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The Letters of Fr. Frederick Bowles
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The Letters of Fr. Frederick Bowles

In 2022, the National Institute for Newman Studies began a second phase of the digitization project at the Birmingham Oratory. The project involved scanning the correspondence archives of the Oratory Fathers who lived and worked with Cardinal Newman, including Fathers William Neville, Frederick Bowles, Edward Caswall, Paul Eaglesim, and Nicholas Darnell.

Lawrence Gregory
Lawrence Gregory
September 10, 2025
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Fr. Basil Maturin’s Letter to Bishop Amigo
Reflecting on Newman’s Life at the Time of His Death - Part 1. In Memoriam Literature
Reflecting on Newman’s Life at the Time of His Death - Part 1. In Memoriam Literature

John Henry Newman died on 11 August 1890, and in October of that year, the Dublin Review published an article celebrating the life and accomplishments of Newman. The article titled, “John Henry Cardinal Newman,” includes four major segments that are now individually republished in the Newman Review for the 135th anniversary of Newman’s death.

The first segment, “In Memoriam Literature,” provides a brief sketch of Newman’s life and an overview of memorial literature dedicated to Newman.

Reflecting on Newman’s Life at the Time of His Death - Part 2. Some Reminiscences
Reflecting on Newman’s Life at the Time of His Death - Part 2. Some Reminiscences

John Henry Newman died on 11 August 1890, and in October of that year, the Dublin Review published an article celebrating the life and accomplishments of Newman. The article titled, “John Henry Cardinal Newman,” includes four major segments that are now individually republished in the Newman Review for the 135th anniversary of Newman’s death.

The next two segments — “Some Reminiscences of the Early Days of Cardinal Newman’s Catholic Life” and “Cardinal Newman; Or, ‘’Tis Fifty Years Since” — are essays written by Richard M. Stanton and William Lockhart respectively, that reflect on Newman’s time in the Catholic Church.

Reflecting on Newman’s Life at the Time of His Death - Part 3. 'Tis Fifty Years Since
Reflecting on Newman’s Life at the Time of His Death - Part 3. 'Tis Fifty Years Since

John Henry Newman died on 11 August 1890, and in October of that year, the Dublin Review published an article celebrating the life and accomplishments of Newman. The article titled, “John Henry Cardinal Newman,” includes four major segments that are now individually republished in the Newman Review for the 135th anniversary of Newman’s death.

The next two segments — “Some Reminiscences of the Early Days of Cardinal Newman’s Catholic Life” and “Cardinal Newman; Or, ‘’Tis Fifty Years Since” — are essays written by Richard M. Stanton and William Lockhart respectively, that reflect on Newman’s time in the Catholic Church.

 Reflecting on Newman’s Life at the Time of His Death - Part 4. Our Loss, and Now Our Gain
Reflecting on Newman’s Life at the Time of His Death - Part 4. Our Loss, and Now Our Gain

John Henry Newman died on 11 August 1890, and in October of that year, the Dublin Review published an article celebrating the life and accomplishments of Newman. The article titled, “John Henry Cardinal Newman,” includes four major segments that are now individually republished in the Newman Review for the 135th anniversary of Newman’s death. 

The final segment, “Cardinal Newman: Our Loss, and Now Our Gain,” is an essay written by Henry Hayman from an Anglican perspective.

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