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Eugen Drewermann's Trivialization of Theology

What he teaches us is that the tree of 19th-century radical biblical criticism continues to bear poisoned fruit.

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Why Tech Marketing Keeps Mistaking Artifacts for Nature

At a time when the culture oscillates between technological messianism and reactionary fear, Catholics should be the least susceptible to either spell.

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Pope Leo XIV, His Predecessors & the Death Penalty

Pope Leo seemingly affirms the late Pope Francis's teaching on the death penalty, which some argue is at the very least in error. But is…

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High school named for Bl. Sheen readies for opening

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Pope Leo arrives in Paris for 4-day, multi-city visit

Sept. 25-28; at Paris, Saint Denis, Lourdes, and Metz

Poland: Stabbing at Catholic convent leaves one dead

And four injured; police arrest 31-yr-old Ukrainian man

Germany nuncio: ‘Tension’ of Synodal Way reaches far

Opines, 'Germans often want too much, too quickly'

Mockumentary 'Lords of War' lampoons MIC bigwigs

U.S. taxpayer dollars destroy countries as CEOs live it up

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50,000 attend beatification of Blessed Fulton Sheen

Including 89 bishops, 1,000 priests in St. Louis -- photos

High school named for Bl. Sheen readies for opening

In Boyce, VA, 16 mi. from Front Royal, Christendom Coll.

Pope Leo arrives in Paris for 4-day, multi-city visit

Sept. 25-28; at Paris, Saint Denis, Lourdes, and Metz

Poland: Stabbing at Catholic convent leaves one dead

And four injured; police arrest 31-yr-old Ukrainian man

Germany nuncio: ‘Tension’ of Synodal Way reaches far

Opines, 'Germans often want too much, too quickly'

Mockumentary 'Lords of War' lampoons MIC bigwigs

U.S. taxpayer dollars destroy countries as CEOs live it up

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Disappearing Catholic Colleges and the Poor

By John M. Grondelski
September 27th 2026 11:08 AM

I recently penned an essay on the threats imperiling the existence of Catholic colleges. I identified four: demographics, costs, people’s perceptions of the need for…

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AI, the Apocalypse, and a Paradox

By Sabino Paciolla
September 23rd 2026 10:28 AM

The trigger for the latest wave of AI-related alarm is Jacob Coxon, a researcher who moved from OpenAI to Anthropic, the company developing Claude. In…

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Politics & the Great Chain of Being

By James Hanink
September 21st 2026 11:37 AM

Two weeks ago, I shared a heartfelt lament with my editor: “Woe to me if I do not philosophize.” Feeling my pain, she replied, “Just…

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Front & Center

Eugen Drewermann's Trivialization of Theology

What he teaches us is that the tree of 19th-century radical biblical criticism continues to bear poisoned fruit.

READ ARTICLE
Why Tech Marketing Keeps Mistaking Artifacts for Nature

At a time when the culture oscillates between technological messianism and reactionary fear, Catholics should be the least susceptible to either spell.

READ ARTICLE
Pope Leo XIV, His Predecessors & the Death Penalty

Pope Leo seemingly affirms the late Pope Francis's teaching on the death penalty, which some argue is at the very least in error. But is…

READ ARTICLE

In The News

MORNING MUST-READS
50,000 attend beatification of Blessed Fulton Sheen

Including 89 bishops, 1,000 priests in St. Louis -- photos

High school named for Bl. Sheen readies for opening

In Boyce, VA, 16 mi. from Front Royal, Christendom Coll.

Pope Leo arrives in Paris for 4-day, multi-city visit

Sept. 25-28; at Paris, Saint Denis, Lourdes, and Metz

Poland: Stabbing at Catholic convent leaves one dead

And four injured; police arrest 31-yr-old Ukrainian man

Germany nuncio: ‘Tension’ of Synodal Way reaches far

Opines, 'Germans often want too much, too quickly'

Mockumentary 'Lords of War' lampoons MIC bigwigs

U.S. taxpayer dollars destroy countries as CEOs live it up

VIEW ARCHIVE
50,000 attend beatification of Blessed Fulton Sheen

Including 89 bishops, 1,000 priests in St. Louis -- photos

High school named for Bl. Sheen readies for opening

In Boyce, VA, 16 mi. from Front Royal, Christendom Coll.

Pope Leo arrives in Paris for 4-day, multi-city visit

Sept. 25-28; at Paris, Saint Denis, Lourdes, and Metz

Poland: Stabbing at Catholic convent leaves one dead

And four injured; police arrest 31-yr-old Ukrainian man

Germany nuncio: ‘Tension’ of Synodal Way reaches far

Opines, 'Germans often want too much, too quickly'

Mockumentary 'Lords of War' lampoons MIC bigwigs

U.S. taxpayer dollars destroy countries as CEOs live it up

VIEW ARCHIVE

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The New Oxford Blog

Disappearing Catholic Colleges and the Poor

September 27th 2026 11:08 AM

I recently penned an essay on the threats imperiling the existence of Catholic colleges. I identified four: demographics, costs, people’s…

READ MORE ON THIS BLOG POST

AI, the Apocalypse, and a Paradox

September 23rd 2026 10:28 AM

The trigger for the latest wave of AI-related alarm is Jacob Coxon, a researcher who moved from OpenAI to Anthropic,…

READ MORE ON THIS BLOG POST

Politics & the Great Chain of Being

September 21st 2026 11:37 AM

Two weeks ago, I shared a heartfelt lament with my editor: “Woe to me if I do not philosophize.” Feeling…

READ MORE ON THIS BLOG POST
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Radical Traditionalism

Traditionalist & Progressive Totalitarians in the Church... Why Catholic Orthodoxy Is Not 'Catholic Fundamentalism'... and more

VIEW DOSSIER
Catholic Education Trends

Fr. Ted’s Big Trade... Catechesis & the Average Catholic... The Secularizing of Catholic Universities... Conformed to the World?... more

VIEW DOSSIER
Higher Education

Twilight of the Universities... The Cult of Diversity at Providence College... Ivy League Culture Wars... Is Georgetown Still Catholic?... 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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