Lehigh University Catholic Campus Ministry: The Newman Council

The Newman Council

The Newman Council is comprised of members of the Lehigh University Catholic Community who have made a commitment to further the presence of the Catholic Church on campus. The purpose of the Newman Council is to advise the Catholic Chaplain on the areas regarding Catholic life on campus, especially in planning and implementing Catholic religious, social, and intellectual functions. The Newman Council is also the steering committee for the Catholic Student Union, which provides activities, support and fellowship for Catholic student-members.

Election of Members

In order to run for the Newman Council, you must be an undergraduate, graduate student or faculty member of Lehigh University who is a practicing Catholic.

Current Officers, Position Descriptions

President: Amanda Howland

The Presdient acts as the official liason and spokesperson for the Newman Council. Basic duties include presiding over all Catholic Student Union meetings and aiding in planning any Newman activities.

Vice President: Justin Sirrine

The Vice-President acts as the official spokesperson for the Newman Council and/or the presider over the meetings in the event that the President is unavailable. Other duties include aiding in the planning of events, reporting progress of committees to the President, and aiding in any paperwork.

Secretary: Kathryn Andersen

The Secretary records and distributes the minutes of the meetings and promotes activities and upcoming events.

Co-Vice-Presidents for Service: Caitlin Katrinic & Joanne Hoffman

The Vice-President for Service decides upon Newman Council involvement in service-related activities at the beginning of each semester, assists in the organizing these activities and designates the leadership for each.

Religious Life Coordinator: Darren Pfeil

The Religious Life Coordinator is responsible to help in the recruiting of lectors, servers, ushers, singers, and musicians in cooperation with the Newman Center Administrative Assistant. Other duties include coordinating a religious retreat for all Council members, suggesting guest speakers and religious activities to enhance Catholic student-life.

Vice President for Social Activies: Sabrina Starts

The Vice President for Social Activities decides upon and assists in the organization of all Catholic Student Union social activities and designates leadership for each. Along with encouraging use of the Newman Center, the Vice-President for Activities serves as a resource for suggestions, complaints, and concerns regarding Newman Center facilities and activities.

Vice President for Greek Life: Christopher Maguire

The Vice-President for Greek Life is the official liason between the Newman Council and the Greek Life organizations on campus. He/she informs the Newman Council of the activies of Greek Life and coordinates any cooperative efforts between them.

Vice President for Membership: Matt Keim

The Vice-President for Membership maintains a list of all Catholic Student Union members and is responsible for the smooth progression of elections. He/she is also resposible for actively recruiting members for the Catholic Student Union.

Web Curators: Michael Giangreco & Jenn Pysher

The Web Curator updates the website as necessary and uploads the bulletin every week.

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