Here are the key highlights from the UB Newman Center’s November 2025 report to the community:
- UB Newman Center completed its first year of operation outside the Diocese, now led by Fr. Dan Serbicki, with on-site leadership from Deacon Mike Colson.
- The community rallied to overcome earlier financial challenges and continues to show a strong commitment to its mission.
- Campus Ministry is active and growing, with weekly student discussions, service projects, social events, and regular student engagement.
- Faith Formation is expanding, with over 200 children, a more family-friendly 10:45 Mass, and ongoing youth programs.
- Sacramental life remains strong, including baptisms, confirmations, first communions, and marriages.
- Staff members are highlighted, showing a dedicated team supporting ministry, operations, faith formation, and student engagement.
- Expenses are rising due to staffing, benefits, and growing ministries, prompting a request for modest increases in regular giving.
- Fundraising is expected to strengthen with the return of the Split Club and a successful Chicken BBQ.
- The Split Club has been reinstated following compliance corrections, and many supporters have donated their refunded checks back to UBNC.
- UBNC encourages automatic recurring donations and is preparing to introduce QR-code giving to match new payment habits.