a FOCUS Missionary for more info.
Retreats at Rednal
Several opportunities each semester to spend a weekend away in prayer and reflection at the Oratory's retreat house (Rednal) in Ligonier, PA.
FOCUS Missionaries
The Oratory and Newman Center collaborate with FOCUS (Fellowship of Catholic University Students) to bring students to Christ. FOCUS missionaries, in the spirit of St. Philip Neri, carry out relational ministry to students through Bible Studies, discipleship, campus outreach, and personal investment in the lives of students. In conjunction with Oratorian priests, they facilitate the growth of lifelong Catholics equipped for the New Evangelization.
FOCUS Team at Pitt
Katie Creamer - katherine.creamer@focus.org
Dan Tully - daniel.tully@focus.org
Joseph Heaney - joseph.heaney@focus.org
John Wang - john.wang@focus.org
Constance Viollet - constance.viollet@focus.org
Marykate O'Brien, Director - marykate.obrien@focus.org
FOCUS Team at CMU
Abbie Hedglen, Director - abigail.hedglen@focus.org
Morgan Gillis - morgan.gillis@focus.org
Matthew Ayers - matthew.ayers@focus.org
Corinne Gorski - corinne.gorski@focus.org
Hannah Naylor, Campus Minister
After serving our Newman Center students for four years as a FOCUS missionary, Hannah Naylor accepted the position of Campus Minister at the Oratory. Collaborating with the Oratorians, the FOCUS missionaries, and the students, Hannah works to grow and further enhance the outreach on our campuses, bringing more students to Christ.
The Oratorian Priests & Brothers
