What is CSA?

The Catholic Student Association is one of the largest co-ed student organizations on the campus of the University of Toledo. Associated with Corpus Christi University Parish (CCUP), it serves as the Catholic student organization on campus, fostering spiritual, social, and academic growth through events such as organizing retreats for the UT community, planning religious events in conjunction with CCUP, providing service to the local community, arranging educational opportunities, and planning social activities.

CSA History

CSA was founded as the Newman Club at UT in 1939. The name "Newman" comes from John Henry Cardinal Newman (1801-1890), a scholar, gentleman, minister, and spokesperson for the Church of England, leader of the second Reformation, convert to Catholicism, and Cardinal of the Roman Catholic Church.

In the United States, the name "Newman" is often associated with a Catholic student group or center on the campus of a college or university. In the fall of 1999, the name Newman Club was officially changed to the University of Toledo Catholic Student Association. CSA continues the tradition of Catholic campus ministry at UT. The Newman Board, which serves as the leadership for the Catholic Student Association, keeps the spirit of Newman and his teachings alive.

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