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Our Namesake Is Now a Doctor of the Church—Here's Why It Matters

Episode Summary

St. John Henry Newman just became the 38th Doctor of the Church. Discover why this 19th-century thinker's ideas on faith, reason, conscience, and education still matter today—and what his historic recognition means for Catholic thought in our time.

Episode Notes

Hey everyone, welcome back to the show. So, have you ever wondered what it takes for a saint to be named a Doctor of the Church? It's one of the highest honors in Catholicism, and we just witnessed history. On November 1st, 2025, St. John Henry Newman became the 38th person ever to receive this title. Newman University City: Wichita Address: 3100 McCormick Website: https://newmanu.edu/