Catholic Newman Club welcomes all students to a free bowl of soup
By Genevieve Cruz | Published by Nov. 26, 2018
(Left to right) Mirama Roldan-Campus Minister, Allan Wright- Evangelist, Father Bill Sheridan- Campus Priest. Photos by Jenevieve Cruz.
The Catholic Newman Club at Kean University welcomed all students to get out of the cold and join them for a free bowl of soup!
“Soup for the Soul” is an event that the club hosts twice a semester and is held at the MSC building in room 228. You can find out more detailed information on this group by contacting Mirama (Campus Minister).
All students are welcome to attend any of the events. Attendees are free of any obligations unless they are interested in getting more involved with the club. The group host passes around sign up sheets for upcoming events and charities which adds a unique flavor to the group’s purpose, which is to create unity.
“Mass is held Tuesdays [at] 3:30 pm and Sundays [at] 6:00 pm in CAS 308 this semester,” said campus Minister, Mirama Roldan.
Allan Wright speaking. Photos by Jenevieve Cruz.
Roldan works full-time on campus and her office is located in Downs Hall, room 130. She can also be reached by e-mail at catholic@kean.edu.
For November’s event, they had a guest speaker named Allan Wright. He spoke to students briefly about “25 Questions of Jesus.” Wright is an international speaker, author, adjunct professor at Seton Hall University and scripture teacher of the Missionaries of Charity.
“It wasn’t what I expected, I thought he was going to be cold and kind of militant,” said Nicole Acosta, junior majoring in teaching at Kean. “But he was very friendly and told stories that everyone could relate to. He explains things in a comforting and interesting way.”
“I just started going to this club’s meetings a couple of months ago. I enjoy it,” said Wes Martinez, senior at Kean.
The Catholic Newman Club set up hot soup, cookies, soda and water bottles for students who attended the event.
“Good teachers have answers, great teachers ask questions,” said Allan Wright.
Allan handed out a print out of the “25 Questions” for students to look at, think about and take home to reflect on.
“We should ask ourselves what we are looking for and have an answer. We all have a story. Be an expert in your own story,” said Wright.
Free soup, soda, water and cookies. Photos by Jenevieve Cruz.
Practicing and studying spirituality is a personal choice. If you are thinking about or are interested, you might want to check out the Catholic Newman Club.
“It is a safe and welcoming atmosphere,” said Acosta. “I really did not feel like anyone was judging me. I am glad I got the time to make this soup for the soul event [and] I will be attending more of their events. The Thanksgiving charity event sounds very rewarding. I would like to try and make that one,” says Acosta.
You can find out more about Wright by visiting his website at www.allanwright.org.
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