In March
03/02
God Evolution & The Universe
Zoom Webinar
7 to 8 pm
Led by Dr. Michael Bronski, PhD. This talk explores modern science while engaging with the words and ideas of the best Christian thinkers. No “God of the Gaps” arguments and no Intelligent Design. The talk unfolds in four parts:
1. The nature and reality of God.
2. Evolution
3. The universe
4. Science and faith
Contact: science.theology.group@gmail.com
03/06 to 03/08
Disciples on the Road
Spring retreat Ignatius Press Retreat House
Fellowship and faith-filled retreat centering around the Transcendentals: Truth, Beauty, and Goodness 💖.
Sign up here!
03/13
Lenten Stations and Soup
Chapel & Multiversity
6:30pm to 8:15pm
We’ll be praying the Stations of the Cross in the chapel followed by a light lunch of bread and vegetarian soup. Join us for this meditative prayer and fellowship.
03/14
Skills for Disagreeing Better
Lounge Upstairs 9:30pm to 12pm
Women only event
Lead by Dr. Leslie Lopato. The aim of thsi event is to help you talk to people with whom you disagree, to build understanding, and to develop relationships based on respectful interactions and the search for common ground.
03/15
St. Patrick’s Day Potluck and Trivia Night
Chapel & Multiversity
After 5:00pm Mass
Expect hearty dishes, clever questions, and plenty of cheer. Watch for sign-ups and chances to join in the fun.
03/19 to 03/29
Newman Student Spring Pilgrimage
17 Newman students and the FOCUS Missionary Team are traveling to holy sites in France.
How to help:
Pray / Share a prayer intention to Our Lady of Lourdes. / Support $3,100 per student. Contact Jessica Castro.
Ongoing Events
First communion meetings
Every Sunday in the Gallery
9 to 9:50 am
Contact Michael Dalton for more information:
(510) 504-2015
mdalton@donahue.com.
Birthday Blessings
2nd Sunday of the month Chapel
We honor all who were born that month.
At the end of select Masses we invite people born that month to come to the altar for a blessing.
Teen Confirmation Classes
Every Sunday in the lounge
11:15 am to 12:15 pm
For more information contact Camilla San Juan:
(650) 773-5989
sugarcookiecamilla@gmail.com
Newman Live!
Student Ministry
Wednesdays in the Multiversity Room
7pm
Join us for fellowship and dinner with a new topic every week!
Disciples on the Road
Disciples on the Road (formerly Newman Grads) invites graduate students, recent grads, young adults, to join one, some, or all of their many activities:
Sunday / After the 10am Mass
Sunday social, bring ideas for brunch spots!
Wednesdays / 6:30pm in-person OR via Zoom
You are invited to sit in at our leadership meetings on Wednesdays. Reach out to Noella (781-774-0238) for more information if interested!
Thursdays/ 6:30pm
Women’s and Men's Group at Newman Hall. Contact Abby (970-658-7194) or Nigel (341-213-9751) to learn more!
There are lots of ways to keep up with Disciples on the Road’s happenings! Subscribe to the newsletter here.
Join our Slack here!
Reach out to grads@calnewman.org with any questions!
Women in Conversation
2nd Saturday every other month:
January, March, May, July, September & November
in the Lounge / 8 am
For more information contact:
Amanda Wehrman
(408) 318-4851
Newman Elders
Second Wednesday of the month, Gallery
Everyone >60
1 pm
Meets for lunch and discussion.
Bring your lunch and something to share.
More information on Newman Elders
Catholicism WOW!
Wednesdays during the academic year via Zoom
7 pm
Explore the wonders of Catholicism
Yvette yvetteniccolls@gmail.com
Ned niccolls@comcast.net
During January our topic is: “The Tapping of the Holy Spirit”.
information on Catholicism WOW!
Exploring Catholicism
and OCIA
Tuesdays Multiversity Room
7pm
Who’s it for?
For those who wish to be baptized.
For Christians who wish to be Catholic
For Catholics who want to receive the Sacrament of Confirmation
For Catholics who wish to review the faithful from an insight-driven perspective
For the simply curious.
It is for everyone!
Adoration + Mass
Thursdays
7pm Adoration and Confession
8pm Candlelit Mass
9pm Social
Adoration
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday
Chapel 11:00 am to 12 pm
Thursday
Chapel 7 to 8 pm
At the same time as that evening confession
Just before the 8pm Mass
Friends of L’Arche
Every 3rd Saturday
February 21 / March 21 / April 18
Multiversity Room 5 to 8 pm
Our Mission: Make known the gifts, insights, and leadership potential of people with intellectual disabilities, revealed through mutually transforming relationships. Foster an environment that responds to changing needs of our members while remaining faithful to the core values of our founding story. Work towards a more human society through engagement with our communities’ diverse cultures.
For more information:
Contact Marie and Curt Campbell: cuma1977@att.net
(510) 799 5791
Instagram: larchefriends_bayarea
larcheusa.org
friendsoflarchesfba.org
Centering Prayer/Lectio Divina
Thursday in Patio Room
10 am
Spend an hour in contemplative silence and listening for God.
Centering prayer is a simple contemplative form of prayer where people empty their minds of thoughts and silently rest in the presence of God.
Lectio Divina is a prayer form for listening to the word of God in Scripture.
Hiking the East Bay Trails
Friday or Saturday
For more information contact Bob: rmgannon@pacbell.net
Piano Reflections
3rd Friday of the Month Chapel
4:15pm
Loaves & Fishes
1st Saturday of the month Multiversity
2pm to 4:30pm
Serve take-out or eat in meals to our unhoused neighbors. Contact Joseph to explore how you can help.
Information on Loaves & Fishes
Berkeley Catholic Worker
5th Sunday of the month
In 2026: March 29, May 31, August 30, November 29
In 2027: January 31, May 30, August 29, October 31
Newman Parking lot
7:30 am
Come help Berkeley Catholic Worker
serve breakfast to the homeless.
Show up or contact JC for more information.
More information: Berkeley Catholic Worker