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Students stand talking on Thursday, Aug. 24, 2023, at the Catholic Newman Center in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Travis Fannon | Staff

‘A taste of what heaven is.’ Students find faith and fellowship at Newman Nights

Reaghan Chen, Reporter September 2, 2023

The lights are dimmed. A single spotlight falls on the altar where a gold statue stands that holds the Eucharist, what Catholics believe to be Christ’s body. Students trickle in. Some kneel,...

Rev. Ben Horn walks past photos of Anne Marie Gieske at a memorial mass for Gieske on Thursday, Nov. 3, 2022, at the Catholic Newman Center in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Abbey Cutrer | Staff

Anne Marie Gieske: A bright soul lost in Seoul

Abbey Cutrer, Asst. Photo Editor November 11, 2022

The Holy Spirit Parish Catholic Newman Center mourned a light in its community after the death of UK student and Newman Center member Anne Marie Gieske. Gieske, a third year nursing major at UK,...

UK students pray the rosary during a prayer service in memory of Thomas “Lofton” Hazelwood on Tuesday, Oct. 19, 2021, at the Catholic Newman Center in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Jack Weaver | Staff

‘A beautiful testament.’ Prayer service honors student involved in deadly fraternity incident

Rayleigh Deaton October 19, 2021

On Tuesday night, UK students gathered at the Catholic Newman Center for a prayer service in memory of Thomas "Lofton" Hazelwood.Hazelwood, an 18-year-old student from Henderson, Kentucky, died Monday...

Religious organizations welcome students to campus, give them a home

Angel Logan August 25, 2017

Coming to college can be difficult, but one thing that makes this new environment more enjoyable is finding a home away from home. The many religious organizations on UK’s campus provide comfort and...

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