Cardinal John Henry Newman
Cardinal John Henry Newman was canonized in Rome on Oct. 13 during the 2019 Synod on the Amazon. Newman was a 19th-century theologian, poet, priest and cardinal whose writings are considered some of the most important Catholic writings in the last two centuries. Originally an Anglican priest and professor at Oxford, Newman left the Church of England and converted to Catholicism in 1845. In this section, you can find articles on Newman’s life and his relevance to the church today.
Articles
One man, two churches: John Henry Newman’s legacy lives on for both Catholics and Anglicans
The Rev. Dr. Will Adam, an official in the Anglican Communion, offers his perspective on the upcoming canonization of John Henry Newman.
Five reasons John Henry Newman is a saint for our times
Newman, like all of the saints, is perennially relevant because holiness never goes out of style.
Chicago woman’s healing is miracle in Cardinal Newman’s 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 Chicago.
Cardinal Newman’s canonization is a chance for campus groups to ‘reclaim’ name
The upcoming canonization ceremonies for John Henry Cardinal Newman has become an occasion for Catholic colleges to re-examine the life and purpose of the newest saint for students everywhere.
Refashioning Catholic Imagination: Newman’s writings offer a frame-work for a new way of thinking.
Examining the creative principles that animate Newman's vision and guide his practice
