University Parish Newman Center | Kent, OH, The mission of the University Parish Newman Center is to, as a university parish entrusted by the Church with a special mission, embrace fully our ministry of serving as a strong Catholic presence at Kent State University. By focusing on worship, learning and service to the local and global community, we accompany our students toward lifelong commitment to faith and to our Tradition. Enriched by many persons from within and beyond the university, we commit ourselves to the hospitality, generosit.