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More and more Catholic women are taking the journey from theological liberalism, dissent, and feminism into Goddess spirituality and then initiation into witchcraft.

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How the Incarnation Transformed History

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A Man of Fortitude & Fidelity

Whatever the number of students Fessio personally led to Christ, there are many, many more he’s helped evangelize through Ignatius Press and related media.

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Catholic author & columnist Russell Shaw dies at 90

Communicator for USCCB & at world Synods of Bishops

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Ghanaian archbishop: No more cash grants from Rome

Local church must increase 'stole fees' & parish dues

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Rome: Consistory resets consultation with cardinals

Also on Pope's agenda: Curial reform, synodality, liturgy

Latin American bishops issue message to Venezuelans

Neither praising nor condemning recent U.S. military raid

Cdl. Parolin talks with U.S. Secretary of State Rubio

On Venezuela and promotion of peace & rel. freedom

Catholic author & columnist Russell Shaw dies at 90

Communicator for USCCB & at world Synods of Bishops

Nigeria: Gunmen kill 42, kidnap women and children

Also loot and vandalize Catholic church compound

Ghanaian archbishop: No more cash grants from Rome

Local church must increase 'stole fees' & parish dues

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Begrudging the Deceased a Final Resting Place

By John M. Grondelski
January 7th 2026 12:20 PM

The title of a recent New York Times op-ed (“The Trouble with My Father’s Resting Place,” Jan. 2) caught my eye because it seemed, for…

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The Erosion of Epiphany

By John M. Grondelski
January 6th 2026 12:39 PM

January 6 is the traditional date for the Solemnity of the Epiphany. In the United States, it has been transferred for decades to the first…

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The Erosion of January 1

By John M. Grondelski
January 5th 2026 1:07 PM

The Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God, celebrated on January 1, the Octave of Christmas, is a holyday of obligation. There’s an argument to be…

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Front & Center

Neo-Paganism

More and more Catholic women are taking the journey from theological liberalism, dissent, and feminism into Goddess spirituality and then initiation into witchcraft.

READ ARTICLE
How the Incarnation Transformed History

Through His Church, His covenant, His liturgy, His sacraments, His Word, and His Spirit, Christ continues to dwell among us.

READ ARTICLE
A Man of Fortitude & Fidelity

Whatever the number of students Fessio personally led to Christ, there are many, many more he’s helped evangelize through Ignatius Press and related media.

READ ARTICLE

In The News

MORNING MUST-READS
Rome: Consistory resets consultation with cardinals

Also on Pope's agenda: Curial reform, synodality, liturgy

Latin American bishops issue message to Venezuelans

Neither praising nor condemning recent U.S. military raid

Cdl. Parolin talks with U.S. Secretary of State Rubio

On Venezuela and promotion of peace & rel. freedom

Catholic author & columnist Russell Shaw dies at 90

Communicator for USCCB & at world Synods of Bishops

Nigeria: Gunmen kill 42, kidnap women and children

Also loot and vandalize Catholic church compound

Ghanaian archbishop: No more cash grants from Rome

Local church must increase 'stole fees' & parish dues

VIEW ARCHIVE
Rome: Consistory resets consultation with cardinals

Also on Pope's agenda: Curial reform, synodality, liturgy

Latin American bishops issue message to Venezuelans

Neither praising nor condemning recent U.S. military raid

Cdl. Parolin talks with U.S. Secretary of State Rubio

On Venezuela and promotion of peace & rel. freedom

Catholic author & columnist Russell Shaw dies at 90

Communicator for USCCB & at world Synods of Bishops

Nigeria: Gunmen kill 42, kidnap women and children

Also loot and vandalize Catholic church compound

Ghanaian archbishop: No more cash grants from Rome

Local church must increase 'stole fees' & parish dues

VIEW ARCHIVE

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Begrudging the Deceased a Final Resting Place

January 7th 2026 12:20 PM

The title of a recent New York Times op-ed (“The Trouble with My Father’s Resting Place,” Jan. 2) caught my…

READ MORE ON THIS BLOG POST

The Erosion of Epiphany

January 6th 2026 12:39 PM

January 6 is the traditional date for the Solemnity of the Epiphany. In the United States, it has been transferred…

READ MORE ON THIS BLOG POST

The Erosion of January 1

January 5th 2026 1:07 PM

The Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God, celebrated on January 1, the Octave of Christmas, is a holyday of obligation.…

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Literature & Literary Criticism

Is Modern Man Too Healthy for Literature?... Flannery O'Connor & the Representation of Mystery... Reading as Sacrament... more

VIEW DOSSIER
Sacred Music

Rising from the Mire... In Praise of Honest Sentiment... Why the Music Is So Bad... Offering Our Musical Best at Mass... and more

VIEW DOSSIER
Vital Works Reconsidered

When No Man Was His Own... A Thomistic Vision of Man’s Final End... Purgatory on Earth... What Is Free Time For?... 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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