<p>Ranked #1 by <a href="http://www.bestcollegereviews.org/features/college-newman-centers/">Best College Reviews</a>, St. John's Catholic Newman Center (SJCNC) serves thousands of students at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and nearby Parkland College.&nbsp;</p> <p>SJCNC strives to lead college students into a lifelong connection with Christ and his Church through the sacraments and a vibrant, inviting community.&nbsp;</p> <p>How do we do this? &nbsp;We make sure to provide a variety of opportunities for students to build up their faith, to build deep and lasting friendships, and to build up their appreciation for the beauty of Catholicism.</p> <p>With a centrally located, <a href="http://www.sjcnc.org/housing/">586-bed co-ed dormitory</a>, SJCNC naturally teems with life. &nbsp;Our warm, welcoming environment is what you would expect from an organization charged with sharing the Good News of Jesus Christ. &nbsp;And our beautiful and inspiring 700-seat chapel is just the place for your tired soul to find rest and nourishment after a long day of studying.</p> <p>Every day, Mass, Adoration, and Reconciliation are offered. &nbsp;Frequent retreats, overnights, <a href="https://www.focus.org/">FOCUS</a> bible studies, intramural&nbsp;Catholic Illini teams, Q&amp;A sessions, small group meetings, social activities, and much much more help&nbsp;students to become the best versions of themselves.</p> <p>Whether you live in our dorm or elsewhere on campus, you can be sure that <strong>you belong here!</strong></p> <h4>&nbsp;</h4> <h4>Become a part of the Catholic Illini community!</h4> <h4>Text ILLINI to 84576</h4> <p>&nbsp;</p>