About Chapel of the Holy Spirit - Hall Newman Center (SUNY Oswego) · Oswego, New York
The Hall Newman Center, located at SUNY Oswego, serves as a Catholic spiritual hub for students, faculty, and the broader Oswego community. Founded in 1934, it offers Mass, adoration, and a range of ministries rooted in prayer, community, and service. The center is staffed by clergy including Fr. John Canorro and Deacon John Lalande, along with lay staff like Director Michael Huynh and Administrative Assistant Mary Pryor. It functions as a chapel and campus ministry center, welcoming all with a focus on spiritual development and outreach.
- Established
- 1934
- Patron
- Holy Spirit
- Rector
- Fr. John Canorro
- Diocese
- Diocese of Syracuse
Why belong here
Join a welcoming community rooted in prayer and service, where you can participate in Mass, adoration, peer ministry, and outreach programs. The center supports spiritual growth through education, advocacy, and a vibrant atmosphere that includes music, liturgy, and 24/7 chapel access. All are invited to experience faith, fellowship, and service in a campus-centered Catholic environment.
Mass times at Chapel of the Holy Spirit - Hall Newman Center (SUNY Oswego)
Weekly Mass schedule
Our Mission
To nurture the spiritual development of individuals on the SUNY Oswego campus and in the Oswego community. We commit ourselves to be a resource for information, education, and advocacy on behalf of the Catholic Church and its teachings. Our welcoming and vibrant atmosphere promotes a sense of Christian community and we commit ourselves to be available to and to represent the students of SUNY Oswego, the larger college and area communities.
Our Team
Michael Huynh, SFO, Director of Campus Ministry since August 2005. Fr. John Canorro, Celebrant since June 2018. Deacon John Lalande II, Permanent Deacon and prayer partner. Mary Pryor, Administrative Assistant since August 2020.
Ministries
Peer Ministry, Music Ministry, Liturgies, Outreach Programs, Campus Ministry, and Adoration.
- Peer Ministry
- Music Ministry
- Liturgies
- Outreach Programs
- Campus Ministry
- Adoration
Pastors & rectors through the years
- Fr. John Canorro2018–present
Serves as celebrant and pastor since June 2018, previously served parishes in Mexico, Pulaski, and Fulton.