<p>The Catholic Center at NYU is a ministry of the Archdiocese of New York, and administered by the Dominican Friars, Province of St. Joseph, who also staff the nearby parish, St. Joseph's Church in Greenwich Village.</p> <p>As the home of Catholic activities at New York University, the Catholic Center at NYU serves the spiritual needs of the students and faculty at the university. It is a place for students and faculty to deepen their knowledge of the Christian faith, and grow in their relationship with Jesus Christ. Inside the center are found the Blessed John Henry Cardinal Newman Chapel, a room for the sacrament of reconciliation, offices, two large auditoriums, a kitchen, an array of meeting spaces, and a student common room with a fireplace.&nbsp;</p> <p>Students and faculty are encouraged to attend the various lectures and events offered here at the Center, to receive the sacraments, and to explore the various student groups that offer formation and fellowship.</p>