The Newman Council Executive Board 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 Executive Board 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 Center Executive Board is also the steering committee for the Newman Center, which provides activities, support and fellowship for Catholic student-members.
APPOINTMENT OF OFFICERS
In order to seek office on the Newman Council Executive Board, you must be an undergraduate, graduate student, who is an exemplary practicing Catholic.
OFFICERS
President - Scott Korell
Vice-President - Lauren Santos Ferreira
Secretary - Sarah Zaldumbide
Head of Programming and Events - Jason Nawrocki
Co-Chairs of Liturgy and Spirituality - Jeremy Sumner, Kevin Guinan, and Nancy Carcamo
Co-Chairs of Greek Life - Nick Gallo and Reagan Chermie
Co-Chairs of Graduate Students - Oliver Pasterczyk and Brooke Coonrod
Chair of Gryphons - Carolina Berrios
Co-Chairs of Athletics - Tristan Ronayne and Holly Lovett
Members at Large - Cade Jones, Francisco Pereira, Will Sullivan, and Ethan Bessoni
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People interested in serving under a person listed above are ALWAYS
Cordially invited to join us. New faces are always welcome as well as ideas.
Come join us!
Director and Catholic Chaplain: Rev. Stephan A. Isaac (sai424@lehigh.edu)
Coordinator, Catholic Campus Ministry: Ronald J. Koach, Jr. (rjk5@lehigh.edu)
Email: innew@lehigh.edu
Facebook: "Lehigh University Catholic Campus Ministry"
Instagram: Lehigh_Catholic
Groupme: Catholic Campus Ministry 2024-2025
Telephone: 610-758-4148
Lehigh University Newman Council Position Descriptions
President: The President acts as the official liaison and spokesperson for the Newman Council. Duties include: running biweekly Newman Council meetings, meet with the Catholic Chaplain, Fr. Isaac, and Catholic Campus Coordinator Ron Koach before each meeting to create agenda, oversee all Newman Council activities, and delegate tasks.
Vice President: The Vice President will assist with Presidential duties including the planning of events and will take the place of the president when they are unable to be there.
Secretary: The Secretary will take attendance at Newman Council meetings and functions and keep a record for each semester. The secretary will also take meeting minutes (including a task list) and share them through Google Drive in a timely fashion to all officers and those in attendance. Before each Newman Council meeting, the secretary will print out hard copies of the previous meeting minutes in the office for all attending the meeting.
Head of Advertising/Outreach: The Head of Advertising/Outreach will promote Newman Council activities and upcoming events via social media and flyers, work with other student organizations on collaborative events, and take photos at ALL Newman Center sponsored events. The head of advertising/outreach will also assist the Catholic Chaplain Fr. Isaac, and Catholic Campus Coordinator Ron Koach in updating the website.
Head of Programs & Events: The Head of Programs & Events will assist the Catholic Chaplain Fr. Isaac, Catholic Campus Coordinator Ron Koach in organizing outings, pilgrimages, and retreats. They will also delegate leadership for the various Newman Council activities.
Head of Liturgy/Spirituality: The Head of Prayer/Spirituality will help in the recruiting of lectors, servers, ushers, Cantors, and musicians in cooperation with the Catholic Chaplain Fr. Isaac and Catholic Campus Coordinator Ron Koach. They will also create opportunities for prayer and spiritual growth by working with the head of programs and events to coordinate all programs and religious retreats, Catechetical Events, Faith Formation, for all Newman Council members by suggesting guest speakers and religious activities to enhance Catholic student life.
Athletics Chair: The Athletics Chair is the official liaison between the Newman Center and athletics. They inform the Newman Council of the activities of the athletics and coordinate any cooperative efforts between them. The Athletic Chair must be in the Lehigh athletics program.
Fellowship Chair: The Fellowship Chair will create opportunities for fellowship and community building among Catholics on campus by organizing outings and fun social events with the head of programs and events.
Graduate Student Chair: The Graduate Student Chair is the official liaison between the Newman Center and graduate students. The Graduate Student Chair must be a graduate student.
Gryphons Chair: The Gryphons Chair is the official liaison between the Newman Center and the Residence Life Office. They inform the Newman Council of the activities of Residence Life and coordinate any cooperative efforts between them. The Gryphons Chair must be a current Gryphon or R/A.
Greek Life Chair: The Greek Life Chair is the official liaison between the Newman Center and the Greek Life organizations on campus. They inform the Newman Council of the activities of Greek Life and coordinate any cooperative efforts between them. The Greek Life Chair must be a current member of a Fraternity and/or Sorority.
Members at Large: Members at Large are students that are willing to help, but do not wish to be appointed an official position