In April
04/02
Student Ministry Team
6pm meet at Newman
7pm Mass at Cathedral of Christ the Light
Church hop to six other Churches.
04/02
The Triduum
No 12:10pm Mass Thursday, Friday and Saturday
Mass of The Lord's Supper Holy Thursday
at 8pm
Followed by: Prayer at the Altar of Repose & Reading John 13:15-18:1
04/03
The Triduum
Good Friday of the Lord's Passion
at 8pm
Stations of the Cross in the Chapel 12:30pm to 1pm
Seven Last Words in the Chapel 1 to 2:30pm
On Campus: Living Stations of the Cross. Meet on Sproul 3:00pm. Leave Newman at 2:30 to walk to Sproul.
04/04
The Triduum
Mass of the Resurrection of the Lord (Easter Vigil)
at 8pm
No Saturday 5pm Mass
Rehearsal for OCIA for those being Baptized in Chapel 10-11
Decoration of Chapel, please bring flowers to decorate the Chapel for Easter 1 to 3pm
Drop-in Confession with Fr. Xavier from 11 am to 12 pm and 1 to 4pm
04/05
Easter Sunday
Masses Sunday 8am, 10am and 5pm
After the 8am mass we will be hosting coffee on Easter Sunday instead of the second Sunday in April.
9 pm Mass is canceled
04/05
Disciples on the Road
Easter Potluck
Codornices Park: 1201 Euclid Ave, Berkeley, CA 94708
12:30PM
For more information contact: grads@calnewman.org
04/06
Easter Monday Mass at 12:10pm
Newman Center is closed the rest of the day on April 6th
04/06
Monday Night Movies: "Godspell"
Newman Lounge
7:45 to 9:00 PM
04/06
God Evolution & The Universe: “What They Ask the Pope’s Astronomer?”
Webinar with Br. Guy Consolmagno, Ph.D., S.J,
7 to 8 pm Join here
Both Vatican officials and astronomers get asked odd questions; when you’re the Director of the Vatican Observatory, your inbox gets twice as many! Some are amusing, some are profound. We’ll talk about what people ask us, from the results of the latest space missions like Webb to questions about life in the universe, and what these questions tell us about the human condition in the 21st Century. Come with your own questions, foolish & profound!
Br. Guy Consolmagno, SJ, is a renowned astronomer and the Director Emeritus of the Vatican Observatory. He has published dozens of scientific papers and several books, exploring the relationship between science and faith. His research focuses on the links between asteroids and meteorites, and how small bodies in the solar system form and evolve. Br. Consolmagno received a PhD in planetary science from the University of Arizona, along with bachelor’s and master’s degrees from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Prior to joining the Jesuit order, he served in the US Peace Corps in Kenya and was an assistant professor of physics at Lafayette College.
04/07
Dominican School of Philosophy & Theology
The Thomas Aquinas lecture, Avicennian Perapetic
It will be held at the DSPT - Dominican School of Philosophy and Theology
7:30PM
Guest Speaker Richard Taylor, professor of Philosophy at Marquette University.
We welcome everyone to attend this talk or the God’s evolution on April 6th.
Exploring Catholicism is CANCELED,
04/07
Peacemakers Meeting
4:00 – 5:30pm
Hecker Room
For more information contact Bill Joyce webike@yahoo.com
510-599-4950
04/08
YAPS Bible Study
7:00 – 8:00pm
Every 2 weeks on Wednesday, until Jun 24, 2026
For more information contact:
Jonathan Young (925)336-9668
04/12
Student Dinner - Divine Mercy Sunday
Multiversity Room.
6 to 7:30PM
For more information contact:
Fr Pius piusop@calnewman.org
04/12
Newman Swing Night
Dancing + Basic Lessons.
After the 5PM mass
Upstairs
04/14
Strengthsfinders by Gallup
7:30PM
For more information contact:
Fr Xavier xavierop@calnewman.org or call (650) 291-4590
04/19
FOCUS missionaries
Men and Women's Night
Multiversity & Patio Room
6 to 8:30PM
A time undergraduate student to hear some talk from us missionaries to deepen their Catholic faith and also be in community and fellowship with others.
For more information contact: gabriela.dogue@focus.org
04/20
YAPS
St. Gianna Molla,. The saints of our times, and how loving trough our daily tasks can change your life.
“One earns Paradise with one daily task”
Talk by Camilla San Juan
7 PM
Lounge
For more information contact: newmanyaps@calnewman.org
04/25
SMT Newman Formal
Octopus’s Garden
Tickets $15
7PM
For more information go to slack
04/25
Confirmation
Cathedral of Christ The Light, Oakland
10 AM
Seventeen Newman parishioners will complete their journey of initiation into the Catholic Church with the Rite of Confirmation this coming Saturday, April 25, 2026 at 10am at the Cathedral of Christ the Light, 2121 Harrison Street, Oakland.
Please join us in welcoming these confirmandi, along with the 11 others confirmed earlier at the Easter vigil, and keep them all in your prayers.
04/26
Emmaus Chapel Blessing
6 to 6:30 PM
With great joy, Fathers Xavier and Pius would like to announce that the Emmaus Room has been redesigned for an even greater and more sacred purpose as the Emmaus Chapel of the Blessed Sacrament, with an Exposition Tabernacle with reserved Sacrament now in place with a Rite of Consecration and a Eucharistic procession to this new chapel to be held at the end of the 5pm Sunday Mass next weekend on April 26. Please join us to celebrate this new addition to the devotional life of Newman Hall-Holy Spirit
04/27
University, and Collegiate faculty, staff, administrators, and emeriti Dinner & Discussion
Monday, 6:30 PM.
Please bring a dish to share for dinner if you are able. Ignacio E. Navarette Professor Emeritus of Medieval and Early Modern Spanish Literature, an expert on Don Quixote, will present, "Camacho's Wedding and the Nature of Free Will." All faculty and staff at Cal or other universities are welcome.
Please RSVP to Dr. Julie Rubio at jrubio@scu.edu.
04/30
Disciples on the Road
Catholic Leadership Panel Discussion
Newman Lounge
6:30PM
For more information contact: grads@calnewman.org
In May
05/01
Senior Banquet
Multiversity
7 PM
Join us for a special Seniors Farewell Dinner as we celebrate and honor our graduating seniors. Come share a meal, reflect on their journey, and send them off with gratitude and well wishes.
05/02
Embodied Integration the Feminine Genius of Honoring a Life Chapter
Facilitated by Gina Lopez, Certified Womb Circle Facilitator & Cal Alumna
Gallery
1 to 3 PM
For all women, students and non-students.
A women’s circle to encounter God with your whole being, mind, body and spirit. Wether you’re closing out a school year, a chapter of work, a relationship, a living situation, or simply an inner season, you are welcome to pause here.
For more information visit: mysticalroseretreats.com
05/03
First Communion
Newman Chapel
10 AM
We joyfully celebrate the First Holy Communion of our parishioners as they receive the Eucharist for the first time. This beautiful milestone marks a deeper union with Christ and a special moment in their faith journey. Please join us in praying for them and their families on this blessed occasion.
For more information contact: Eva Nico (415) 218-6850 or Michael Dalton
05/04
Conversations with the Pastor
Multiversity Room
7 to 9 PM
Join us for a Conversation with the Pastor, an open forum where you’re invited to ask questions, share thoughts, and engage in meaningful dialogue. This is a space to hear updates, connect as a community, and be part of the conversation.
05/09
Women in Conversation
Becoming Peacemakers: Bearing Witness, Choosing Peace. Building Bridges Through Dialogue & Action
Ellen Baker and Jenny Girard Malley will give reflections on their time in the West Bank this past winter.
Lounge
9 AM to noon
Women only event
How do presence, resilience, and dialogue help envision peace?
In January 2026, eight women visited Israel to learn how personal and communal peace is being fostered among Muslim, Christian, and Jewish residents in their homeland. Come hear stories of this work toward peace and justice, and bear witness to hope in action.
05/10
FOCUS missionaries
End of Year Party
Multiversity, Lounge & Patio
6 to 9 PM
This is for all of the undergrad students to put time away from their studies and say their goodbyes to the missionaries that aren't returning next year and spend more time with them.
For more information contact: gabriela.dogue@focus.org
05/15
Baccalaureate Mass
Newman Hall Chapel.
8 PM
Join us for our Baccalaureate Mass as we celebrate and give thanks for our graduating students. Together as a community, we honor their achievements, pray for their future, and send them forth with blessings as they begin the next chapter of their journey.
05/16
Chinese Painting Workshop
Join us for a complimentary Chinese Painting Workshop. All materials are available to loan. Pre-registration is required, contact front desk or see information below.
10 AM to 12 PM
For more information contact:
Sue Tang stfamous-newman@yahoo.comor
call (510) 7087321
05/30
Anointed Young Adult Conference
Holy Spirit Church in Fremont
37588 Fremont Blvd, Fremont, CA 94536
9 to 4:30 PM
The Oakland Diocese is organizing a day-long conference to renew and empower young adults in the East Bay through prayer, adoration, and talks. Lunch will be included. Please register here and check out their website for more information. Registration BEFORE May 18th will cost $25 for individuals or $20 for groups of 10+. Scholarships are available upon request.
Contact Joe at JNufable@oakdiocese.org with questions!
For children, adults, and families in our community:
St. Dominic’s Holy Family | An Animated Series
The Western Province has just launched a beautifully produced animated series about the Cooperator Brothers.
Watch the free series on YouTube
Ongoing Events
Sunday
First communion meetings
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
Sunday
In the lounge
11:15 am to 12:15 pm
For more information contact Camilla San Juan:
(650) 773-5989
sugarcookiecamilla@gmail.com
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!
Second Sunday Coffee & Sweets
8:00 to 9:30 AM
Lobby or Plaza, depending on weather
For more information Contact: Ellen Baker (510) 381-2232
Sunday 10 am Hospitality
“In the Gospel of Matthew, Jesus tells us, “I was a stranger and you welcomed me… Whatever you did for one of these least brothers of mine you did for me” (Matthew 25:35, 40).
This is a bold statement! Jesus tells us that whenever we welcome one another with Christ-like love, we are welcoming Him. By serving others, we serve Him. It reminds us how important it is to help people feel that they belong and that they are loved. Hospitality is at the heart of everything we do as Christians, and it begins right here at home—in our own parish family. Thank you!We offer Coffee and Treats after the Sunday 10 AM Mass as an opportunity for us to gather and build community. Volunteers help serve coffee and cookies one Sunday a month for about 30 minutes, and we currently have openings.Come meet fellow community members and have some fun. And one important question: what’s your favorite cookie? 🍪
Our Sunday 10 am Coffee and Donuts Ministry needs you!
How can I volunteer:
Contact Lorina Tornai: ldaves@sbcglobal.net
UCB Blood Pressure Project
The UCB Blood Pressure Project continues each Sunday after the 10:00 AM Mass. Stop by after Mass to receive a free blood pressure check and connect with the student team. Lily Le Nguyen, one of the coordinators, will be present.
Look for the table set up at the base of the stairs—we hope to see you there!
Monday to Friday
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
Wednesday
Newman Elders
Second Wednesday of the month, Gallery
Everyone >60
1 pm
Our Newman Elders group is for members in their 60s and older. We gather monthly on the second Wednesday for a potluck lunch, prayer, presentations, and conversation on topics relevant to the group. Activities also include outings, such as concerts, exhibitions, and local program presentations. Elders welcomes any Newman member who meets the age requirement and shares a commitment to faith and community.
Catholicism WOW!
Wednesday during the academic year via Zoom 7 pm. We stop at 8 pm.
Catholicism WOW! …because our Catholic faith is so amazing.
What is catholicism WOW!? Given that many are unaware or distracted by misinformation or lack of information about Catholicism, we need to be explorers and companions. Come join other explorers as we seek to discover how our faith continues to survive and thrive 2,000+ years and counting, despite of human frailty and mistakes. But then, Jesus promised that the gates of Hell would not prevail over his church.
What kind of things do we discuss? In the past, we have watched and discussed Bishop Robert Barron’s video series on Catholicism, the Saints, and the Mass. We’ve also read and discussed the lives of the saints, our Pope’s writings, and have explored topics in the news, as well as protecting the environment, racial justice, participants’ experiences in and of Catholicism, and myriad other topics.
Want to attend? Please tell us to add you to the guest list. Signing up to get the link does not oblige you to attend the meeting, it just tells us you might attend some of the remote meetings. You can eat dinner during the meeting. You can arrive late. You can leave early. We are all supporting each other as we explore our amazing Catholic faith.
Please join us. We look forward to seeing you!
Contact: Yvette yvetteniccolls@gmail.com
or Ned niccolls@comcast.net
Newman Live!
Student Ministry
Wednesdays in the Multiversity Room
7pm
Join us for fellowship and dinner with a new topic every week!
This week is St. Patrick’s Day celebration, featuring a scavenger hunt and a community discussion! We’ll explore Irish culture and connection.
YAPS Bible Study
Bible Study
7:00 – 8:00pm
Every 2 weeks on Wednesday, until Jun 24, 2026
For more information contact:
newmanyaps@calnewman.org
FOCUS Women's Bible Study
With Gabriela
5:00 – 6:30pm
Hecker Room
Thursday
Scripture sharing group
Thursday via Zoom
Emmaus Group
7pm
We reflect on the upcoming Sunday’s readings—Old Testament, Psalm, Epistle, and Gospel—and share how Scripture speaks to our lives and faith journeys. This is not simply a Bible study or prayer group, but faith sharing in community, rooted in Scripture. Leadership rotates and bringing your own perspective is part of the experience. Attendance is drop-in, so come when you can. Many participants find it deepens their appreciation of the Liturgy of the Word and the Church’s seasons throughout the year.
Please contact Elizabeth to join the meeting.
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.
FOCUS Discipleship
With Sophia
Patio Room
7 to 8 pm
For more information please contact Sophia Parmigiani
+1 (415) 652 9782
Friday
Gentle Nature Walk
Saturday Arpil 11th
12 to 12:30
Various East Bay Parks
For more information contact
Bob Gannon rmgannon@pacbell.net
1( 510) 304 1480
Piano Reflections
3rd Friday of the Month Chapel
4:15pm
Open Door AA Meeting
Multiversity Room
7:15 to 8:45 pm
For more information contact Clay B. +1 (510) 325 7462. bcanheal@gmail.com
or
Melinda Howard-Herrarte. +1(510) 409 4614 quetalquetzal@gmail.com
Saturday
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
Friends of L’Arche
Every 3rd Saturday
April 18 / May 18 / June 20 / July 18
Multiversity Room 5 to 8 pm
"Make known the gifts of people with intellectual disabilities"
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
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