Preserving Faith
Through the Cross
Preserving Faith
Through the Cross
In our 110th year, this is the Oldest of Illinois' Charities
In our 110th year, this is the Oldest of Illinois' Charities
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Through the Cross
Newman Chairman
Rob Bentel
2026-2027 Fundraising Goal $205,117
2026-2027 Fundraising Goal $205,117
Council Goal to Qualify for Charity Awards - $5.50 per active member
Council Goal to Qualify for Charity Awards - $5.50 per active member
The 2026-27 Coming Soon!
The 2026-27 Coming Soon!
Newman Cards will be mailed soon! We will mail out Newman cards to 1) New members that have joined in the last 5 years. 2) Knights who have donated any amount in the last 5 years. 3) Grand Knights and Financial Secretaries. If you do not receive a postcard, you can still donate by using the QR code or “Click here to donate to Newman”, link above. Your DD will also have a supply of Newman postcards if you need one.
Our College Students Need Us Now!
Our College Students Need Us Now!
Your council can have it's own online webpage for raising Newman funds that will be credited directly towards your council goal. Click the above link to get started.
Click Become a Fundraiser
Choose "I am fundraising on my own"
Name the page and include your Council Number in the title
Create a brief summary
Tell your Newman Story
Create a campaign
START FUNDRAISING ONLINE
Share the link to your Council's page to as many people as you can. A graphic on the right side of your page will help you keep track of your progress towards the goal. If you need help, contact the State Office for assistance.
Missing a Newman Pin?
If you made a century donation and did not receive your Newman Pin, please contact the State Office.
Newman Center Student Testimonials
Newman Center Student Testimonials
KofC Newman Fund Video.mp4SIUE Guy.3gpSIUE Girl.3gpVideo 1.movVideo 2.mov
Newman's History and Purpose
Newman's History and Purpose
Named in Honor of John Henry Cardinal Newman, the Newman Centers are Catholic residence and ministry centers at non-Catholic universities throughout the world. They were inspired by Newman's writings encouraging societies for catholic students attending secular universities.
The first Newman Center was established in 1893 at the University of Pennsylvania by Timothy Harrington, a graduate medical student, together with John Gilbride, James and Joseph Walsh with the assistance of Fr. P.J. Garvey, pastor of the local St. James Catholic Church.
The centers provide pastoral services and ministries to their Catholic Communities, in particular to the Roman Catholic student population within the universities. However, Christians of other denominations often come, participate and are welcomed as well. In addition to weekend and weekday Masses, a variety of university and parish related meetings and social events take place at the centers. The full Sacramental life of the Church exists in a Newman Center just as it would in any parish. Baptism, Reconciliation, Marriage, special Masses, and even funerals are part of the Newman Community. It is truly a student's "parish away from home".
The Illinois Knights of Columbus dedicated themselves to the support of the Newman Catholic Campus Ministry in 1917 when they began supporting the Newman Foundation at the Univeristy of Illinois. In 1959, the Illinois State Council allocated funds for other schools throughout the state and today, we as Knights in Illinois, support more than 800,000 students enrolled in Illinois Colleges and Universities.
If we are to continue to evangelize our Catholic faith on the campuses of Illinois, and provide faith-based places and resources for colleges students, we need your help. Please download the Donation Card on the left and send in your donation today!
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