Newman Centre Annual Report_2015_2016.pdf - Toronto

Newman Centre Annual Report 2015 - 2016

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VISION To inspire in every person a spirit of leadership that embodies the integration of faith and intellect, and the mission to share Christ with the world.

MISSION Under the patronage of Blessed John Henry Cardinal Newman, the Newman Centre Catholic Mission is a joyful, diverse and inviting university parish. We provide an open home for everyone to grow in wholeness and holiness.

2015 - 2016 HIGHLIGHTS 1000+

1800+ Student visits

$150,000

Guests attended 4 Faith Repair cost of and Reason Lecture heritage features in Cardinal Series and Special Guest Newman Room lectures

600 people Responded to the first Newman Survey

75 Students from 10 Universities Attended the 1st Regional Canadian Catholic Students’ Association Conference hosted by Newman Centre

100+ Small and large events and activities organized for various groups and members of our community

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MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT AND EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR We are very pleased to present the first Newman Centre Annual Report. The people you see on the cover and throughout this report are the lifeblood of the Newman community. In its 104-year history, it has evolved into a place of great diversity where many have discovered a deeper connection to their faith. Functioning as a parish and a chaplaincy, the Centre caters to the needs of a varied audience. There are those who have been part of our community for over 30 years and others who have experienced Newman hospitality for a few months as international students or visitors and forged life-long friendships. Many more have considered it a place of spiritual refuge, peace, respectful discussion and fellowship. Each of you has made the Newman Centre part of your life. We are inspired by your commitment and very grateful for your enthusiasm and support over the years. We are proud to highlight some of our achievements from 2015 – 2016 here below and in the report: 

Successfully organized Toronto’s first bilingual Canadian Catholic Students’ Association Conference – Called to Love, with students from 10 universities in Ontario and Quebec.

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Successfully organized six well-attended lectures including four in our Faith and Reason Lecture Series.

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Completed and articulated the results of the first Newman community survey with brand new Vision and Mission statements along with revised Values and Pastoral Directions.

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Organized our first Friends of Newman Toronto Reunion bringing together many old and new friends to share their memories of Newman.

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Successfully restored the ornate heritage ceiling in the Cardinal Newman Room thanks to the support of the Archdiocese of Toronto.

Inside the report, you will have a glimpse of the extensive work that goes on behind the scenes to produce and organize countless events and programs throughout the year from the Mass preparations and Holy celebrations to leadership programs, fundraising initiatives and events, evangelization and discipleship programs, faith and Bible studies, weekly community events, annual events and the impact of all of these activities on our community. We are thankful for every member, volunteer, parishioner, student, staff and the Archdiocese of Toronto who enrich the Newman Centre with their talents and passion keeping alive a community rich in faith and reason.

Thank you for sharing our mission to bring Christ to the world!

Jim Milway Fr. Chris Cauchi President Pastor and Executive Director The Newman Newman Centre Foundation of Toronto

A NOTE FROM HIS EMINENCE THOMAS CARDINAL COLLINS, ARCHBISHOP OF TORONTO “The Newman Centre is a beacon of hope for anyone seeking a confluence of faith and reason. Its role as a university chaplaincy has never been more significant than in today’s secularized academic environment which can create a fundamental shift in the way we think about life, our values and our very identity. Through the years I have witnessed the fortitude of the Newman community and the impact of Cardinal Newman’s timeless teachings and pray that they continue to flourish in supporting all those who come through their doors.”

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MESSAGE FROM NEWMAN CENTRE’S ASSOCIATE DIRECTORS

One more aspect of our mission at the Newman Centre is to invite our community to identify their gifts and talents and to share them with others thereby creating a culture of volunteering and giving back to the community.

L to R: Sonal Castelino and Erin Kinsella in the Cardinal Newman Room at the Newman Centre. The Newman Centre Chaplaincy provides opportunities for students at university to live out the teachings of Jesus by exploring, deepening and celebrating their Catholic faith, by serving those in need, and by experiencing the richness of a community rooted in Christ. We accomplish this through both formal and informal programming, including an evangelization team, the live-in Student Campus Ministry program, and a discipleship program where students engage in weekly peer-mentoring aimed at equipping them to live out their call to both holiness and to the proclamation of the saving love of God for all. Furthermore, programs such as the Faith and Reason Lecture series, Catechesis talks, Catholic Leadership Bursary Fund and Sacramental preparation, among others are invitations that challenge people to put their faith into practice.

The success of many programs has led to a need to extend the reach of the Newman Centre to the surrounding campus. We are especially excited to expand student presence in Newman’s common areas every weekday afternoon beginning Fall 2016. These students will be responsible for providing a warm welcome to all who come through our doors, and will be a concrete first point of contact for those looking for community, support, and opportunities to encounter Jesus. Although this is certainly happening informally now, formalizing this role will strengthen our support systems and minimize the number of people who may fall through the cracks. Our hope is that we will be able to expand this service to cover all of our open hours, and to include increasing numbers of student ambassadors in the future! The Newman family is exceptional. It is very exciting and fulfilling for us to participate in encouraging and shaping those who will lead us in many aspects of society in the future. In our role, we are helping to ensure that they bring a strong and integrated faith into their leadership in order to bring Christ to the world.

Sonal Castelino Associate Director of Formation and Programs Newman Centre

"The reason that I started coming to Newman was for the 25¢ coffee. I ended up moving in however because I felt so at home. The community is so wonderful, the people are like a big extended family and Christ is the parent of this family. This really represents the Church universal. There are people from all over the world, with different ideas and understandings of God, politics, music, life, love and somehow we are able to share our lives and opinions with one another. Newman will always be a home away from home." - Tashia Toupin, Student, Masters of Divinity and Newman Volunteer.

Erin Kinsella Associate Director of Campus Outreach Newman Centre


SIGNATURE CATHOLIC LEADERSHIP PROGRAM NEWMAN STUDENT CAMPUS MINISTRY Student Campus Ministers (SCMs) are an integral component of the Newman Centre's Campus Ministry Program. Under the supervision of the Executive Director, SCMs are first and foremost part of the Newman Centre Residential Community. Students are invited to apply for Student Campus Minister roles for a short Summer term or a longer Fall-Winter term.

Student Campus Ministers aspire to three main goals:

Student Campus Ministers are bearers of and witnesses to Christ. Their deepest unity and meaning is found in the celebration of the Eucharist, a celebration that does not end with the Mass, but is instead the focal point that invigorates all their activities. Each member of the Campus Ministry Team plays an important role in the overall campus outreach of the Newman Centre, bringing his or her own unique personality, talents and skills to the community-at-large.

Serve Others - The main focus of life at Newman is found in relationship with Christ and others. SCMs are called to be so full of God’s love that it overflows from them in service of the parish and university community. This requires a spirit of availability, flexibility and willingness to help.

This experience also provides the opportunity for a significant deepening and sharing of personal faith (peer ministry), helping others to grow in the process and develop strong personal leadership skills. “My favourite part of being a student campus minister has been growing in community with parishioners, students, and other SCMs. The Newman Centre welcomed me with such gusto, especially as a newcomer to Toronto! It is an honour to love and serve here.” - Sarah Neitz, Student, Masters in Political Science.

Live in Community - SCMs experience community living which requires setting aside personal preferences, being willing to enter into intentional relationships with everyone and a sincere willingness to love others in a sacrificial way. A spirit of generosity and willingness to engage in effective conflict resolution is also learnt.

Grow in Holiness - The main vocation of all Christians is to holiness, which requires a commitment to prayer and the Sacraments. Spiritual growth is also facilitated by growing in self-knowledge and a willingness to both receive formation and to share what is learned with others.

Our 2015 - 2016 Student Campus Ministry team with Fr. Chris Cauchi. (L to R): Sarah Neitz, Chanelle Robinson, Jennifer Ip, Lisa Caballero, Kaylee Moynihan, Joe Loreto, Arnel Vicente, Garrett Graham and Anne Mienkowski.

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THE IMPACT OF THE NEWMAN CENTRE

A Very Personal Newman Experience - Erik Lawrence I happened to walk by the Newman Centre as I was exploring downtown Toronto in search of a church in a new city just a few blocks from my school. “Such a stately old building!” I thought, as I turned up the driveway, then into that warm, cozy paneled Oak room. I’m a pianist, and it took less than a second for me to notice the grand piano nestled in the corner of the room that would provide countless hours of entertainment and conversationstarters throughout that upcoming year. I was not a Catholic at that time, but the Lord Jesus had already put a yearning in my heart for the Sacraments of the Church, and the desire had been growing throughout the summer. I enquired and was referred to RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults) as the place to begin my spiritual journey within the Newman Community. The whole year blew by in a whirlwind of anticipation for the coming Easter when I was Baptized and Confirmed. Thank you, Blessed Cardinal Newman, for encouraging what I always thought college was all about before ever hearing about “The Idea of a University.” And thank you, Newman Centre Toronto, for so naturally implementing his brilliant Idea. For a place to be “at home,” to serve and be served, nurture and be nurtured, laugh, cry, play, and sing, I think there is no better place in the city of Toronto. Something tells me you will have the same experience I did, because the Church is always the Church, and the Newman Centre will always be a place of love, so long as those who enjoy it are there to love each other. The Newman Centre needs you as much as you need it.

Dare to Let God Surprise You - Bruno Mariani During an Industrial Engineering exchange program at U of T, I met this "Catholic home away from home" – near the end of my graduation. It was the perfect place and time to discern God’s call. When I started Engineering, I became quite lukewarm, skeptical, looking for happiness elsewhere. I backpacked to Europe, when at St. Peter’s Basilica I repented and was reconciled, but soon gave up. God, who never gives up, provided that I was invited to camp in a Catholic community where I reencountered His love and mercy and started my conversion. I reapproached the sacraments and received the Chrism. I found Newman a vibrant and welcoming community, with many people my age passionate for Jesus. I did my Marian Consecration, learned about the Church, many saints, Ignatian Spirituality, Theology of the Body, fight against abortion and met communities and friends who helped me grow in faith. Through prayer, learning and spiritual direction, with an open and trusting heart, I felt confirmed to God’s call, to serve Him as a missionary priest. The testimony of a tranquil Jesuit priest I met at Newman, helped me discern my vocation. For two years I met and became better acquainted with the Jesuits, their spirituality and saints, and lived with them, while they learned about me. This testimonial was written from the novitiate of the Society of Jesus in Brazil, where I was admitted on February 5, 2016 as a novice, thanks to God. To the Newman community, I say thank you all for your prayers and friendship. Dare to let God surprise you! Be not afraid of answering generously to His loving call. His love endures forever!

“The Newman Centre feels like home, like family. Everything makes more sense here. I have been part of Newman for two years. My interactions with my peers and friends, my involvement in the various activities and with the student club, and this whole Newman journey have strengthened me in my faith, in discovering God, and in growing as a person.” - Hugo Tang, Student and Administrative Coordinator, 2015-2016 Newman Catholic Students’ Club



Experiences That Change Your Heart - Natalie Doummar Each month before we go outside for Street Patrol, we engage in a discussion on homelessness. One of the most important items we discuss is the humanity of each person we encounter, but one encounter made a huge impact on me. While distributing food downtown, a young man in our group noticed a woman sitting on the opposite side of the street and suggested we cross to offer her food. I was hesitant, but God reminded me (and God does again and again!) that every person deserves the respect and dignity inherent to their humanity. As we approached this woman and learned her story, we heard her cry for help loud and clear. Just five days before she had been abandoned by her boyfriend and her parents due to her pregnancy.

with her a while about the amazing gift she had been given to protect the child’s life against the wishes of others around her. We directed her to support services for herself and her baby and she was very grateful. We assured her that we would pray for her, and she thanked us. Her story touched my heart so deeply; she was not just a number or a faceless person, she was a human being that yearned for love, care and attention - a reflection of you, me and every human being on Earth. “We need to strengthen the conviction that we are one single human family. There are no frontiers or barriers, political or social, behind which we can hide” - Pope Francis, Laudato Si’, paragraph 52.

She had just been robbed, and had called several homeless shelters pleading for assistance but was turned down. She poured out her despair to us, but told us that she would not have an abortion. We talked

Throughout this Jubilee Year of Mercy let us show mercy to those who most need it, truly stepping into their shoes with the realization that we are all equally cherished by God and we all need love. Let us challenge ourselves to step out of our comfort zones and provide that love to another. Amen! (Read more about Street Patrol on page 13)

Newman in the News Called to Love Conference A Grand Success

Good Friday Stations of Cross with Cardinal Collins in the heart of the city.

Kaylee Moynihan, Newman Student Campus Minister interviewed about her youth ministry efforts and success.

Lisa Caballero, Newman Student Campus Minister, interviewed about her journey to see Pope Francis on his U.S. visit.

Faith and Reason Lecture by Brother Guy Consolmagno on Laudato Si’ Travelling Stations of the Cross with other University Chaplaincies attended by over 80 students.

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CANADIAN CATHOLIC STUDENTS’ ASSOCIATION CENTRAL REGIONAL CONFERENCE

Called to Love Conference - Sonal Castelino Newman Centre hosted its first three-day Regional Canadian Catholic Students Association Conference (CCSA) in October 2015. CCSA conferences are organized annually to bring together students who are actively engaged in their university chaplaincies to network, to share best practices for mission and ministry, and to be nourished intellectually and spiritually. The theme of our conference was Called to Love: Journeying with the Synod on Marriage and the Family. Bilingual Conference - Held for the first time in Toronto, the CCSA conference at Newman Centre attracted over 70 participants, most of whom were student leaders and campus ministers from 10 different post-secondary institutions. This was the first CCSA conference for 90% of the participants. Thanks to the fundraising efforts of the Campus Ministers from University of Ottawa and Université de Montréal, we were able to raise funds to make this conference bilingual which attracted students from Concordia University (Montreal), Université Laval (Quebec), Université de Montréal (Montreal), and University of Ottawa (Ottawa). It was a great opportunity for Anglophone and Francophone students to come together and realize the similarities and differences of being a part of a Catholic movement on campus.

good and the bad – bearing witness to the grace of God that they received through their joys and struggles. Others were professionals who shared their expertise in areas of fertility care and also the annulment process. Participants Reactions - The participants were amazed by the honesty of discussions on matters of mental health, adoption, interfaith discussions, financial struggles, and the many times they had to place the needs of their spouse above their own. Participants were also exposed to how the role of individual and communal prayer in family life strengthens their bond. In addition to a clearer understanding of marriage, participants were also given a chance to appreciate the inner workings of the opposite sex in our ‘Reverse Men’s and Women’s Sessions.’ Participants witnessed first hand Pope Francis’ remarks on the family, namely, “There is no greater ‘school’ to teach us such fidelity than marriage and the family, which are, in God’s plan, a blessing for our world.” Conference Goal Achieved - This conference gave participants a clearer understanding and appreciation of marriage and the family life. It also allowed students to network with each other and appreciate the different ways that Jesus’ name is spread throughout the university campus.

Conference Speakers - Our 17 speakers came from a variety of backgrounds and experiences. There were couples, parents, consecrated religious, and those in courtship who shared very personal experiences – the

Student Testimonials: CCSA Conference - Called to Love, October 23 - 25, 2015, Newman Centre

“Really great! I met lots of really kind fellow Catholics and got to know people from my own campus better and in a different setting. There was a good combination of prayer and reflection time, socializing and listening and learning. The talks were very well crafted!” - Undergraduate Student “It was great! I liked the talks very much and learned a lot of great things about the vocation of marriage and family!” - Young adult, Working Professional/Chaplaincy Alumni


SIGNATURE COMMUNITY EVENT NEWMAN FAITH AND REASON LECTURE SERIES The Newman Centre is blessed to organize this Lecture Series every year. We attempt to bring to life Blessed John Henry Cardinal Newman’s desire to integrate faith and reason on the university campus. Our grateful thanks to the Lecture sponsor, Heritage Restoration Inc. Cardinal Newman strived to work towards forming his students not only intellectually but also spiritually. He challenged his students and reminded them that faith without reason and vice versa is meaningless. With respect to the role of the Catholic Church in a University he wrote: “Here, then, I conceive is the object of the Holy See and the Catholic Church in setting up Universities; it is to reunite things which were in the beginning joined together by God, and have been put asunder by man... I wish the intellect to range with utmost freedom, and religion to enjoy an equal freedom ….I want the intellectual layman to be religious and the devout ecclesiastic to be intellectual." The themes for our lectures and their topics were: 1) Cultivating a Culture of Vocations in the Family by Dr. Janine Langan, Professor Emeritus, University of St. Michael's College. 2) The Vocation of a Christian in Public Life by Mr. David Mulroney, President, University of

St. Michael’s College. 3) Unpacking Laudato Si’ by Brother Guy Consolmagno, SJ, Director of the Vatican Observatory. 4) Cardinal Newman as a Mentor by His Eminence Thomas Cardinal Collins, Archbishop of Toronto. All lectures were well-attended with plenty of discussion at the post lecture receptions. In addition to the Faith and Reason lectures, we invited a few guest lecturers who drew very large crowds: Fr. Gary Thomas, well-known Vatican-appointed exorcist, held an audience of over 200 people spell-bound while narrating his experiences and answering questions. Lastly, in collaboration with the Archdiocese of Toronto, University of St. Michael’s College and the Rotman School of Management, we welcomed Cardinal Peter Turkson, President of the Pontifical Council for Justice and Peace who spoke on Laudato Si’ as part of a Climate Change Experts Series. (All lectures are available in video or podcast on our website: www.newmantoronto.com)

Students with Dr. Janine Langan who presented Cultivating a Culture of Vocations in the Family.

Students surround Brother Guy Consolmagno after his lecture on Laudato Si’ at the third Faith and Reason Lecture.

Guests with David Mulroney (right) who presented the Vocation of a Christian in Public Life.

Members of the Newman community with Cardinal Collins who presented the Annual Cardinal Newman Lecture at our last Faith and Reason Lecture.

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GROUPS AT THE NEWMAN CENTRE

We have a highly engaged community. Here below is a list of the various sacramental programs, committees, liturgical ministries, social outreach ministries and groups that are part of the Newman Centre. We take this opportunity to thank and commend each and everyone of you for the generosity of your time and service to your fellow Newmanites and to the community at large. STAFF & STUDENT CAMPUS MINISTERS

SOCIAL OUTREACH MINISTRIES

SACRAMENTAL PROGRAMS

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OUR PLACE

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OUT OF THE COLD

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ST. FRANCIS TABLE

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STREET PATROL

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BAPTISM PREPARATION

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FIRST COMMUNION/RECONCILIATION

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CONFIRMATION

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MARRIAGE PREPARATION

GROUPS

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CATHOLIC INITIATION PROGRAM (RCIA)

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BIOETHICS STUDENTS CLUB (BEST)

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CHILDREN’S LITURGY

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COFFEE & DOUGHNUT MINISTRY (After Sunday morning Mass)

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COUNTERPOINT

COMMITTEES 

FINANCE COUNCIL

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HEALTH SCIENCES ADVISORY COMMITTEE

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COUPLES FOR CHRIST YOUTH

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LITURGY COMMITTEE

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COURAGE

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NEWMAN FOUNDATION OF TORONTO

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FAITH & SCIENCE GROUP

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PASTORAL ADVISORY COUNCIL

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STRATEGIC PLANNING COMMITTEE

KOREAN LEGION OF MARY

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VOLUNTEER SCREENING

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NEWMAN CATHOLIC STUDENTS CLUB (NCSC)

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NEWMAN YOUNG ADULT MINISTRY

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RAISING FAITH-FILLED KIDS

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SHALOM CATHOLIC COMMUNITY

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U of T CHINESE CATHOLIC COMMUNITY

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U of T KOREAN CATHOLICS

LITURGICAL MINISTRIES  ALTAR SERVERS 

EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS

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HOSPITALITY MINISTERS

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LECTORS

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LAY PASTORAL VISITORS

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U of T STUDENTS FOR LIFE

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SACRISTANS

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YTOL YOUNG ADULT TEAM

“Newman is a beautiful place for many reasons - but one particular reason is that it becomes a home where young adults, who have come to Christ through various movements, are able to all come together in fellowship, bringing their various ideas and experiences into Newman and vice versa, creating a symbiotic relationship leading to an overall strengthening of the youth in the Catholic Church.” - Damian Chechlacz, Past Student Campus Minister, Newman Catholic Students’ Club Executive Member and Current Lead of Y.T.O.L (Youth Teams of Our Lady) Faith Study


A SNAPSHOT OF THE IMPACT OF DISCIPLESHIP THROUGH VARIOUS MINISTRIES Discipleship is a vital feature of the overall Newman Mission and Vision. It is weaved through every program we organize. We also define it as evangelization through relationship, and it calls students to become responsible, faithful leaders in the Church and in society. The snapshot below is a selection of ministry events that provide an idea of the level of engagement and outcomes of our ministry efforts.

EVANGELIZATION TEAM

ORIENTATION WEEK

MENTORSHIP PROGRAM

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CONTACT WITH

4 NEWMAN STUDENTS

DEDICATED STUDENTS AND THE NUMBER OF PEOPLE THEY REACH EVERY MONTH

1000 STUDENTS BY AND 20 STUDENT LEADERS 4 RYERSON STUDENTS

BIBLE STUDIES

YEAR OF MERCY

HIGH SCHOOL MINISTRY

6 - 10

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PER YEAR RUN BY PRIESTS, STUDENT LEADERS AND VARIOUS GROUPS

PRAY, LEARN AND SERVE ACTIVITIES ORGANIZED

HIGH SCHOOLS LED THROUGH YOUTH MINISTRY PROGRAM WITH STUDENT LEADER

SPIRITUAL DIRECTION

ALPHA PROGRAM

NIGHT FEVER

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10 - 15

20 - 30

STUDENTS AVAILED OF THIS SERVICE

YOUNG ADULTS PARTICIPATE WEEKLY THROUGH NEWMAN YOUNG ADULT MINISTRY

PARTICIPANTS JOIN MONTHLY ADORATION BY NEWMAN CATHOLIC STUDENTS’ CLUB

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Highlights of some of Newman Centre’s Weekly, Monthly and Annual Events and Activities

Faith Studies - Faith studies are organized for small groups throughout the year. Frequency: Weekly Attendees: Members of the Newman community Number of attendees: 30 per semester Funding: Organized by students and young adults who take on the discipleship and leadership roles with the guidance of Chaplaincy staff.

Retreats - A weekend retreat geared to reawaken and inspire a greater understanding of the works of renowned Catholic educators and leaders organized with a well-known retreat leader. Frequency: Twice annually Attendees: Members of the Newman community Number of attendees: 30 - 60 Funding: Partly funded by donors and by attendees fees. Organized by Chaplaincy staff. Rise Up - Organized for young adults and hosted by the Catholic Christian Outreach. It is a Canadian university student movement that motivates and inspires leaders for the renewal of the world. Frequency: Once per year Attendees: Members of the Newman community and sometimes students from other University chaplaincies Number of attendees: 15 - 30 depending on location Funding: Attendees travel funds and conference fees are subsidized by the Catholic Leadership Formation Bursary available to students with financial constraints.

“Hey everyone! Pray and Play was tons of fun tonight! Glad to see all of you, and I hope I get to hang out with you guys again next week. I was at Newman most of the day, and it was just great being reminded of how happy, loving, and supportive the Newman Centre is. Keep up the great work! God bless.” - Benjamin (BJ) Tan, Parishioner, Student and Volunteer Videographer in a Facebook comment. Photo: BJ seen with his wife, Vera, and His Eminence Thomas Cardinal Collins, Archbishop of Toronto.



Highlights of some of Newman Centre’s Weekly, Monthly and Annual Events and Activities Soup and Bagel $3 Community Lunch—The cheapest lunch on campus. Very popular and well-attended. Frequency: Weekly, Every Tuesday (except low season and holidays) Attendees: Students, U of T staff, parishioners, Newman staff, visitors Number of attendees: 30 - 60 per session Funding: Monetary donations from donors for food and Student Campus Ministers for service. Organized by Chaplaincy staff. Pray and Play - An hour of Eucharistic Adoration followed by board games and treats. Very popular and well-attended. Frequency: Weekly, Every Tuesday (except low season and holidays) Attendees: Students, Newman staff, visitors Number of attendees: 35 - 50 for Adoration, 15 - 30 for Games Funding: Through donors for food and Chaplaincy staff and Student Campus Ministers for service. Organized by Chaplaincy staff. Mission Trip - An international mission trip open to members of the Newman community. Frequency: Once per year Attendees: Members of the Newman community and sometimes students from other University chaplaincies Number of attendees: 20 - 25 Funding: Attendees raise their own travel funds and costs are subsidized by the Catholic Leadership Formation Bursary. Non-monetary donations for the poor are received through the community. Organized by Chaplaincy staff.

Street Patrol - Participants prepare sandwiches and distribute them to the homeless on the streets of downtown Toronto. Very popular and well-attended. Frequency: Monthly Attendees: Students, parishioners and visitors Number of attendees: 25 - 30 per session Funding: Through food and monetary donations. Organized by U of T Newman Catholic Students’ Club.

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NEWMAN CENTRE 2015 YEAR-END FINANCIAL REPORT

Budget Variance

2015 Actuals

2015 Budget

2014 Actuals

121,389 12,170 3,826 134,000 4,694 113,102 43,005 276,000 708,186

114,000 12,450 700 105,800 5,000 130,500 35,409 324,000 727,859

7,389 -280 3,126 28,200 -306 -17,398 7,596 -48,000 -19,674

125,915 14,075 9,449 70,000 17,815 117,680 50,765 234,000 597,502

375,401 26,388 49,138 50,458 164,475 26,357 55,867 748,084 -39,898

423,724 21,100 58,230 43,740 134,350 5,000 41,715 727,859 0

-48,323 5,288 -9,092 6,718 30,125 21,357 14,152 20,225 -39,898

351,891 17,188 48,362 45,850 118,680 4,585 55,296 613,511 -16,010

Income Offertory Baptisms, Weddings, Funerals Donations1 Newman Foundation Grant2 Hall Revenues3 Room & Board/Office Rental4 Sundry Income5 Archdiocese Funding6 Total Income Expenses Salaries & Benefits7 Office Expenses8 Church Expenses Hall Expenses9 House Expenses Furnishings/Equipment10 Sundry Expenses11 Total Expenses Net Income12, 13 Notes:

1. Donations include funds received from donors to the Centre for general or specific purposes 2. Increase in fundraising from the Newman Foundation. 2015 budgeted grant request supplemented by additional $25k. 3. Hall rental includes receptions & event rentals in the 1st floor of the house 4. 3 fewer student campus ministers in Winter 2015 term 5. Sundry income includes chaplaincy program revenue, HST rebates, candle revenue, Mass stipends, etc. 6. Actual subsidy received from the Archdiocese was $48 k less than budget due to greater reliance on Newman Foundation. 7. Savings vs. budget due to staff transitions and outsourcing facilities/maintenance services (outsourcing reallocated to House Expenses) 8. Increase due to new IT support to service new wi-fi network and staff computing 9. Includes chaplaincy and retreat activities 10. New furnishings and painting for 2nd floor library 11. Sundry Expenses include strategic planning study ($10k), HST ($30k), training ($5k) and social events ($5k). Some of the sundry expenses are offset by sundry income. 12. Church roof fundraising transferred from main report and listed under Special Funds below 13. $17,287 raised in Special Collections (include ShareLife, Shepherd’s Trust, Project Hope, etc.) passed on to Archdiocese and not included in income and expenses above. Special Funds Church Roof Fund - Archdiocese Loan $80,000 Funds Remaining to be Raised on Jan 1, 2015 2015 Monthly Maintenance Fund Collections Outstanding Funds Repaid to Archdiocese in 2015 Funds Raised through Family of Faith Campaign Excess Funds Available to Future Church Maintenance - Dec. 31, 2015

50,075 8,112 -17,341 42,660 697

Newman Leadership Formation Bursary Fund (formerly named Student Campus Ministry Scholarship) Jan. 1, 2015 Balance Newman Foundation Grant Interest Awarded to Students Dec. 31, 2015 Balance

4,907 20,266 5 -22,066 3,112


ACCOMPLISHMENTS AT A GLANCE

We thank our parishioners who have given so generously to support the Newman Centre parish. The expenses associated with running the Newman Centre are significant. We work very hard to contain expenses and to generate revenue. While the Archdiocese has continued their support, your contributions are vital to our ongoing operations. Here are a few examples of our parish accomplishments.

Spiritual Statistics  16 Weddings  21 Baptisms  2 First Communion  6 Confirmations  3 New Catholics through the RCIA program Masses at Newman  Masses organized every weekday and on Sundays with the assistance of the Newman Student Campus Ministers and parishioners.  We welcome 200—300 parishioners every weekend for Mass. Sacraments at Newman  Sacrament of Reconciliation is offered weekdays before Mass, weekly at Pray and Play, and on Sundays during Lent and Advent before Mass.  Special Reconciliation services are available throughout the year and also through privately scheduled appointments with Fr. Chris. Family of Faith Campaign and Project Hope  Our parishioners helped raise $274,599 for the Family of Faith Campaign. That is 153% of our Parish goal! The parish portion partly funded our roof repairs.  Newman parishioners donated $6,775 towards Project Hope in support of refugee settlement efforts. ShareLife Campaign and ShareLife Bake Sale supported by Scotiabank by matching every dollar raised.  Our parish raised $8,736 for ShareLife in 2015.  We organized the annual ShareLife bake sale with our heartfelt thanks to Scotiabank who have matched every dollar raised again this year. Counselling Services Partnership  The Newman Centre has partnered with St. Macrina Counselling Services to provide individual, couple and family counselling at a subsidized rate for the Newman community.  Mental Health Resources and Guidelines are available in the common areas of the Newman Centre drop-in space to help those in need.

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THE NEWMAN FOUNDATION OF TORONTO IMPORTANCE OF DONOR SUPPORT Why we support the Newman Centre - Frank Morneau, Patron Donor Helen and I first became involved with the Newman Centre when Father Rosica became the Chaplain. Since that time we have seen two additional and wonderful Rectors pass through adding great zeal and inspiration. Now we are fortunate to have Father Chris. As the years went by and our involvement deepened, we continued to be inspired by the Student Campus Ministers and their commitment to evangelization and discipleship within the student body. More importantly, we noticed a significant increase in the number of students utilizing the Newman facility. Their participation in the liturgy is also on the incline. Nurturing these young lives in their spiritual growth provides an invaluable source of support towards their development as the next generation of Catholic leaders. For us, the Newman Centre pulsates with an energy that represents a deep commitment to Christ’s teachings. For those of us so fortunate to have maintained a long-term connection, we are truly inspired. We have reflected on the value of the Newman Foundation which supports the myriad ministry programs and consider it a very worthy cause in our donation priorities. Besides, it is always a pleasure to attend functions and participate occasionally at one of the well-attended Masses. Like Helen and myself, you will feel the reward of involvement.

Frank and Helen Morneau (centre) surrounded by students and members of the Newman community.

A BIG THANK YOU FOR THE DEDICATED SUPPORT OF OUR 2015 - 2016 NEWMAN FOUNDATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Nurturing Future Catholic Leaders (L to R) Fr. Chris Cauchi, the late Nancy Sidle, Vickie McNally, Natalie Maggisano, Jim Milway, Patrick Douglas (Treasurer), Denise Araiche (not pictured: Bill Craig and Lloyd Barbara).

We gratefully acknowledge and give thanks for your generosity and leadership.

2015 Goal Achieved - $100,000 2016 Fundraising Goal - $110,000


THE NEWMAN FOUNDATION OF TORONTO IMPORTANCE OF DONOR SUPPORT The Inspiration behind the St. John Fisher Fund - Anonymous Patron Donor I was inspired to become a donor and to support the Newman Centre after meeting Fr. Chris, the staff and some of the students and learning about the activities at the Centre. I was amazed at the enthusiasm, the commitment and the awesome contribution all were making to its success. I also became aware that its activities required funding both to maintain current programs and to pursue the many opportunities available. As I was able to help I did so. I believe the most important task for the church is the proper formation of young people which is very difficult in today’s secular, anti-Christian culture. While the current generation of Catholics have a responsibility to maintain the existing parishes, buildings and works of mercy, they will in the long run only be maintained by future generations of faithful Catholics. Thus, not only the good of their souls but the future of the Church depends on properly formed future generations. Accordingly, the most important thing Catholics can do is to support the formation of future generations of Catholics and the Newman Centre is an important component of that. Saint John Fisher like Cardinal Newman was an English Catholic Cardinal, a strong defender of the Truth and a great intellectual who was Chancellor of the University of Cambridge. He was martyred in 1535 for opposing the divorce of Henry VIII.

The Knights of Columbus, Council #1388 supported the Catholic Leadership Formation Bursary benefiting many students at the Newman Centre.

Recruiting new members for the Newman Foundation Board of Directors

Approved by Cardinal Collins, Sandra Murphy BA, LLB; Dr. Fok-Han Leung and Dr. Nisha Fernandes, are our 2016 nominees to the Newman Foundation Board of Directors. The Directors are keen to seek individuals to serve on the Board with a passion for fundraising and for spreading the message of Newman Centre's campus ministry mission.

Catholic Leadership Formation Bursary The Catholic Leadership Formation Bursary was developed to address the financial constraints of students by providing them with financial assistance to attend programs and conferences that will contribute significantly to their spiritual, academic and personal formation. We are grateful to the Knights of Columbus, Council #1388, Mrs. Joan MacDonald Regan and other donors for their generous support of the Catholic Leadership Formation Bursary.

Mrs. Joan MacDonald Regan presented the Catholic Leadership Formation Bursary to Kaspar Ng in honour of the late Dr. Claude MacDonald for students of medicine.

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THE NEWMAN FOUNDATION - FRIENDS OF NEWMAN TORONTO REUNION

Friends of Newman Toronto Reunion Our first annual Friends of Newman Toronto Reunion was organized by the Newman Foundation of Toronto in November 2015. It was a splendid success with over 70 guests who attended the special Newman Alumni Mass concelebrated by Fr. Chris Cauchi along with past Pastors, Deacons and friends of the Newman Centre. Dr. Peter Baltutis, former Newman Student Campus Minister and Charles Min, Director of the Sunday evening Mass music ministry, emceed the evening. Many guests reminisced and shared delightful stories of their fondest memories of Newman. Erin Kinsella, Associate Director of Campus Outreach, spoke about the importance of sustaining a vibrant university chaplaincy where students find the courage to live an active and faith-filled life. Thank you to the Core Committee Members: Denise Araiche, Dr. Peter Baltutis, Mary Benincasa, Sr. Terry Dalla, Natalie Doummar and lastly, to Charles Min who was also the Food Sponsor, for organizing a memorable reunion. It was wonderful to see everyone who attended!

“A particularly enjoyable part of the evening was the sharing of memories and experiences by people present in the room and by others via video. Clearly Newman has played an important role in the lives of countless students, parishioners, and families over the years. Long may that continue!” - Sr. Ann McGill (left), Newman Parishioner who also offers Spiritual Direction to students at the Newman Centre, seen with Sandra Murphy at the Friends of Newman Toronto Reunion.


THANK YOU TO OUR NEWMAN FOUNDATION DONORS

Joe’s story - A Catholic Leader now and in the future! Many young educated Catholics are reluctant to identify as followers of Christ. Take the story of Joe Loreto, a first-year graduate student of Architecture at the University of Toronto, who was reluctant to reveal his Catholic faith due to the religious animosity people face today. When Joe experienced a strong call to discipleship, he yearned for a way to put his desire into action. This led him to the Newman Centre last year, where he became a Student Campus Minister (SCM) and discovered a community of peers who were fearless in proclaiming Christ, and willingly engaged in intelligent discourse on religious topics. “Newman has been a great first community living experience for me. Our team was fantastic, and I enjoyed building such strong relationships with both my fellow residents and members of the Newman community at large. This is such a meaningful place, and I feel so lucky to have been a part of it for the past year,” said Joe.

“Living at Newman is exactly what I needed to live an authentic Catholic life.” - Joe Loreto (first on left)

The Newman Foundation supports the work of the Newman Centre’s Campus Ministry Program which equips students like Joe with the tools they need to stand as shining examples of Christ. Our most grateful thanks to all our donors who have given so generously to support the many programs of the Newman Centre. Our donors have made a tremendous difference to what is possible in our efforts to inculcate, encourage and guide discipleship, learning and service, in all those who make the Newman Centre a part of their life.

“Living at Newman has allowed me to grow in many ways. I am very grateful for the opportunity to grow in friendship with other young Catholics and to serve the greater Toronto community. I will truly cherish the time that I spent here, and I thank God for his mercy and grace.” - Chanelle Robinson, Student, Masters of Teaching

“Living in a community was a blessing and gave many daily opportunities to learn how to empty myself in love for another. Encountering so many Catholic students who are truly passionate and zealous about their faith filled me with much hope for the future of the Church!” - Garrett Graham, Student, Masters in Theological Studies

The Newman Foundation of Toronto supports the work of the Newman Centre Catholic Mission on the downtown campus of the University of Toronto. Charitable Registration Number: 119247146RR0001

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