Newman Institute

{{short description|Roman Catholic faith formation charity in Ireland}}

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{{notability|org|date=April 2023}}

{{Infobox organisation

|name = Newman Institute of Ireland

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|established = 1998{{cite web|url = https://www.irishtimes.com/news/institute-to-foster-catholic-ethos-1.179456| work = Irish Times | title =Institute to foster Catholic ethos | date = 3 August 1998 | accessdate = 16 April 2023 }}

|type = Roman Catholic educational charity

|staff = 1

|employees_year = 2021

|leader_title2 = Chancellor

|leader_name2 = Bishop John Fleming{{cite web|url = https://newman.ie/staff/| website = newman.ie | title = Staff | accessdate = 16 April 2023 }}

|location_city = Ballina, County Mayo

|location_country= Ireland

|headquarters = Cathedral Close, Ballina

|coordinates = {{coord|54.1122|-9.1503|region:IE_type:landmark|display=inline,title}}

|leader_title = Director

|leader_name = Michael Gilroy

|nickname = Newman

|affiliations = Diocese of Killala

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|website = https://newman.ie/

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The Newman Institute is a charitable organisation based in Ballina, County Mayo in Ireland. Operating in conjunction with the Roman Catholic Diocese of Killala, one of its stated aims is to "provide an opportunity for people to learn more about their faith through accredited and non-accredited faith formation courses".{{cite web|url = https://newman.ie/about-us-history/ | website = newman.ie | title = About Us - The Newman Institute | accessdate = 16 April 2023 }} The Newman Institute was founded in 1998 by the then Bishop of Killala Thomas Finnegan.{{cite web|url = https://www.irishtimes.com/news/newman-institute-of-education-to-close-1.427144 | publisher = Irish Times | website = irishtimes.com | title = Newman Institute of Education to close | date = 29 March 2005 | accessdate = 16 April 2023 }} It is based in a building, near St Muredach's Cathedral, Ballina. which was officially opened in October 2010 by then President of Ireland, Mary McAleese.{{cite web|url = https://sistersofmercy.ie/2011/01/the-newman-institute-ballina/| website = sistersofmercy.ie| title = The Newman Institute, Ballina | date = 7 January 2011 | accessdate = 16 April 2023 }}{{cite press release | url = https://www.catholicbishops.ie/2012/01/01/statement-diocese-killala-saint-stephens-day-26-december-2011/| website = catholicbishops.ie | title = Statement from the Diocese of Killala – Saint Stephen’s Day 26 December 2011 | date = 1 January 2012 | accessdate = 16 April 2023 | quote = However his dream of founding a Catholic University [..] did not materialise and a more modest educational foundation, the Newman Institute, was officially opened by Mrs Mary McAleese, the former President of Ireland, in 2010}}

In January 2009, the organisation launched a Diploma in Applied Theology in association with St. Angela's College, Sligo which was accredited by the National University of Ireland, Galway (NUIG).{{cite web|url = http://www.stangelas.nuigalway.ie/news_details.php?id=123 | title = Launch of Launch of Diploma in Applied Theology (Pastoral Studies) at Newman Institute, Ballina | work = St. Angela's College, Sligo, website | date = January 2009 | archiveurl = https://web.archive.org/web/20180918194114/http://www.stangelas.nuigalway.ie/news_details.php?id=123 | archivedate = 18 September 2018 }} A Bachelor in Theology and Community Involvement course, also offered in association with St. Angela's and NUIG, was launched in 2010.{{cite web|url = http://www.cinews.ie/article.php?artid=7314 | title = Newman Institute to offer theology degree courses | first = Fintan | last = Deere | website = cinews.ie | publisher = CatholicIreland.net | date = 25 June 2010}}{{dead link|date=April 2023}} The institute's first six degree students graduated in November 2015.{{cite press release |url = https://www.catholicbishops.ie/2015/11/06/bishop-fleming-welcomes-first-students-of-the-newman-institute-to-graduate-with-degrees/ | title = Bishop John Fleming welcomes first students of The Newman Institute to graduate with degrees | website = catholicbishops.ie | date = 6 November 2015}}

The Newman Institute is registered with the Charities Regulator as being involved in the "advancement of education" and "advancement of religion".{{cite web|url = https://www.charitiesregulator.ie/en/information-for-the-public/search-the-register-of-charities/charity-detail?srchstr=Newman%20®id=20039196 | website = charitiesregulator.ie| title = Register of Charities - Newman Institute Ireland Limited | accessdate = 16 April 2023 }} As of 2021, it had one full time employee.