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Letter to students
Dear Students,
Welcome to the Catholic Newman Community and to the Rochester Institute of Technology! Your years at Rochester are sure to be enriching both academically and socially, and we pray, spiritually as well.
QUICK FACTS:
- Catholics are the largest single denomination at Rochester
- Over 200 students attend one of two Sunday Masses regularly
- Newman has won 3 national awards for student programing
- Over 75 student leaders plan and facilitate nearly 100 programs
Contact us anytime with any questions, needs and/or concerns. We are here to help you succeed.
God Bless and we hope to see you soon!
Fr. Cool,
Director
What Alumni are Saying:
“As a Big Newman it gives me great pride to witness the faith with younger students on campus and watch them grow.” Charles Von Goins II Takoma Park, MD Software Engineering ‘26
“Becoming President of the E-Board has truly impacted every aspect of my life and will for my future. Being able to be in a leadership position to organize, plan and communicate effectively with others and a community prepares me for a lifetime of achievement, especially as a future leader within the Church.” Tom Pawlak Clarence, NY Computing Information Technology ‘25
“The social environment of Newman has helped me overcome the unique challenges of being a graduate student to feel deeply welcome and connected to others.” Priya Chiriyankandath Kerala, India, Biomedical and Chemical Engineering, PhD
“Essential to Newman is the Sunday mass. As sacristan inviting others to share their gifts as readers or help set up and take down build’s community responsibility.” Chimamanda Eze, Lagos, Nigeria Mechatronics Engineering ‘28
“It is the rosary each Friday with other students that reveals the heart and love of our Mother Mary upon our Newman family.” Christis Shepard, Bayonne, NJ, Museum Studies 26'
“When I first came to RIT, I immediately felt at home with Newman. Everyone is so kind and welcoming, and I always feel like I am included.” Kristin Yap La Mirada, CA Computer Science 26'
“Coming from Nigeria, far from home, Newman friends and staff have become my family in every way, especially to live my Catholic identity at RIT.” Tobi Fadipe Nigeria Psychology ‘25
“Helping others understand the intellectual tradition and teachings of the Church is something that motivates me to live out my faith on campus with others.” Alex Velez East Elmhurst, NY Chemistry ‘25