We’re thrilled to announce a powerful new partnership that is transforming Catholic student ministry: NewmanConnection has partnered with Called, a custom-built, safe, ministry-focused platform that serves the real-time needs of Catholic students and their ministry leaders.

Why This Partnership Matters
In today’s fast-paced, tech-driven world, staying connected with students, especially during their transition to college or the military, has never been more critical. That’s why Newman Connection and Called have come together to make Catholic student ministry more personal, immediate, and impactful.

Here’s what this new integration means for you:

Real-Time Connections for Catholic Campus Ministries
Campus ministers will receive real-time alerts when new students are matched to their ministry through Newman Connection. No more waiting for spreadsheets or email lists—your ministry roster will update instantly, and students will be pre-loaded and ready to engage inside your community in Called.

One Safe, Central Hub for Student Ministry Communication
Through the Called+ platform, which is accessible through desktop or app, ministry leaders can:

• Send messages, prayer requests, and event invites directly to students, allowing them to engage, RSVP, and participate in prayer through the app
• Organize small groups and assign student leaders
• Share announcements and invite students to events
• Access to Newman Connection student insight and list for their ministry
• Make personalized notes on member profiles to keep track of each person
• Keep everything secure and centralized

Called a safe environment community for ministry engagement, where students feel comfortable and leaders stay in control. Explore Called+ Today

Supporting Catholic Students in the Military

Newman Connection is committed to supporting Catholic students entering the military by connecting them with chaplains wherever they’re stationed or training.

With the Called+ platform:

• Stay spiritually supported after basic training, based on your deployment and where your service to our country takes you.
• Catholic chaplains and military ministry leaders can use the app to reach, encourage, and guide students.

One more way we ensure that every Catholic student has a faith community to lean on—whether on campus or in service.

Free for Newman Connection Catholic Ministry Partners

Thanks to the generosity of our partnership with Called+ and Newman Connection donors, this partnership is entirely free to our Catholic campus ministries partners. 

You’ll get full access to:

• The Called+ platform, where campus ministry leaders are able to welcome students instantly in one safe environment
• Download your student list. Catholic campus ministers are notified as soon as a student connects to their community. 
• Your impact is included in our Catholic Campus Ministry Scorecard at the national level

We’re Here to Help You Get Set Up, Before the School Year Starts

We aim to connect every Catholic student ministry before students arrive on campus. That way, students can build faith-based friendships and explore ministry opportunities before moving into their dorms or on a military base, all in one safe environment built for ministry.

We invite every Catholic campus minister and chaplain to become a Newman Connection partner and schedule a quick setup session. 

Our partners receive:

• Real-time student notifications when they join
• Group communication tools
• Safe environment that supports community engagement 

A Big Leap for Catholic Student Ministry. A Big Win for Students.
When it comes to helping Catholic students stay connected after high school, the tools we use matter. That’s why Newman Connection has partnered with Called to offer something better than a generic group chat. GroupMe and WhatsApp may work for casual updates, but they aren’t built for ministry. They lack a safe, faith-focused environment. They can’t capture a student’s spiritual goals, connect them with mentors, or help ministers truly know who they are before they ever step on campus.

Through personalized student profiles, Called gives campus ministers the insights they need—spiritual background, leadership interests, and community preferences—so they can welcome each student with care from day one. Students aren’t just another name in a group thread; they’re seen, valued, and connected to opportunities that fit their faith journey.

This partnership is about more than messaging. It’s about building a bridge from high school to college or military service that supports Catholic faith, fosters spiritual growth, and forms lifelong friendships. 

Because every student deserves to feel needed and known. And in a noisy, distracted world, the right platform can make all the difference.

Ready to Join?

We want to hear from Catholic campus ministry leaders. Let us help you equip your ministry with the Called+ platform to serve your students this year and beyond.

Learn More About Newman Connections Campus Ministry Partnership Today.

Let’s build thriving Catholic student communities—together, and in real time.