History
The Newman Association of Vancouver began as the Newman Alumni of Vancouver in 1940 when Fr. Francis Hill C.Ss.R., of Our Lady of Perpetual Help Parish, brought a small group of university graduates together. The Alumni provided an opportunity for Catholic graduates to help each other in their faith.

In 1990 the 50th Jubilee was marked by a speaker series on John Henry, Cardinal Newman. A commemorative stained glass window was installed in St. Mark's College, and a history of the association, Faith and Friendship, was published. The Jubilee culminated in a joyous celebration weekend of social,  intellectual and spiritual events. The concept of The Newman Christian Culture Series of the sixties resulted in our Carr Lecture Series being presented at Robson Square, downtown Vancouver, and at UBC.