A Brief History

Formation of First Catholic Colleges

1673

First French Catholic University established in Canada – Université Laval

1802

First English Catholic College established in Canada – St. Mary’s College in Halifax

1905

First Newman Club formed in Canada at the University of Toronto

1931

Canadian Province of National Newman Federation formed.

1942

Canadian Newman Federation formed.

Establishing Leadership

1946

Canadian Newman Federation was admitted to the International Student Organization Pax Romana. His Eminence James Cardinal McGuigan became the first Episcopal moderator.

1948

National Chaplain named by Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops.

Birth of CCCM

1960s

Catholic Colleges and Newman Clubs have common conferences.

Moving Forward