Muhlenberg College To Expand Newman Center For Catholic Students
This summer, Muhlenberg College will expand its Newman Center facilities in support of the Roman Catholic campus ministry.Thursday, May 27, 2004 10:05 AM
This summer, Muhlenberg College will expand its Newman Center facilities in support of the Roman Catholic campus ministry. The Newman Center, currently located in a twin home at 2339 Liberty Street, will expand to include the other half of the twin, 2343 Liberty Street. This space currently houses athletic offices, which will be relocated into the newly renovated Life Sports Center, scheduled to open in August.
The space at 2343 Liberty, which is now used by the College’s field hockey and lacrosse coaches, was previously the home for Hillel, the Foundation for Jewish Life. A few years ago, Hillel moved to a new house at 2238 Chew Street.
“Approximately one-third of our students are Catholic and we simply need more space,” says the Rev. Peter Bredlau, who oversees campus ministry at Muhlenberg College. “Father John Krivak does an outstanding job and has created a vibrant spiritual and social life for our Roman Catholic students.”
Bredlau notes that the College has been extremely supportive of the Newman Center and all religious life on campus.
“The College has recognized that increased participation leads to an increased need for facilities for all of our religious life programming,” he adds.
The athletic offices will be vacated in August and, shortly thereafter, work will begin on renovations to 2343 Liberty Street. The renovations will include a chapel space for daily Mass, a resource center and library, additional space for dinners and discussion groups and office space for students and worship leaders.
