The Newman Institute

At Holy Spirit Parish Newman Center

Lexington, KY

Bringing the Catholic intellectual tradition to college students

The Newman Institute at the University of Kentucky functions as the intellectual wing of Holy Spirit Parish Newman Center. The goal of the Institute is to form the life of the mind of all students, faculty, and staff at UK through the rich intellectual tradition of the Catholic Church.

Our Initiatives

Newman Scholars

Our scholars study the life and work of St. John Henry Newman, the patron saint of universities.

Cambron Library

Students can study the rich literary tradition of the Church right in the heart of UK's campus.

Catholicism 101

This weekly seminar series surveys different Catholic theological topics and provides a quick in-depth overview of them.

Lecture Series

Hear from academics on a wide range of topics pertaining to the Catholic faith.

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“Fear not that thy life shall come to an end, but rather that it shall never have a beginning.”

- St. John Henry Newman