About

In 2000, the founder of the Venerable John Henry Newman Association, Fr. Vincent J. Giese, passed away, leaving behind an extensive Newman Library. In 2002, Fr. Drew Morgan, CO., and Mrs. Catharine M. Ryan – both board members of the VJHNA – began to formulate an idea that would allow Fr. Giese's gift to bear abundant fruit. They envisioned a center where scholars could study an extensive collection of Newman-related documents and materials, exchanging discoveries and ideas about the nature of Newman's thought and its relevance 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. The Gailliot Center for Newman Studies opened in 2007, housing the Newman Research Library, administrative offices, and four residential suites for visiting scholars. In 2010, the Institute established an affiliation with Duquesne University, and in 2011 the Ryan Endowed Chair for Newman Studies was created.

Since its inception the Institute has developed the most comprehensive Newman library in North America. It has hosted over 50 Newman scholars from countries as diverse as Vietnam, Nigeria, France, Poland and Mexico. These researchers have used the Newman Research Library resources, including the extensive digital collection, and they have often published their work in the Newman Studies Journal, contributing to the development of Newman Studies worldwide. Founded in 2004, the Newman Studies Journal (NSJ) features Newman-related articles in diverse fields, including philosophy, theology, spirituality, history, literature and education. The journal publishes two issues annually. The NSJ is a peer-reviewed publication under the supervision of the editor-in-chief with assistance from an editorial board, composed of noted Newman scholars. The NSJ accepts unsolicited submissions throughout the year.

In addition to publishing the NSJ, the Institute maintains the Newman Research Library (both print and digital), and sponsors the Newman Scholarship Program. NINS also distributes a bi-annual newsletter (NINS News), containing constant updates on the Institute's activities and the world of Newman Studies at large. Subscriptions to NINS News (in digital or print format) are free, and may be requested by sending an email to Carole DiClaudio, Communications Coordinator, at cdiclaudio@ninsdu.org, or a letter to her attention at National Institute for Newman Studies, 211N Dithridge St., Pittsburgh, PA 15213, USA.