Tag: John Henry Newman
The idea of a Catholic university
As the Australian Universities Accord reshapes higher education, Catholic universities face the challenge of engaging with reform while remaining faithful to their distinctive mission. Cardinal Newman’s vision and Ex Corde Ecclesiae offer a guide for navigating the path ahead.
George Weigel: Newman and the new ultramontanism
In his time St John Henry Newman was held in the deepest suspicion by 19th-century ultramontanists, whose absurdly expansive view of papal infallibility tended to turn the pope into an oracle who spoke divinely warranted truth on virtually any subject, writes George Weigel.
Australian scholars thrilled to see Cardinal Newman become a Doctor of...
The great English scholar and saint was a pioneer in Catholic understanding of topics like the nature and mission of the church and the role of conscience.
Catholic unis “at heart” of Church’s mission
Theologian saint's feast day was an opportunity to reflect on the pursuit for truth.
Bishop Richard Umbers: Intellect also immersed in daily call to holiness
Saint John Henry Newman (1801-1890), one of our newest Saints, was an Oxford scholar and well-known for his conversion from the Church of England...
Chicago woman’s healing accepted in Newman sainthood cause
A few prayers to Blessed John Henry Newman became a "constant dialogue" and then a desperate response to an emergency for Melissa Villalobos of...
The Interview with Campion College’s President Paul Morrissey
By Shaun Hyatt
1. What does the Liberal Arts Mean to you?
The Liberal Arts are a study in freedom rightly understood: a freedom from ignorance,...
