The , housed in the historic Lafleur mansion since 1954, is the home of Catholic spiritual life on campus. Originally built in 1903, the Edwardian-style building serves as a Catholic chaplaincy inspired by Cardinal John Henry Newman’s vision for faith communities at secular universities.
The building includes a library, dorms, communal spaces, and a small upstairs chapel. With deep historical roots in McGill’s Catholic student life dating back to 1897, the Newman Centre provides a place for worship, dialogue, study, and community. The , founded in 2000, organizes a wide range of events and activities to enrich social and spiritual life throughout the academic year.
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