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Neobrutalitarian

The pos­sibility that corporate largesse may corrupt the academy — or create serious problems of integrity — does not exist in certain conservatives' eyes.

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Waking Wilfred Parker

I learned important lessons about the elderly, aging, death, and dying -- lessons that imparted an understanding of people going through those situations.

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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 speaks with Ukrainian Pres. Zelensky by phone

On grave situation in city of Oleshky, need for dialogue

Ukrainian priest forcibly conscripted, may see combat

Authorities rejected proof of his active clergy status

Exorcist Fr. Ripperger agrees to 1-year speaking hiatus

Priest 'readily agreed' to Denver archbishop's suggestion

U. of Notre Dame, Boston College profs named to ITC

Among 24 new members of Vatican theological comm.

Nuncio addresses G20 Interfaith Forum in Salt Lake City

Meetup aim: that 'faith perspectives' impact global policy

In Utah, Catholic parish takes part in ‘new urbanism’

Campus will be integrated into walkable neighborhood

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Pope speaks with Ukrainian Pres. Zelensky by phone

On grave situation in city of Oleshky, need for dialogue

Ukrainian priest forcibly conscripted, may see combat

Authorities rejected proof of his active clergy status

Exorcist Fr. Ripperger agrees to 1-year speaking hiatus

Priest 'readily agreed' to Denver archbishop's suggestion

U. of Notre Dame, Boston College profs named to ITC

Among 24 new members of Vatican theological comm.

Nuncio addresses G20 Interfaith Forum in Salt Lake City

Meetup aim: that 'faith perspectives' impact global policy

In Utah, Catholic parish takes part in ‘new urbanism’

Campus will be integrated into walkable neighborhood

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Fatima: Secrets & Conspiracies

Marian Misconceptions... An Epic in Search of an Ending... The Private Interpretation of Private Revelations... more

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Value, Valuators, and Evaluation

By James Hanink
October 19th 2026 10:52 AM

Of late I’ve been mulling over a line I’ve long remembered: “The world is so full of a number of things, / I’m sure we…

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Green Light to Cheat?

By John M. Grondelski
October 14th 2026 11:44 AM

Walking in downtown Washington recently, I came upon one of those “public service” announcements that are plastered or projected on the side of bus stops.…

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50 Years of the Hyde Amendment

By John M. Grondelski
October 13th 2026 11:31 AM

September 30 was the fiftieth anniversary of Congress first approving the “Hyde Amendment,” a budget provision subsequently adopted every year for the past half century…

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Front & Center

Neobrutalitarian

The pos­sibility that corporate largesse may corrupt the academy — or create serious problems of integrity — does not exist in certain conservatives' eyes.

READ ARTICLE
Waking Wilfred Parker

I learned important lessons about the elderly, aging, death, and dying -- lessons that imparted an understanding of people going through those situations.

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

In The News

MORNING MUST-READS
Pope speaks with Ukrainian Pres. Zelensky by phone

On grave situation in city of Oleshky, need for dialogue

Ukrainian priest forcibly conscripted, may see combat

Authorities rejected proof of his active clergy status

Exorcist Fr. Ripperger agrees to 1-year speaking hiatus

Priest 'readily agreed' to Denver archbishop's suggestion

U. of Notre Dame, Boston College profs named to ITC

Among 24 new members of Vatican theological comm.

Nuncio addresses G20 Interfaith Forum in Salt Lake City

Meetup aim: that 'faith perspectives' impact global policy

In Utah, Catholic parish takes part in ‘new urbanism’

Campus will be integrated into walkable neighborhood

VIEW ARCHIVE
Pope speaks with Ukrainian Pres. Zelensky by phone

On grave situation in city of Oleshky, need for dialogue

Ukrainian priest forcibly conscripted, may see combat

Authorities rejected proof of his active clergy status

Exorcist Fr. Ripperger agrees to 1-year speaking hiatus

Priest 'readily agreed' to Denver archbishop's suggestion

U. of Notre Dame, Boston College profs named to ITC

Among 24 new members of Vatican theological comm.

Nuncio addresses G20 Interfaith Forum in Salt Lake City

Meetup aim: that 'faith perspectives' impact global policy

In Utah, Catholic parish takes part in ‘new urbanism’

Campus will be integrated into walkable neighborhood

VIEW ARCHIVE

The Narthex

The New Oxford Blog

Value, Valuators, and Evaluation

October 19th 2026 10:52 AM

Of late I’ve been mulling over a line I’ve long remembered: “The world is so full of a number of…

READ MORE ON THIS BLOG POST

Green Light to Cheat?

October 14th 2026 11:44 AM

Walking in downtown Washington recently, I came upon one of those “public service” announcements that are plastered or projected on…

READ MORE ON THIS BLOG POST

50 Years of the Hyde Amendment

October 13th 2026 11:31 AM

September 30 was the fiftieth anniversary of Congress first approving the “Hyde Amendment,” a budget provision subsequently adopted every year…

READ MORE ON THIS BLOG POST
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Anglican Communion

Preaching Christ Customized... What Does the Anglican Patrimony Have to Offer the Church?... A Slow-Motion Implosion… Lifeboats on the Tiber… more

VIEW DOSSIER
Exorcism, Possession & the Problem of Evil

Devil or Disease?... Why Is There Evil in the World?... Perfect Possession… Peering Into the Abyss… The Dark Side of Self-Sacrifice… more

VIEW DOSSIER
Fatima: Secrets & Conspiracies

Marian Misconceptions... An Epic in Search of an Ending... The Private Interpretation of Private Revelations... 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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