• He went to study at Oxford University

aged 16• In 1825 he was ordained a priest in the

Church of England• In 1845 aged 44 Newman became a

Catholic at Littlemore near Oxford• Newman was ordained a Catholic priest

in Rome in 1847• In 1852 Newman moved to Birmingham

and established a community of priests in the Oratory

• In 1879 Pope Leo XIII made Newman a Cardinal (he was never a bishop!)

• In 1890 Cardinal Newman died • He was an outstanding preacher and many came to listen to his sermons

• He looked after his students by helping them to understand their faith

• Throughout his life he wrote many important books and letters as well as poetry, prayers and hymns• As his faith and knowledge

Who was John Henry Newman?

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