Gather in Faith
Experience the joy of worship with our Newman family.
Saturday (vigil): 5pm
Sunday: 8am, 10am, 5pm, 9pm (candlelight)
Monday to Saturday: 12:10pm
Thursday: 8pm (During school year only)
Confession (Reconciliation)
Saturday: 11am to Noon
Thursday: 7 to 8pm (During school year only)
Confession is also available by appointment.
Please schedule a time with Fr. Xavier or with Fr. Pius below:
To schedule a time with Fr. Pius
Email: piusop@calnewman.org
Or leave a voicemail at (520) 222-8844
Fr. Andrew Thomas
Information coming soon!
Adoration
(Holy Hour)
Holy Hour is offered only when Cal is in session
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday 11am to 12 noon
Thursday 7 to 8pm
Homebound?
Sunday 10am Mass livestream
Can’t watch live? The Mass will be recorded so you can view it anytime.
Holy Eucharist to you
We have a homebound ministry team eager to bring Eucharist to those who can’t get to Mass.
If you’d like to have someone bring Holy Eucharist to you, call the front desk (510) 848-7812.
Sacraments
Matrimony
Congratulations on your engagement!
Please contact the parish at least six months before your planned wedding date to allow enough time for marriage preparation and required paperwork.
Whether you are celebrating your wedding at Newman Hall–Holy Spirit or another parish, our office is happy to assist you with marriage preparation and documentation.
For marriage preparation workshops and Natural Family Planning (NFP) resources, please visit the Diocese of Oakland website or explore additional NFP resources through MyParishNFP.org.
Music at My Wedding
After couples have met with a priest and decided upon a wedding date, please contact our Musician: John Pavik (313) 400 5494.
Wedding Coordination
Contact our sacristan, Marilyn, who will advise you on matters related to flowers, banners, candles, and the like. She will give you a tour of the church and the rooms we use for the bridal party.
Marriage Preparation
Newman Hall–Holy Spirit Parish offers marriage preparation to help engaged couples build a strong foundation for married life. Rooted in the Catholic tradition, the program welcomes couples of all faith backgrounds. To get started, please contact Fr. Pius at piusop@calnewman.org or leave a voicemail at (520) 222-8844.
Baptism
The Sacrament of Baptism welcomes us into the life of the Church and is the foundation for the Christian life.
To schedule an infant baptism, please contact Fr. Pius at piusop@calnewman.org or leave a voicemail at (520) 222-8844. If you have been asked to serve as a godparent, please complete a Godparent Preparation Request Form.
Adults seeking baptism are invited to participate in the OCIA process. Children ages 7 and older also prepare through an age-appropriate OCIA program. Please contact Fr. Pius at piusop@calnewman.org or leave a voicemail at (520) 222-8844.
Reconciliation (Confession)
The Sacrament of Reconciliation is available at Newman on Saturdays from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon and by appointment. To make an appointment, please contact Fr. Pius at piusop@calnewman.org or leave a voicemail at (520) 222-8844.
When CAL classes are in session during the Fall and Spring Semesters, the sacrament of reconciliation is also available on Thursday nights from 8-9 pm.
During Advent and Lent, we offer a communal celebration of reconciliation, followed by individual confession.
Confirmation
The Sacrament of Confirmation completes Christian initiation and deepens the grace received at Baptism. Through the gifts of the Holy Spirit, we are strengthened to live our faith, witness to Christ, and serve others. The Gifts of the Holy Spirit include: Wisdom, Understanding, Counsel, Fortitude, Knowledge, Piety, and Fear of the Lord
If you or your child would like to prepare for Confirmation, please contact the parish office. Click here for a resource on how students can prepare for Confirmation.
Teen Confirmation
Teen Confirmation is open to youth ages 13–17 who have been baptized and have already received First Reconciliation and First Communion.
Preparation is a two-year program with weekly classes from mid-September through mid-May, following the school year calendar. Registration is open for the current school year.
To register your child or learn more, please contact the Teen Confirmation Coordinator:
Camilla San Juan: sugarcookiecamilla@gmail.com
Program requirements include regular attendance (no more than three absences per year), 10 hours of community service each year, knowledge of the required prayers, and choosing a sponsor and patron saint.
College students and adults interested in volunteering are welcome! Volunteers must complete finger printing before working with minors. Please contact Camilla San Juan for more information.
Adult Confirmation
Catholic but never Confirmed?
The Sacrament will be celebrated at Newman in Spring. Preparation classes will begin in the Spring.
For more information contact Fr. Pius at piusop@calnewman.org or leave a voicemail at
(520) 222-8844.
Funeral and Memorial Liturgies
As Christians, we celebrate the promise of the Resurrection and the hope of eternal life in Jesus Christ.
Newman Hall–Holy Spirit Parish is honored to accompany parishioners, their families, and friends through the Church's funeral rites, offering comfort to the living and prayers for the deceased. Funeral liturgies, including the Funeral Mass and, when appropriate, a vigil service, are typically celebrated in our church with the support of the faith community.
Funerals are generally available for parishioners and those with a historical connection to Newman Hall–Holy Spirit Parish or the University community. Services are typically scheduled Monday through Saturday, depending on clergy and church availability.
If you are planning a funeral or memorial liturgy, your first step is to contact Fr. Pius at piusop@calnewman.org or leave a voicemail at (520) 222-8844. We also invite you to download our Planning Funeral and Memorial Liturgies guide to help you prepare.