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When "Open Marriage" Means Openness to Life

The joy that permeates Tom and Anne's family and community grows out of the deep bonds of love that have come from bearing their pain…

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Motives of Credibility: Holiness

Because the Church is the Body of Christ, the sins of the faithful are a deviation from her Christ-originating holiness. They obscure but cannot eliminate…

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Neocons have completely discredited U.S. foreign policy, the ideals of Western democracy, the notion of an international community, and the body of international law.

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U.S. permanent diaconate reached record size in 2025

At 21,562 men; but retirements & deaths outpace growth

Over 1M venerate Virgin Mary’s cincture in Belgrade

Across 10 days; 1st time relic has been shown in 650 years

Detroit archdiocese to suspend Sun. Mass at 90 parishes

Amid restructuring; parishioners are still offering feedback

Justice Dept. joins nuns’ lawsuit against NY housing rule

Which forces women’s care units to accommodate males

Arlington, Virginia, is 40th diocese to welcome FSSP

Two FSSP priests are appointed to serve TLM community

Pope Leo prays at the tomb of St. Augustine in Pavia

And visits Italian hometown of St. Frances Xavier Cabrini

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U.S. permanent diaconate reached record size in 2025

At 21,562 men; but retirements & deaths outpace growth

Over 1M venerate Virgin Mary’s cincture in Belgrade

Across 10 days; 1st time relic has been shown in 650 years

Detroit archdiocese to suspend Sun. Mass at 90 parishes

Amid restructuring; parishioners are still offering feedback

Justice Dept. joins nuns’ lawsuit against NY housing rule

Which forces women’s care units to accommodate males

Arlington, Virginia, is 40th diocese to welcome FSSP

Two FSSP priests are appointed to serve TLM community

Pope Leo prays at the tomb of St. Augustine in Pavia

And visits Italian hometown of St. Frances Xavier Cabrini

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Building for God & Charity

By James Thunder
June 23rd 2026 11:38 AM

I continue my discussion of Pugin’s Contrasts. The operative word in the full title of Contrasts is noble. Pugin showed his readers illustrations of medieval…

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A Head's Hair Count

By John M. Grondelski
June 22nd 2026 11:41 AM

“Even all the hairs of your head are counted” (Mt 10:30). The above verse about the divine follicle census appeared in Sunday’s Gospel. It shows…

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Sure and Certain Hope

By James Hanink
June 19th 2026 6:11 PM

The burial service of the Anglican Book of Common Prayer speaks of the “sure and certain hope of the Resurrection to eternal life.” John Henry…

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Front & Center

When "Open Marriage" Means Openness to Life

The joy that permeates Tom and Anne's family and community grows out of the deep bonds of love that have come from bearing their pain…

READ ARTICLE
Motives of Credibility: Holiness

Because the Church is the Body of Christ, the sins of the faithful are a deviation from her Christ-originating holiness. They obscure but cannot eliminate…

READ ARTICLE
The Struggle for Power in the Middle East

Neocons have completely discredited U.S. foreign policy, the ideals of Western democracy, the notion of an international community, and the body of international law.

READ ARTICLE

In The News

MORNING MUST-READS
U.S. permanent diaconate reached record size in 2025

At 21,562 men; but retirements & deaths outpace growth

Over 1M venerate Virgin Mary’s cincture in Belgrade

Across 10 days; 1st time relic has been shown in 650 years

Detroit archdiocese to suspend Sun. Mass at 90 parishes

Amid restructuring; parishioners are still offering feedback

Justice Dept. joins nuns’ lawsuit against NY housing rule

Which forces women’s care units to accommodate males

Arlington, Virginia, is 40th diocese to welcome FSSP

Two FSSP priests are appointed to serve TLM community

Pope Leo prays at the tomb of St. Augustine in Pavia

And visits Italian hometown of St. Frances Xavier Cabrini

VIEW ARCHIVE
U.S. permanent diaconate reached record size in 2025

At 21,562 men; but retirements & deaths outpace growth

Over 1M venerate Virgin Mary’s cincture in Belgrade

Across 10 days; 1st time relic has been shown in 650 years

Detroit archdiocese to suspend Sun. Mass at 90 parishes

Amid restructuring; parishioners are still offering feedback

Justice Dept. joins nuns’ lawsuit against NY housing rule

Which forces women’s care units to accommodate males

Arlington, Virginia, is 40th diocese to welcome FSSP

Two FSSP priests are appointed to serve TLM community

Pope Leo prays at the tomb of St. Augustine in Pavia

And visits Italian hometown of St. Frances Xavier Cabrini

VIEW ARCHIVE

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The New Oxford Blog

Building for God & Charity

June 23rd 2026 11:38 AM

I continue my discussion of Pugin’s Contrasts. The operative word in the full title of Contrasts is noble. Pugin showed…

READ MORE ON THIS BLOG POST

A Head's Hair Count

June 22nd 2026 11:41 AM

“Even all the hairs of your head are counted” (Mt 10:30). The above verse about the divine follicle census appeared…

READ MORE ON THIS BLOG POST

Sure and Certain Hope

June 19th 2026 6:11 PM

The burial service of the Anglican Book of Common Prayer speaks of the “sure and certain hope of the Resurrection…

READ MORE ON THIS BLOG POST
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America: History, Culture & Politics

Losing Our Religion… American Libidocracy… Twilight of the Idols… The Most Segregated Hour… This Land is Not Our Land… and more

VIEW DOSSIER
Biotechnology & Posthumanism

On Man’s Many Attempts to “Kill Death”… Breaking the Species Barrier… Human Alienation & Our Biotech Future… and more

VIEW DOSSIER
Neoconservatism

Delusions of Grandeur... A Pox On Both Your Houses... What Is a Neoconservative & Does It Matter?... 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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