About
Remembered for publications such as Catholic Matters and The Catholic Moment, Neuhaus is also known for establishing a religious magazine titled First Things. He served as a New York City-based Roman Catholic priest; founded the Center for Religion and Society; and helped establish the Institute on Religion and Democracy.
Before Fame
After earning his Master's of Divinity from Concordia Seminary in St. Louis, Missouri, he became an ordained Lutheran pastor. In 1990, he shifted his religious allegiance to the Roman Catholic Church and quickly rose through the organization's ranks.
Trivia
He was an outspoken advocate of the pro-life position on abortion.
Family Life
He and his seven siblings grew up in Pembroke, Ontario, as the children of a Lutheran minister.
Associated With
He provided televised commentary during the 2005 memorial service for Pope John Paul II.
