[1][4] The blog "eschews a Catholicism forced to fit neatly into left- or right-leaning ideological camps."

The writers, according to the editor, are "the most talented people who are orthodox and committed to church teaching on the sanctity of human life and social justice.”[4] It has been said that Millennial "perfectly represents the future of young intellectuals in the church"[2] and Michael Sean Winters of the National Catholic Reporter has encouraged his readers to "regularly consult the writings of these fine young Catholic thinkers.

"[5] Articles and posts mix "intellectual rigor with crisp writing and nuanced reflection.

"[4] Journal articles and blog entries from Millennial have been cited in places such as Commonweal,[6] Religion News Service,[7][8] U.S. Catholic,[9] and elsewhere.

It was founded in 2013 by Robert Christian and Christopher Hale, two millennial Catholics who met at Holy Trinity Church in Washington, DC.