The Catholic Center at NYU is the center of Catholic university life for students in New York City. The ministry supports students and faculty in their academic and career goals while also helping them grow in their Catholic faith and foster a relationship with Jesus Christ.
The Catholic Center at NYU is the hub of university life for students across New York City. We serve over 145,000 students at ten colleges and universities:
Students from all of these schools are welcome at our space and events. We provide a social setting to meet other students while growing in your faith and developing your professional life.
The Catholic Center provides a dedicated space for graduate students across New York City to balance academic rigor with spiritual and professional growth. Whether you are in law school or med school, pursuing a master’s degree or a doctorate, our community offers the intellectual resources and peer network necessary to integrate your faith into your advanced career path.
The official Catholic graduate student club at NYU. The Association meets monthly at the Catholic Center for dinner and fellowship, bringing together students from across NYU schools to grow in faith and community.
For those already in the workforce, we partner with St. Joseph’s Young Professionals group, In Vino Veritas, to offer social and spiritual opportunities for those navigating their early careers in the city.
Our mission extends beyond graduation. We provide our alumni with a continued connection to the Catholic Center community and opportunities to mentor the next generation of Catholic leaders. Whether you are still in New York City or supporting us from afar, you are a vital part of our heritage.
The Catholic Center at NYU is a resource for faculty and staff members to find spiritual community and intellectual engagement within the university. We invite you to join our network of Catholic educators and professionals dedicated to integrating faith and reason in the heart of the city.
The Thomistic Institute exists to promote truth and Catholic theology according to thought of St. Thomas Aquinas on secular university campuses. Each chapter organizes intellectual lectures, given by professors and academics who are experts in their fields. Chapters also organize invite-only reading groups to go deeper into the theology and works of St. Thomas Aquinas. To get involved with the NYU chapter, see the events sponsored by the chapter or speak with Lily McKenna, the chapter president. Learn more about the Thomistic Institute at their website.
Club Officer
Lillian McKenna, President
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The Rhapsodic Theatre Ensemble gives a creative home to theatre artists. Inspired by Karol Wojtyla’s (Pope Saint John Paul II’s) underground company and its love of exciting texts, the Rhapsodic Theatre Ensemble is conceived as an immersive laboratory where selected students will have the opportunity to work closely with professional artists in their field, and have the experience of rehearsing and creating side by side. Participants will explore different themes in classical texts in new and exciting ways, engaging their own voice, creativity and curiosity in rehearsals and finally in a week of performances.
grounded in the rich tradition of Catholic social teaching and sustained by genuine community
At the heart of our community is a commitment to forming students who weave together intellectual rigor, professional excellence, and deep spiritual conviction. The Mentorship Program creates transformative relationships between accomplished young professionals and undergraduate students as they discover how to live authentically Catholic lives in the heart of New York City. By sharing practical wisdom from diverse industries, our mentors help students navigate complex professional landscapes while remaining rooted in their faith and committed to serving those most in need.
If you are an undergraduate student, and want to apply to the mentor program, click the button below.
The mentorship program is open to any sophomore, junior, or senior undergraduate student at NYU or any of the eleven colleges/universities served by the Catholic Center at NYU. Freshman are not eligible for the mentorship program.
The mentorship program lasts for one semester, and we accept applications for both fall and spring semesters.
Time Commitment per Participant:
The application deadline for the fall semester is September 15, 2025.
