The Newman Guide 2025-2026 Edition: A Comprehensive Resource for Catholic Education

The Cardinal Newman Society has officially released the much-anticipated 2025-2026 edition of The Newman Guide, showcasing schools and programs that align with Catholic educational values. This guide serves as a crucial tool for parents, students, and educators looking for reliable information on institutions that embody the vision of St. John Henry Newman, a newly named Doctor of the Church and co-Patron of Catholic education alongside St. Thomas Aquinas.

This year's guide includes schools across various educational levels—from elementary to graduate levels—and aims to promote institutions prioritizing comprehensive formation of the person. This formation goes beyond mere academic achievement, emphasizing the development of intellect, conscience, character, and faith, reflecting St. Newman’s enduring understanding of education.

Among the recognized institutions in the guide is Divine Mercy University, heralded as a recommended graduate school. Offering programs deeply rooted in Catholic doctrine, Divine Mercy University provides an environment where students are encouraged not only to pursue academic excellence but also to weave faith and morality into their studies. The institution has a strong reputation for delivering a robust education that integrates psychological insights with Catholic beliefs about the human person and family life.

In expressing gratitude for the honor of being featured in The Newman Guide, Fr. Charles Sikorsky, President of Divine Mercy University, highlighted the current need for well-formed leaders anchored in Catholic teachings. He emphasized that this recognition comes at a pivotal time for the Church and society, which increasingly requires individuals who embody and advocate for Catholic truths with confidence and vigor in contemporary culture.

Kelly Salomon, the Vice President of Newman Guide Programs at The Cardinal Newman Society, reiterated the importance of maintaining strong Catholic identities in education. According to Salomon, The Newman Guide not only reinforces these identities but also safeguards educators' rights to practice their faith freely. This is particularly vital against a backdrop of legal challenges and pervasive ideologies that can threaten Catholic educational values.

Salomon indicated that while numerous strategies exist within Catholic education, the cardinal principle of The Newman Guide is ensuring that evangelization remains the core aim, closely aligned with faithful Catholic teachings. This commitment resonates with Pope Leo XIV’s recent statement in Drawing New Maps of Hope, which emphasizes the necessity of instituting a framework that prioritizes spiritual formation and outreach.

The release of the 2025-2026 edition marks an encouraging development for Catholic families actively seeking educational options that are faithful to Catholic principles. In a time when the future of the Church is increasingly dependent on forming students into dedicated Catholic disciples ready to lead and serve, The Newman Guide stands as a beacon of hope and direction.

For more information about The Newman Guide and its recommended institutions, visit CardinalNewmanSociety.org/Guide.

About Divine Mercy University

Founded as the Institute for the Psychological Sciences in 1999, Divine Mercy University (DMU) is a Catholic graduate institution committed to providing rigorous educational experiences that incorporate a Catholic understanding of psychology. DMU offers Doctoral (Psy.D. & Ph.D.) and Master of Science (M.S.) programs in Psychology and Counseling, as well as spiritual direction training through its School of Spiritual Direction. The university is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges, ensuring quality education grounded in Catholic traditions. For more details, please visit divinemercy.edu.