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Born
John Henry Newman is born in London, England to John Newman and Jemima Fourdrinier. -
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John Henry Newman's Life
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Baptism into Anglican Church
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Ealing School
At the age of seven, Newman begins his education at the Great Ealing School under Dr. Geoge Nicholas. -
Education at Trinity College Begins
Newman begins his college education at Trinity College at Oxford -
Education at Trinity College Completed
Newman graduates from Trinity College and began work as a tutor at Oxford. -
Elected fellow at Oriel
Oriel was the intellectual center of Oxford. A fellow is a member of the governing body of the college. -
Ordained Curate of St. Clement's Oxford
This post allowed him to engage in parochial work and publish many of his well-known pieces, including "Apollonius Tyana." -
Ordained Anglican Priest
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Becomes Vice Principal of St. Alban's Hall
Newman continues this work until 1826. -
Granted Role of Tutor at Oriel
Despite criticism from his superiors, Newman considered this position as tutor to be an opportunity for clerical and parochial work, not just an academic role.This was one of Newman's favorite positions. -
Becomes Vicar of St. Mary the Virgin
As Vicar, Newman served as the priest of the parish. St. Mary's would soon become an incredibly prominent location in his life, for this very church was where the Oxford Movement began. -
Leaves with Froude on Tour of Sothern Europe
Newman and R.H. Froude left Oxford together after being told their roles as tutors could not be clerical. They tourned Southern Europe together for about a year, during which they visited Rome, a highlight of the trip for Newman. -
Returns to Oxford
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Beginning of Oxford Movement
Five days after Newman returned to Oxford, John Keble gave his famous sermon at St. Mary's regarding national apostasy. This marked the official beginning of the Oxford Movement. -
Newman's Influence Peaks
During 1839, Newman's influence through the Oxford Movement and at Oxford itself is strongest as it was his entire life. -
Publishes Tract 90
This is the last Tract that Newman wrote during the Oxford Movement. The Tract emphasized the durability of Catholicism in the Anglican Church. -
Moves to Littlemore
Newman leaves Oxford and moves his residence to Littlemore, where he and a group of his followers lived in monastic conditions. Here he focused on publishing many of the prominent writings of his time promoting Catholicism. -
Leaves Post as Vicar of St. Mary's
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Welcomed Into the Catholic Church
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Newman Ordained a Catholic Priest
Though one of the most honorable moments in Newman's life, his choice to become a Catholic Priest lost him the respect and companionship of many friends, family members, and peers. -
Returns to England and Founds Oratory
An Oratory is a society of priests who live in a community but do not take vows. -
Departs for Ireland
Newman left his residence in Edgbaston to serve as a rector, or a membor of the clergy who holds authortiy in a particular church, for the new Catholic university in Dublin. -
Returns to England and Creates Another Oratory
In addition to creating another Oratory, Newman also founded a school of education. Newman was a strong believer that reasoning and faith could coincide and that intellect was encouraged by the Catholic faith. -
Named a Cardinal by Pope Leo XIII
The entire English-speaking world celebrated at the news that Newman had become a cardinal! -
Delivers last Mass
Christmas Mass was the last Mass over which Newman presided. After this, Newman retired due to poor health. -
Newman Dies
Newman passed away at age of 89 due to complications from pneumonia.
