The Newman Guide: Fulfilling St. John Henry Newman’s Vision for Catholic Education
The Cardinal Newman Society announces the release of the 2025-2026 edition of The Newman Guide, which recommends elementary schools, secondary schools, colleges, and graduate programs that fulfill the vision of the newest Doctor of the Church and co-Patron of Catholic education, St. John Henry Newman.
Pope Leo XIV recently declared Newman co-Patron of Catholic education alongside St. Thomas Aquinas, recognizing Newman’s vision for education as the formation of the whole person—intellect, conscience, character, and faith—not merely the transmission of information.
This vision is increasingly unique and comes at a critical time for Catholic families as schools and colleges are assailed by secularization, ideological pressure, and loss of Catholic identity.
For nearly two decades, Catholic families have relied on The Newman Guide to help navigate their college search and discover faithful colleges that begin with the truth of Christ in all subject matter and form the whole person for God as Newman envisioned. However, with the latest edition, families can now find a seamless path of faithful Catholic education from kindergarten through graduate school, safely navigating the many educational options available today.
“The model institutions in The Newman Guide have gone through a rigorous review for compliance with Newman Guide policy and curriculum standards, ensuring fidelity to Catholic teaching and the mission of Catholic education,” said Patrick Reilly, founder of The Newman Guide and expert on Newman.
Obtaining a copy of The 2025-2026 Newman Guide empowers Catholic families to review Catholic schools and colleges with confidence.
To order The Newman Guide in print or request the free e-book version, or to inquire about achieving Newman Guide Recommended status for a school, college, or graduate program, please visit CardinalNewmanSociety.org/Guide.