Team Directory

Director & Head Chaplain

Fr. Lee Brokaw serves as the Director and Head Chaplain of St. John's Catholic Newman Center.

Assistant Chaplain

Fr. Daniel McShane serves as Assistant Chaplain of St. John's Catholic Newman Center.

Visiting Priest

Fr. Pete Arriagada is a priest of the Prelature of Opus Dei. He visits St. John's Catholic Newman Center on Fridays for Mass and Confessions and is available to meet with students.

Director of Formation

Shawn Reeves directs the religious formation offerings at St. John's Catholic Newman Center, including leading the OCIA program as well as other special events.

Coordinator of Retreats

As Coordinator of Retreats, Liz Cassidy oversees St. John's Catholic Newman Center's efforts at raising up disciples through a variety of retreats wherein students are led to encounter Jesus Christ.

Director of Music

Heath Morber directs the fantastic student choirs, cantors, and musicians at St. John's Catholic Newman Center.

Patrick, Ryan, Simon, Clare, Jenna, Chanelle & Beth

The Catholic Illini Missionary team provides peer mentorship and discipleship, oversees dozens of small group Bible Studies, and helps evangelize the campus.

Outreach to Chinese Students

Nathaniel, Kelli, and their family minister to Chinese students, providing a space for fun, fellowship, and the chance to dive deeper into life's biggest questions and learn more about the Catholic faith. They provide regular events, small group opportunities and friendship for Mandarin-speaking students.