John Mallon

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Praise for John’s Work on the Sooner Catholic, 1994-97:

Comments and references from prominent Catholics on John Mallon's work with the Sooner Catholic featured in the June 18, 1995 issue of the Sooner Catholic as part of the promotion for the annual Sooner Catholic Support Campaign

I am your most fervent fan! When The Sooner Catholic began to arrive here I was soon reading it from cover to cover, and finding it — truly — the best Catholic paper I know. There is nothing as faithful to the Magisterium or as interesting over here. When I discovered who the Editor was, that of course explained why the paper is so good.

Those taking The Sooner Catholic, but who might not see any other national Catholic journal, would find out just about everything they should know. Your national and international news is firstrate.

Anyway, you must realize without my going on, how much I love your paper. I’ve only been a Catholic for seven years, but it seems to me that you are fulfilling your apostolate as admirably as any Catholic I’ve met.

—Yours in Christ,

Walter Hooper, Oxford, England

Former Personal Secretary to C.S. Lewis

Literary Executor of the Lewis Estate

Editor of Lewis’s posthumous works

I congratulate John Mallon for bringing his Christlike magic to the midwest. His editorials, and his overseeing of excellent other writers are models for what a Catholic newspaper should be.

—Peter Kreeft, Author, Lecturer

Associate Professor of Philosophy, Boston College

Catholic Folks from Oklahoma are very lucky to have The Sooner Catholic — its coverage is exemplary!

—Deal W. Hudson,

Editor

Crisis Magazine

About now, folks in Oklahoma City should be discovering a surprising fact: here, out in the heartland is the most aggressive, most energetic and most distinctively Catholic diocesan newspaper in the country!

—Philip F. Lawler

Editor

Catholic World News

“Truth in advertising” is often a problem these days. One of the most refreshing things about the Sooner Catholic is that it really is what it’s name says it is—Catholic. The Real Thing—without qualifiers, like “cafeteria” or “liberal” or “right-wing”. It is just plain Catholic, like the Pope and Mother Teresa are Catholic: honest, courageous, forthright, trustworthy—and interesting. We see a lot of Catholic publications every week. Not many can make this claim.

—Helen Hull Hitchcock, President, Women for Faith & Family

It’s great to see a Catholic paper that’s not ashamed of being Catholic. And it’s one of the many encouraging signs I see across the country. What a wonder of God’s grace to see a generation brought up in a desiccated vineyard rediscovering the rich vintage of Catholic tradition.

—Fr. Joseph Fessio, S.J.

Editor, Ignatius Press

Publisher, Catholic World Report

I have seen numerous diocesan newspapers in recent years and none compare to the Sooner Catholic. I find it indispensable reading for current events in the Church, thoughtful commentary, and rock-solid fidelity to Magisterial teachings—not to mention the joy of following the local news in a vibrant American diocese. The Sooner Catholic should be the standard for diocesan periodicals.

—Genevieve S. Kineke, Editor Emeritus

Hearth Magazine (Now Canticle)

Later works:

John Mallon is great.

—Mark Shea, Famous Blogger, Catholic & Enjoying It, on A ‘Little’ Death, November 14, 2005

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—Derek Rotty, Blog, Musings From Memphis

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Yeah, Uncle John’s eccentric, but we love him.

—Daniel J. DiBardino, M.D.

Chief Resident Cardiac Surgery, Harvard Medical School, Brigham and Woman's Hospital, Children's Hospital Boston