The Newman Center (St. Thomas More Oratory)

About this church

The Newman Center, also known as St. Thomas More Oratory, is the Catholic campus ministry at the University of Delaware in Newark, located at 45 Lovett Avenue. Mass is offered on Sunday at 11:30 a.m. and 8:15 p.m., on Monday through Thursday at 4:30 p.m., and on Friday at 12:45 p.m. The center states that its Masses, Adoration, and Confession are for UD students and actively employed UD faculty and staff, and asks others to attend their home parish or a nearby parish. Rosary is prayed Sunday through Thursday at 4 p.m., and Confession is available Wednesday and Friday.

Wednesday is Newman Night, which begins with Mass at 4:30 p.m., followed by Adoration and Confession from 5 to 6 p.m. and a home-cooked dinner from 6 to 8 p.m. in the student lounge, ending with Night Prayer. The lounge and library are open during the week with coffee, snacks, and Wi-Fi. The center also offers Bible study, a program for those becoming Catholic, liturgical ministries, day trips and pilgrimages, a Theology on Tap talk each semester, and an annual conference trip. Campus missionaries from FOCUS work with students. Hours and Mass times may change, so confirm on the website.

Researched from the church’s official website and reviewed October 11, 2026. Sources: Homepage: Mass schedule and hours · Social events and service · Our Story · New students

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