Staff

The Newman Center community is pleased to welcome Father Jerry Wild as our new Director and Sister Ann Raymond, IHM as our new Assistant Director! Their offices are located on either side of the main chapel, which is located on the second floor of the Newman Center.

Sister Ann is a Sister Servant of the Immaculate Heart of Mary. She comes to Temple University from St. Patrick Parish in Norristown, PA, where she served as Director of Parish Services among the many cultures that are welcomed and a part of the Parish.

Deacon Tony Wagner is from State College, PA, where he worked for Penn State University. He is now a Temple University Administrator and has been assigned to the Newman Center as a permanent deacon. He and his wife, Lisa, have a strong presence at Newman Center events and are great additions to the vibrancy of the center!

FOCUS

Tim Judge, Angel Zamary, Andy Gibbons, and Katy McCarthey are our young and vibrant FOCUS Missionaries! They serve as refreshing examples of people who have recently lived the faith on college campuses. They are here to use their first-hand experiences to pray for us and help us be witnesses to Christ as college students. We're happy to have them as part of our family here at the Newman Center!

Executive Board

Executive Coordinator:
Matt Filomeno
The Executive Coordinator oversees the other coordinators and serves as the president of the Newman Center. Matt works alongside Fr. Wild and the Executive Board to help meet the needs of the Newman Center community!

Spiritual Coordinator:
Ellis Holmes
The Spiritual Coordinator organizes the various ministries for the Mass (including bringing up the gifts, altar serving, and reading). Ellis will also help to plan and execute several retreats throughout the academic year. These retreats include our Freshman/New Student Retreat in September, Advent Retreat in December, Busy Person's Retreat in February, and Spring Retreat in May.

Educational Coordinator:
TJ Cusack
The Educational Coordinator arranges for various speakers to come to the Newman Center to speak to the community about issues concerning our faith. On most occasions, these speakers will come during our weekly Spaghetti Dinners, which will be held on Tuesdays throughout the academic year. TJ will also assist with providing students with any informational packets and pamphlets they should need.

Communications Coordinator:
Karen Bonanno
The Communications Coordinator is responsible for keeping the Newman Center community informed. Our primary form of communication within the Newman Center is the listserv. Karen sends out reminders several times each week about upcoming events, holy days of obligation, and other important information! If you are interested in helping out with communications or joining our listserv, contact Karen!

Social Coordinator:
Kelly Spichalsky
The Social Coordinator plans and executes all of the social events that take place at the Newman Center! Kelly will organize Open Mic Nights (you are welcome to perform!), game nights, a formal, our Spaghetti Dinners, and other social events throughout the academic year in order to see our fellowship at the Newman Center grow! Contact Kelly if you have any ideas or would like to perform at an Open Mic Night!

Community Service Coordinator:
Theresa Belczyk
The Community Service Coordinator is responsible for providing opportunities for Temple students to get involved in the community through service! Theresa will be exploring new locations and possibilities throughout the course of the year so that everyone has the opportunity to give back! In the past, our community service efforts have included week-long Spring Break community service trips as well as shorter endeavors that include, but are not limited to, service at schools, soup kitchens, and communities for people with disabilities.

Facilities Coordinator:
Mike Rogers
The Facilities Coordinator is responsible for keeping the Newman Center in good condition! Anything from changing light bulbs to taking out the trash is Mike's responsibility! Mother Theresa once said, "Do small things with great love." The small things Mike does around the Newman Center allow us to have and use our wonderful facility!

Temple Student Government Representative:
Roni Devassey
The TSG Rep is responsible for maintaining connections between the Newman Center and Temple Student Government! Any allocations we need or concerns we have are brought by Roni to the TSG meetings!

House Coordinator:
Alyssa Gunderman
The House Coordinator is responsible for keeping the residents of the Newman Center Apartments informed! Twenty-two students from the Newman Center community currently occupy the brownstone apartment building located right next to White Hall across the street from the Newman Center. Alyssa will hang up flyers and hold meetings to help maintain that community! If you are interested in living in the Newman Center Residence next year, contact Fr. Wild!