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A Baptist Among the Episcopalians

When I inhale the sweet spice of the incense, the scent of devo­tion, I am connected both with the patriarchs of the Old Testament and…

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Motives of Credibility: Fruitfulness

The Church consistently has been a source of truth, goodness, and beauty, advocating for everyone, regardless of their comparative status in any given society.

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Does God Minister Through Government?

The state has a monopoly on violence and uses it to line the pockets of those in power. Everyone else pays the price. This is…

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Chicago archdiocese, nuns win reprieve against state

Objectors exempt from assisted-suicide law during suit

English bishops welcome defeat of assisted-suicide bill

Thank rights, legal, & healthcare orgs for raising outcry

Msgr. Roger Landry takes temp. leave amid allegations

Violations of prudence, boundaries, rules -- not sexual

Detroit archdiocese allows church's sale to nonprofit

Solution for restoring, maintaining, leasing back basilica

UK PM to end ban on Catholics advising crown on C of E

Reformation-era rule doesn't cover atheists, Hindus, others

Early 17th-century German church suffers vandalism

Figure of Christ torn from tabernacle, crucifix destroyed

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Chicago archdiocese, nuns win reprieve against state

Objectors exempt from assisted-suicide law during suit

English bishops welcome defeat of assisted-suicide bill

Thank rights, legal, & healthcare orgs for raising outcry

Msgr. Roger Landry takes temp. leave amid allegations

Violations of prudence, boundaries, rules -- not sexual

Detroit archdiocese allows church's sale to nonprofit

Solution for restoring, maintaining, leasing back basilica

UK PM to end ban on Catholics advising crown on C of E

Reformation-era rule doesn't cover atheists, Hindus, others

Early 17th-century German church suffers vandalism

Figure of Christ torn from tabernacle, crucifix destroyed

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'Haste is Never a Good Counselor'

By Sabino Paciolla
September 14th 2026 11:44 AM

Monsignor Renzo Pegoraro, President of the Pontifical Academy for Life, discussed the law on assisted suicide approved last Wednesday by the Veneto Regional Council in…

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Bearing Witness to Moral Good

By John M. Grondelski
September 10th 2026 2:22 PM

In last Sunday’s First Reading, God tells the prophet Ezekiel that he is to be “watchman” of Israel. He is to watch and warn Israel…

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Failure of the American Immigration System

By James Thunder
September 9th 2026 11:36 AM

I continue with my suggestions for improving the pastoral letter on immigration by the Archbishop of San Antonio, the Most Rev. Gustavo García-Siller, MSpS. The…

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Front & Center

A Baptist Among the Episcopalians

When I inhale the sweet spice of the incense, the scent of devo­tion, I am connected both with the patriarchs of the Old Testament and…

READ ARTICLE
Motives of Credibility: Fruitfulness

The Church consistently has been a source of truth, goodness, and beauty, advocating for everyone, regardless of their comparative status in any given society.

READ ARTICLE
Does God Minister Through Government?

The state has a monopoly on violence and uses it to line the pockets of those in power. Everyone else pays the price. This is…

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In The News

MORNING MUST-READS
Chicago archdiocese, nuns win reprieve against state

Objectors exempt from assisted-suicide law during suit

English bishops welcome defeat of assisted-suicide bill

Thank rights, legal, & healthcare orgs for raising outcry

Msgr. Roger Landry takes temp. leave amid allegations

Violations of prudence, boundaries, rules -- not sexual

Detroit archdiocese allows church's sale to nonprofit

Solution for restoring, maintaining, leasing back basilica

UK PM to end ban on Catholics advising crown on C of E

Reformation-era rule doesn't cover atheists, Hindus, others

Early 17th-century German church suffers vandalism

Figure of Christ torn from tabernacle, crucifix destroyed

VIEW ARCHIVE
Chicago archdiocese, nuns win reprieve against state

Objectors exempt from assisted-suicide law during suit

English bishops welcome defeat of assisted-suicide bill

Thank rights, legal, & healthcare orgs for raising outcry

Msgr. Roger Landry takes temp. leave amid allegations

Violations of prudence, boundaries, rules -- not sexual

Detroit archdiocese allows church's sale to nonprofit

Solution for restoring, maintaining, leasing back basilica

UK PM to end ban on Catholics advising crown on C of E

Reformation-era rule doesn't cover atheists, Hindus, others

Early 17th-century German church suffers vandalism

Figure of Christ torn from tabernacle, crucifix destroyed

VIEW ARCHIVE

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'Haste is Never a Good Counselor'

September 14th 2026 11:44 AM

Monsignor Renzo Pegoraro, President of the Pontifical Academy for Life, discussed the law on assisted suicide approved last Wednesday by…

READ MORE ON THIS BLOG POST

Bearing Witness to Moral Good

September 10th 2026 2:22 PM

In last Sunday’s First Reading, God tells the prophet Ezekiel that he is to be “watchman” of Israel. He is…

READ MORE ON THIS BLOG POST

Failure of the American Immigration System

September 9th 2026 11:36 AM

I continue with my suggestions for improving the pastoral letter on immigration by the Archbishop of San Antonio, the Most…

READ MORE ON THIS BLOG POST
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From the NOR Dossiers
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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