The Newman Centers at UB will celebrate the opening of the 2012-13 academic year with the 36th annual Convocation and Liturgy of the Holy Spirit, to be held at 11:30 a.m. Sept. 9 in St. Joseph University Church, 3269 Main St., Buffalo, adjacent to the South Campus.

During the convocation, the Newman Award, the highest honor given by the Newman Center, will be presented to Most Rev. Edward U. Kimec, bishop emeritus of Buffalo, for his unwavering support of campus ministry at UB.

Faculty, staff, administrators, students and family members are invited to march in the academic procession.

A reception will immediately follow the service.

All members of the campus community are invited to attend.