We are all called to the universal vocation to holiness, but there are a number of ways of fulfilling it: married life, single life, consecrated life, and the priesthood. How do we know where our calling lies? At St. John's, a number of groups and activities offer the space, time, and support for the interior recollection and contemplation necessary to answer this crucial question.
Men’s Discernment Group
A Men’s Discernment group is being formed by Fr. Anthony Co this semester. The group is intended for men considering a vocation to the priesthood. They will meet informally for prayer, discussion, and fellowship. If interested, please contact Fr. Anthony at anthony.co@sjcnc.org.
Nun Runs
For women interested in considering consecrated religious life, the Foundation sponsors weekend trips to visit various communities of women religious. Dates for Nun Runs in the first semester will be announced soon.
Contact Sr. Sarah Roy for more information.
Seminary Sprints
For men interested in visiting seminaries/monasteries and becoming more familiar with priesthood and religious life, the Foundation sponsors weekend trips to visit various communities.
Contact Msgr. Greg Ketcham or Fr. Anthony Co at anthony.co@sjcnc.org for more information.
The Sisters of St. Francis would like to invite you to celebrate First Fridays with us this year. After 5PM Mass we will gather for evening prayer in the convent chapel. Then, eat dinner together, cooked by your very own sisters, and then spend some time playing games, socializing etc. Come join us for the fun!
7/16/2010: Announcement Regarding Dr. Howell More
7/4/2010: 200 campus ‘missionaries’ trained at U. of I. Newman More
5/17/2010: Follow that priest... on Twitter! More
5/6/2010: Graduation Festivities - May 15 More
4/5/2010: Pictures from Living Stations of the Cross More
3/9/2010: Catholic-Muslim dialogue on Mary More
3/8/2010: We've got a blog! More
2/18/2010: Video & Audio of D'Souza-Loftus Debate Available Here! More
2/9/2010: Dinesh D'Souza and John W. Loftus debate TONIGHT! More
2/5/2010: 40 Hours Devotion with Fr. Tom Holloway More
1/13/2010: The Great God Debate comes to Univ. of Illinois More
12/11/2009: FOCUS team prepares to lead over 100 students to Orlando More
12/7/2009: December 8, Holy Day of Obligation More
12/2/2009: Advent Reflections More
11/12/2009: Illini Market to close More
11/4/2009: 5K Run for Justice this Saturday! More
10/28/2009: "The Real Exorcist" draws crowd of nearly 1700 More
10/22/2009: Return of "The Real Exorcist" More
10/7/2009: New movie on Fatima miracle to be screened at SJCNC More
9/30/2009: Fr. Wade Menezes to speak during 24 Hours of Grace More
9/30/2009: Newman RAs featured in Daily Illini More
9/22/2009: '40 Days for Life' Begins Today More
9/18/2009: Need forgiveness? More
8/30/2009: Flood Situation Update More
8/28/2009: Flooding at SJCNC More
8/21/2009: Welcome Home! More
6/2/2009: Listen to Cardinal George's Grad Mass Homily More
5/27/2009: Cardinal George to Newman grads: Friendship is more than Facebook More
4/14/2009: Dr. Howell on EWTN Radio More
3/30/2009: 'Legacy Liturgy' planned for May 16 More
3/24/2009: Two students spend Spring Break 'Biking for Babies' More
3/13/2009: Author Joseph Pearce to speak at SJCNC More
2/20/2009: Schedule for Divine Mercy Weekend More
2/20/2009: Catholics at the Capitol More
2/3/2009: Missionaries Plan for Illinois Summer More
12/18/2008: Dr. Howell publishes new book on Ignatius of Antioch More
