Presently, within the Catholic Church, there is much discussion concerning the development of doctrine. Traditionally, doctrinal development was understood to be an authentic growth in the Church’s understanding and articulation of what had always been believed and taught. Given the misrepresentation of what constitutes true and authentic doctrinal and moral development, it is beneficial to examine what Cardinal John Henry Newman taught, and how and why it is extremely relevant in light of today’s contentious ecclesial milieu.
