Newman strengthens its community atmosphere through social activities and educational opportunities. Community service and social justice action, important components of living the Catholic faith, are strongly encouraged.

Community Service
Understanding the working for justice is concomitant with the Gospel message of Jesus the Christ, Newman members often volunteer at charity fund-raising evens and at Boston area social justice organizations.  We support and encourage students to access the resources found at the Center for Work and Service (CWS). In particular we support students taking advantage of the Wellesley funded internship programs in a variety of not-for-profit organizations. We continue to look for new places to serve.      

Social Activities 2008-2009

• September
  • Flower Sunday (September 13, 2009) claims the honor of being the oldest and longest-surviving tradition at Wellesley College.  It is a day of sisterhood! A celebration of the new school year!  Held annually in early September, it features a multicultural and multifaith pageantry of song, music and dance.  Selling flowers for “big” sisters to give to their “little sisters”at this event is Newman’s largest fundraiser!
• October
  • Wellesley Friends & Family Weekend (October 2 - 4, 2008) Catholic students join in prayer and song with other members of Wellesley’s community in a multi-faith ritual of joy.
    
    
• November
  • Dia de los Muertos  (Day of the Dead) as celebrated in Mexico
    During the day, an altar is constructed upon which we place pictures and artifacts of our deceased loved ones.  The evening is a love gathering of song and marvelous food.
  • Black Catholic Choir with Rev. Oscar Pratt (November 15, 2009) Join us for an afternoon Mass celebrated in the luscious tradition of African Americans
    
    
• December
  • Christmas Vespers (December 6, 2009)
    The Birth of Jesus is remembered through scripture, poetry, music and song in a candle light service during the first Sunday of Advent.
    
• February
  • Ash Wednesday (February 17, 2010)
    Ecumenical Service held in Houghton Chapel for the whole Wellesley College community
• March
  • Conversations with Catholic Theologian Elizabeth Johnson, CSJ (March 9 - 10, 2010)
• April
  • Good Friday (April 2, 2010)
    Ecumenical Service held in Houghton Chapel from 12-3pm for the whole Wellesley College community.
    
• May
  • Mass and Dinner for Seniors (May 9, 2010)