Matthew Newsome is the Catholic campus minister at Western Carolina University and the regional faith formation coordinator for the Smoky Mountain Vicariate in the Diocese of Charlotte. He holds an MA in Theology from Holy Apostles College & Seminary and is currently in formation for the permanent diaconate. He has over a dozen years experience in adult faith formation, RCIA, and campus ministry. He has written articles for various Catholic publications and currently posts weekly scripture reflections on the WCU Catholic Campus Ministry blog. He is a husband and father of six children, with interests ranging from Gregorian chant to backyard homesteading. He and his family live in the mountains of western North Carolina on a few acres they share with various sheep, chickens, rabbits and an old donkey. You can learn more about campus ministry and read Matthew's weekly reflections at www.WCUCatholic.org.
Metthew's personal blog, "Test Everything," at https://medium.com/test-everything
Websites/Social Media:
WCU Catholic Campus Ministry: http://www.wcucatholic.org
WCU Catholic Campus Ministry Blog: http://wcuccm.blogspot.com/
My Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/macnewsome