Academic Newman Symposium at the Pontifical Gregorian University
Academic Symposium at the Pontifical Gregorian University – 31 October 2025 – St John Henry Newman. Doctor of the Universal Church. His Relevance Today
Golden Jubilee of the International Centre of Newman Friends
Fr. Hermann Geissler FSO In the Holy Year of 1975, The Spiritual Family The Work organized the first academic symposium on John Henry Newman in Rome. Shortly afterwards, at the request of Cardinal Luigi Raimondi, then Prefect of the Congregation … Continued
Newman Newsletter 2025
Dear Newman Friends, 2025 is a Holy Year in which Pope Francis invites us to go forward as pilgrims of hope. This year marks the 50th anniversary of the International Centre of Newman Friends. In this newsletter we would therefore … Continued
Newman Newsletter 2024
Dear Newman friends, Pope Francis welcomed John Henry Newman into the ranks of the saints at a memorable ceremony in St Peter’s Square on 13 October 2019. The Holy Father has often expressed his admiration for the great theologian, as … Continued
“A seeker of truth”: Newman Walk follows in saint’s footsteps
Fr. Hermann Geissler, organiser of Rome’s annual Newman Walk, speaks to Vatican News about English St. John Henry Newman, and the importance of his writings today. By Joseph Tulloch and Silvia Kritzenberger © vaticannews Every year, devotees of St. John … Continued
Newman Newsletter 2023
Dear Newman Friends, On December 31st, 2022, Benedict XVI was called home into eternity by the Lord. The late Pope was one of the most renowned Newman friends. He cherished Newman from an early age and was able to beatify … Continued
The Dream of Gerontius in Saint Paul Outside the Walls
On April 29th, 2023, the Papal Basilica of St. Paul Outside-the-Walls in Rome hosted a magnificent performance of Sir Edward Elgar’s masterpiece, The Dream of Gerontius. Composed in 1900, this oratorio is the musical setting of the famous poem, written … Continued
How Newman inspired the White Rose resistance in Nazi Germany
Eighty years ago, on February 18, 1943, Hans Scholl and his sister Sophie were caught distributing anti-Nazi leaflets in Munich University. Five days later they were tried and executed for high treason on Hitler’s direct orders. The Scholls belonged to … Continued