General Info

About Institute The National Institute for Newman Studies ( NINS ) provides resources for scholars dedicated to promoting the study and spreading the knowledge of the life, influence, and work of the Venerable John Henry Cardinal Newman. NINS furthers these ends by maintaining the Newman Research Library, sponsoring the Newman Scholarship Program, and publishing the Newman Studies Journal. In 2000, Fr. Vincent J. Giese passed away, leaving an extensive Newman Library to Newman Association of America, an organization he founded. In 2002, Fr. Drew Morgan, C.O and Mrs. Catharine M. Ryan, both board members of the VJHNA, began to formulate an idea that would cause Fr. Giese's gift to bear abundant fruit. They envisioned a center where scholars could study Newman using the most extensive collection of Newman materials in North America, exchanging thoughts, ideas, and discoveries about the nature and relevance of Newman's ideas in today's world. With the assistance of many generous and helpful friends in Pittsburgh and throughout the world, they saw their idea grow into the National Institute for Newman Studies. The first Newman Scholar was welcomed to rented facilities in the Oakland section of Pittsburgh in August of 2003. Newman Lecture Series: Periodically throughout the year, Newman Scholars are invited to present lectures on topics of timely interest. These lectures are designed for a general audience and serve to expand knowledge of and interest in Newman Studies NINS Board of Directors The National Institute for Newman Studies is a non-profit 501 ( c ) ( 3 ) corporation under the laws of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and is governed by a Board of Trustees. A Supporting Council assists with fundraising and operational needs. The staff consists of a Director, an Assistant Director, an Executive Research Fellow, and an Administrative Assistant.