The St. John Paul II Newman Center exists to college students and staff and faculty from any university in the Omaha area. While we welcome occasional visitors, health care workers, and the Aksarben Senior Living Community, we are committed to serving college parishioners.
Student Mass Times
Sunday: 10:30 a.m. and 8:30 p.m.
Monday: 8:30 p.m.
Tuesday: 8:30 p.m.
Wednesday: 8:30 p.m.
Thursday: 8:30 p.m.
Friday: 12:00 p.m. (noon)
Adoration & Reconciliation
Reconciliation is available 30 minutes before each Mass.
A Holy Hour with Eucharistic Exposition is offered each day Monday-Thursday for one hour beginning at 9:00 a.m.
Mass Schedule Changes/Updates:
There will be no daily Adoration or Mass during Christmas break from Sunday, December 22 until Monday, January 6.
JPII Newman does not have a Christmas Mass.
Sunday Mass on December 22 & 29 and January 5 & 12 will be at 10:30 a.m. only. There will be no p.m. Masses.
Small Groups
We are called to be in communion with one another, and joining a small group is a great way to grow in faith and friendship.
FOCUS (Fellowship of Catholic University Students) is a missionary organization dedicated to walking with students in understanding and deepening their faith while in college. At JPII Newman, our FOCUS missionaries lead small groups while at the same time building up student leaders to begin their own small groups. We have over 30+ weekly bible studies that work with your schedule.
Get connected with a small group today!
Catholic 101
If you’d like to learn more about the Catholic faith, attend a lecture in the Catholic 101 series!
Every Monday night at 7:30pm in the Newman Leadership Center, Dcn. Omar Guterriez lectures on the Catholic faith in his Catholic 101 seminar series.
See the full schedule below!
OCIA
Seeking baptism? Are you baptized but not confirmed?
We are here to walk on this journey with you! The Order of Christian Initiation for Adults (OCIA) is the fancy name for the process of inquiry and learning that takes place on the road to joining the Church. We know this is a personal journey and we are so honored to have the opportunity to walk with you.
Vocations
Discerning a vocation? Curious about discernment but not sure where to start?
The Omaha Archdiocese Vocations Office has resources to help! Fr. Scott Schilmoeller, the Director of Vocations, is in residence here at the JPII Newman Center and can help you find your next step. You can also visit the Omaha Vocations website for discernment resources and guidance!
Marriage
Interested in getting married at JPII Newman?
The JPII Newman Center is a parish for college students in the Omaha area. Weddings are reserved for registered student parishioners, alumni, and staff.
The Archdiocese of Omaha requires that couples contact a priest at least six months before the proposed wedding date. To begin this process, please complete this Wedding Request Form. One of our priests or staff members will be in touch with you as soon as possible to schedule an initial meeting.
Mission Initiatives
As Christians we are called to be active in our communities!
In an effort to keep college students connected to opportunities locally, over the summer, and after graduation, we have established a space where you can easily find those resources. While not sponsored by the JPII Newman Center, the following initiatives are all great opportunities for college students to explore! Think of this as a virtual bulletin board!
Check it out today!