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Is It 'Triumphalist' to Acknowledge Europe's Christian Roots?

Francis speaks to the European body, not its soul. This is a development with grave consequences for the Church in Europe.

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To Jupiter & Beyond... Ratting Out the Cops... Extreme Nasal Congestion... My Mom, the Criminal Mastermind... Processed-Meat Projectiles... and more

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Evangelical pastors go to places underserved by priests

Qatar: St. Charbel Maronite Church to open in 2025

With capacity of 3,000, it will be Qatar’s largest church

New Knoxville bishop to work on priest morale, healing

Beckman faces financial & legal woes, Stika's meddling

Fed. court: Diocese justified in firing gay teacher

Reverses ruling regarding school in Charlotte diocese

Sacred Heart U. in Conn. to host Sr. Simone Campbell

'Nuns on the Bus' leftist to speak at commencement

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Pope Francis proclaims papal bull for 2025 Jubilee

'Hope Does Not Disappoint'; year begins Christmas Eve

Protestants now outnumber Catholics in Honduras

Evangelical pastors go to places underserved by priests

Qatar: St. Charbel Maronite Church to open in 2025

With capacity of 3,000, it will be Qatar’s largest church

New Knoxville bishop to work on priest morale, healing

Beckman faces financial & legal woes, Stika's meddling

Fed. court: Diocese justified in firing gay teacher

Reverses ruling regarding school in Charlotte diocese

Sacred Heart U. in Conn. to host Sr. Simone Campbell

'Nuns on the Bus' leftist to speak at commencement

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Humanae Vitae

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Interviews & Dialogues

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Liturgy, Liturgical Rites & Devotions

Liturgy that Speaks to the Soul... Altar Boys: The Problem or the Solution?... Turning Catholics Into a Stiff-Kneed People... and more

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Ascension: Learning to Prayerfully Wait

By John M. Grondelski
May 9th 2024 1:01 PM

Once more, Ascension Thursday is upon us and once again we see the liturgical and theological incoherence the Catholic bishops of the United States caused,…

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More on Church Growth

By John M. Grondelski
May 7th 2024 11:58 AM

In a recent post I criticized the wave of parish closings and the overall mania for “downsizing” the Church in the United States. I argued,…

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The Future of Easter

By John M. Grondelski
May 6th 2024 12:01 PM

This past Sunday, May 5, was Easter in various parts of the Orthodox Church which still use the Julian Calendar for liturgical purposes. To these…

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Stand up and defend your faith.

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Front & Center

Is It 'Triumphalist' to Acknowledge Europe's Christian Roots?

Francis speaks to the European body, not its soul. This is a development with grave consequences for the Church in Europe.

READ ARTICLE
The News You May Have Missed: May 2024

To Jupiter & Beyond... Ratting Out the Cops... Extreme Nasal Congestion... My Mom, the Criminal Mastermind... Processed-Meat Projectiles... and more

READ ARTICLE
Let Those Drive Who Have Minivans to Drive

There is no "home grown" or "thrift store" shortcut when it comes to obtaining a vehicle, and large vans are expensive.

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In The News

MORNING MUST-READS
Pope Francis proclaims papal bull for 2025 Jubilee

'Hope Does Not Disappoint'; year begins Christmas Eve

Protestants now outnumber Catholics in Honduras

Evangelical pastors go to places underserved by priests

Qatar: St. Charbel Maronite Church to open in 2025

With capacity of 3,000, it will be Qatar’s largest church

New Knoxville bishop to work on priest morale, healing

Beckman faces financial & legal woes, Stika's meddling

Fed. court: Diocese justified in firing gay teacher

Reverses ruling regarding school in Charlotte diocese

Sacred Heart U. in Conn. to host Sr. Simone Campbell

'Nuns on the Bus' leftist to speak at commencement

VIEW ARCHIVE
Pope Francis proclaims papal bull for 2025 Jubilee

'Hope Does Not Disappoint'; year begins Christmas Eve

Protestants now outnumber Catholics in Honduras

Evangelical pastors go to places underserved by priests

Qatar: St. Charbel Maronite Church to open in 2025

With capacity of 3,000, it will be Qatar’s largest church

New Knoxville bishop to work on priest morale, healing

Beckman faces financial & legal woes, Stika's meddling

Fed. court: Diocese justified in firing gay teacher

Reverses ruling regarding school in Charlotte diocese

Sacred Heart U. in Conn. to host Sr. Simone Campbell

'Nuns on the Bus' leftist to speak at commencement

VIEW ARCHIVE

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The New Oxford Blog

Ascension: Learning to Prayerfully Wait

May 9th 2024 1:01 PM

Once more, Ascension Thursday is upon us and once again we see the liturgical and theological incoherence the Catholic bishops…

READ MORE ON THIS BLOG POST

More on Church Growth

May 7th 2024 11:58 AM

In a recent post I criticized the wave of parish closings and the overall mania for “downsizing” the Church in…

READ MORE ON THIS BLOG POST

The Future of Easter

May 6th 2024 12:01 PM

This past Sunday, May 5, was Easter in various parts of the Orthodox Church which still use the Julian Calendar…

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Humanae Vitae

Conveying the Message of Humanae Vitae to the People of Today... The Triumph & Tragedy of the Most Misunderstood Document in Modern Church History... Why Humanae Vitae Got It Right... The Spirit of Humanae Vitae... more

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Interviews & Dialogues

The Odyssey of an American Priest in Guatemala... An Interview With a Carmelite... Pope John XXIII through the Testimony of Silvio Cardinal Oddi... On the Canonization of Pope Paul VI... and more

VIEW DOSSIER
Liturgy, Liturgical Rites & Devotions

Liturgy that Speaks to the Soul... Altar Boys: The Problem or the Solution?... Turning Catholics Into a Stiff-Kneed People... and more

VIEW DOSSIER

Stand up and defend your faith.

Culture is shifting, but you can count on The New Oxford Review for an unwavering Catholic point of view. The message of the Church is easily muddled in today’s increasingly hostile, secular culture. We understand what’s coming at you, and we have articles and resources to help you defend your faith and grow in your understanding of Catholic teachings.

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